Pneumovax vaccine eyed to curb ear infections in kids
FDA licensed Pneumovax to fight fourteen pneumococcus strains linked to pneumonia and ear infections. Trials in Massachusetts and Alabama explore protection against otitis media in children. Merck plans mass shipments starting February 1.
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Slam in Notrump Depends on Heart Division
The article outlines a bridge strategy for a six notrump slam with East dealer, North-South vulnerable. South must infer heart distribution by cashing diamonds and studying spades and clubs to deduce West’s heart length. By exposing West’s cards as the play unfolds, the declarer can time the heart finesse and reach the 12th trick, with precise sequence to avoid relying on East’s fast hearts.
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Byrne ousted as Chicago consumer sales commissioner
Chicago Mayor Bilandic fired consumer sales commissioner Jane Byrne amid an ongoing probe into a 11.7 percent taxi fare increase. Byrne, a Daley aide, said she would testify before a federal grand jury and claimed evidence exists, while Bilandic asserted he passed a lie detector test regarding bribery claims.
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