Ottawa eyes bistro use for bed and breakfast plans
Ottawa plans to amend its bed and breakfast ordinance to allow a bistro style restaurant in residential areas near Main Street. City officials, including City Manager Scott Lambers, say interest exists from a proprietor to run a B and B with a public dining space, aiming to attract a higher end dining option locally.
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FDA advisory panel backs mefipristone in medical abortion debate
The panel finds mefipristone meets U S safety and efficacy standards and could expand abortion options. They urge final U S data from a trial of 2 121 women combining mefipristone with misoprostol, noting 95.5 percent effectiveness. Critics argue politics, not drug risk, drive approval timing. Saint Paul Pioneer Press.
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Powell to Speak at GOP Convention May Shape His Stand
The Daily Oklahoman reports Gen. Powell will address the Republican National Convention with Nancy Reagan possibly introducing him. His stance may align with pro family, pro-life, and pro-opportunity delegates, but his political philosophy remains unclear until his Aug. 12 speech to Republicans and the nation.
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Midlife crisis report on switching to hard contact lenses
The author chronicles moving from glasses to hard contact lenses, detailing vanity fears about bifocals, the difficulty of eyelid placement due to arthritis, and a hopeful note on eventual comfort and sun glasses. The piece blends humor about aging with a personal experiment in adopting contacts and seeking cooler eyewear.
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Reader Forum Submissions Open for Signed Letters
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with author address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
Dole health issue and age in U S presidency debate
The Tages-Anzeiger notes Bob Dole would be the oldest U.S. president if elected and questions whether age affects perception and policy. It suggests Americans seek more than health assurances, fearing mismatch with a longer-living public.
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Rodman Pay Talk Sparks Fan Poll and Debate
Dennis Rodman seeks $11 million from the Bulls while management offers $6 million. A Chicago paper runs a fan poll on his worth and readers weigh in on pay and spending. Scotty Pippen complains about newer players earning more, prompting a sardonic call to curb salaries.
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