Illinois considers 618 area code split or overlay
The Illinois Commerce Commission plans public forums on a new area code for the 618 region. A split would shift some residents to a new code, while an overlay would require 11 digit dialing for all calls. Hearings are at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 in Carbondale Civic Center and 7 p.m. Feb. 19 in Mount Vernon City Hall.
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Motorola FreeCharge powers phones off crank energy
CHICAGO AP reports Motorola Inc introduces FreeCharge a hand crank accessory that restores four to five minutes of talk time after about 45 seconds of cranking and provides hours of standby. Marketed in March at about 65 dollars it aims to keep phones alive when outlets are unavailable.
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Chicago
Motorola Inc
Bush's visit thrills John Deere workers
East Moline workers cheer as President George W. Bush tours John Deere Harvester Works. Jim Urban, with 35 years at the plant, called meeting the president a once in a lifetime thrill, saying he never expected to meet a president. Bush's Illinois visit highlighted the plant's operations.
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John Deere
Deborah Davis
East Moline
John Deere Harvester Works
Jim Urban
Urban
George W. Bush
Illinois
Harvester
Bush Sكنت Fainting Blamed on Pretzel Health Unchanged
President Bush fainted after coughing on a pretzel, and doctors say the episode will not affect his long term health. White House doctors cite his overall good physical condition and a slowed heart rate triggered by nerve stimulation during the snack incident.
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Washington
Bush
White House
Richard Tubb
Pentagon Eyes Cutback on US Fighter Patrols
The Pentagon wants to throttle back Air Patrols over major cities after more than 13 000 flights since Sept 11 at a cost over 324 million dollars. Four months after the attacks officials weigh safety vs reduced manpower in Operation Noble Eagle as jets patrol New York Washington and other sites.
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Washington
World Trade Center
U.S
New York
Abduction prank shocks community and drains police time
A Lesser High School prank sparked a phoned abduction report that drew more than 15 squad cars and state police before seven Lesser-Walier students admitted the stunt was staged. Sheriff Bill Wilson called it a costly, senseless display tied to MTV's Jackass trend.
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Franklin County
Bill Wilson
Wilson
Lesser
Lesser-Walier High School
What to do if Pap smear is in question
Article discusses steps when a Pap smear result is uncertain and advises follow up with a healthcare provider. It mentions possible repeat testing, colposcopy, HPV testing, and tailoring next actions to individual risk and age.
HPV test guidance offers clarity after inconclusive Pap
Washington reports 2 million women yearly face inconclusive Pap results. AMWA releases patient guidelines presenting three options and advocates HPV testing as the main option to rule out cancer. Cervical cancer affects about 12,900 U.S. women annually, with 4,400 deaths.
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American Medical Women's Association
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