Jury awards $8.8 million in Tylenol suit
A former White House aide, Antonio Benedi, won more than $8.8 million in a federal case against Tylenol maker McNeil Consumer Products. Benedi, 39, said daily wine with dinner sensitized his liver to Tylenol. he alleges the company knew of risks but failed to warn. The defense plans an appeal after the Alexandria Virginia jury verdict.
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From Cajun country gator gumbo and more
In Louisiana, interest in farmed alligators grows since delisting in the mid-1970s. Jack Montoucet of Scott, LA, runs a gator farm since 1986 and promotes alligator meat as a versatile, high protein, low fat substitute for veal or chicken in Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Cajun dishes like gumbo. The state now has 85 gator farmers producing a quarter-million skins annually at about $19 per foot.
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Clinton plans Jerusalem visit amid security concerns
President Clinton aims to visit religious sites in Jerusalem and meet King Fahd while planning to sign a peace treaty between Israel and Jordan. He may also meet Mubarak in Egypt and address Israeli and Jordanian parliaments as security issues shape the trip.
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Geography education standards set for schools
Washington AP report notes National Geographic Society president Gilbert Grosvenor calling the day watershed for geography as new voluntary standards for learning geography are announced. Anthony de Souza led the project to develop teaching guidelines for all education aspects, with math and arts standards issued earlier and others still under development.
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CIA turncoat's wife in court as accomplice
Rosario Ames, wife of Aldrich Ames, faced a sentencing hearing as prosecutors argued she aided his spy crimes and benefited from millions earned from killings. A plea deal seeks 5.25 to 6 years, while Judge Claude Hilton could impose up to 15 years. Ames, serving life without parole, has admitted over 2.5 million dollars paid to him and compromised CIA operations resulting in multiple executions.
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Parenting Skills Course Offered For Children Ages Two To Twelve
Neuse Center for MH DD SAS offers a five week course teaching basic parenting skills for children aged two through twelve. Starting date is in November. contact 919 633 4171 for details.
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Consumer groups offer tips to avoid scam artists
Washington experts say fraud costs Americans tens of billions yearly and offer steps to guard against scams. NACAA and CFA publish a free pamphlet and urge caution with unknown offers, telemarketing, and advance payments while emphasizing referrals and trusted firms. The third annual report notes 546,000 complaints from agencies nationwide, with auto sales, home repairs, and telemarketing as top targets.
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