Deaf doll maker rebuilds life with new shop in Syracuse
Patti Dixon, deaf founder of Patti and Junie's Doll House, plans a school for deaf students and sign language classes alongside her thriving 3805 Salina Street shop. Her porcelain minis span from a footlong figurine to tiny baby dolls, with a vintage dressmaking focus and hands on lessons.
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Patti Dixon
Salina Street
Patti's
Little Women
Liverpool
Salina St
Eno
Dixon
Giallauder University For the
Syracuse City School
Lom
Junie Dixon
Patti
Junie
Accessores
Rockford
Lil
Brisbane
Nhomete Crewe Reess
Patti and Juni’s
Doll House People and Accessories
S. Salina St
Food safety tips emphasize careful storage and sanitation
Brewer outlines practical food storage rules including refrigerating meats two to four days, freezing longer storage, and rewrapping packages. She warns thawing in the fridge reduces bacterial growth, notes roaches and molds as contamination risks, and urges cleaning spills and using sealed containers. Regular habits make food safety effective and beneficial.
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Brewer
Cooperative Extension Service
Plastic vs Wood Cutting Boards Sparking Health Debate
A Chicago Tribune summary questions whether plastic or wooden cutting boards better resist bacterial survival after contact with raw meat. Wisconsin researchers report plastic boards leave more bacteria after washing, while wooden boards show lower counts, prompting emphasis on hot soapy cleaning for all.
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University of Wisconsin- Madison
Blessarchirs Sreogre
Mistakes at Hospitals Spark Calls for Safer Care
Dear Ann Landers letters discuss high hospital error rates with AMA critique, Harvard data, and calls for safer practice. Advice urges board certification checks, second opinions, and clear risk explanations to reduce unnecessary surgery amid malpractice concerns. Theodore Babbitt responds on lawyers' contingency fees.
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Ann Landers
James Todd
Américan Medda Association
Todd
AMA
Wn Journal
American Medical Associ
Harvard Medical School
Americant Board of Medical Specialists
Theodore Babbitt
Association For Responsible Medicine
Tampa
Flo
When in a Hurry Think Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup
Alicia Ross and Beverly Mills describe a quick home dinner using frozen shredded cheese and pantry tomatoes. In a cold emergency, the author heats cheese, tomatoes, and broth to make a simple tomato soup with a cheese topping for six servings.
Patrons Sample Bar Nibbles Across Local Spots
Patrons report enjoying bar snacks at multiple venues. The Crown points to Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant for duck liver pate with Port, with two pate dishes served nightly. The Brac Loch Enn offers a five-cheese cheese assortment with wine. The Regatta Tavern hosts an all-you-can-eat buffet on select nights. Free peanuts in the shell are widely available, and patrons embrace the casual shell toss. Syracuse University student Matt Gray notes the appeal of nibbling as a social dining habit.
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Archer
the Crown
Pascale Wine Bar & Restaurant
West Fayette Street
Doug Allen
Regatta
Sheraton University
Jim Brennan
Syracuse University
Matt Gray
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Treasure
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Syracuse
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Tey
Gince O
Chicago Tribune
Alicia Ross
Beverly Mills
Leaspoon Cave
Geric van
Emma
Leelespoons
Roel
Brac Loch Enn
Cazenovia
Michael Houseman
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