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Thomas C. Peebles dies at 89; doctor isolated measles virus
Dr. Thomas C. Peebles, a World War II bomber pilot who isolated the measles virus, setting the stage for development of the vaccine that freed the world from the deadly scourge, died July 8 at his home in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was 89.
Peebles also...Tags: Internists, Nobel Prize Awards, Preventative Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Plastic Surgeons
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Thomas P. O'Malley dies at 79; former president of Loyola Marymount University
Thomas P. O'Malley, an engaging and scholarly priest who headed Loyola Marymount University during a period of significant expansion in the 1990s, died in Boston on Wednesday, apparently of a heart attack. He was 79.
His death was announced by Boston...Tags: Science, John Carroll, Social Issues, Health and Safety at School, Fordham University
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Nancy Talbot dies at 89; co-founder of women's clothing store Talbots
Nancy Talbot, who co-founded a women's clothing store with her husband in 1947 that catered to a "country club" set and oversaw its growth into a catalog powerhouse and retail chain, has died. She was 89.
Talbot died Sunday from complications of...Tags: Talbots Incorporated, Clubs and Associations, Social Issues, Obituaries, General Mills Incorporated
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Robert B. Parker dies at 77; best-selling author of 'Spenser' private-eye novels
Robert B. Parker, the best-selling author whose long-running "Spenser" private-eye novels updated the genre of hard-boiled detective fiction in the 1970s, has died. He was 77.
Parker died Monday of a heart attack at his home in Cambridge, Mass., said his...Tags: Book, Television, ABC (tv network), Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues
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Ken Ober dies at 52; host of MTV's 'Remote Control' game show
Ken Ober, a comedian and actor who as host of MTV's "Remote Control" in the 1980s guided the raucous question-and-answer trivia contests on the irreverent cable TV game show, was found dead Sunday at his home in Santa Monica. He was 52.
Lee Kernis of...Tags: Television, Denis Leary, Greenwich, Game Shows, Social Issues
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Moles' split personality
Special to the Los Angeles TimesWe've long been told to keep an eye on our moles lest they progress to melanoma, a form of skin cancer that's treatable if caught early, deadly if not. But not all moles are equal -- some are risky; others can be safely left alone. The biological roots of...Tags: Science, Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mole (lesion), Medical Specialization
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Fewer migrants mean more benefits
Immigration hawks have been on a winning streak lately. An unprecedented surge of public outrage at the prospect of amnesty for illegal immigrants led to the defeat in June of the Senate immigration bill and the probable end of President Bush's dream...Tags: Minority Groups, Gang Activity, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Atlanta, Defense
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Little proof of cellulite cream success
As you may have noticed from the supermarket tabloids -- admit it, you've looked -- all sorts of celebrities are still battling cellulite, that unflattering skin condition that can ruin Hollywood reputations while making big money for beach-side...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, University of California, Los Angeles, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Dermatology
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France was Julia Child's entree, then the world was her oyster
Paris -- WHEN Julia Child first came to France in 1948, she couldn't cook an omelet. She was a tall, gawky Pasadena girl married to a cultural liaison officer posted at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. She had heard the French were touchy. She couldn't speak...Tags: Recipes, France, Television Industry, U.S. Embassy, Paris (France)
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Calendar: Events for December 2007 and January 2008
CALIFORNIA 19th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival This fest seems to gain a little more wallop each year. For 2008, there are more than 230 films from more than 70 countries, plus tributes, Q&As with filmmakers and gala celebrations. Among...Tags: Cinema Industry, Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Kathy Griffin, Entertainment
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U.S. airline fleets showing their age
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersThe nation's aging airline fleets, already struggling with high fuel costs and growing passenger demand, delivered another blow to travelers Wednesday as American Airlines and Delta Air Lines canceled hundreds of flights while planes were reinspected...Tags: Southwest Airlines Co., European Union, Air Transportation, American Airlines, Inc., Singapore Airlines
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Tourism offices in U.S. states, territories
States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as specific as possible.
Alabama: Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel, 401 Adams Ave., Suite 126, P.O. Box 4927, Montgomery, AL 36103; (800) 252-...Tags: Baton Rouge, Tourism and Leisure, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Honolulu, Economic Policy
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