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Boxed warning added regarding reduced effectiveness of Plavix in poor metabolizers.

Various sizes of counterfeit flat sheets of polypropylene surgical mesh are being marketed in the United States labeled with the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name.

Sheath tip may break off and separate during heart procedures, causing a blockage that could lead to permanent injury and/or death.

FDA review of available data have not shown a clear connection between bisphosphonate use and a risk of atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures.

Incorrect sodium results may be caused by build-up of protein, bacteria, and sample tube additives in the ion selective electrode flow cell.

Device computer may shut down without an alarm, which can lead to serious injuries or death.

Cases of intravascular hemolysis and its complications have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura with WinRho.

UPDATED 03/08/2010: Recall classified as Class I, expanded list of affected models. Originally posted 02/09/2010

Sheath tip may break off and separate during heart procedures, causing a blockage that could lead to permanent injury and/or death.

Reports of serious injuries and at least one death have been associated with increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV), also known as overfill of the abdominal cavity.

Test strips are being recalled because they may provide falsely low glucose results when the glucose level is higher than 400 mg/dL.

Rotor may break and eject pieces of the rotor which may cause serious physical injury to bystanders and expose them to blood-borne infectious micro-organisms.

Possible association with abnormal heart rhythms when used in combination with Norvir (ritonavir).

FDA is reviewing data from a large, long-term clinical study on possible risks for cardiovascular outcomes associated with use of rosiglitazone.

Consumers warned not to use ear candles because they can cause serious injuries, even when used according to the manufacturer’s directions.

FDA requires risk management plan and class-labeling changes for all LABAs.

Changes to Prescribing Information re: risk of renal impairment/failure, hepatic impairment/failure or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

Consumers who have a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or a bleeding disorder should not use Maalox Total Relief because it contains bismuth subsalicylate, a substance chemically related to aspirin.

FDA requires REMS that ensures that only those hospitals and healthcare professionals who have enrolled and completed training in risk management program will prescribe and dispense ESAs to patients with cancer.

Device may cause an air embolism or leakage of blood and/or therapy, which may result in serious injury or death.

A survey shows that one year after knee replacement surgery, 95% of patients were happy with their new knees.

Simply seeing the letter ?A? before an exam might help you improve your grade, but spotting an ?F? could make you perform poorly.

Accidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have caused ?alarming? increases in childhood injuries, often very serious ones, new studies indicate.

Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.

Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.

A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is extract of onion can help to take the redness out of new stretch marks.

The U.S. is making gains on at least one war front, the "War on Cancer," according to a new analysis of cancer death statistics.

A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests

Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says.

Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion.

An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies.

A severe diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly or seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children

Platelet-rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a study finds.

One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.

Good health may not only help you live longer, it could help you enjoy a longer, more satisfying sex life as well, a study shows.

While some researchers suggest the rising rates of melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the increase is real.

Most companies lack meaningful policies to curb the marketing of high-fat and high-sugar junk food to children, according to a report by a consumer watchdog group.

New research confirms that giving flu shots to large numbers of school-age children can protect the community at large.

Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study.

A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is the extract that gives Indian curry its distinctive flavor, smel,l and deep orange color may help fade fine facial lines, wrinkles, and aging spots.

Reovirus is harmless to normal cells -- but it destroys many kinds of cancer cells. A new study in patients with prostate cancer takes the virus closer to being a new cancer treatment.

Sleep problems and sleep habits vary among different ethnic groups, according to a new national survey. But among all ethnicities, there remains a common denominator: Many of us simply don't get enough sleep.

If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.

A new drug called alitretinoin can help relieve cracked, itchy, irritated hands in people with severe hand eczema, researchers report.

Normal-weight women who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely than women who don't drink at all to become overweight or obese, a study shows.

A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.

Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.

Odds of having a stroke are higher for people whose fathers or mothers suffered one by the age of 65, a new study suggests.

Doctors say a chemical added to furniture shipments from China to prevent the growth of mold has been linked to severe rashes.

A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.

Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.

Zarontin, one of the oldest drugs used to treat the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, is also the most effective, a study shows.

The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested.

Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study.

The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.

A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.

An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.

The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.

A handheld device that magnetically zaps pain may be a promising new treatment for patients with a common type of migraine.

A new drug, cabazitaxel, shows promise for extending the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who have run out of treatment options.

You don't have to fast before taking the newly recommended A1c test to screen for diabetes -- and it spots early diabetes and heart disease better than the older test.

Many children with asthma have low blood levels of vitamin D -- and the insufficiency seems to place them at risk for more severe disease, a study shows.

Montgomery, Ala., and Stockton, Calif., are the most obese metro areas in the U.S., according a survey by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

A study shows statin drugs -- used to lower cholesterol -- may also improve lung function in asthma patients.

Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.

Some children with peanut allergies are at risk of potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school, Canadian researchers report.

Food poisoning costs the U.S. $152 billion, kills 5,000 people, and sends 325,000 to the hospital each year, new calculations suggest.

The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA.

A new study shows that moderate coffee drinking reduces the risk of being hospitalized for heart rhythm problems.

Being young, being childless, and, for women, not living with two parents at age 14 all predict lower odds of a marriage surviving 10 years, the CDC reports.

Biotech has promised innovations like drought-resistant corn and vitamin-packed cassava to the developing world. But how has it delivered on those dreams? Ira Flatow and guests discuss the status of those projects, and how "technologies in a seed" fit in with other agricultural improvements.

Pigmentless grotto salamanders, blind Ozark cavefish and parasitic horsehair worms are a few of the animals living in Missouri's 6,000-plus caves. Ira Flatow and three expert spelunkers look at the biology, geology and history of underground attractions in the "Cave State."

From switching to energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, to collecting rainwater and installing photovoltaic panels, how are experts making buildings that use less energy and generate less waste? Ira Flatow and guests explore the latest in green materials and design.

There have been three deadly earthquakes already this year — in Haiti, Chile and Turkey — and a fourth that caused damage in Taiwan. Is this a coincidence? Seismologists can't answer that question directly, but they say there's a growing realization that big earthquakes can trigger other earthquakes many thousands of miles away.

Wildlife experts convene next week in the city of Doha in Qatar to consider how to control the trade in rare animals and plants. Trade in elephant ivory continues to be a contentious issue. And this year sees a brand new effort to move offshore and protect some of the ocean's most charismatic and sought-after species.

Clairvoyant computers may be nearer to reality than you'd think. In a new study, a computer program that analyzes brain scans was able to detect participants' thoughts — or at least their memories of a short film they were thinking about.

Most patients without known heart disease who get coronary angiograms don't have clogged arteries after all, a large study finds. The results cast doubt on the usefulness of the expensive test in about 200,000 cases a year.

In mammals, a flood of hormones tells cells to develop male or female features. But a new study of gender-bending chickens reveals that birds may be different. They have an additional way of determining whether they appear male or female: Individual cells may be able to do it.

It isn't a personal ad: A male wolverine, dubbed "Buddy" by researchers, has been found in Tahoe National Forest in California. A wolverine has not been spotted in the state for some 90 years. No one can figure out just how Buddy got there, but as mating season approaches, this little guy could feel lonelier than ever.

Researchers studying isolated communities in Canada showed that immunizing children against influenza lowered flu rates among unvaccinated adults by 60 percent.

Even a little pot of money can lead to a lot of giving, as the altruistic spirit ripples through a network, researchers say.

Following the massive earthquake that struck on Feb. 27, scientists have flocked to Chile with the goal of picking up enough clues to one day predict when the next big one will strike.

In the grand scheme of things, humans are mere infants on this planet. Some creatures alive today were swimming under the sea during the U.S. Civil War or photosynthesizing when the Egyptian pyramids were being built. Here are six of the oldest living things on the planet.

If this photo were a genetics lesson, could you spot what's wrong?

Lizards normally can't move very quickly when the temperature drops. But a new study shows that chameleons have a special adaptation that allows them to quickly catch prey, even when it's cold outside.

As the financial crisis grew in 2007 and 2008, the now-defunct banking giant knew it needed to reduce its reliance on borrowed money. But it was a bad time to sell stuff off and pay back debts. So Lehman Brothers made special use of something called the repo market.

President Obama intends to nominate Janet Yellen, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, an administration official says. She served as a top economic adviser to President Clinton.

The Commerce Department said retail sales rose 0.3 percent last month — surpassing expectations that sales would decline by 0.2 percent — as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from storming the malls.

Remember those complicated bonds full of home mortgages? The ones that almost brought down the economy? A team of reporters with NPR's Planet Money used $1,000 of their own cash to buy a tiny piece of one — and plan to track it until it dies.

If you build it, they will swim — that's the vision of Elkhart, Ind., where nearly 1 in every 5 people was unemployed a year ago. Situated close to Chicago and Indianapolis, the town is a few hours' drive for 35 million people. So Elkhart is exploring the idea of building a type of tropical resort popular in cold climates in Europe, such as this one in England.

Planet Money is committed to following the financial crisis to the bitter end. And what better way to do that than to own a piece of it. We bought one of those things that no one wanted, one of those things that almost brought down the global economy: our very own toxic asset.

The richest man in the world is no longer American. <em>Forbes</em> magazine's world's richest list has Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim on top. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet occupy the second and third spots, respectively. Indian billionaires round off the top 5. Luisa Kroll, co-editor of the list, discusses the changing face of the world's richest people.

Shutting down a park at the New York farm where the abolitionist's body lies would save taxpayers about $40,000 a year, a tiny chunk of the state's $8 billion deficit. Historians say that's not enough of a savings to warrant the loss of a landmark.

Dozens of band instrument makers used to be part of the local economy in Elkhart, Ind. But since the city was battered by the economy, only three major companies remain. One says it will manufacture instruments only in the U.S. &mdash; and it will hire new workers to grow the business and regain market share.

Across the country, cash-strapped cities are coming up with novel ideas for raising money &mdash; imposing new charges on everything from sodas and plastic bags to library late fees and emergency-response services. With at least two more years of bad budgets ahead, look for cities to turn to niche taxes.

The Senate Banking Committee chairman plans to offer his own financial regulation bill without GOP support after a month of talks with Republican Sen. Bob Corker found some common ground but didn't yield agreement on consumer protections and other sticking points.

The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits slipped by 6,000 last week. But the four-week average of claims climbed, reflecting a sharp increase in claims last month.

Fears remain about the hundreds of thousands of homeowners who are still being evaluated for help under loan modification programs. Many analysts say most of those borrowers will eventually lose their homes, sparking a new round of foreclosures later this year.

Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools.

Elkhart, Ind., is known as the RV-making capital of the world. The mayor wants to claim a new title: the electric vehicle capital of the world. Stimulus grants and other incentives are attracting companies planning to build electric vehicles to Elkhart. It's hoped the new business will fill the void created by a serious slump in recreational vehicle sales.

Mr. Olsen was a Hall of Fame tackle who anchored the Los Angeles Rams? Fearsome Foursome, the line that glamorized defensive play in the N.F.L.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c98117d6a000747d2d2b18b50baf28d3&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=c98117d6a000747d2d2b18b50baf28d3&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Alf was an influential Brazilian songwriter, pianist and singer whose delicately swinging music was a precursor to the bossa nova.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1cd3226c7d4c561249e57029ec063b5c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=1cd3226c7d4c561249e57029ec063b5c&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Dr. Taylor conducted research in more than 70 countries and helped establish international health as a distinct academic field in the United States.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a131d598c71658a701b24991b2997efc&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=a131d598c71658a701b24991b2997efc&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Known as Granny D, Mrs. Haddock trekked 3,200 miles at age 89, and at 94 ran for the Senate from New Hampshire.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b775a23c9b0de300eb6cf241efc432e8&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=b775a23c9b0de300eb6cf241efc432e8&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Tantawi was leader of Al Azhar University, the oldest and most prestigious center of learning in the Sunni Muslim world.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c9b36d7d3ca20355ff57eb337ff768a4&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=c9b36d7d3ca20355ff57eb337ff768a4&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Haim was an actor whose status as a teenage heartthrob of the 1980s gave way to substance abuse and rehabilitation as an adult.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=3b371396258ca5f9e72862f1273e000b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=3b371396258ca5f9e72862f1273e000b&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Known for his integration of modernist design and sophisticated engineering in buildings, Mr. Graham played a role in changing Chicago?s skyline.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=abff6ea53fe7de5824a26dfbb61efd46&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=abff6ea53fe7de5824a26dfbb61efd46&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Davis, known for his blazing speed, led the National League in triples twice and set a record of three stolen bases in a World Series game.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ff6a5b1029b2d6eeb717fbc8a68d6046&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ff6a5b1029b2d6eeb717fbc8a68d6046&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

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Mr. Wittenberg was an Olympic gold and silver medalist who had an undefeated streak of more than 300 matches and was one of the first wrestlers to lift weights.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d6d266ac288420e93b599cda1ab03d5d&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d6d266ac288420e93b599cda1ab03d5d&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Dr. Wayburn became a major figure in the conservation movement, leading campaigns that preserved more than 100 million wild acres.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6f84f663b5f0cdda070464b837d89780&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=6f84f663b5f0cdda070464b837d89780&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Kimche was involved in some of the country?s most delicate foreign escapades, including the Iran-contra affair.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=94df5bc3196277624f1400c4685c1d62&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=94df5bc3196277624f1400c4685c1d62&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Dr. Childs helped shape the understanding of inherited diseases as scientists learned more about so-called inborn errors of metabolism, biochemistry and molecular biology.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=554cf442f425b0cd7037986dc8da9906&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=554cf442f425b0cd7037986dc8da9906&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Ms. Martin was a veteran stage, television and film actress whose Broadway credits include ?J.B.? and ?Under the Yum-Yum Tree? and who played Ali McGraw?s snooty mother in the film ?Goodbye, Columbus.?<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=457e05b2a2e6d4e474d12a3fbc53b0d1&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=457e05b2a2e6d4e474d12a3fbc53b0d1&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

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Mr. Cohen worked on the Apollo moon program, the space shuttles and the space station during a 30-year career with the agency.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f3ab6604b68ba57f51faef5acd8d6062&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f3ab6604b68ba57f51faef5acd8d6062&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

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Ms. Travers was a child prodigy who appeared with many of the world?s leading orchestras, but left the spotlight from the early 1950s until her death.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=965ce15033cec669b6afd6e40a4615f5&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=965ce15033cec669b6afd6e40a4615f5&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

The filmmaker?s documentary-style 1972 horror movie ?The Legend of Boggy Creek? influenced the hit film ?The Blair Witch Project.?<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=37642acce1fa495ea3c151b047504bcb&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=37642acce1fa495ea3c151b047504bcb&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Salmide was a former German naval officer who defied orders to blow up the French port of Bordeaux.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=593667868c9405dc888e4413768a4924&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=593667868c9405dc888e4413768a4924&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

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Mr. Jaffe presided over the expansion of the advertising trade magazine and helped revitalize the industry?s awards for excellence.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=2ce7fd1118365a22c20df757c5864b8e&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=2ce7fd1118365a22c20df757c5864b8e&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Mr. Abraham influenced a generation of architectural students as much through his insistence on the socially ennobling role of architecture, and its integrity as a discipline, as through his work.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=934c0c469f89c175f6487e3db30aaec3&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=934c0c469f89c175f6487e3db30aaec3&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

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Mr. McCall was an artist whose fervor for space exploration found expression in his six-story-tall mural at the National Air and Space Museum and two postage stamps canceled on the Moon.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bbdfe83669f841552d98b09ad01ca50f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=bbdfe83669f841552d98b09ad01ca50f&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

Fighting in an Army regiment made up almost entirely of Puerto Rican soldiers, Mr. Cartagena helped win victories over discrimination as well as Communist troops.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=62a1ad409749817b07a63adb177029f7&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=62a1ad409749817b07a63adb177029f7&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2223"/>

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