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Big Things Going on July 4th & More in Iowa
There’s a lot of events in Iowa for July 4th, 2024 and the list is on the 98.1 KHAK web site!
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CDC ACIP Recommendations for Covid 19 Vaccine for 2024
The CDC ACIP recommended implementation of the 2024 Covid-19 vaccine and the timeline is in the implementation slide set. CDC plans to use CDC Everything messages. Insurance plans, including Medicare, will cover the cost.
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The Triple Berry Frosty at Wendy’s
We got the Triple Berry Frosty at Wendy’s and we got a surprise answer at the order station when we asked what berries are in it: “Uh, I don’t actually know.” Fair enough. We tried to guess. Sena thought one of them was strawberry and another was blueberry (to account for the slightly bluish color).…
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About That Artificial Intelligence…
I’ve got a couple of things to get off my chest about Artificial Intelligence (AI). By now, everyone knows about AI telling people to put hot glue on pizza and whatnot. Sena and I talked to a guy at an electronics store who had nothing but good things to say about AI. I mentioned the…
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FDA VRBPAC Meeting: Vaccine Targeting Lineage JN.1 for Fall 2024
I didn’t get a chance to watch the June 5th FDA advisory committee meeting on the new vaccine formulation for Covid-19 for this fall. There is a nice summary on the Minnesota CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy). The committee unanimously upvoted the selection of the JN.1 lineage strain (which includes JN.1, KP.2…
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FDA VRBPAC Meeting on Covid Vaccine for Fall of 2024
The voting question for today’s FDA VRBPAC Meeting on the Covid Vaccine strain for this fall is: “For the 2024-2025 Formula of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., does thecommittee recommend a monovalent JN.1-lineage vaccine composition?Please vote “Yes” or “No” or “Abstain.” The FDA Selection of the 2024-2025 Formula for COVID-19 vaccines briefing document has a…
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What Kind of Mailbox Does the USPS Really Want from Us?
I just saw the latest headline about the United States Postal Service (USPS) new recommendation that we all get a nice, big mailbox. Huh? I gather one reason for the suggestion is to cut down on mail theft. I don’t think I’m allowed to put a lock on a mailbox, no matter how big it…
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Memorial Day Events 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa
The Memorial Day ceremonies in Iowa City, Iowa this year will be on May 27, 2024. At 8:30 a.m. there will be a ceremony at Park Road Bridge. Then at 9:30 a.m., the second part will be at Oakland Cemetery. At 11:00 a.m. the third part will be at Memory Gardens.
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Memorial Day 2024 Events in Clear Lake, Iowa!
There will be Memorial Day events in Clear Lake, Iowa starting at 9:30 a.m. on May 27, 2024.
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DEA Announces Rescheduling Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and Inviting Public Comments
The DEA is asking for public comments on the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to III. There are many comments: See the Federal Register notice about proposed rulemaking. Also see the Regulations government website for further information.
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