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Prop. 8 vote could harm domestic partnersMonday, October 13, 2008 @ 8:04AMIf California voters take a stand in favor of same-sex marriage Nov. 4, it could ignite a fresh debate over another hard-won gay right – domestic partnerships.

Pneumonia, flu shots to be given at flu vaccination clinic Oct. 23Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 8:03AMThe Cowhorn Creek Estates retirement community, in conjunction with Maxim Health Systems, will conduct a Flu Vaccination Clinic from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at Cowhorn Creek Estates at 5415 Cowhorn Creek Road. Cost per flu shot is $30. A pneumonia shot is $45. The flu shot clinic is open to legally consenting adults.

Grant gives kids ability to receive a free bookMonday, October 13, 2008 @ 8:03AMThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Area Health Education Center-Southwest has partnered with Target to improve childhood literacy through the Reach Out and Read program.

Abbott Laboratories announces $5B buyback planMonday, October 13, 2008 @ 8:03AM Associated Press - October 13, 2008 8:43 AM ET NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) - Health care products company Abbott Laboratories will buy back up to $5 billion in stock under a newly announced share...

Zambia: TD Jakes Cancels TripMonday, October 13, 2008 @ 8:03AMRENOWNED American televangelist TD Jakes who was expected in Zambia and was scheduled to officiate at the Africa Global Summit has postponed his coming for fear of a mysterious disease that was reported last week to have killed some people.