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• Cervical cancer advances give hope to poor
They determined that in the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for more than half of the world's cervical cancer cases, vaccination would be cost-effective at $10-$25 per vaccinated girl.
• Surprising GDP helps stocks close sharply up
Among retailers, Tiffany & Co. jumped $4.24, or 11 percent, to $43.85 after reporting that its second-quarter profit doubled as sales jumped in Asia and Europe.
• Donors without borders: charity-affiliated trips
Many Americans made international contributions for the first time after the tsunami hit Asia in 2004," says Stacy Palmer, editor of "The Chronicle of Philanthropy"
• Singapore salon infuses tea with new level of luxury
The leading nations that produce tea are in Asia yet you do not have a luxury tea brand from the region,” Murjani, a former brand-building executive who helped shape U.S. designer label Tommy Hilfiger, told Reuters.
• Mice Infestation Closes North Side Food Wholesaler
Daley's Dumpster Task Force inspected and closed the Asia Provision Company, also known as the Golden Brand Company Inc. at 5426 N. Broadway because of an infestation of mice and lax housekeeping, according to a release from the city Department of ...