WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 12/08/03

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Coming up on News 7-
A Congressman is found guilty in a fatal car wreck.. but will he step down from office?
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New information on evidence in the case of a missing college coed.
And fire rips through a Virginia Beach community-
Plus Ozzy is in serious condition after an accident.
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News 7 at Eleven is next.

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Congressman Bill Janklow is convicted of manslaughter and tonight says he will step down from office.
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[Janklow]

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Good Evening. I'm Jean Jadhon.
It took jurors several hours to reach the verdict- guilty of manslaughter in the car accident that killed a motorcyclist.
Janklow's attorneys said he was having a diabetic reaction when he sped through a stop sign, but jurors apparently did not buy it.
As Jennifer Donelan reports, Janklow wasn't talking after the verdict.
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((MOMENTS AFTER BEING JUDGED GUILTY OF SECOND DEGREE MANSLAUGHTER, U.S. CONGRESSMAN BILL JANKLOW LEFT A SOUTH DAKOTA COURTHOUSE WITHOUT A SINGLE WORD Nat Sot
THE EMOTIONLESS FACE MUCH LIKE THE ONE JANKLOW WORE WHEN A JURY OF TWELVE MEN AND WOMEN FROM HIS BOYHOOD HOMETOWN DELIVERED THE VERDICT A DEADLY COLLISION WITH MOTORCYCLIST RANDY SCOTT WAS NO ACCIDENT IT WAS A CRIME FOR SCOTT'S FAMILY IT WAS JUSTICE SERVED. Sot Marcella Scott/Victim-s mother
A LITTLE COMFORT FOR A MOTHER AND A VICTORY FOR PROSECUTORS WHO CONVINCED THE JURY THE FOUR TIME FORMER GOVERNOR WAS SPEEDING AT THIS RURAL INTERSECTION DELIBERATELY IGNORED THE STOP SIGN AND CAUSED THE FATAL CRASH.
THE JURY CLEARLY DID NOT BUY THE DEFENSES CASE THAT, ALTHOUGH, JANKLOW WAS SPEEDING WHEN HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HITTING THE BRAKES, HE WAS NOT RECKLESS. THEY ARGUED JANKLOW'S JUDGMENT WAS CLOUDED BECAUSE HE WAS HAVING A DIABETIC EPISODE AT THE TIME. LATE MONDAY JANKLOW CLEARED UP HIS FUTURE. HE SAYS HE WILL RESIGN FROM CONGRESS JAN 10, THE SAME DAY HE WILL BE SENTENCED. STANUP--JD CBS NEWS FLANDREAU SD.))

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It was supposed to happen Saturday, then Sunday.
But only tonight did the match-up between Magna Vista and William Fleming take place.
Many fans want to know what took so long.
Justin McLeod has the answer.
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On a cold blustery night, William Fleming and Magna Vista finally faced off on the football field.
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Some of that warmth was needed last week.
A snowstorm on Thursday and another on Friday dumped several inches of snow at Victory Stadium.
As a result, the football game was postponed twice.
That's because it would take city crews more than three days to remove all the snow.
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((CAHTERINE KEITH/FOOTBALL FAN: I FELT THEY COULD HAVE WORKED A LITTLE BIT FASTER.)) ((BRIDGET NELSON/FOOTBALL FAN: I THINK THEY COULD HAVE DONE IT IN A TIMELY MANNER BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE SITUATION WAS.)) [Runs06]
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The situation city officials say was a difficult one.
The Civic Center which is in charge of maintenance at Victory Stadium believes it made no sense to send out crews until the snow ended.
Even then, workers could only use a few pieces of equipment because parks and rec was using theirs to clear the streets.
Despite the obstacles, city officials say they did a good job.
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((MINA BOYD/DIRECTOR OF CIVIC FACILITIES: OUR STAFF DID A COMMENDABLE JOB AND THEY FEEL VERY CRUSHED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN TREATED AS THOUGH THEY WEREN'T DOING ANYTHING. THEY HAVE WORKED HARD.)) [Runs09]
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That may be true but consider this.
There were sixteen state semi final games scheduled for this past weekend.
The only game west of Charlottesville that failed to happen is the one at Victory Stadium.
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((JUSTIN McLEOD/REPORTING: OTHER PLACES THAT HAD FOOTBALL GAMES LIKE BATH COUNTY CALLED IN VOLUNTEERS TO REMOVE ALL THE SNOW SOMETHING THE CITY OF ROANOKE SAYS IT MAY HAVE TO DO IN THE FUTURE IF THIS EVER HAPPENS AGAIN. JUSTIN McLEOD, NEWS 7, ROANOKE.)) [Runs14]
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Salem's Christmas parade stepped off tonight... a few days late.
The parade was scheduled for last Friday, but like many other communities, the snow changed that.
With five marching bands and 90 entries, it's known as the largest holiday parade in Southwest Virignia.
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[Coles]

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The mother of a Rocky Mount girl who was runover in a Christmas parade yesterday says she's just glad her daughter is alive.
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Six-year-old Makayla Coles was riding on a float in the Retail Merchants Christmas parade, when one of the wheels pulled her to the ground and ran over her legs. She was taken to Roanoke Community hospital where she's recovering from some muscle damage to her leg.
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((MARGARET COLES/MAKAYLA'S MOTHER: YOU CAN IMAGINE THE WORSE. IT'S LIKE OH MY GOD YOU KNOW, WE'RE JUST GRATEFUL SHE'S OKAY REALLY.))
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Makayla's father, who is a firefighter, was actually traveling in a float behind her when the accident happened. Makayla's mom says in spite of everything, her daughter hopes to take part in future parades.
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[Gaither-Tickets]

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Those who missed last week's Gaither Homecoming show at the Roanoke Civic Center are getting a second chance.
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Two shows went on as scheduled last Thursday at the Roanoke Civic Center.
Though many braved the weather, some folks stayed home.
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Those who missed the Gaither Concert can now exchange their unused tickets for any other Gaither Homecoming event.
For more information you can call 1-888- 217-0301. [TAKE WDBJ WEBPAGE FS]
And for a list of other scheduled Gaither events, you can go to our webpage at WDBJ7.com and click on Websites in the News.
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The Civic Center also announced some other big shows...
3 Doors Down will play on January 17.
Alan Jackson and Martina McBride come to town on February 26.

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It appears Howard Dean's position among Democratic presidential candidates may get another boost.
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Sources say former Vice President Al Gore plans to publicly endorse Dean for the Democratic nomination tomorrow. The endorsement is expected to solidify Dean's position as the democratic front runner. But according to some political analysts, it could deal an irreparable blow to the campaign of Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. Lieberman is also seeking the Democratic nomination. He was Gore's running mate in 2000. Gore is expected to endorse Dean tomorrow in New York City and then travel with him to Iowa, the site of next month's caucuses.
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[Missing-Student]

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Sources now tell the Associated press there is hard evidence linking a missing North Dakota coed to the man accused of kidnapping her.
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Sources say a knife and the blood type matching student Dru Sjodin (Show-deen) were found in the car of convicted rapist Alfonso Rodriguez.
The source also confirmed reports that a knife sheath was found in the mall parking lot where Sjodin (sho-DEEN) disappeared.
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Rodriguez was arrested in Minnesota.. and today that's where the search for Dru Sjodin (Show-DEEN) has moved.
Searchers are concentrating on Alvarado, Minnesota following a tip.
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((LOWELL SJODIN/UNCLE; WE'RE NOT GONNA LEAVE HERE KNOWING WE DIDNT' DO EVERYTHING WE COULD TO HELP FIND HER.))
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The 55 year Rodriguez was arrested in Minnesota and is charged with kidnapping Sjodin (Show-DEEN.) Evidence in t
he case was sealed by the judge but is expected to be released tomorrow.
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You might have mail less often.
Still ahead, Congress is a step closer to stamping out spam.
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Plus they survived Isabel, but now these beach houses on Virginia's coast are going up in flames.
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[Sports-preview]

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((Hey folks Mike Stevens back in the News 7 Sports office as the Fleming Colonels advance to the state championship tonight. Glenvar wins the Civitan sportsmanship award. And Bath gets the unofficial community award. VMI racks up the honors in the Big South. And by George - O'Leary is back in college coaching. Tonight on the big 7.))
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Congress took a step toward deleting spam tonight.
The house gave final congressional approval to a bill aimed at combatting unwanted commercial e-mails.
The bill outlaws the shadiest techniques used by Internet marketers.
It now goes to the president for his signature.

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Help is also on the way for senior citizens-
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President Bush signed a sweeping medicare reform bill into law - the first major changes to the program since it started 40 years ago.
The plan will cover 75 percent of prescription drug costs for most retirees with a 22 hundred 50 dollar annual ceiling.
That goes into effect in 2006.
By next May seniors can buy a medicare-approved discount card to help offset the costs of prescriptions.
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((PRESIDENT BUSH: FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ARE GIVING SENIORS PEACE OF MIND THAT THEY WILL NOT HAVE TO FACE UNLIMITED EXPENSES FOR THEIR MEDICINE.))
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The bill encourages insurance companies to offer private plans to millions of seniors who now receive health benefits under fixed terms by the government.
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[Mason-Dixon]

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Governor Mark Warner has made tax reform the centerpiece of his term in office.
And today he found out that a majority of Virginians are behind him.
Richmond Bureau Chief Meghan Muldoon has the results of the latest News 7 Mason-Dixon poll.
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(( When Governor Warner announced his long awaited tax reform plan last month, many Republicans attacked the proposal for raising taxes and indicated voters would never go for it.
Yet, a Mason Dixon poll conducted last week reveals that 56 percent of Virginians say they support the plan.
Warner's tax reform plan garnered a majority of support in every region of the state, except one.
Almost half of the voters polled in Lynchburg and southside Virginia say they don't like the plan and that doesn't surprise Republican Delegate Morgan Griffith.
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((02:55 AND WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING AT AN AREA THAT'S ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED, DO THEY REALLY WANT TO PAY ONE PERCENT MORE FOR CLOTHES, DO THEY REALLY WANT TO PAY ONE PERCENT MORE FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES. DO THEY REALLY WANT TO PAY ONE PERCENT MORE FOR VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING BUT FOOD THAT THEY'RE HAVING TO BUY. 03:07)) [RUNS:12]
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[cover with slide 3]As for the individual components, 83 percent of the statewide respondents say they favor reducing the sales tax on groceries.
[cover with slide 4]Yet only 38 percent support a higher tax bracket for wealthier Virginians.
Still those polled backed most of Warner's proposals, even the one penny increase in the sales tax, which is a major revenue raiser.
Republicans say it is just a matter of time before voters change their minds.
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((04:09 I THINK AS WE HAVE THE TIME TO DEBATE THIS OVER THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS OR SO I THINK PEOPLE WILL GET ANOTHER FEEL FOR IT, BUT AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE I WISH THE GOVERNOR HAD COME UP WITH THIS PLAN EARLIER, SO WE COULD HAVE HAD TRUE PUBLIC DEBATE AND TRUE DIALOGUE ON IT SO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA WOULD HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHERE WE'RE GOING.04;23 )) [RUNS:14]
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This poll did exclude one major component of Warner's tax plan.
Respondents were not asked or aware of the change in the age deduction
I talked to the people at Mason Dixon, they acknowledged it was a mistake.))

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Fire destroys several waterfront houses in Virginia Beach.
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The huge blaze broke out early this morning in the Chick's Beach section of the city, near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Several people were taken to the hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
Flames leaped from one building to the next with high winds making it tough for firefighters to bring under control.
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Still ahead on News 7, Carilion says it's built a bed that knows when you've been sleeping and knows when you're awake.
We'll show you.
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And Ozzy has an accident... and is in the hospital tonight.
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[Rosa-Parks]

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In 1955 Rosa Parks wouldn't give up her seat, now she's refusing to give up a fight.
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The U-S Supreme Court is permitting Parks to proceed with her lawsuit over a rap song. The civil rights activist is suing the rap group OutKast over its 1998 song titled ``Rosa Parks.'' The 90-year-old Parks claims OutKast violated her publicity and trademark rights and defamed her. OutKast says the song is protected by the First Amendment. The song deals with the entertainment industry and its lyrics do not mention the civil rights pioneer by name. Parks made history in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white man on an Alabama bus.
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[Ozzy]

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MTV Star Ozzy Osbourne is hospitalized tonight in serious condition after an ATV crash.
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A publicists says Osbourne wiped out on his all terrain vehicle while riding on his estate in England.
Osbourne reportedly broke his collarbone, six ribs and a vertebrae in his neck- and had bleeding in his lungs- though doctors say his injuries are not life threatening.
MTV says it's not clear how the crash might affect production of the TV show "The Osbournes."
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Fleming gets defensive in its win over Magna Vista tonight to advance to the state championship game. Glenvar wins the Civitan sportsmanship award, and VMI gets big recognition from the Big South.
But first tonight's Extra Point -
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In Orlando this afternoon the University of Central Florida hired George O'Leary to be the school's next head football coach. After resigning in disgrace at Notre Dame because he
lied on his resume, O'Leary joined the Minnesota Vikings as the team's defensive coordinator.
Many also remember him as the head coach at Georgia Tech.
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It only seems appropriate that on the same night former Fleming stars Lee Suggs and John St. Clair are squaring off on Monday night football for the Browns and Rams that their alma mater would score a Victory at Victory Stadium and advance to the division four state title game.
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Magna Vista arrived at the stadium almost two hours before kickoff, after making the trip up from Ridgeway. By the time kickoff rolled around only a few buckets full of snow remained visible at the stadium. As expected the game was a defensive struggle as the Colonels did a number on the Warriors most of the night holding Magna Vista to just 63 yards of total offense. Senior Dennis Hardy gets the stick on this play. The Colonels also created a key turnover. Eric Spencer is stripped from behind by Fleming captain Maurice Kitchens and the loose ball is recovered by number 8 Donnell Blake. Blake, who also is a senior would also score the eventual game
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winner touchdown as he heads to the flag on the left side. Blake had over 100 yards rushing as Fleming beats Magna Vista 13-to-8.
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The Colonels will play Powhatan for the division four state title this coming Saturday at 12:30 at Liberty University.
The only other games that were postponed and played tonight were east of here. In Division Three, Monticello nipped Poquoson 35-to-33 to earn the right to play Gretna on Saturday. And in division six, Westfield won the battle of unbeatens topping C.D. Hylton 24-to-14.

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All but three of the state's games were played either Saturday or Sunday of this past weekend. And in almost every instance - the smaller the community - the bigger the outpouring of support was to help get the fields in playable condition.
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[S-Civitan]

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The Roanoke Civitan Club passed out its annual sportsmanship award for high school football today teams in the area today at the Patrick Henry Hotel.
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The 53rd annual award which is voted on by the Western Virginia Football Officials Association was given to the Glenvar high school.
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[vo nat con't] The Civitan Club also recognized Glenvar senior captain Dustin Denny, on the left of your screen, with a $500 scholarship.
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The VMI football team has placed 10 players on the all Big South football team that was announced tonight. The Keydets put six guys on the first team
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including linebacker Derik Screen from Lynchburg. The former Heritage high school star led the Big South in tackles with 144. He also finished 9th in the entire nation in tackles. Former Patrick Henry star Adam Peters earned second team honors as a punter. He averaged 41 yards a kick for the season. And Jonathan Wilson - the freshman quarterback from Natural Bridge earned second team honors after leading the Big South in passing yards per game. The former Rockbridge County Wildcat threw for a season high 306 yards against Austin Peay.
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The Holiday Hoopla basketball tournament is coming back to Salem this Christmas season.
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Yesterday at Noon organizers unveiled plans for this year's event. The three day tournament takes place December 26th, 27th and 29th at the Salem Civic Center. It provides players and fans a way to keep basketball in their blood over the Holidays.
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Cave Spring, Hidden Valley, Patrick Henry, Roanoke Catholic, Salem and Fleming, Gar-Field and Osbourn make up the field. Member one federal credit union sponsors the event.

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The Hokies lost two out of three games last week, but Virginia Tech's Bryant Matthews was still named the Big East conference's co-player of the week. In three games last week he averaged -
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In three games last week he averaged - 30 points and 10 rebounds a contest. Twice he posted career highs with 35 and 37 points. He is currently second in the Big East in scoring. The 3-and-3 Hokies host VMI on Wednesday night at the Cassell at 7pm.
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[Smart-Bed]

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Carilion and Virginia Tech are testing new technology that will allow nursing home patients to be monitored in their beds.
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The Biomedical Institute and Virginia Tech today unveiled the "Integrated Smart Bed." Fiber optic sensors placed between the mattress and box spring pick up movement and wirelessly transmit data. Essentially, a laser shines through the fiber onto a camera. As the fiber moves, the speckle pattern on the camera changes. The ability to monitor patients' behavior is expected to help prevent falls and bedsores. The Smart Bed is now being tested at the Carilion Sleep Center.
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