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© St. Petersburg Times,
published November 8, 2001


CONVENIENT VISION: Can't read the lottery ticket you bought at 7-Eleven? The convenience stores now carry i.Gear Specs reading glasses in bright-colored frosted plastic cases, in magnifying power from 1.5 to 3 diopters. The readers' tiny cases fit into pocket, briefcase or purse; they retail for about $10 a pair.

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PASSAGE TO INDIA: Provence Art and Antiques, 2620 Jewel Road, Belleair Bluffs, will have an open house and trunk show of items from India from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Nov. 17. The offerings include pillow cases stitched with sari borders, woolen shawls, hand-beaded purses and tapestries. Information: (727) 581-5754.

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