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Show Legal Notice Legal Notice If You Purchased the Drug BuSpar® or buspirone HCI from February 5, 1995, through January 31, 2003 Your Rights May BeAffected by a Class Action Settlement. Which style of yoga is hest for a beginner? houghthe formsseem infinite, most Seria practice Hatha yoga, which combines physical poses, called asanas, and breathing techniques ‘0 achieve physical and mental wellbeing.It is said to reduce stress and improve strength, balance andflexibility. \ study by Yoga Journalfoundthat 15 million Americans nowpractice yoga, up 28.5% fromlast year. “Think about what you want trom taking a voga class,” says Mara Carrico, author of Yoga Yoga Journal's Yoga Ba- sics, “and try different benefits styles until you find one that meets your needs.” Thesefour styles of the body Hatha yoga, which can ant mind. range from gentle to intense,are suitble for the novice: * Viniyoga allows you to modify and iilor the poses to suit your needs. It focuses on the breath work. * Integral incorporates yogaprinciples into dailylife. It features guided relaxation, chanting and meditation, * Iyengaris powerful andprecise, emphasizing alignment.It uses a system of supportive props, including belts and blocks, whichare useful for beginners. ¢ Sivanandacenterson five points of Practice: exercise, breathing,relaxation, meditation and a vegetarian diet. Michael O'Shea, Ph.D., is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Hi question on exercise or health? Write: , Box 4943, Grand Central Station, New York, N.Y, 10163-4943. We can't give personal replies but will try to address your concerns ‘in future columns. Consult before starting an exercise program or implementing any exercises that appearin this column, PARADE MAGAZINE + JULY 27, 2003 « PAGE 19 There is a proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit, Jn re Buspirone Antitrust Litigation, MDL-1413 (S.D.N.Y.), brought by the Attorneys Generalofall 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern MarianaIslands, and American Samoa. Underthe termsofthe Settlement, you may be able to make a claim for a recoveryfor your purchase of BuSpar® or buspirone HCI. Whatis the Lawsuit About? Plaintiffs allege that Bristol-Myers Squibb (“BMS”) engaged in fraudulent conduct and conspired with a potential competitor to prevent the entry of generic competitors and illegally maintain its monopoly in the United States over the sale of buspirone hydrochloridebased prescription drugs. Throughits unlawful actions, generic competition in the sale of buspirone HCI was prevented, causing consumers and governmententities to pay higherprices for BuSpar* and buspirone HCland lose the substantial cost savingsthat genericversionsofthe same drugs would have produced. Defendants have denied any wrongdoingorliability. claim as discussed below.If the Court approves the proposed Settlement, you will be boundbyall orders of the Court andany legal claims you mayhaveagainst the Defendantsrelating tothe conductalleged in the lawsuit will be released. If you do not wish to remain a memberofthe Settlement Group, you must mail a written request for exclusion, postmarked on or before October 10, 2003, to the BuSpar® Antitrust Litigation Administrator at PO Box 1682, Faribault, MN 55021-1682. If you do not mail a written requestfor exclusion, you will remain a member ofthe Settlement Group. Can | Benefit From the Settlement? As a memberofthe Settlement Group, you may object to If you are a consumer within the United States, the Proposed Settlement,enter an appearance in this matter including Puerto Rico, who purchased BuSpar® or through counsel. or appear atthefinal approvalhearing generic buspirone HC]in the United How Can| File a Claim? States or Puerto Rico from February 5, WT ta cg sit) aad If you remain a member of the 1995, through January 31, 2003, you Settlement Group and you wish to be are a memberofthe SettlementClass. reimbursed for some portion ofthe However, onlyif you made purchases alleged overcharge you incurred, you from January 1, 1998, through January mustfile a claim by October 10, 2003, 31, 2003, will you be able to file a claim for a cash recovery. with the BuSpar® Antitrust Litigation Administrator. Claim forms and additional information canbe requested Whatare the Termsof the by visiting www. busparsettlement.com, Settlement? calling the toll-free numberbelow, or writing Approximately $41.7 million has been set aside to reimburse consumers some the BuSpar® Antitrust Litigation portion of anyalleged overcharges that they may have Administrator at the address listed below incurred from purchasing BuSpar® or buspirone HCI during the claimsperiod. WhenWill the Settlement Be Approved? The Court will holda final approval hearing onthe proposed WhatAre My LegaRights? Settlement on November 6, 2003, at 4:30 pmin the + Ifyou wish to remain a member ofthe Settlement Group, Courtroomofthe Honorable John G, Koeltl, at the you donot needto take anyaction to remain a member. Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 However,to share in the settlement fund you mustfile a Pearl St., New York, New York 10007-1312. For Information on Your Legal Rights, the Notice of Proposed Settlement, and to Request a Claim Form: Visit: www.busparsettlement.com orCall: 1-877-867-6133 Or write: BuSpar® Antitrust Litigation Administrator, PO Box 1682, Faribault, MN 55021-1682 |