View: Avoiding cancer means eating nothing at all
A federal study reported by FDA and HHS scientists at an AAAS meeting claims natural foods like spinach yogurt and nuts may pose greater cancer risks than synthetic additives and pesticides. Experts urge examining the entire diet and overeating as cancer prevention steps.
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American Association For the Advancements of Science
Robert Scheuplein
FDA
Scheuplein
American Heart Association
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Playwright Havel Wins Ovation Meeting With U S Leaders
Vaclav Havel the dissident playwright turned Czech leader met with U S President and addressed a joint session of Congress. He and aides expressed disbelief at the turn of events as Secret Service escorted them through Washington. He urged U S help for the Soviet Union’s path to democracy and urged an end to the bipolar era.
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Letters To The Editor on 25 year retirement policy misinfo
James H. Hin of Sedgewood Court North Augusta criticizes Citizens for a Responsible Retirement Policy for a large ad claiming 25-year service retirement is unsafe. He argues the ad misleads, notes COLAs funding is the real issue, and urges full disclosure of facts.
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Aiken Standard Letters to Editor Policy
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with return addresses and prefers concise pieces. Submissions may be edited and condensed, with no subject matter limits, and should be sent to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Bush Faces Chinese Rights Pressure After Senate Vote
The article argues Bush has been slow to push China on human rights, noting Mitchell's call for vocal, sustained public pressure while Bush prunes back harsh actions. It cites new State Department language condemning the Tiananmen crackdown and recalls stalled veto-driven openness in educational exchanges and trade. It quotes Yang Ye of Bates College urging equality in human rights and mentions ongoing sanctions and limited diplomacy with Beijing.
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Yang Ye
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Negligible risk rule and broccoli take center stage
A sweeping critique of nutrition politics cites the Delaney clause, FDA risk standards, and a new negligible risk framework. it notes the AHA seal program charging brands up to 640000 annually, calls for skeptical label reading, and urges public support for research, policy reform, and caution against hype while advocating broccoli consumption.
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Center For Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Scheuplein
FDA
Alar
Bush
American Heart Association
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Reading Wells: Plumbers and Electricians Struggle with Literacy
An analysis highlights literacy gaps in skilled trades from plumbers to auto mechanics and airline maintenance. It argues that reading ability underpins safe, effective repairs and compliance with federal rules, noting shortages in inspectors and education that fails to ensure all workers can read.
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