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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1985

Page

12

Outdoor Cooking Debates Show Male Domain On July Fourth

A lighthearted diary style piece recalls Fourth of July rituals where men manage outdoor grilling while women handle table prep. Family quirks include charcoal purists, quick lighter-fluid bursts, and varied meat timing disputes. The author notes longstanding traditions and laughs at outsized roles and dangers.

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Halfway Point of 1985 and Historic Birthdays on July 2

Chase’s Annual Calendar notes July 2 marks the year’s halfway point at noon in all time zones. It also marks Thomas Cranmer’s birthday in 1489, the 1776 Declaration of Independence resolution anniversary in Philadelphia, and previews a Cardiff youth music festival on July 27.

Chase Thomas Cranmer Canterbury Aslacton Nottinghamshire England Oxford Continental Congress Philadelphia Cardiff Wales

Skateboard Stunts by Ryan Hennings

Paul Pearman, 24, a professional skateboarder since 16, performs vertical halfpipe tricks and jumps cars. He learned from watching others and attributes skill to time in a drained pool. He recalls jumping two cars in 1980 for WZZW, earning $1,000, and notes a single leg break as his only injury. He stresses safety gear, daily practice, and learning from experienced skaters.

Paul Pearman Pearman WZZW

Fiber: The Food of the Fit Generation

The National Cancer Institute backs fiber as a recommended food item citing population studies. High fiber diets link to lower colon cancer rates among Finns, Mormons, and Seventh Day Adventists in the United States. Fiber-rich foods are low in fat and calories and help curb obesity while certain fibers lower blood cholesterol, reducing heart disease risk. Fiber is the plant material that resists digestion and acts as nature's broom in the intestines. There are five major fiber forms: cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, gums, and lignin.

NCI United States America Popeye Army of Fiber

Fiber facts and tips from Diet Is Right column

This piece explains that bran is just one fiber source and fiber serves various roles from boosting bowel regularity to lowering cholesterol. It cites Dr. Mendeloff and Dr. Burkitt, notes benefits for glucose control, and offers practical dietary tips to increase fiber with whole grains fruits vegetables and legumes while warning about sugar-heavy cereals.

Safety Rules Important For Bike Riders

New York AP report quotes Karen Bloom of American Youth Hostels urging teens to ride safely. Tips include wearing a hard-shell helmet, sunglasses, cycling gloves, reflective clothing, and bike reflectors. Follow traffic signs, stay to the right, use signals, and avoid tailgating.

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