Candlefly and magoosta in Southern vernacular heritage
In a discussion of family colloquialisms from southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia, the author notes terms like candlefly for small moths and magoosta for silly, celebrating regional speech as a vital heritage. Lifestyles editor Samantha Perry reflects on cultural respect and continuity through language.
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Avon global survey on women beauty attitudes report
Avon polled 30 000 women across 33 countries to reveal priorities in beauty products and self view. Most want clear skin 56 percent and cellulite elimination 38 percent while 96 percent feel they have high self esteem and 82 percent see beauty products as a necessity. Global notes include cosmetic surgery interest 44 percent in Central America and 85 percent say appearance shapes character with 74 percent matching cosmetics shade to attire. The survey, conducted every two years, tracks women’s interests issues and challenges.
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Health symptoms you should never ignore new choices magazine feature
Boston University physician Dr. Elaine Alpert explains which symptoms require medical attention. Significant weight loss, persistent or severely disruptive headaches, chest pain needing urgent care, unexplained abdominal pain, unusual bruising or bleeding, and prolonged sadness lasting two weeks or more should prompt medical advice.
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Poison Center in West Virginia handles wide range of ingestions
West Virginia Poison Center in Charleston fields calls from across the state on exposures from batteries and toilet bowl deodorizers to live ammunition. Dalton Noffsinger notes calls vary from reassurance to life threatening, with emphasis on prevention, safe storage, label reading and having the poison center number handy.
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