Personal Responsibility in Smoking and Corporate Greed
A letter argues Florida verdict against tobacco firms reflects broader moral fault lines. The author credits quitting smoking after years, stresses personal responsibility, and condemns industry deceit while urging honesty with loved ones about tobacco's harm. Includes address for comments to Shirley Ruedy at The Gazette.
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Florida
Tobacco Companies
the Gazette
Shirley
Tobacco
Steady Spoon helps Samantha Crabs taste independence
Four year old Samantha Crabtree, born with arthrogryposis, feeds herself using a gravity assisted spoon invention by Richmond inventor Alex Weinstein. The Steady Spoon allows the scoop to stay level, aiding independence for children with limited motor function.
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Richmond, Va
Samantha Crabtree
Samantha
Alex Weinstein
Richmond
Carol Elliott
Pam Crabtree
Crabtree
Children’s Hospital
Elliott
Weinstein
Virginia Military Institute
Understanding Child Stuttering and Dysfluency Patterns
The article explains normal dysfluency in early childhood and how language growth, immature muscle coordination, and thinking speed contribute to stuttering like repetitions and prolongations. It lists six warning behaviors and advises evaluation by a speech language pathologist at the Grant Wood Area Education Agency.
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Speech-Language Pathology Department
Area Education Agency
Connie Larsen
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids
Chelsea Dr
Towa
Colarsena Hotmail
Diet balance idea uses weekly checkbook approach
Washington AP reports Jane White of The Catholic University of America advocates a weekly calorie balance rather than daily limits. She says indulgences can be offset by lighter meals later in the week and urges focus on total calories and weight goals over rigid rules.
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Washington
Jane White
Catholic University of America
White
Smokers Learn to Control Habits Under Social Pressure
Public policy researchers note smokers regulate behavior as prices rise and anti-tobacco ads intensify. Doctors warn even light use carries risk. social pressure now prompts daily self-control. The dose response links smoking to higher risks of heart disease and cancer, with variability in individual susceptibility.
Health notes on support groups and Red Cross drives
Health notes list several support groups at St. Luke's Hospital and Red Cross blood drives in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Homicide Support Group meets Tuesday. Woman to Woman Breast Cancer Group meets Thursday. Mid-Life Education Classes discuss holistic health. Red Cross classes and drives require pre-registration and provide contact numbers.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Schwartz C
St. Luke's Women's Care
Call
St. Luke’s Women's Care
Red Cross
Old Capitol Mall
Iowa City
42Nd St
Cedar Rapids
American Red Cross
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American Lung Association
Inglewood
David Burns
UC San Diego
Burns
Sunroc
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North Country Steakhouse
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