The American family in the media age all under one roof
Leonard Pitts examines Kaiser Family Foundation findings that American children spend long hours with media, often alone, while parents also engage with screens. He contrasts isolation with memories built through shared moments, urging families to unplug and reconnect.
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Gene Deletion Increases Lung Cancer Risk From Secondhand Smoke
Researchers analyzed 106 Missouri women who never smoked yet had lung cancer. They found those with the GSTM1 gene deletion exposed to environmental tobacco smoke faced 2.6 to six times higher lung cancer risk, especially with heavy ETS exposure. The study, noting its small size, calls for broader validation.
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Protests Halt WTO Talks as Seattle Seethes in Civil Emergency
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in downtown Seattle delaying World Trade Organization talks. Mayor Schell declared a civil emergency with a curfew while Gov. Locke sent unarmed National Guard task forces to patrol the streets. Pepper spray, vandalism, and arrests marked the day as delegates faced a stalled opening ceremony.
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Protest disrupts WTO talks as Vilsack is dragged from Seattle crowd
Governor Tom Vilsack and three officers were escorted away after protesters blocked access to the WTO session. Vilsack described fear during the incident while praising the American negotiators' determination on agricultural trade. Sen. Tom Harkin condemned the street clashes as the real story of Seattle. About 100 protesters gathered in Des Moines to denounce the WTO.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette outlines its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint while urging readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest local recycling location.
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