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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 2006

Page

25

Iowa tobacco tax called to fund public health measures

Guest columnist urges Iowa to raise the tobacco excise tax to fund public health efforts. The piece cites 2005 mortality from tobacco, secondhand smoke, and youth initiation, criticizing Republican leadership for keeping the tax low while other fees rise. It argues tax proceeds should aid addicts and reduce health care costs.

Iowa State of Statehouse Des Moines

Iowa Legislators Target Tobacco Tax Debate

Information kit lists Iowa legislators with district details and contact paths for voices on tobacco tax. It includes senators and representatives, plus instructions to copy speakers and Senate leaders for lobbying.

Be a squeaky wheel for quality nursing home care

Washington Post excerpt outlines Eric Carlson's booklet for the National Senior Citizens Law Center. It advises residents and families to know rights, press for appropriate care, and avoid improper evictions or unnecessary restraints. It highlights freedom to refuse drugs and to receive necessary therapy and rest.

Tom Graham Washington Post Eric Carlson Carlson National Senior Citizens Law Center

Pork tapeworms and brain risk explained by Dr Donohue

Dr Donohue explains two paths to pork tapeworm infection from eggs or cysts in undercooked pork. Eggs migrate from humans to foods, potentially reaching brain tissues and forming cysts. cysts in pork can become adult worms in the intestine. Proper cooking to 160 F and a kitchen thermometer prevent infections.

Paul Donohue North America Dr. Donohue Canada United States

Wedding proposals kneel toward the non-traditional

Heloise readers share varied wedding proposal stories with unique setups from military to ski trips and on a post office delivery. Readers are invited to submit more memories by mail, email, or fax for an upcoming column.

Heloise King Features Syndicate Heloise Central Kelly Germany Frank Ruth Glenn Heloise P.O San Antonio

Community Calendar items span concerts and meetings across Iowa venues

Community calendar lists events from Music Mondays with Deanna Bogart Band at Cornell College to Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers at CSPS Cedar Rapids. It includes author talks, training sessions at Iowa City Public Library, and numerous local government and school board meetings across Linn and Johnson counties.

Deanna Bogart King Chapel Cornell College Mount Vernon Stephen Kellogg The Sixers Freshwater Collins CSPS Third St. SE Cedar Rapids Legionarts Iowa City Public Library S. Linn St Iowa City Beers Auditorium Cedar Rapids Public Library First St Patience Arianna Snow Flaherty Basile Hall Mount Mercy College Venugopal S. Reddiar Judy Bales McWethy Kavaa Linn County Local Homeless Coordinating Board Witwer Builling Cedar Rapids School Board Second Ave Marion Independent School Board S. 15Th St Marion Marion Water Board Marion Public Library Board of Directors

Invisible workout ideas expand Pilates discipline daily

Pilates instructor Brooke Siler explains the invisible workout to apply core activation to everyday tasks. By imagining puppet strings lifting you and maintaining an upright posture, daily routines like sitting, standing, and lifting become posture conscious.

Washington Post Brooke Siler Siler Broadway

Domestic assault not part of loving union

Dear Abby responds to Sheryl Cates of the National Domestic Violence Hotline noting that domestic and dating violence affects all, defining abuse beyond physical harm and offering resources. Hotline numbers and online help are provided for those in danger or seeking guidance.

Abby Sheryl Cates National Domestic Violence Hotline Sheryl Ndvh.org

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