Life without plastic nearly impossible
The author pledges a week with no new plastic to assess health and environmental impacts. She outlines what to avoid, notes initial cravings, and cites experts. it shows family challenges and surprising results including weight loss but higher costs.
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Trine Tsonderos
Chicago Tribune
Macy’s
Peter Lobin
Solid Waste Solutions Corp
Beth Terry
Oakland
Calif
Fakeplasticfish.com
Whole Foods
Target
LUSH
Terry
Plastic free living trial highlights stubborn challenges
A writer documents a week going plastic free with tested swaps like Sigg bottles and LUSH shampoo bars. They note tradeoffs, gear costs, and the pervasive plastic at groceries and daily life, ending with renewed awareness and lingering limits.
Understanding sickle cell disease and trait in pregnancy
The answer explains inheritance of sickle cell disease requiring two affected genes, compares trait versus disease, and describes hemoglobin issues and crises. It notes trait sufferers are usually healthy, possible symptoms at high altitude or after intense exercise, and mentions hydroxyurea as a treatment option.
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Dr. Donahue
M.M
Community Calendar Items for Cedar Rapids Area
Community calendar items include Preschool Story Time at Hiawatha Public Library at 6 30 p m with contact 319 393 1414 Dinner at our House at Christ Episcopal Cedar Rapids 4 p m reservations 319 730 1160 and several public meetings Linn County 4 30 p m initial proposal AFSCME Marion Independent school board 5 p m Cedar Rapids school board 5 p m Marion Public Library board 7 p m Ely City Council 7 p m plus submission details via email or mail to The Gazette.
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Gazcomm.com
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Public Library
W. Willman St
Hiawatha
Our House
Christ Episcopal Church
40Th St
Linn County
Afscme
Linn County Conservation Department
County Home Rd
Marion Independent School Board
Cedar Rapids School Board
Kingston
15Th St
Marion Public Library Board of Directors
Ely
Curious boyfriend confronts hidden calls and possible lies
A Vermont man on a blind date with Trish suspects infidelity after she hides a call from a client of her boss. He doubts a physical affair but worries about deception and urges listening to his gut. The column also weighs a California reader’s question about gifts and a Texas reader’s solo dining, concluding with Dear Abby’s guidance.
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Abby
Trish
Vermont
California
Sherman
Texas
Solo
Marriage Counseling A Must In Troubled 23 Year Marriage
Desperate husband writes that after 23 years his wife has grown distant and refuses counseling. She spends time apart, attends events without him, and has stopped wearing her wedding ring. He suggests counseling and legal advice while acknowledging his own faults and seeking guidance on next steps.
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Hello Kitty
Katrina Davidson
Kale
San Francisco
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Chicago
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P.O. Box
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Dear Abby
Los Angeles
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Universal Press Syndicate
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Tribune.com
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