Time to act on smoking ban across cities and states
A citizen urges adoption of a comprehensive smoking ban, arguing health benefits and noting multiple U.S. cities and states enacting or considering smoke free workplaces. The piece cites surveys on bars and restaurants, calls for action by local officials in Cedar Rapids and Linn County, and invites reader comments to advance policy.
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New York
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Dallas
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Albuquerque
N.M
Florida
Musicians
David O'Byrne
Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union
Joe Cherner
Smoke- Free Educational Services Inc
California
California Department of Health Services
Michael Casey
Hotel & Restaurant Employees, Local 2
Afl-Cio
Podunk
U.S.A
Paul Pate
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
Gressive
Movies as therapy offer hopeful catharsis through cinema
Psychologist Birgit Wolz promotes cinema therapy to lift mood cheaply. Laughing boosts immune function and lowers stress hormones while crying releases natural painkillers and prolactin. Films like Groundhog Day and Do the Right Thing help viewers cope, gain courage, and see the silver lining through heroic examples.
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Birgit Wolz
Field of Dreams
Erin Brockovich
Groucho Marx
Wolz
Dead Poets Society
Philadelphia
Therapy through cinema reshape life reflections and growth
German psychotherapist Walz uses film to mirror life and spark inner guidance. She cites Sliding Doors and Field of Dreams as catalysts for pursuing dreams, while acknowledging that cinema therapy invites active viewer reflection and group insight.
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Wolz
Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow
Walz
Field of Dreams
Movie Showtimes at WynnSong 12
The WynnSong cinema lists multiple films with showtimes including Kangaroo Jack Catch Me If You Can and Lord of the Rings Two Towers. Other titles shown are National Security About Schmidt Just Married Two Weeks Notice Gangs of New York Adaptation Maid in Manhattan and A Guy Thing.
Community Health Events and Support Groups in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Multiple health drives and programs across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City run Monday through early February. Blood drives, free screenings, walking workshops, CPAP fittings, and support groups cover heart, infertility, Alzheimer's, postpartum mood, and Crohn's disease topics with various contact numbers for preregistration and appointments. A prostate cancer prevention study is listed with eligibility details and a sponsor contact.
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Cedar Rapids
St Luke's Nassif Heart Center
Advance Health
10Th St. SE
Cedar Rapids Oncology Project
Steve Valenta
Iowa City Movie Times Campus 3 and Coral Ridge listings
A compact schedule of films at Campus 3 Old Capitol Town Center Cinema 6 Coral Ridge 10 detailing titles such as Adaptation National Security Kangaroo Jack About Schmidt Narc A Guy Thing Antwone Fisher Just Married Catch Me If You Can Gangs of New York Two Weeks Notice Lord of the Rings Maid in Manhattan Treasure Planet Die Another Day Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Wild Thornberrys with showtimes scattered across venues.
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Sycamore St
National Security
Schmidt
Two Towers
Coral Ridge
Coralville
Antwone Fisher
New York
Manhattan
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