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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 2001

Page

25

Grandma care for kids seen as bargain yet taxed

Dear Abby addresses the value of grandmothers babysitting and the tax implications when money changes hands. A grandmother in Tacoma and a reader discuss fair payment, the high cost of modern day care, and the need for proper compensation, while noting no free lunches today.

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Should Parents Force Left Handed Children to Switch

A reader discusses whether mothers should discourage left handedness in infants. The response says there is no compelling reason to change dominant hand and notes lefties face a right handed world, with 10 to 15 percent of people left handed and potential advantages in art music and athletics. It cites migraines as more common in left handed individuals and shares a personal example of a sister who switched to right handedness and felt it harmed her piano ambitions.

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Tendon injury risks from quinolones and Lyme disease facts

Reader questions on Levaquin causing Achilles rupture and tendon healing. Dr Donohue notes quinolones can trigger tendon inflammation and possible rupture, with most recoveries within two months, surgery for complete tears, casts for partial tears, and advises seeing an orthopedic surgeon.

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Security tips for online shopping and home craft hints

Heloise advises checking https secure sites with padlock icons before entering personal data and suggests calling providers to verify safety. The column also shares sewing guidance for left handed learners and notes donations of crafting supplies to churches and day cares. A reader describes creating toiletry baskets for guests with toiletries and a welcome card.

M.M

Trifle exercise to improve ski stance balance

A simple drill uses an old shoe box to help develop a stable ski or snowboard stance and improve balance and control when changing direction.

Low fat vending choices rise with price cuts

University of Minnesota researchers tested four pricing levels in midsize suburban schools and workplaces. A 50 percent price reduction for low fat snacks boosted sales by 93 percent, while 10 percent cuts raised demand by 9 percent and 25 percent cuts by 39 percent. Simone French led the study.

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