Myths and Facts About Mental Illness From Teresa Daubitz
Community column by Teresa Daubitz discusses common myths about mental illness and contrasts them with factual information. It notes chemical imbalances, treatment efficacy with medication and therapy, and the prevalence of mental health issues across age groups, urging dialogue to reduce stigma. It references resources like the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and Abbe Center for Community Mental Health in Linn County.
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Eminent domain debate and public hearing urged for Bakken pipeline
A letter urges strict scrutiny of eminent domain use for the Bakken Pipeline citing no public utility benefits and long term risks to water land and soil. Supporters back House Study 249 and Senate File 506 for stronger review and protections, while other readers lampoon traffic camera incidents and share a personal food stamp challenge lesson on nutrition and poverty.
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Chocolate as the Next Big Thing, Lenore Skenazy Notes
Lenore Skenazy argues fancy chocolate could surpass cupcakes and Cronuts as a megatrend. She cites rising upscale shops, $1.35 to $4 bars, and consumer shifts as gourmands embrace single origin blends and complex flavors.
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Exact Change Lyn da Waddington
Lyndalowa recalls family life in a humorous memoir style blog post titled The Crayon Is On the Wall detailing three children, mishaps, and domestic chaos from potty incidents to pet parakeets. The author reflects on humility lessons, growing teenagers, and the shift from mortifying moments to holiday inside jokes.
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