Superstitions vs Experts On Magic Thinking In Sports
An article discusses how routines in sports are seen as focus tools rather than superstitions and notes a minority may suffer obsessive compulsive-like issues. It quotes fans and individuals from Iowa at tailgates and details personal rituals from wearing a specific shirt to avoiding foul lines and chair-based viewing habits during the World Series.
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Wood
Watson
Bryan Randall
Waukee
Iowa
Hawkeye
Indiana
Eric Miller
Des Moines
St. Louis Cardinals
Disney World
Cardinals
Hennigan
Iraq War Debate Shifts After Election Results
After Democrats won control of Congress, Republicans push to end the open-ended Iraq commitment. Senate Democrat Harry Reid backs a withdrawal timeline only with no fixed date, while Bush says troops must stay until Iraqi stability. The Baker Hamilton study group and Pace leadership shape reevaluation.
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Levin
Senate
Harry Reid
Nevada
U.S
Bolton
Bush
White House
James Baker III
Lee Hamilton
Iraq
Peter Pace
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Dan Bartlett
Baker-Hamilton Commission
Congress
House
Associated Press
Waltzing helps heart failure patients regain strength
A study with 89 men and 11 women average age 59 compared dance based rehab to cycling and no exercise. The dance group showed similar fitness gains to the cycling group with higher arterial dilation and social support noted as a benefit.
Medicare enrollment urged as Iowa plans rise in 2007
New beneficiaries and plan changes should enroll by December 8 to start benefits January 1. Iowa offers 53 Part D plans for 2007, up from 41. premiums are rising overall with a lower bound of $10.60 and a doughnut hole that leaves high costs before subsidies. Late enrollment penalties apply, and low income subsidies may help, with about 3,500 Iowa residents identified as eligible but not automatic.
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Kansas City
Brookhart
Schmidt
Iowa
Humana
Dick Brown
Brown
Medicare
Families USA
Social Security
Medicare Part D help sessions offered in various counties
Heritage Agency on Aging and SHIIP volunteers announce sessions at Kirkwood Center 3375 Armar Drive Marion to help seniors and disabled enroll in suitable Medicare Part D plans. Dates include Nov 16 21 29 and Dec 4 14 with caregiver slot Dec 18. appointments via (319) 398-5559 or 14800 332-5934. Attendees should bring medication lists and Medicare cards. SSA will assist with low income subsidies. counties served include Linn Johnson Iowa Benton Washington Cedar Jones.
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Kirkwood
Armar Drive
Marion
Heritage Agency
Social Security Administration
Heritage
Linn
Johnson
Iowa
Benton
Washington
Cedar
Jones
Iowa senior plan help and subsidy reassignment details
The University of Iowa Center on Aging offers a step by step guide to finding a Part D plan. SHIP volunteers in Iowa City assist at the Senior Center and Mercy Iowa City with appointments. Subsidy recipients in 2007 face premium increases above 29.50 dollars and will be reassigned or may choose new plans.
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University of Iowa Center On Aging
Uiowa.edu
Iowa City
Johnson County
Mercy
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