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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2005
Page
7
A tornado tore through an Ames neighborhood Saturday leveling one home and damaging several others. It downed trees and power lines as towns in central Iowa survey storm damage.
The piece explains how a pint of blood split into components helps up to four patients. It notes red cells aid accident victims, platelets support leukemia and cancer patients, plasma treats burns and shock, and cryoprecipitate assists clotting. It urges donations during holidays when blood banks struggle.
The text explains donation rules including an eight week interval, minimum 110 pound weight, and health requirements. It notes donors can be as young as 16 with parental consent in Iowa, with restrictions based on country of residence and medical history such as prior heart attack. Details are provided at centers or by phone.
Iowa State University student Natalie Grimm donates blood in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, watching her arm as she rests afterward. The process is described as painless for most donors, aside from a needle prick, with a short recovery and no heavy lifting advised.
Local blood drive resources and contact details are listed for Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding areas. Organizations include American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter DeGowin Blood Center St Luke's Mercy Medical Center and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center with phone numbers websites and addresses.
Call the blood center to confirm hours and make an appointment if needed. Reserve about an hour, bring a driver’s license, and drink fluids. If unwell, cancel. Upon arrival you’ll read about donating, share health history confidentially, complete a health check, and have a quick screening. A vein will be prepared, a needle inserted, and you may be asked to squeeze to aid flow. The donation lasts about ten minutes and is followed by cookies and juice.
NASA astronaut Bill McArthur and cosmonaut Valery Tokarev received a live Beatles wake up concert from Paul McCartney. The beacon carried the song Good Day Sunshine and English Tea as the space crew enjoyed the rare linkup 220 miles above Earth. McCartney praised the transmission as sensational.
Peter Sarsgaard joined Jake Gyllenhaal as roommates while filming Jarhead to prepare for roles in the Gulf War drama. The pair lived together about five months in a Mexico hotel while Sarsgaard dated Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle dominated the Golden Horse Awards taking best film and best director among five trophies. Yuen Qiu won best supporting actress for the comedy about kung fu masters defending a neighborhood. Buckwheat Zydeco is 58 and Prince Charles is 57. Reverend Run is 41.
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