Family thermostat clash over heat and hot flashes
Annie’s Mailbox addresses a New York family dispute over indoor temperatures as a wife’s hot flashes keep the house warm while others feel the chill. A compromise is advised with medical discussion and possible remedies. The column also answers a reader questioning eye color genetics and family lineage.
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Bell's palsy and recurrent risk guidance from Dear Dr Donohue
The article explains Bell's palsy as facial nerve inflammation causing one sided paralysis, possible stroke misperception, and symptoms like eyelid inability to close. It notes recurrence is low, about 80 percent recover within weeks to a month, and discusses treatment options and eye protection. It also covers tinea versicolor treatment with selenium sulfide and alternative antifungal creams.
Bagging leftovers and greener carryout ideas
Dear Heloise suggests bringing personal reusable bags to carry leftovers, reducing throwaways and pleasing restaurant owners. A Roswell reader asks about a possible 2 percent discount for eco friendly customers. Heloise voices caution on discounts but endorses green practices.
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Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Formed
Representatives from major beef producers and environmental groups launched the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to boost productivity to US levels, cut water and land use, improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse emissions while preserving biodiversity. Cargill and McDonald's executives joined the effort to build a global membership and start research on better practices.
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Kansas House backs income tax check off for arts funding
The Kansas House approved a 95 29 vote to allow residents to contribute via a new income tax check off to the Kansas Arts Commission. The bill moves to the Senate as Gov. Brownback backs private funding for arts. Critics fear insufficient funds and harm to other programs. In a separate move senators approved ending $3 per page checks for legislative pages in favor of a $5 snack shop voucher, cost concerns cited.
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