Myth about Mountain Dew as contraception debunked
Dear Abby dismisses a nationwide myth that Mountain Dew prevents pregnancy. Marjorie Saltzman, of Portland, asked for denial of the claim and Abby confirms the beverage is not a contraceptive. Abby notes reliable reproductive health information is available at Planned Parenthood Teenwire. Fath ers.
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Planned Parenthood
Marjorie Saltzman
Portland
Ore
Marjorie
Teenwire
Ex-smoker proves it's never too late to quit
Dr Wallace replies to a 57 year old grandfather who believed he was too old to quit smoking. He recalls quitting at 56 after smoking 43 years and three packs daily, now 89 and healthy. Mitchell praises the message and asks for teen crisis statistics.
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DR. Wallace
Mitchell
Hammond Mitchell
Ark
Death by own action highlighted by teen risk data in 1999
In a reader feature from Candy Oklahoma, statistics warn that more than 30,000 Americans died by self harm in 1999 per the CDC. Suicide ranks third among 15 to 24 year olds with teenage rates up fourfold since 1955, prompting library research guidance and parental caution.
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Candy
Norman
Okla
United States
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Preparing Gardens for Dry Weather in a Drought Year
Extension insights urge well drained planting areas for fruit trees roses and azaleas while stressing adequate moisture. Use drip or slow soaking methods weekly with long hoses and consider a kiddy pool as a mini irrigation station. Include mulches soaker hoses and liquid root stimulator for establishment. Peggy GAustin daily Star contact.
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National Weather Service
Peggy
Gaustin
the Daily Star
P.O
Hammond
Bedding plants color outlook for spring at LSU AgCenter
Louisiana State University AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings emphasizes bedding plants for instant color in landscapes and containers. He advises using massed blooms, contrasting colors, and proper height planning, plus soil prep with organic matter and sand for clay soils to ensure successful planting.
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Louisiana State University AgCenter
Allen Owings
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