Lawrence residents weigh spring harbingers across signs
Lawrence residents cite diverse indicators of spring. Birds like grackle and phoebe and crocuses blooming signal arrival, while meteorologists note longer days and severe storms. Mental health and economy influence mood, with teachers observing mood swings as warmer days arrive.
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Retribution with a vengeance in the swimsuit issue
A magazine debate unfolds as a wife recounts a husband hiding Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2009. She mocks his gaze while detailing a tension filled Valentine’s week. The column ends with a sharp verdict that the ordeal, framed as marital test, serves a punitive moral.
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Heart Month concerns and TV watching link to future eating habits
February brings heart awareness and warning signs of heart attack from the American College of Emergency Physicians and Heart Association. Call 911 for symptoms and consider aspirin as advised. A Minnesota study finds teens who watch excessive TV are likelier to poor diets five years later, especially during the shift to adulthood. Encourage healthier activities to replace screen time.
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American Heart Association
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