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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 2001

Page

4

Pediatricians urge restricting kids use of lawn mowers

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that children under 12 not operate walk behind or hand mowers while those under 16 should not use riding mowers. Kids should not ride as passengers and under 6 should stay indoors during mowing. About 9,400 youths under 18 seek emergency care yearly for mower injuries.

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Kids and Mowers Face Growing Injury Risk

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute notes mower mishaps affect about 68 000 people annually who require emergency care, with nearly 14 percent under 18. Of 9 400 injuries, about a quarter involve children under five. Peggy Douglas of the Institute says age limits are not specified, citing varying maturity.

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Grocers push for farm inspections amid fruit and veg scares

Supermarkets and restaurants push for producer audits to curb outbreaks blamed on produce. Firms like Albertsons, Safeway, Publix urge inspections of farms and packing sheds while Wal Mart, A P and Kroger consider similar programs. Critics say voluntary audits don’t ensure safety. FDA guidelines from 1998 underpin the effort as outbreaks linked to sprouts, lettuce, cantaloupes and berries lure greater scrutiny.

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Hollywood Theaters PTL Can Bargain Matinees Indicated

Showtime listings show multiple films across PTL spaces including Shrek and Pearl Harbor. Notes indicate stadium seating and all digital horror of ROUGE PONS in the mix with matinee times and ratings.

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Nevada lawmakers move to legalize medical marijuana

Nevada state lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and ease penalties for possession, aiming to allow seriously ill Nevadans to grow up to seven plants. Senate already approved. Gov. Guinn expected to sign amid potential federal conflict as Supreme Court ruling limits medical exemptions. A separate note highlights Helinx UV light blood safety tech by Cirrus Corp, while pediatricians urged to screen for rape due to high adolescent victim rates.

Nevada Assembly U.S. Supreme Court State Senate Kenny Guinn

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