Trampoline Injuries Surging Among Chicago Children
A Pediatrics study reports 58,400 trampoline injuries in 1995, roughly double from six years earlier, with 93 percent occurring at home. Dr Gary A Smith notes the American Academy of Pediatrics warned in 1977 and 1981 against home use. A manufacturer argues trampolines are safer than bicycles.
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Gary A. Smith
New Jersey City bids farewell to street performer
Celestine Tate Harrington, born with severe limb limitations, inspired visitors on Atlantic City Boardwalk by playing an electric keyboard with her tongue. She died last week at 42 after her motorized gurney was struck by two cars. About 200 mourners attended the funeral procession.
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Barbara Smith
Senate leaders boost gas tax to fund highway building
Senate leaders agreed to divert new gas tax revenue from deficit reduction to highway construction raising spending on roads and safety projects to 173 billion over six years. The plan guarantees states 91 cents back per dollar paid, with House backing 95 percent. officials say $1 billion more on roads creates about 42,000 jobs.
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Texas
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Max Baucus
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New Jersey appeals court rules Scouts ban discriminatory
The New Jersey Appellate Division ruled the Boy Scouts of America ban on homosexuals discriminatory, saying a gay scoutmaster like James Dale should not have been expelled. Dale, 27, praised the decision as justice prevailing, while Scouts officials prepared to appeal.
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Fat-Burning Foods Claim Weight Loss Promise
A string of claims touts 15 fat-burning foods that allegedly melt pounds quickly. It asserts readers can lose five to six pounds in a week, with some cases noting seven pounds, and urges adding 25 percent of fat-burning calories to the diet.
Weight loss trial offer guarantees refund
This offer promises a risk free trial with a claim to lose at least five pounds per week. If the target is not met, the customer can return the weight loss report within 90 days for a full refund within nine days after receipt, with an unconditional no questions asked guarantee.
Fat burning Foods Report may run out of copies soon
This edition warns copies of the fat burning foods weight loss report are nearly exhausted and the next edition could skip two months. It urges quick action by sending the attached coupon to secure the current price, noting the only risk is forgetting it.
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Ann Morgan
Reg Publishing Inc
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