Gambling costs family and society warn of the dangers
Focus on the Family recounts the National Gambling Impact Study Commission findings. Dr. James Dobson warns that 15 million Americans face gambling problems, with teens at risk and links to divorce, domestic violence, child abuse, and bankruptcy. Government inaction and industry profits are blamed. calls for help and resources are provided.
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Family fed by tubes fights rare esophageal disorder
In Spotsylvania Virginia the Harlow family endures eosinophilic esophagitis a genetic condition leaving mother Stephanie and five sons unable to eat almost any food. They rely on a milky formula pumped into their stomachs via tubes. The condition causes esophageal swelling making swallowing painful and has no known cure.
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Streaming seen as future of TV says industry leaders
High tech visionaries forecast a future where streaming delivers TV like video over the Internet. A Japanese film company head notes that streaming will let users download movies to home computers, with thousands of titles available in three to five years.
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Advertisement Intense TV Commercials Rise in Prime Time
A new study reports prime time network television now averages 16 minutes 43 seconds of ads per hour in November, up 59 seconds from a year earlier. The finding comes from the American Association of Advertising Agencies as coverage discusses homelessness and potential remedies.
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Officials propose Santa Cruz homeless car sleeping lots plan
Santa Cruz officials envision reserving parking lots for homeless residents to sleep in cars. The idea, cited by the San Jose Mercury News, is described as radical by national homeless groups. A University of Virginia study notes people misjudge hill slopes, while Black & Decker recalls 18 volt battery packs DW9095 from 1997 to 1998 due to a faulty clip. Dewalt offers a free repair kit.
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