Many firm believers fatter than nonbelievers says Purdue sociologist
Purdue University sociologist Kenneth F Ferraro analyzed two national surveys and found that the states with the most religious residents also had higher obesity rates, while the leanest states had fewer religious people. He notes churches sometimes frown on smoking but rarely address obesity, suggesting dinner-table indulgence as a remaining outlet for religious people. Obese individuals with faith reported slightly better well being, and churches are piloting weight loss programs leveraging social support.
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Radio City worker sues for $125 million injury
Dennis Larkin, a 52 year old stagehand at Radio City Music Hall, sued Rockefeller Center for 125 million dollars after falling 27 feet into the orchestra pit on December 21, 1995, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. He alleges carelessness and negligence by hall management.
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Italian designer gets two years for stalking NYPD Blue star
Gianluigi Assennato, 34, pleaded guilty to stalking Andrea Thompson, 38, who plays Detective Jill Kirkendall on ABC’s NYPD Blue. He terrorized her for six months, slashing tires and threatening her. after serving his sentence he faces deportation to Italy.
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Censure debate shifts as aides push for restraint
Advisors cite Lloyd Cutler and Robert Strauss as potential mediators while Orrin Hatch and Al Gore press for censure. Clinton emphasizes duty and a end to personal destruction, with Flynt controversy fueling the political debate. Senate factions weigh trial versus public humiliation and possible resolutions.
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Gun background checks study sparks debate over bias
Researchers report 1 in 6 with criminal histories charged versus 60 of those with no record (2.5 percent). Dr Edgar A. Suter of Doctors for Integrity in Policy Research counters, saying the study is politically skewed and omits many gun buyers with clean records. He notes state-file omissions may not alter results. The authors say many with criminal histories legally buy firearms despite public misperceptions.
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Cold spell hits Midland area with shoppers bracing for winter
Midland residents faced a cold Tuesday with a high near 20 degrees and a warming trend toward the 30s today and 60s by Sunday. Stores reported shortages of coats gloves and hats while residents prepared pipes and paid parking tickets in the subfreezing weather. Some locals welcomed the cold for shopping and hot chocolate, others hoped for warmer days as people bundled up and hustled through downtown.
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Octuplets birth prompts call for stricter fertility standards
The world’s first surviving octuplets, born after a septuplet birth in Iowa, trigger renewed debate over fertility drug use. Experts warn of high risks to mothers and newborns while noting some see benefits in increased odds of at least one child.
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Octuplets born after Caesarean at Texas Children's Hospital
Eight babies born 13 weeks early by Caesarean at Texas Children's Hospital. The smallest girl weighs 10.3 ounces and may become the tiniest survivor. All eight are moving and responding to light and sound. four nurses monitor them around the clock as doctors report steady, cautious progress and expect continued care this week.
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