CPR as lifesaver for heart attack victims
A bystander delays in calling for help ends in a death from cardiac arrest. CPR training is urged to maintain breathing and circulation until rescue squads arrive, with steps including airway check, artificial respiration, and chest compressions to sustain life.
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Steven Carveth
American Heart Assn
United States
Charles Elsom
Lincoln
American Red Cross
Elsom
Lincoln Chapter
Archer Gordon
National Academy of Sciences
National Research Council
American Heart Sn
Weather experts warn of more changeable future for crops
Meteorologists forecast increasing weather variability over the next years, challenging farmers. Dr. Louis Thompson from Iowa State notes a potential cooling trend and shorter growing seasons that could favor earlier hybrids with possibly lower yields. Dr. James McQuigg of NOAA urges adaptation and a production system to dampen climate variability.
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Louis Thompson
Iowa State University
Thompson
James D. McQuigg
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Mass Dieoff of Ducks Reported Near Morrill Nebraska
Nebraska wildlife officials report 1000 to 1500 dead ducks found in Mor rill area with fowl cholera suspected as the cause. Tissue samples are sent to labs while carcasses are burned to prevent contamination. Biologists survey from land and air. reports include sightings across the state line in Wyoming.
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Scottsbluff
Nebr
North Platte River
Morrill
Nebraska Game Commission
Sacramento Wildlife Area
Wilcox
Panhandle
Commission
Wyoming
Wildlife Management Agency
Environmental quality dips again in US says National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation reports the overall U S environmental quality dropped for the seventh straight year though air and forest indicators show some gains The composite score stands at 347 of 700 down three points from 1975 and 48 below the 1909 baseline Five indicators water quality wildlife living space soil and weal ee are described as up a little particulate fallout declines 5 percent annually and 90 percent of fixed air pollution sources are within limits Urban pollution spread to rural areas remains a concern and motor vehicle pollution persists Forest resources improved slightly due to weaker home building demand during the recession
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Washington
United States
National Wildlife Federation
NWF
Veterinarian Dr Carol Pitts Reflects on a Life With Animals
Dr Carol Pitts recalls a childhood instinct to heal sick animals and how loving care shaped her path to veterinary college. She faced gender barriers, practiced with her husband in Lincoln, and now works part-time while raising a family and continuing animal care.
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Carol Pitts
Doctor Pitts
University of Missouri
Terry
Maryland
Public Health Service
Pitts
Lincoln
St. , Mo
Peru
Carol
Eric
Nebraska cattle on feed up 14 percent from last year
Nebraska cattle on feed rose 14 percent to 1.58 million head on Jan 1, including 964000 steers and 611000 heifers. Weight breakdown shows 500000 cattle at 900 lbs or more, 659000 in the 700-809 lb range, and 416000 under 700 lbs. October-December marketing totaled 910000 fat cattle, up 34 percent, with placements at 1.395 million, also up 34 percent.
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Nebraska
Ran al Seer
U.S
Janely
Norfolk Nebr soybean producers set annual meeting
Nebraska soybean growers gather in Norfolk on February 22 for the state association meeting. The program starts at 9 am at the Villa and features Dr Kenneth L. Bader, ASA chief executive, discussing market development research and government relations.
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Norfolk
Nebr
Nebraska
Pegiee
Villary
Kenneth Li Bader
American Soybean Asen
ASA
Bader
University of Nebraska
Flags show common symbol across nations
The piece notes a single symbol as the most common on world flags and highlights the Geodesic Dome as a unique man made object that grows stronger with size, emphasizing its structural integrity. The date suggests February 7.
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