Calorie counts and soda limits spark obesity debate
Editorial argues for personal choice and education in addressing weight gain. Notes McDonald's will post calories amid Obamacare rules, while New York City's soda ban targets 16 ounce servings. advocates urge education over government control, preserving rights and responsibility.
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America
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Jan Fields
McDonald's USA
Burger King
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Obama
New York City
Big Apple
Michael Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Associated Press
Sonic
Grateful motorist thanks Casey’s staff for help with dead car
Kris Probasco visited a home in Ottawa on August 30 then stopped at Casey’s at Main Street and K-68. After a failed start due to a broken terminal, store personnel and a helpful couple attempted to assist with a portable charger, jumper cables, and battery-cleaning tools before contacting AutoZone.
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Ottawa
Casey's
Main Street
Liberty
AutoZone
Community helps driver in Ottawa car trouble
Kris A. Probasco of Adoption and Fertility Resources in Liberty thanks seven Ottawa residents who aided after his car broke down. A caller, AutoZone, and others contributed parts, a tow truck, and a large battery charger to get the vehicle started and back on the road.
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Ottawa
Liberty
Kansans split on LGBT protections in Salina and Hutchinson
In Salina and Hutchinson two city ordinances banning discrimination against LGBT residents face voter referendums in November after successful petitions. Local activism pits Kansas Equality Coalition against Kansas Family Policy Council, reflecting broader national shifts as Pew shows rising support for marriage equality.
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Kansas
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Hutchinson
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Manhattan
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Kansas Equality Coalition
Lawrence
EEC
Kansas Family Policy Council
KFPC
U.S. Supreme Court
Obama
U.S
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