Obesity in U S reported as among the world’s worst
Washington AP reports a researcher says about 33 million American adults are significantly obese, roughly 20 percent of adults, placing the United States high globally. Dr. George A. Bray notes higher prevalence, cites abdominal fat as more dangerous, and links obesity to increased heart and metabolic risks.
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Washington
United States
Free
Brave
Far
George A. Bray
Louisiana State University
Europe
North America
Bray
America
U.S
Association For the Study of Obesity
Kansas lawmakers face rising elder anger over catastrophic Medicare plan
Kansas lawmakers report a wave of elderly letters calling for repeal of the catastrophic health insurance added last year. Key figures, including Rep. Jan Meyers and Rep. Bob Whittaker, say costs and benefits have sparked backlash even as Republicans debate reforms. Senate plans focus on reducing surtax and keeping some coverage while shifting costs, with concerns about broader private insurance impacts and long term care delays.
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Washington
Kansas
Jan Meyers
Overland Park
Congress
House Committee
Families USA
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Bob
Western threat view endures in Bush era analysis
AP analysis cites Lawrence Eagleburger warning that shrinking Soviet threat may prompt NATO partners to seek closer East ties, risking undermining deterrence. He urges careful pace on Moscow deals, stressing Europe remains under Soviet power’s shadow until genuine reforms take hold. President Baker and Shevardnadze plan Jackson Hole talks next week.
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Barry Schweid
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Moscow
Bush
U.S
Poland
Hungary
Kremlin
Lawrence Eagleburger
Georgetown University
Eagleburger
Foreign Service
Kissinger
Soviet Union
NATO Alliance
West
Mikhail Gorbachev
United States
Eagleburg
East
NATO
James A. Baker III
Eduard A. Shevardnadze
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Gorbachev
Women pool sharks from Parsons head to national championship
A Labette County women’s pool team, the Bobcats, dominated district and regional events beating former national champs. They travel to the APA Busch Pool League National Championships in St. Louis October 6 to 8 with a $7,500 purse. Team captain Janis Julich and member Zandra Packwood emphasized teamwork, killer instinct, and tough practice ahead of the national event.
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Parsons
Kan
Labette County
St. Louis
Zandra Packwood
Bobcats
Kansas
Joplin
Oklahoma City
APA
United States
Steve Shipley
APA Busch Pool League
Cathy Bush
Janis Julich
Ms. Julich
Zandra
Packwood
Organizing a Yard Sale for Moving and Money
A guide to planning first time or periodic yard sales, including permit checks, advertising, grouping items, testing appliances, offering refreshments, playing music, and early discounting. Tips suggest price reductions while buyers are present and donating leftovers for tax benefits. Public service note from First National Bank Ottawa KS.
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First National Bank
P.O
Ottawa
Kansas
FDIC
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