Cat exposure less risky for toxoplasmosis than meat, study says
The Archives of Internal Medicine reported by The New York Times says undercooked meat is a bigger toxoplasmosis source than cats. Dr. Jeffrey D. Kravetz notes casual cat contact is unlikely to expose pregnant women, recommends gloves for litter boxes and frequent changes, and urges testing for immunity.
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Archives of Internal Medicine
New York Times
Jeffrey D. Kravetz
Yale School of Medicine
Kravetz
Nancy Drew game aims to draw more female players
The Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand game shows how creators are shifting toward competent heroines and less violence to attract girls. Industry analysts say broad appeal remains elusive but casual gamers offer growth, with Her Interactive's titles expanding since 1998 and selling well to women ages 10 to 80.
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Bellevue, Wash-based
Her Interactive
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Lara Croft
Oshawa
Gaiser
Letting go to Independence Forest Trip Benefits Teens
The discussion urges parents to grant teens supervised independence to prepare for college or other paths. A personal anecdote from Dobson highlights a 16 year old working on a shrimp boat as a learning experience. The author argues gradual release builds maturity and self reliance.
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