Cosmetic factors drive contact lens choice in eye care
In a discussion with optometrist Paul Jacobs of Murphysboro, the cosmetic appeal of contact lenses is weighed against medical, visual, and psychological factors. He notes contacts can slow myopia progression, offer wider vision, reduce cerebral image conflicts in anisometropia, and suit athletes, while glasses can protect eyes in sports. Costs vary. soft lenses start around 149 dollars with cleaning systems. hard lenses around 129 dollars. Cleaning methods and ongoing upkeep affect yearly costs, and suitability depends on eye health and allergies.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinois
Paul Jacobs
Murphysboro
Jacobs
Jacob
How fresh is fresh Dates don't always tell
Freshness labels on food mislead about shelf life. Witter explains that dating systems vary by pack, sell by, use by, and best if used by. Freshness depends on ingredients, processing, packaging, storage, and consumer handling, with responsibility shifting from producer to retailer to shopper.
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Lloyd Witter
Food Service
University of Illinois
Witter
Chicago
Chemical accidents workshop focuses EMT update at SIU Carbondale
An all day March 28 workshop at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Touch of Nature Environmental Center targets EMTs. The final session in a Central and Southern Illinois series updates on pesticides household poisonings chemical fires evacuations transport of chemicals and farm emergency prep with seven hours credit toward EMT certification. registration via Region 9 Cooperative Extension Service Effingham office.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Southern Illinois
University of Illinois’ Cooperative Extension Service
EMT Education Committee
Cooperative Extension Service Office
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C. Box
Effingham
Clothes Dryers Show Narrow Choices and Similar Performance
Consumer Reports finds that most standard gas and electric clothes dryers from U S manufacturers perform similarly in basic tests. Ten model pairs rated equal. differences lie in control clarity, fabric handling, noise, and energy saving features such as automatic shut off.
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Consumers Union
U.S
Consumer Reports
Dryer buying tips for small loads and energy costs
Consumer Reports notes that smaller loads perform well on certain models with flexible dial settings. Maytag DE409 and DG409 dried fastest and were quiet but pricey. Speed Queen HE7230 and HG7290 also performed well on permanent press. Gas vs electric cost depends on local gas and electricity prices. gas is cheaper if per therm is under 25 times the electricity rate.
Nude photography as a family hobby sparks debate
In letters to Ann Landers, readers defend nude photography as a shared activity in marriage and recount family duties. others warn about privacy and taste. A separate note laments a clingy office Miss Know-It-All near the dictionary, with a playful suggestion to add a second dictionary across the room.
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Ann Landers
Macon
Burling
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