AIDS and aging risk from unprotected sex in older adults
A columnist recounts a 59 year old widow who resumed dating and faced AIDS risk from a partner who would not use condoms. The piece cites CDC data showing older adults account for ten percent of cases, notes low condom use and testing, and includes expert Rita Strombeck urging frank discussion and condom use while offering resources for education.
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United States
Centers For Disease Control
Rita Strombeck
HealthCare Education Associates
Laguna Niguel
Pride of Baltimore II Fires Cannons Under Golden Gate
The 173-foot topsail schooner Pride of Baltimore II fires cannons as she sails beneath the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay. The vessel is on a 13 month goodwill tour representing Baltimore and Maryland.
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Bay
Baltimore
Maryland
Loneliness and aging find counterpoints in studies and life
Estelle Shyres, 74, illustrates loneliness as an illness after her husband’s death, noting recovery through activity. University of Iowa and Ohio State studies link elderly loneliness to mortality risk and post divorce vulnerability, while experts explain loneliness stems from missing an emotional partner and a social milieu.
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Estelle Shyres
Melvyn Shyres
Shyres
University of Iowa
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Daniel W. Russell
Robert S. Weiss
The
University of Weiss
Weiss
Mexico
Israel
St. Louis County
Combating loneliness in later years with action and support
The article urges using activities and groups to ease loneliness, suggests volunteering, walking dogs, and social skills to spark conversation, and highlights moving to retirement complexes for easy social access. It follows Shyres, a widow, who rebuilt her life by joining clubs, traveling, volunteering, and forming new friendships despite initial grief.
Local Service Members Complete Training and Honours
Army Pvt. Michelle D. Horne finished basic training at Fort Jackson Columbia South Carolina. She earned skills in drill ceremonies weapons map reading tactics military courtesy justice first aid and history. Sgt. Jeffery S. Alexander received the Army Achievement Medal. Marine Cpl. Christopher R. Cooper earned the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Navy Seaman Recruit Carrie N. Chadwick completed basic training.
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Army
Michelle D. Horne
Fort Jackson
Columbia
S.C
Horne
David P. Horne
New Bern
Ruth’s Chapel Christian School
Marine Cpl
Christopher R. Cooper
Carla
Floyd McCumbee
Marine Corps
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14
2Nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station
Navy
Carrie N. Chadwick
John K. Nixon
Newport
Removing Smoke Odor From Clothes Heloise Style
A reader asks how to remove persistent smoke smells after a minor home fire. Advice suggests washing in hot water with liquid detergent, washing in small loads, and repeating as needed. For hard water add a touch more detergent, and air or low heat dry only after odor fades.
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Heloise
Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Henry Ballance of New Bern
Mr and Mrs Henry Ballance of New Bern announce the birth of a son named Travis Addison on August 18 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Grandparents are Lavon Ainsworth of New Bern and Madelyn Ainsworth, with Martha Brinson of New Bern listed as additional relatives.
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Henry Ballance
New Bern
Travis Addison
Craven Regional Medical Center
Ballance
Lavon Ainsworth
Madelyn Ainsworth
Martha Brinson
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Washington University
Susan Frank
Frank
Jewish Community Centers Association
Russell
Francisson
Frannie Frank
Jeffery S. Alexander
Alexander
Artince B. Alexander
Soap and Detergent Association
P.O
San Antonio
Texas
the United Way
Harvey
Sheraton Grand
Usda - Forest Service
Croatan National Forest
Craven and
Jones Counties
North Carolina
Croatan District
Lauren L. Hillman
Great Lake Road
Catfish Lake Road
Fish Day
Croatan Ranger District
E. Fisher Ave
USDA
Forest Service
Southern Region
Appeals
Peachtree Road
N.W
Atlanta
Barnie Grant
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