Scent free mailings and table setting hints from Heloise
Abilene Texas reader notes scent free magazine mailings by contacting customer service. A Heloise Hug is promised for readers who pass along the tip. A mathematician offers a silverware placement formula based on word lengths to aid table setting.
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Heloise
W.J. Williams
Abilene
Texas
William Moscowitz
Jackson Heights
N.Y
Closet louver doors hint saves time and money
Heloise shares a tips for fixing missing closet slats using a paint stick cut to fit the gap. The reader notes the stick width nearly matches the slats, allowing a quick, inexpensive remedy. Send hints to Heloise with return address for possible column use.
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Heloise
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San Antonio
Texas
On line addictions grow as using slips into home life
Placentia resident Mike White reflects on his four hour nightly online sessions while family life suffers. Experts say online obsessions rise with usage though overall online access remains low. Psychologists Kimberly Young and Larry Rosen compare online dependence to other addictions and note denial, fatigue, and time lost as warning signs.
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America
U.S
Larry Rosen
Orange
Calif
Kimberly S. Young
Center For Online Addictions
Rochester
N.Y
Young
Rosen
Charlie Edwards
Edwards
Rancho Santa Margarita
Khabarovsk
Russia
Singapore
Mike Gooding
America Online
Huntington Beach
Births Report From Several North Carolina Families
Mr and Mrs Donald Tresidder of Trenton announce Amy Marie born May 2 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Grandparents Frieda Hare and Bowen Carawan. Mrs Tresidder former Sheila Carawan of Aurora. Will Joseph born May 6 at Rex Hospital Raleigh. Mrs Zaytoun former Ellen Willenborg of Effingham Ill. Cameron Robert born May 10 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital Greenville. Grandparents Eleanor Jones and Kenneth Hair Patricia Kersey and late Jim Bob Jones. Victoria Lynn born May 13. Grandparents Mildred Bannister James Johnson Jr. New Bern. April Renee born May 17. Grandparents Randy Simpson Joseph Armstrong.
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Donald Tresidder
Trenton
Amy Marie
Craven Regional Medical Center
Tresidder
Sheila Carawan
Aurora
Frieda Hare
New Bern
Bowen Carawan
Fred Zaytoun
Raleigh
Will Joseph
Rex Hospital
Zaytoun
Ellen Willenborg
Effingham, Ill
Idele Zaytoun
Clarence Willenborg
Effingham
James Earl Jones
Ahoskie
Cameron Robert
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Greenville
William Bannister
Victoria Lynn
Bannister
Susan Farr
Mildred Bannister
James Johnson Jr
Jeremy Simpson
Bayboro
April Renee
Simpson
Brooke Armstrong
Randy Simpson
Grantsboro
Joseph Armstrong
Lead in glazed china dishes risks and safe-use guidance
Health guidance explains that dangerous lead levels in china are rare, but many dishes may leach lead depending on use. With thousands of makes, testing all pieces is impossible, so safe handling reduces risk. Heirloom and homemade wares may pose higher exposure, stressing cautious use and preparation practices.
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China
Warning on lead in china and decorative glaze dangers
A home economist warns about lead hazards in decorative china with colored interiors and underglaze decorations. Signs of danger include lead glaze on decorations and worn surfaces, and she urges stopping use immediately and testing with lead test kits. The call is from Melissa Hight of Craven County Cooperative Extension Service.
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China
U.S
Melissa Hight
Craven County Cooperative Extension Service
Bern Bear Summer Day Camp Starts June 19
The Bern Bear Summer Day Camp, run by New Bern Recreation and Parks, begins June 19 at West New Bern Recreation Center with three two week sessions for ages six to twelve. Preregistration runs May 18 to June 5. Activities include sports fitness arts crafts field trips swimming and more. A one week High Adventure camp runs July 31 to August 4. Enrollment is limited and a fee applies. For information call Lib Daley at 636-4061.
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New Bern
Lib Daley
Model Train Exhibit at Twin Rivers Mall by Carolina Coastal Railroaders
The Carolina Coastal Railroaders will stage an on track model train exhibit at Twin Rivers Mall. It runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Monday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free with donations accepted. Call 638 8594 for more details.
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Model Train Club
New Bern Mall
Carolina Coastal Railroaders
Twin Rivers Mall
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