Washington anti smoking project fails after 14 years
A $15 million Washington state study using a social influences approach to prevent youth smoking ends in failure after 14 years. Among 8,388 students and 640 teachers across 40 districts, 24.4 percent of girls and 26.3 percent of boys were daily smokers by 12th grade, nearly equal to nonparticipants, with 28.42 percent vs 29.07 percent post high school.
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Six Flags to add three more coasters at Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, announces a $30 million expansion adding Deja Vu, X, and Goliath Jr, bringing total coasters to 15 and aiming to claim the world coaster capital title. Deja Vu will reach 196 feet at 65 mph into an 11-foot boomerang loop. X features a 200-foot drop and 76 mph spins. Goliath Jr mirrors a smaller version of the park’s Goliath. Six Flags Inc. operates 37 parks globally.
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Runway hazards rise at U S airports in 2000
Scripps Howard reports more than 400 hazardous runway occurrences in 2000, a record high tied to increased flight activity and improved reporting. FAA spokesman William Schumann and NTSB member Keith Holloway note safety concerns while House aviation leaders seek hearings and funding for incursions reduction.
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Government Nucor reach 98 million environmental settlement
The government and Nucor Corp reach a 98 million settlement to curb air water and ground pollution from 14 steel plants across Alabama Arkansas Indiana Nebraska South Carolina Texas and Utah. Nucor will spend 85 million on air pollution control 4 million on monitoring and community reductions and pay a 9 million civil fine.
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