Year of the Heart aims to reduce teen cardiovascular risk
The American Heart Association names 2005 Year of the Heart to raise teen awareness of obesity high blood pressure cholesterol and diabetes. A 2002 AHA report found 5.3 million U.S. teens overweight or obese with 1 million presenting high risk factors. Actions include daily exercise quitting smoking and healthier diets with doctor guidance if needed. Readers are invited to write letters to the editor and share personal efforts to stay active.
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Quiz answers span politics and media facts
A set of quick questions covers Iraq election purple finger signification, a federal judge on Iraq invasion rights, the Directors Guild Oscar nominee writer, a disease nearly eliminated in newborns, and student knowledge gaps on constitutional and road rules topics.
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Parade Float Honors NASA JPLs Family of Explorers
A Rose Parade float celebrated space exploration with a 50 foot robot sponsored by NASA JPL and Caltech. The design showcased NASA missions and spacecraft such as Spirit Opportunity, Genesis, Mars Global Surveyor, Cassini, and others, highlighting the connection between computers, engineering, and interplanetary study.
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Holiday Cheer At County Agency Party
A county agency hosted a holiday event with 12 4 netalionships and Santa for children. The gathering included a potluck with chicken from Convenient Food, face painting and games. Each child received a gift funded by holiday elves.
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