Homeless in Charlotte Eludes Stereotypes Amid Hard Times
Kenneth and Stacy Dowdy join a growing number of working poor who in Charlotte sleep in motels and shelters after layoffs and rising rents. With 3,500 schoolchildren among the homeless, advocates warn housing shortfalls persist despite ten years of promised action.
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Senior movers grow as space needs shrink
Elizabeth Liorente reports on NASMM driven rise in senior move management as more elderly downsizing due to taxes health and aging. The NASMM membership grew from 60 to over 500 in just two years, reflecting rising demand for expert guidance in downsizing lives and possessions.
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Hay fever and the industrial revolution explained
Hay fever results from an overreactive immune system to pollen. Mast cells release histamine, expanding blood vessels and causing nasal and eye symptoms. Antihistamines and steroids are common treatments, and industrialization may have increased allergy rates due to urban pollution and immune system factors. Marshall Brain of HowStuffWorks is cited for more information.
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