Dear Abby Lonely Freshman Seeks Friends and Advice
A college freshman writes of isolation and low spirits seeking social tips. Dear Abby, advice outlines smiling, self reflection, joining groups, and a popularity booklet offer. Also, a reader asks about wearing the same dress to a second wedding. Abby affirms the dress and blessing.
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Abby
U.S
Mount Morris
Underage drinking harms teens and parental influence noted
The column cites new Surgeon General research showing teens who drink before 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol problems. It warns 5,000 underage deaths yearly from alcohol, including crashes and homicides, and urges action with free guides and the Call to Action.
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Amy
Surgeon General
Surgeongeneral.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Kenneth P. Moritsugu
U.S
Dr. Moritsugu
Peanut free schools rise as lunch menus drop peanuts
Rock Creek Elementary in O'Fallon Missouri bars peanut products affecting 550 students. Nationwide surveys show rising peanut free policies with 18 percent of districts banning peanuts due to allergy concerns, up from 12.7 percent in 2005. Schools cite safety and communication as key.
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ST. Louis
Rock Creek
O'Fallon
United States
Deanne McCullough
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Fairfax
Missouri
Illinois
Rock Creek Elementary
McCullough
Mount Hope Elementary
Fort Zumwalt
Children learn to read food labels with guidance
Nutritionists and the FDA advocate teaching children to read nutrition labels. Marie Grandguillotte, 10, checks calories and ingredients during shopping and says it becomes clearer with practice. Campaigns aim to empower tweens to make healthier choices, aided by FDA Cartoon Network resources and parent-focused support.
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Miami
Marie Grandguillotte
Doral
Food and Drug Administration
Marie
Ronni Litz Julien
FDA
Cartoon Network
Carrie Ainsworth
Sofia Rachi
Elisa Zied
New York
American Dietetic Association
Zied
Lillian Tabacinic
Eli
Bal Harbour
Tabacinic
Eliis
Argentine Tron Wine makes wine in cans of 12 ounces
Based in Buenos Aires, Tron Wine offers red and white wines in 12 ounce cans with malbec cabernet and chenin blanc blends. Cans block light and air, aiming to replace corks, but tinny taste remains if drunk straight from the can. Not yet available in the United States.
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Buenos Aires
Tron Wine
U.S
Matzow Brie Scrambled Eggs Recipe Card
Break four matzot crackers into pieces and moisten with boiling water then drain. Beat four eggs, fold in cracker pieces, and cook in butter until scrambled or fried to brown. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes four servings with 267 calories per serving and detailed fat and nutrition data.
Glazed Peach Pie
Recipe for glazed peach pie with sugar cornstarch water and almond extract. Prepare crust bake shell, cook peach glaze, layer peaches, chill for eight servings. Nutrition per serving lists calories fat cholesterol protein carbs fiber and sodium.
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