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Be a safe sneezer; don't spread germs
(11/03/09)We wash our hands to keep the germs away, but sneezing is nature's way of cleansing the system of foreign contaminants. A sneeze, or sternutation, occurs when something -- dust, pet dander or other allergens -- enters and irritates the inner lining of the nasal passages... 
Sticky situation: Chewy candy and braces can be a Halloween nightmare
(10/27/09)NEW YORK -- For the past two Halloweens, Julie Bonn Heath has gotten into a few battles with her son. It wasn't that he was eating too much candy -- he was just eating the wrong kind. Her son, Nick, now 14, wore braces for two years, which meant his favorite treats like sticky, gummy candy and candied apples were off limits...
Weighing in on workout shortcuts
(10/27/09) More of a workout for your walk? Maybe, according to one exercise expert who tried a special shoe that promises to tone your lower level as you walk. In this feature on exercise cheats, gurus weigh in on products promising to do more while you do less... 
With Merit: Josh Wen
(11/05/09)The Southeast Missourian concludes its series of profiles of local National Merit semifinalists this week. These scholars scored big on the PSAT. Out of more than 1.5 million juniors who took the test in 2008, 16,000 were named semifinalists. They will now compete for finalist standing by taking the SAT and submitting an application and recommendations -- with the hope of winning a scholarship. 
Successful year for Perryville High School Marching Buccaneers
(11/05/09)Photo submitted by Linda Boxdorfer On Oct. 17, the Perryville High School Marching Buccaneers, under the direction of Jay Peters and Eric Seibel, competed in a marching competition in Park Hills, Mo. In the preliminary round, the Buccaneers placed first in the class 3A division and won trophies for outstanding auxiliary and outstanding music. ...
A demonstration of how fast germs can be spread
(11/05/09) The H1N1 flu (swine flu) continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to spread from person to person here in America. By using a few ingredients from around the house, you can see how quickly germs can spread...
neXt up 11/05/09
(11/05/09) Friday "The Box," rated PG-13 @ Town Plaza Cinema "The Fourth Kind," rated PG-13 @ Town Plaza Cinema "A Christmas Carol," rated PG @ Cape West 14 Cine Saturday Sunday Next Week "Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage," Wii... 
Just for show: Fall decorating relies on veggies
(11/04/09)Fall is a busy time for decorating, second only to Christmas, and it's the period when vegetables are valued more for their beauty than their flavor. Back when America was largely rural, bringing in the harvest was cause for celebration. Corn stalks were bundled into "fodder shocks" -- stalks, ears, tassels and all -- and stacked upright around light poles and near entries, and fed to livestock. ... |
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