Oct 06 2006

Danielle Walk/Run draws record number

BINGHAMTON — To raise money for organizations that combat drunk driving, 309 runners and about 400 walkers made it to the finish line at MacArthur Park during the 15th annual Danielle 5K Run/Walk on Sunday.

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Oct 02 2006

Drug driver penalty outrages Gran’s family

Name : Shelley Hodgson
09may06

A DOTING grandmother says her life has been ruined by a drug-driver who was jailed yesterday for no less than a year.

“He destroyed my life. He has made me into a piece of rubbish. He has taken my life away from me,” Arsinoe Nikolakopoulos said in a statement through her daughter.

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Sep 28 2006

Alcohol Awareness: Alcohol can be deadly in short and long term

Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:46 AM CDT

Editor’s note: This is the last in a four-part, weekly series.

By Adam Hammer, staff writer

Hangovers are temporary, but cirrhosis of the liver is forever and often results in death.

“Alcohol is a contributor to the top three causes of death partially because the immune system is decreased,” Barb Meek, a certified nurse practitioner at Fountain Centers, said.

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Sep 28 2006

Lack of Seat Belt Use Among Minorities a ‘Health Crisis’ in Massachusetts: Meharry-State Farm Alliance

4/26/2006 8:30:00 AM EST

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Study Shows African Americans and Latinos Five Times More Likely to Become Injured Than Whites Health Disparities Experts, MADD to Visit Beacon Hill Today.

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Sep 28 2006

Driver ‘destroyed my life’: pensioner

Name : Daniella Miletic
May 9, 2006
A DRUG-AFFECTED driver who was speeding when he smashed into a car, leaving a 71-year-old woman wheelchair-bound, has been jailed for two years.

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Aug 01 2006

Staying safe on Prom Night

Q: My 16-year-old daughter will be going to her first prom soon. I want her to have a good time, but I’m worried about her safety on a night when so much drinking and driving is going on. Any advice?

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