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Obesity is now recognized as one of the biggest risks to children. The New York Times Reports thatThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has dedicated over $500 Million over the next five years to reverse the increase in childhood obesity. It is one of the largest public health initiatives ever tried by a private philanthropy. The foundation estimates that roughly 25 million children 17 and under...

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As children around the country anxiously await the arrival of the Easter Bunny and the delicious treats the bunny brings, parents need to be aware of a health risk that typically occurs around Easter. That health risk is the spread of salmonella. The infection seems to be spread this time of year due to the handling of baby chicks, many of which are given as gifts or viewed at petting zoos at ...

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A truck accident in Medina has resulted in injuries to the victims in the a three vehicle crash. Drivers approaching a truck accident at Interstate 76 and Ohio 261 got involved in a three-car crash in traffic nearby. One car rolled over and a motorist was ejected.... The tractor-trailer rolled onto its side about 5:45 this morning and remains beside the road, where traffic has been slow. The...

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High interest loans, offered by lenders to consumers with bad credit or offered as a way for home owners to refinance their homes are now also being blamed for suburban plight. Owners facing foreclosure often abandon their homes fearing there is no way to prevent the loss of the property. Once abandoned, these houses deteriorate quickly, resulting in blighted areas of once bright...

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The Insider trading trial against Quest's Communication's CEO is moving forward. The CEO of a corporation is privy to information that the general investing public and even investment brokers are not provided. For any insider, including the CEO, CFO or other officer or director, it is considered a criminal act to take advantage of non public information. To allow such conduct would permit...

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Any consumer or home owner being pressured or harrassed by a lender or collection agency would be wise to contact an attorney. In some cases, the underlying loan may be a predatory loan or an illegal loan, and it may make sense to fight the battle in court. Numerous lending programs, from student loans to mortgage loans and second mortgage loans, especially from sub prime lenders, are coming...

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Allstate Insurance claims to be "the good hands people". Those "good hands" seem to be deceiving their own insureds and attempting to raise premium rates without the proper justification. In one state-Texas- Allstate is being held accountable. Litigation has resulted in a court order holding Allstate accountable for ripping off its policy holders. The order requires Allstate to refund to...

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A doctor was serving as an expert in a medical negligence case, and after reviewing the medical records, the expert said - "There is no possible defense for this shoddy medical care. Why don't they settle?" The answer is because large corporations aren't always interested in doing what's right - they tend to be more focused on doing what is best for their bottom line. This is why our courts...

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Across the country there are homes set up for the benefit of mentally retarded adults and children that require around the clock assistance and supervision. These homes are frequently referred to as Group Homes. These facilities can be a blessing to families that are overwhelmed by the needs of their loved ones with mental deficiencies preventing them from living independent lives. The homes...

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As we prepare to change our clocks this weekend, remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors too. A devestating fire in Bronx, New York today serves as an unfortunate reminder that smoke detectors must be routinely checked and in operating condition in order to help save lives. Non-working smoke detectors led to the deaths of 8 children and 1 adult in one New York family this...

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An ordinary consumer has the right and the power to hold powerful corporations accountable when they receive defective, substandard, or faulty goods or products. Recently, a number of farmers filed suit against very powerful agricultural corporations when they received feed that sickened and killed their livestock.Consumer claims serve two purposes, despite what independently wealthy...

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Children with asthma can suffer fatal consequences related to flu complications. Children with asthma are more likely to suffer from flu related pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. Flu vaccinations are recommended for all asthmatic children 6 months of age and older, however, recent studies show that only 3 out of every 10 kids with asthma actually receive the readily available vaccine....

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The State of Ohio settled a stock fraud case for $144 million, due in part to a new, courageous State Attorney General, who hung tough during negotiations.Individual investors who feel they have suffered losses in their investments due to excessive fees or stock broker malpractice or fraud should always investigate the concern, and might be wise to hire an attorney.

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The Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann announced a settlement reached between Time Warner and a number of Ohio pension funds in the amount of $175 Million for claims arising from the losses suffered by these Ohio funds after the AOL Time Warner merger in 2001. The lawsuit alleged securities fraud and claimed that AOL inflated its stock price before the deal by misrepresenting sales, revenue and...

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To increase accountability for Ohio's state agencies, new Governor Ted Strickland has ordered the agencies to freeze all spending on catered meals and restaurant outings until the nearly $4 Million dollars spent on food-related expenses over the last two years can be explained. Strickland's efforts will benefit Ohio residents and consumers by curtailing wasteful government spending. While some...

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