Word: preventive
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...personal-security-account option suggested by members of the Social Security advisory council would guarantee today's benefits for everyone over the age of 55 in 1998, while phasing in those between the ages of 24 and 54. And the system would maintain a safety-net program that would prevent any retiree from sinking into poverty. "No matter how you ask the question," says Republican pollster Robert Teeter, "Americans strongly support taking care of our seniors and anyone else who can't take care of themselves...
...with Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom. By taking his team to Indianapolis in March of 1984, Irsay kicked off the modern wave of NFL team relocations, which has seen teams from Cleveland, St. Louis, Los Angeles and Oakland jump to other cities for more money. In a desperate attempt to prevent the Colts from leaving, the Maryland House voted to give Baltimore the power to take over the team through eminent domain. But by the time the city sent Irsay a telegram offering $40 million for the franchise, it was too late. Irsay had sent Mayflower moving trucks to club offices...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Is everything French good for you? First researchers found that red wine is good for the heart. Now a new study has found a substance in grapes that may prevent cancer. Researchers have found that a substance in grapes called resveratrol can help keep cells from turning cancerous and inhibit the spread of cells that already are malignant. Resveratrol has been tested only in cell cultures and laboratory animals, but researchers say the results offer the promise eventually of developing pills that will defend against cancer. Hopefully, researchers are even now examining the health benefits of pate...
...Monday, he captured two steals in the tight moments of the second half, both on passes to Lonergan. On one, Scott layed in a basket, while on the other Lonergan practically tackled him to prevent a fast break. Scott also pulled down six rebounds, five of which were in the second half, and was four-for-four on free throws, all of which came in the last minute...
...demand when there are so many others that are more important? How many Undergraduate Council candidates have to run on a platform of "a lamp in every dorm" before we get some decent lighting? This money should go to programs like Safety Walk and self-defense courses, activities that prevent violence and protect students. On the most basic level, turning the library into a Motel 6 is a case of misplaced priorities...