Word: reportedly
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Scouting Report] While America's media giants talk about the digital future, Sony is already making it happen, seducing millions of video gamers worldwide with its PlayStation and the promise of its sequel to come next year...
...Scouting Report] The peacock was ruffled by the Viacom deal. It is now the only TV network without a production arm to create programming. For now, NBC is looking to expand its reach by possibly taking a 32% stake in Pax Communications...
...owner of a home-care agency, I applaud your report, but it missed a crucial part of the elder-care equation. Finding and retaining good caregivers is difficult now, and as the need grows, where are the workers to come from? If we want good care for our parents (and ourselves soon enough), we're going to have to pay for it. Instead of blowing the budget surplus on a big tax cut, we should find ways to invest in those who care for our vulnerable elders. Providing decent pay, training and benefits would be a start. JUDITH B. CLINCO...
...MOVING Here's yet another reason to exercise. A report on 60,000 women shows that exercise can help maintain gallbladder health. Engaging in moderate activity at least two hours a week--walking, dancing or aerobics--can cut the odds of developing painful gallstones by a third...
HEADS UP! Several reports warn that concussions from sports are far more prevalent than once thought. About 63,000 occur annually among U.S. high school students, mostly during football games. And given the number of headers in soccer, it's no surprise that Dutch researchers report that 50% of all soccer players suffer concussions. What's more, a U.S. study of college football players found that two or more concussions can impair intellectual performance. Tip to parents and coaches: not only blackouts but also dizziness and confusion are signs of a concussion...