Healthy Options 11/1/06

Producer/host: Andree Bella
Topic: “Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras”, an interview with the authors, Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaiijer
How do the values and attitudes of a culture effect health? How can not wearing a bra increase my chances of being free of breast cancer? What research is available to support this conclusion?

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Talk of the Towns 10/27/06

Producer/host: Ron Beard

Topic: TABOR, the “TaxPayer’s Bill of Rights” which will appear on the Maine ballot in November
Guests: Mary Adams, TABOR proponent; Bill Becker, Maine Heritage Policy Center; Dana Reed, Town Manager, Bar Harbor; Jeff Austin, Maine Municipal Association
During the final segment of the program the phone lines were opened to callers.
What is the general situation with taxes in Maine?
What attempts have been made to manage growth of taxes?
How would TABOR reduce the tax burden to Maine citizens?
What are the potential impacts of TABOR on Maine towns?

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Notes from the Electronic Cottage 10/25/06

Producer/host: Jim Campbell

Time to take another look at RFID tags, those tiny electronic chips that can take the place of bar codes, and do so much more. These days they are not only appearing on product shipping palettes, they are also showing up on the wrists of grammar school children. Don’t take too long in the restroom, kids – your tag will tell a tale on you!

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