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http;//www,thecharlottepo3t,com W\)t Cljarlotte ^osit THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004 1B LIFE Bend, stretch to lower pressure By Cheris F. Hodges cheris.hodges(kihecharlottepost.com Thirty minutes of exercise a day will keep high blood pressure away, according to health experts. The National Heart, Lung and Blood institute said in their guide to lowering blood pressure that 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days will help prevent or lower blood pressure. “You can even divide the 30 minutes into shorter periods of at least 15 minutes each,” the guide states. Some moderate activities the institute recommends are: • brisk walking • cleaning house • mowing the lavm or rak ing leaves • bicycling • dancing “Most people don’t need to see a doctor before they start a moderate level activity,” the guide states. Lifestyle changes can pre vent and control high blood pressure. These include los ing weight if overweight, increasing physical activity, following a healthy eating Please see EXERCISE/2B CDC watches for next outbreak THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA - SARS. West Nile. HIV. Bird flu. Once-obscure and imknown diseases have caused some of the most worrisome out breaks in recent years, and health officials can only guess what disease wiU strike next. Despite having the best medical and science know how in history, today’s health experts are struggling to pre dict the next outbreak as even the rarest diseases can he easily and quickly spread around the globe because of air travel and international commerce. Some of last year’s out- breaks-including SARS worldwide and monkeypox’s first presence in the United States- emerged with httle warning. “We know we need to con tinue to expect the unexpect ed,” said Dr. James Hughes, director of the National Center for Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention based in Atlanta. While health officials including those at the CDC _ say it’s impossible to deter mine exactly what disease win appear next, they are constantly preparing for the world’s next outbreak. ‘We always say that the most important disease is the next one-unfortunately there See CDC/2B ##o Discovery Place’s exhibit of T. Rex Sue is one of the science museum’s top attractions. PHOTOMADE NASH Cheap thrills Stuff to do without breaking the bank Lack of loot no hindrance to low-budget fun and games By Amanda Ward THE CHARLOTTE POST Looking for a little fim, but don’t have a lot of money? There are many inexpensive events and programs taking place in Charlotte for young and old alike to enjoy. AMF CoUseum Lanes on East Independence Boulevard is host ing a series of summer events, such as Tbesday’s Quatermania, where the first game is $5 and every game thereafter is a quarter. AMF 'Triple Play includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and a choice of kids’ meal for $8.49 plus tax. Lisa Lewis of Charlotte said she plans to take advantage of Coliseum Lanes’ program to teach her 4-year-old the sport. “I really enjoy bowling and this summer I plan on teaching my daughter,” she said. Coliseum Lanes manger Pam Sosebee recommends the AMF Fun Pack, which includes two hours of bowhng, soda, popcorn and shoe rental. For music lovers, concert pianist Justin Wade is playing Saturday at the Beatties Ford Road Library. Admission is free. Also, WSSS (FM 104.7) will be at the Wachovia Plaza every 'Thursday through Aug. 23 at 5- 9 p.m. 'This fi’ee event will take place outside and there will be live music and food. If you are looking for a fun and educational place to hang out, then Discovery Place is the place to be. 'The science and technolo gy museum has extensive exhibits, including the T. Rex Sue (through Aug. 29) and Omnimax 'Theatre. “We see a lot of families during the summer,” said Discovery Place employee Yakira Bellamy. “ I would have to say that the most popular event would be the Gizmotron,” said Marketing Director Jim Hoffman. The Gizmotron is about the size of a two-car garage and equipped with spinning wheels, buckets, moving converter belts, levers and much more. Some other events that may be inexpensive is skating, the Mint Museum of Art, Levine Museiun of the New South, and public library. • Young Musicians Series featuring concert pianist Justin Wade Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Beatties Ford Road Library. For infor mation call (704) 336-2882 • Meet author Robin A. Edgar May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Beatties Ford Library • Quatermania 'Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. at AMF Coliseum Lanes, 2801 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte Nature Museum, weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Srm 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ages 3 and up is $4; under 3 and members are free • Experience the speed and excitement of NASCAR at Discovery Place’s Omnimax Theatre Monday - Thursday 4 p.m., Friday 11:30, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p .m.,B p.m, • AMF 'Triple Play $8.49 plus tax, AMF Coliseum Lanes, Independence Boulevard. For more infor mation call (704) 334- 0431 • Rat basketball at the Sports Zone, Discovery Place weekdays 10:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. For Information, call (704) 372-6261. Amanda Ward AMF Coliseum Larres on East Boulevard is hosting a series of events at discount prices. UNIVERSITY STUDY S.C. has long way to go to reach racial equality THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA-Blacks in South Carolina have come a long way since segregation was outlawed 50 years ago, but the state needs to do a lot more to achieve racial equality, according to a University of South Carolina report. The 204-page report, released Monday to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlarving segrega tion, gives more than a dozen recommendations to improve the quality of life for blacks in the state. Some of them are simple, like estabhshing plans to increase the number of black-owned businesses and investigating why more blacks don’t hold the top positions in state govern ment. But some might be far fetched in an economically and socially conservative state like South Carolina. 'The report suggests rais ing the minimum wage to $7 an hour and providing universal health care to everyone. It also recom mends requiring all new nationally board certified teachers to spend a year working in a poor school district. “To contend we have achieved equality, parity and equal opportunity is folly,” said Fred Sheheen, who compiled the report as a fellow at the university’s Institute for Public Service and Policy Research. 'The school also conducted a survey that showed blacks and whites have very differ ent perceptions on race rela tions. Nearly 87 percent of blacks said affirmative action programs were need ed today compared to just under 41 percent of whites. 'The split appears on issues- of justice too, with 80 per cent of whites supporting the death penalty, com pared with just over 38 per cent of blacks. The findings were no sur prise to Lonnie Randolph, president of the South Carolina chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. “We now have the research to support the things we’ve been saying aU along,” Randolph said after listening to the authors pre sent the report. Whether anything mean ingful will come out of the report is a little more ques tionable because many South Carolinians cling to an attitude that they don’t need to help anyone else, Randolph said. “This shouldn’t just be a See USC3B Different paths after Brown ruling THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PADUCAH, Ky. - 'Two sis ters who chose separate schools after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 say their school experiences reflected the racial divisions and inequities of the time. Shirley Massie was one of the first African-American girls in the country to attend an all-white school when she went to Tilghman High School. But her sister, Yvoime Wilson, decided to remain at the all-black Lincoln High School. “Everything was better at 'Tilghman, and I knew they figured they would get better educated,” Wilson, 62, said of her sister and other blacks who went to the school. “They had newer books, and we got their used books See SISTERS3B States announce plans to sue tobacco company THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - North Carolina is among more than two dozen states that plan to sue Brown & WUhamson 'Ibbacco Corp., accusing the company of targeting young people with its Kool cigarette mar keting campaign. New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sent the Louisville, Ky.-based company a letter saying images of rap pers, disc jockeys and dancers featured on Kool cigarette packs and in ads “all appeal to youth.” Brown & Williamson was among the companies that agreed in 1998 to pay $206 billion to settle smoking-related health care claims brought by states. Under terms of the settlement, tobacco companies are barred from targeting teens through advertising or marketing. 'The agreement requires the states to give tobacco companies one month’s notice before a lawsuit is filed. Spitzer sent the letter Friday. Brown & ’Wflliamson spokesman Mark Smith denied the company is marketing Kool cigarettes to kids. “We’re going for adults, and adults for us start at 21,” Smith said. Sherri Watson Hyde, who heads the National African American Tobacco Prevention Network, believes chUdren- particularly blacks-are the target of the campaign. “The flair of this promotion definitely has an appeal to an audience that is younger than 21 or younger than 18,” Hyde said. Brown & Williamson sent the attor- / Please see STATES/3B
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