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Seattle City Council District 3 Debate: September 26, 2019
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- Seattle City Council District 3 Debate: September 26, 2019
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- 1:02:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Public debate for Seattle City Council with Kshama Sawant and Egan Orion
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- High school football players surprise birthday boy dressed as superheroes
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Lake Stevens High school football players surprise birthday boy dressed as superheroes.
"It is good to be young. And strong. Youth, as we know, can be an intoxicating all-consuming thing. But sometimes youth ISN'T wasted on the young. Sometimes, with a little prodding, the young and the strong set the tone. They lead the way. They make us proud.Sometimes they are Heroes," says Eric Johnson.
Story: https://bit.ly/2lnp3BX
Originally Aired: 9/25/2019
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- Seattle City Council District 5 Debate: September 21, 2019
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- 1:01:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Public debate for a Seattle City Council Debate with Debora Juarez and Ann Davison Sattler.
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- Seattle City Council District 6 Debate: September 21, 2019
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- 59:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Public debate for Seattle City Council with Heidi Wills and Dan Strauss.
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- Washington state-themed corn maze opens in Snohomish
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The 12-acre maze at The Farm at Swan's Trail in Snohomish has more than 400 towns and landmarks. It also includes more than 250 state roads making up the 4.5 miles of the maze.
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- District 2 Seattle City Council Debate: September 17, 2019
- Runtime
- 1:02:18
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Tammy Morales takes on Mark Solomon, Candidates for District 2 of the Seattle City Council, debate homelessness, taxes and other major issues.
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- WSU medical student continues family legacy of becoming a doctor
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- "The lucky ones don't have a job, they have a calling.
This Eric's Heroes story is about the circle of family, the circle of life, and those wonderful coincidences that make being alive so fascinating," says Eric Johnson.
Story: https://komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/erics-heroes-wsu-medical-student-continues-family-legacy-of-becoming-a-doctor
Originally Aired: 9/19/2019
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- From the vault: Cokie Roberts on Northwest Afternoon
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- 28:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Legendary ABC News journalist Cokie Roberts died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 75. In remembering her life and career, we take a look back to 1995, when Roberts appeared as a guest on KOMO's Northwest Afternoon along with Kathi Goertzen and Margo Myers.
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- How a man and his football have been lifting Seattle's spirit for decades
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- 5:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- "This Eric's Heroes story is about a local character who walks around downtown Seattle with a football in his hand. It's his calling card. He makes friends with that football, and makes people happy. He makes our city a better place," says Eric Johnson.
Story: https://komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/erics-heroes-how-a-man-and-his-football-have-been-lifting-seattles-spirit-for-decades
Originally Aired: 9/11/2019
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- A coffee company that offers beans...and seconds chances
- Runtime
- 5:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- "A story about one man's last ditch chance at reclaiming his life.
His story and the stories of many others converge at a small coffee company in the city of Burlington, Washington. All of them are stories of trust and redemption. All of them are my Heroes," says Eric Johnson.
Story: https://komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/erics-heroes-fidalgo-coffee-offers-beansand-second-chances
Originally Aired: 8/29/2019
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- Boy with autism forms a special bond with Safeway driver
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- 5:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- What happens when a big truck driver gets to know a little guy with special needs? What happens when each provides the other with something they can't find anywhere else?
Our Eric's Heroes story is about an unlikely friendship that comes from the heart, which is, of course, the very best kind.
Story: https://komonews.com/news/erics-heroes/erics-heroes-boy-with-autism-forms-a-special-bond-with-safeway-driver
Originally Aired: 8/21/2019
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- Drone footage of the Skagit River
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- KOMO drone footage of the Skagit River.
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- Eric's Heroes: Over 60 neighbors help farmer with cancer harvest wheat crop
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- 5:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The dirt, wheat, and the wide-open sky of a hard, hot land is where Larry Yockey, along with his father, his grandfather, and his great grandfather before that, came to be and came to stay. For over 60 years Larry has lived in the same house and works the same 1,200 acres his family worked for generations.
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- Plane crashes in Dyes Inlet, only person on board is uninjured
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- 31:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A plane crashed in the Dyes Inlet Tuesday evening, according to Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue first responders. The pilot was on board and walked away with minor injuries.
The pilot told KOMO News he was flying and approaching to land at Dyes Inlet but he said his landing gear was down and he had trouble raising the wheels before he landed. He said the plane flipped over when it touched the water.
A 27-foot motorboat was attached to the plane to try and keep it afloat and at least half a dozen good Samaritans responded to help, some using rope to try and pull the plane out of the water.
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- Family takes neighborhood back after held at gunpoint
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- 5:18
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- "This week's Eric's Heroes is about a couple in Renton, and an entire neighborhood, really, that refused to back down when darkness kicked down their door and tried to steal their sense of safety and community. It's the story of people who decided to stand firm and rise up," says Eric Johnson.
Story: https://bit.ly/2ZJCn2f
Originally Aired: 8/7/2019
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- Disease transmitting ticks are expanding, including one linked to a red meat allergy
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- We all know to be careful about ticks when we're out in grassy, wooded areas. Ticks can carry nasty diseases that can make you pretty sick. But one tick that's getting a lot of attention lately could leave you with an unusual allergy.
The lone-star tick is especially intriguing because it's making some people allergic to red meat. Scientists say it hasn't been spotted in the Pacific Northwest- yet, but because of a number of factors, including climate change, lone-star ticks are on the move.
It’s not entirely clear to scientists why a bite from the lone-star tick causes alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat. It's also unknown how common the condition is, but it’s important to note that it does not happen to everybody who’s bitten by such a tick.
https://komonews.com/news/consumer/disease-transmitting-ticks-are-expanding-including-one-linked-to-a-red-meat-allergy
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- Smart strategies for buying and selling in the secondhand market
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- As both a seller and a buyer of used things, Kathy Wicklander has found screaming deals. Over the years, Wicklander has learned that buying and selling used items not only saves money, it helps keep perfectly good items out of the landfill. And regardless of the item, price is king. That's rule number one. Many sellers over-price and lose out.
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- How much info do you actually give away with Ancestry DNA tests?
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Researchers at the MIT Technology Review estimate 26 million people have added their DNA data to the genealogical databases of the four major Direct-To-Consumer DNA companies. Between the quest for ancestral links and genetic health insights, the DNA test business is booming.
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- Child care facilities using dangerous infant sleeper devices
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Another manufacturer is pulling popular infant sleepers off the market over concerns about infant deaths. This comes 4 months after millions of similar Fisher-Price and Kids II rocking sleepers were recalled as part of a nationwide investigation.
But a new survey released today reveals that recall alerts are falling short. For everyone who got the warning about infant sleeper problem, many others still have no idea -- including many child care facilities.
https://komonews.com/news/consumer/survey-finds-1-in-10-child-care-facilities-using-dangerous-sleepers-recalled-months-ago
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- Title
- New tests reveal Listeria in samples of leafy greens
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- New Consumer Report tests of 284 samples of fresh greens found six samples tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria. On the positive side, there was no E.coli, no Salmonella, or other bacteria that cause food-borne illness. Consumer Reports is releasing the new findings to highlight how even a few samples that come back positive for Listeria can put certain people at risk.
Consumer Reports says the tainted samples included red and green leaf lettuce, spinach, and kale -- both conventional and organic, packaged and loose.
It's important to keep in mind that Listeria cannot readily be washed away with water. Food safety experts say washing greens can get rid of dirt and some pesticides but not all bacteria because bacteria can stick to the surface of leaves and get stuck in microscopic crevices.
https://komonews.com/news/consumer/new-tests-reveal-listeria-in-some-samples-of-leafy-greens-but-results-are-not-all-bad
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- The hidden expenses of summer childcare
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Any parent who works during the summer knows that finding safe supervision and care for your kids can be expensive. But, some parents might be leaving money on the table. Most parents are paying with a credit card, and about a third of parents are going in to debt as a result.
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- What's in your toothpaste?
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Many of us brush our teeth twice a day, but do we really know what’s in toothpaste? Consumer Reports researchers break down the key toothpaste ingredients to look out for.
First off, if you have an older tube of Colgate Total in your bathroom, check the ingredients.
If it has triclosan, toss it. Triclosan is an antibacterial that may help prevent gingivitis, but may also cause side effects including endocrine (hormone system) disruption. It could also have an impact on your body’s immune system and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Triclosan was banned from hand soaps and body washes in 2017. It’s still allowed in toothpastes but is essentially gone from the market. Colgate’s new Total SF toothpaste doesn’t contain triclosan.
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- Can sleep apps really help you sleep better?
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- 2:22
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- 7 years ago
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- A remarkable number of people have difficulty sleeping. Some 80 percent in a recent nationally representative survey by Consumer Reports said they had problems sleeping at least once a week.
While many take sleep meds and some may even consult a therapist, a growing number are turning to soothing apps on their phones. Consumer Reports looks at whether these apps can really help you get a good night’s sleep.
Over-the-counter meds can provide some relief, but they’re not recommended for long-term use. Sleep apps are booming; downloads of several of them have increased 20 percent in the past year. While there has been some research on the effectiveness of sleep apps, it’s preliminary at best.
There are several different types of sleep apps available. White-noise apps might help by blocking out barking dogs or rowdy neighbors. Other apps lead you through guided imagery, meditation, and even hypnosis to calm your racing mind.
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- Makeup with SPF is no substitute for straight sunscreen with a high SPF
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Sunscreen should always be a part of your makeup routine but if you're swapping your sunscreen for a foundation or tinted moisturizer that contains SPF, you might not get enough sun protection.
You should be using a teaspoon of sunscreen for your face and neck. That’s a lot, and it would be difficult to use the same amount of foundation with SPF to get effective coverage without looking like you applied a mask. Plus, you're not likely to reapply every two hours, as you should with sunscreen.
According to a new study in the journal PLOS One, participants who put on moisturizers with SPF are likely to miss the areas around the eyes, a common place for skin cancer, compared with putting on sunscreen alone.
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- Can batteries be recycled? Interview with battery manufacturer
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- 2:37
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- 7 years ago
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- Battery manufacturers tells us that some dead batteries are fine to throw away and others should be recycled. The problem for many of us is remembering the guidelines.
Alkaline batteries are the ones we're told we can just throw away. They stopped being classified as toxic after the EPA banned using mercury in alkaline batteries back in 1996. But because they can still contain corrosive materials that can leach, and pollute land and ground water- many experts say they should be recycled along with all the other batteries we use every day.
Consumer Reports' science experts say ideally, you should not toss batteries into the garbage.
In fact, in some places it’s illegal to throw batteries in the trash. So whether it’s your standard alkaline AA battery, a rechargeable cell phone battery, or the battery from your car, treat it with care by using safe storage and disposal methods.
Many non-alkaline batteries contain toxic ingredient...
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- What to know before buying carpet for your home
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- While hardwood floors are the big design trend right now, there's still a strong demand for carpet, which is why many stores sell both. But shopping for either can be challenging. There's not only a wide range of product choices, there can be huge differences in price. A Checkbook.org survey of Puget Sound area customers also found huge differences in the quality of the sales and installation staffs.
Regardless of where you shop for carpet the more you do your homework, the more you'll avoid the common carpet buying mistakes. Top mistakes include buying on impulse, not understanding how carpet and padding are measured, ignoring how your lifestyle will affect wear and tear, not factoring in how lighting in your room will affect the color of carpet you see, not being crystal clear about pricing, and not preparing ahead of time for the installation.
Some people for example, mistakenly assume that carpet installers will automatically move all the furniture....
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- Former students pay respects to the teacher who lived in solitude
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In the end, it was proven that he was never quite as alone as he may have believed himself to be.
A man, the people he touched along the way and a very special "Thank you."
Story: https://bit.ly/2LnGJsH
Originally Aired: 7/10/2019
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- Drone footage of Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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- Less than an hour's drive from Seattle, Middle Fork Snoqualmie River will make the city seem like a distant memory.
Drone footage by KOMO photojournalists Jeff Sorenson and Eric Jensen
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- College students offer tips to freshmen about 5 health risks of college life
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- 7 years ago
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- For many high school grads the transition to college life means more freedom. Translation: a lot less oversight from mom, dad and other adults. But that often also means more health risks.
"You're responsible for everything that happens to you and the people around you. And that can be kind of difficult. Especially when you're only 18," said grad-student Spencer Winberry.
Health risk number 1: Not enough sleep, which can lead to reduced focus, poor performance, increased illness, depression and obesity.
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- Risks of cancelling a credit card
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- 2:30
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- 7 years ago
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- A recent survey by bankrate.com finds people cancel credit cards for a variety of reasons.
"Things like they paid off debt, they're not using the card enough, the annual fee is too high," said Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.
At the same time, Rossman says millions of Americans are not aware of how canceling a card can have a negative impact on your credit score. Even if you no longer use a credit card, Rossman says your credit score is generally much better off if you keep it.
"Because that's going to help your credit utilization ratio. That's a fancy way of saying credit you're using, divided by credit available to you," Rossman explained.
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- What ID theft protection service can and cannot do
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- Since identity theft is on the rise, it's not surprising that companies are trying to cash in by offering identity theft protection services. But it's important to understand how the coverage works, and whether or not it’s worth your money.
Before you enroll in one of these services, Consumer Reports says know what you’re actually buying. Many, if not most services say they'll notify you of suspicious activity in your name. But some people assume ID protection services will prevent identity theft in the first place. That’s not true.
You pretty much have to accept that criminals can get their hands on your personal information no matter what you do. The key is to spot fraudulent activity quickly and then do what you have to do to stop it.
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- Inside look at student loan debt forgiveness scams
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- 2:43
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- 7 years ago
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- Telemarketers and online predators are tricking college students and grads into signing up for loan reduction help they'll never get.
The Federal Trade Commission warns student loan relief scams are cashing in on the out-of-control student loan debt crisis. Two common red flags: claims of a high success in reducing loan payments. Up front fees, which are illegal.
"What we think happens is consumers frequently, inadvertently, end up on what we call a lead list," said FTC Regional Director Chuck Harwood.
Lead generation lists are routinely compiled by collecting your personal information when you click on links (cookies) when searching for certain topics online - in this case student loan debt relief or student loan help. That's one way you end up with unsolicited email offers. Filling out "contact us" forms online can lead to email, phone calls and snail mail pitches from companies looking to make a sales pitch.
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- Real food vs. vitamin supplements: Which is healthier?
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- 7 years ago
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- If you’re one of the many Americans who takes vitamin supplements, chances are you think they will improve your health and help you live longer.
But that’s not necessarily true, according to a recent study from Tufts University. It found that the best way to improve longevity is by getting nutrients in the food you eat—and that supplements might even be bad for you.
According to the study, taking supplements didn’t translate into a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or any other cause. But getting adequate amounts of vitamin K and magnesium from food was associated with a lower risk of death from all causes.
Getting enough vitamin A and K, copper, and zinc through diet was also associated with a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Consumer Reports health experts say if you stick with a diet made up of mostly whole foods, like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, you’ll get the...
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- Why don't product safety recalls happen faster?
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- 2:28
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- 7 years ago
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- If deaths are linked to a potentially hazardous product and the government knows about it, you'd think that information would always be made public. And you'd be wrong. Consumer Reports research reveals surprising restrictions in the very law governing the agency that is supposed to protect us from dangerous products.
Initially, Consumer Reports identified at least 19 infant fatalities linked to the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper and similar products made by Kids II, in data collected by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the government agency charged with protecting the public from dangerous products. Ultimately, Consumer Reports was able to uncover more than a dozen additional deaths through its investigation.
Yet the identities of the companies whose sleepers were linked to infant deaths were kept hidden from the public for years because of Section 6-B of the Consumer Product Safety Act.
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- Should you take your dog off of a grain-free diet?
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- 7 years ago
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- Dog owners who swear by grain-free dog food might want to reconsider that choice. That's one suggestion from some veterinarians groups, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates a possible link between grain-free food and dog heart disease.
The debate started last year when the FDA found heart disease turning up in way more dogs than normal. They say one common denominator appears to be grain-free food. Now, investigators are asking vets and dog owners to report heart disease cases and include details of the dog's diet.
For many, the choice of a grain-inclusive diet goes "against the grain" of the popular grain-free dog food trend. But grains are getting new consideration as scientists investigate whether some of the non-protein ingredients in grain-free dog food - like peas, legumes and sweet potato - might be linked to an increase in a serious dog heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy, or DCM. But research is still in the early stages.
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- Graduating can impact your home and auto insurance
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- 2:47
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- 7 years ago
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- Graduation season comes with so many things to take care of, it's easy for some things to fall through the cracks -- like potential changes in coverage for your home and auto insurance because of our child's change in activity.
After students settle down from all the pomp and circumstance of graduation, most take on some degree of increased independence as young adults.
"So the things that they do and the choices that they make become more and more important, and that's super exciting, but also terrifying", said Kenton Brine, who has three children making that journey.
Brine is also president of the Northwest Insurance Council and knows how insurance coverage can change with graduation.
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- Is it a food allergy or just food intolerance?
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- 7 years ago
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- Have you ever heard someone say they're a little allergic to a particular food? Health editors at Consumer Reports say there’s no such thing. A food intolerance is more likely.
And while some of the symptoms of an allergy and a food intolerance are similar, the differences between the two are critical.
Food allergies attack the immune system. A food intolerance affects the digestive system. Identifying whether you have an intolerance or an allergy is important because it can make your quality of life much better.
People with a food intolerance can still eat certain foods without serious consequences. But for someone with an allergy, touching, inhaling, or ingesting even a microscopic amount of an allergenic food can be deadly.
If you suspect there’s a problem, see an allergist to make sure it’s not a food allergy, which can be severe and even fatal. If it’s not a food allergy, it’s important to keep a log of your symptoms, y...
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- What you should know about E-scooters and your safety
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- 7 years ago
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- If you’ve walked around a decent-sized city in the past few years, you may have seen someone whiz by on an electric scooter. Or maybe you’ve ridden one yourself. E-scooters, as they’re called, are battery-powered and can travel up to a speedy 15 mph -- which is accelerating their popularity. But with all that convenience comes a serious question: Are e-scooters safe? A Consumer Reports investigation found that serious e-scooter injuries are happening all too frequently.
Consumer Reports contacted hospitals, municipal agencies and universities in 47 cities where at least one of the major ride-sharing e-scooter companies, Bird or Lime, operates. After a careful examination of the data, CR estimated that 1,500 people across the U.S. had been injured in an accident related to an e-scooter since late 2017. CR talked to several doctors at trauma centers who said they had been treating serious injuries related to e-scooters. They had seen broken bones and even brain injurie...
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- Consumer knowledge about credit scores is on the decline
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- 2:36
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- 7 years ago
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- The Consumer Federation of America says thanks to economic recovery, and in many cases improved family finances, a lot of us know that credit scores are important, but some might be less concerned about understanding them.
This week, CFA and VantageScore Solutions, LLC released CFA's ninth annual credit score survey. The results show overall consumer knowledge about credit scores reached the lowest level since the survey started in 2012.
"We found that more and more folks are losing a bit of knowledge about how those scores are developed, even though they understand that they are very important," said CFA Executive Director Jack Gillis.
The CFA's newest online Credit Score Quiz asks 12 multiple choice questions about who uses credit scores, what information is considered, and how your score hits you in the wallet.
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- Court records can help you claim your inheritance when it's held by the state
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- 2:49
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- 7 years ago
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- KOMO News showed you last month how the typical process for claiming money in your name in the state's Unclaimed Property account, is to provide valid identification and, in some cases, documentation of your connection to the business that sent your money to the state. But claiming your cash is a little trickier when your claim involves the estate of someone who died.
Frank Marshall is the Unclaimed Property Locator for the state Department of Revenue's Unclaimed Property Section. He specializes in finding people who have very large claims -- as in thousands and some times millions of dollars.
Marshall says many of the claims he handles involve estate accounts where the person is no longer living. In these cases, even a claim of several hundred dollars can be challenging for heirs who assume that a simple Power of Attorney or Executor's letter will do.
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- Tips on how to buy a bike
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- 2:25
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- 7 years ago
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- When you see all those cyclist riding around town, what you don't see is all the decisions they had to make before they purchased their bikes. For starters, there are so many types of bicycles -- mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, touring, cruisers and hybrids -- each with its own sub-categories of styles and features.
"We tried shopping around for different models of bikes among local stores," said Checkbook.org executive editor Kevin Brasler.
Brasler and his research team did some secret shopping for their latest bike shop survey. He says using the internet is great if you want to get a general idea of what's out there, but don't expect big price breaks by buying a bike online. Brasler says most online sellers will still direct you to a physical retailer.
"The manufacturers really strictly control prices in the bike sales market. It was really rare to find more than a $5 difference from place to place, even for bikes that cost $1,000 or mor...
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- Father reunites with his homeless veteran son
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- 1:42
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- 7 years ago
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- It was a reunion years in the making. Steve Ellis and his son Jason reunited after three years of not seeing each other. Jason served in the Marine Corps, but is now homeless.
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- The littlest Little Leaguer with the biggest heart
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- 4:08
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- 7 years ago
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- When the North Bothell Little League Apple Sox line up side by side, it's like a miniature version of the Yankees famous Murderer's Row. They're handsome bunch of baseball-crushing sluggers if there ever was one.
And if you were to scan the whole bunch as they stand there, you would be hard pressed not to notice that there is one player, who, for lack of a better word, is "different."
His name is Ayden Harris. In addition to his blue and red Apple Sox jersey, and his white baseball pants, he perpetually wears a big loopy grin.
He is, for lack of a better word "different" because of his height. Or lack of it.
Originally Aired: 5/24/2017
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- In the modern version being played out today on the streets of Los Angeles and almost every other major city in the state, tens of thousands of the homeless are desperate for shelter, services and of course, drugs. Lots and lots of drugs. Eric Johnson reports on Paradise Lost: Homeless in Los Angeles.
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- 'A Night to Shine' gives a special group of kids a night to remember
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- On a clear night, City Hill Church quietly waited, all dolled up for a night to remember.
Behind the scenes, for those who arrived early, corsages lined up in waiting....white balloons adorned the air.
There were makeup specialists.
Sarah got a touch up, Layla had her nails done and Rachel's hair got a makeover. A bunch of the boys got their shoes shined.
Outside, kids were getting rides in a stretch Hummer limo. It was a party on wheels.
Someone yells, "Who is excited for a night to shine?"
And out climbed our old buddy Will.
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- Science teacher sings songs to teach his students
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- Every day in the classrooms of Everett Community College, Dr. Greg Crowther willingly takes his place in the trenches. He prepares to face a daunting challenge: opening the minds of young people and filling them with information that will change their lives...and maybe the world. Dr. Crowther teaches biology and life sciences through the art of music. He writes silly parody songs to teach his lessons.
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- Elderly couple builds a boat to sail around the world
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- 7 years ago
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- Once there was a boy named Keith. He was a dreamer.
"When I was living at home when I was a kid, I said, 'I'm gonna build a boat and sail to Tahiti,' and my mom said, 'no you're not, that's stupid.' And my Dad pipes up, and he never said a word in my defense, and this is the only time I can remember, and he said, 'the kid can dream, can't he?'"
"It's been my dream ever since, building a boat and going to Tahiti," Keith said.
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- The beautiful friendship between 4th graders and a night janitor
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- 5:14
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- 7 years ago
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- (DESCRIPTION HERE)Across the water west of Seattle, just a ferry ride away, is Bainbridge Island.
There is a school there called Ordway Elementary, and awhile back, inside the school in room 303 where Mrs. Muffoletto teaches fourth grade...a great mystery unfolded.
Somebody was taking Mr. and Mrs. Potato Heads that were kept on the counter by the sink and they were rearranging the body parts.
Mr. Potato Head's pants were on his head, Mrs. Potato Head's arm was where her nose was supposed to be.
"I thought, 'I'm going to have to have a serious conversation with my kiddos about the potato heads,'" Mrs. Michele Muffoletto said.
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- 5th graders track school's food waste, spark change
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- At a school in Tacoma, Washington, a group of 5th graders are on a mission to help reduce food waste. When lunch time is over, they get to work sorting everything that didn't get eaten.
Originally Aired 6/12/2019
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- 97-year-old WWII vet goes to France for 75th anniversary of D-Day
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- 97-year-old WWII veteran Bert Chandler of Nampa, Idaho, headed to France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Chandler is one of the very few still alive from the 1st Infantry Division and was on one of the first boats to hit Normandy beach in WWII.
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