To Your Health

I am very concerned about my 12-year-old son. He mopes around the house, doesn't seem to have hobbies or friends, and the friends he does have are rather unsavory characters. I was like that when I was a teenager, but I don't want him to suffer like I did, even to the point of having suicidal thoughts. How can I help him?

"...suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. Parents today..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

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"...Here's a bold stroke for you: How about keeping Coach ["Page Two," Aug...."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

Naked City

Houstonian Billie Carr, a longtime Democratic Party activist and dedicated organizer for the liberal wing of the party, dies from a stroke.

"...of the party, died Monday of complications from a stroke. Called "the Boss" by state party faithful long before..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Every Day Is Dress-Up Day

"...quite well. It's thin enough to cut with one stroke of a X-Acto blade, but thick enough keep its..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Features Feature by Iana Witham

Breece Is Back

Breece D'J Pancake committed suicide in 1979 at the age of 26, and his Stories -- which Little, Brown has reprinted -- shows that he "cut short a literary career which had suggested a greatness that can now only be guessed at."

"...lean and raw, graceful and poetic in a single stroke. In this way, Pancake had the ability to turn..."

July 26, 2002 Books Feature by Dominic Luxford

Coach's Corner

Why you want to read about golf, Coach's great metaphor for life

"...back on my decadelong struggle to shave the odd stroke off my handicap, I feel the old man's pain,..."

July 19, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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"...Hollow, one can now see pools of gasoline as two-stroke powered boats and wave-runners occupy not just space in..."

July 5, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...avoiding the grave, and the game ends at the stroke of midnight, Dec. 31. (Note: We're not endorsing this..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege attempt at air pollution control gets shot down in court.

"...would be raised from $1 to $225 at a stroke. What genius...."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Michael King

The Woodman Cometh

In promotion of his new film 'Hollywood Ending,' reluctant traveler Woody Allen appeared briefly in Austin to talk bats, barbecue, and why he'll never go back to stand-up.

"...In a clever stroke of counter-programming this weekend, Woody Allen's new film Hollywood..."

May 3, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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"...of $117 billion. Extrapolating this equation to heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases, which have been linked..."

April 19, 2002 Column

To Your Health

What is different about the "super water" now appearing in health food stores? Is it really healthier than regular bottled water?

"...of electrolyte balance and treatment of brain edema following stroke...."

April 19, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

If Mueller is a model, then why wasn't it followed with the Villas?

"...and c) confident that they've got some kind of stroke at City Hall that will swing things their way...."

April 12, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

The passing of celebrated actress Irene Worth touches Central Texas, Austin Cabaret Theatre lights its birthday cake with Charo, and Hedwig bumps bee at Zach.

"...C. Miller and Laura Furman. Worth's death from a stroke on March 10 came just five weeks before the..."

March 22, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW 02 is over -- finally

"...hot to mount an outdoor set without suffering heat stroke. And just because the Austin Music Awards are past,..."

March 22, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW News

"...what may or may not have been a mild stroke, depending on which doctor you talk to. He's currently..."

March 15, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Scooters

SXSW Records

"...of Coldplay, Train, or Travis is too broad a stroke. The Scooters aren't headed for the Grammys anytime soon,..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Kate X Messer

Her Space Holiday

SXSW records

"...everyday things," says Bianchi, so with songs like "Key Stroke," the programmed sound of a door shutting backed by..."

March 1, 2002 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

To Your Health

I am trying to convince my husband to reduce his salt intake. He doesn't have high blood pressure, but it does run in his family. What reasons can I give him?

"...indicating that increased dietary potassium reduces the risk of stroke even when blood pressure is not elevated, so your..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Where else can a teetotaler get the benefits of red wine?

"...heart disease) and carries increased risk for certain cancers, stroke, cirrhosis of the liver, and auto accidents. And at..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I am due to have angioplasty in two weeks. I know this procedure is necessary now, but I want to prevent further deterioration of my heart condition. What is helpful?

"...period that has witnessed the rise of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes has also seen the arrival of food..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Dancing About Architecture

That was the year that was in the Live Music Capital …

"...following an attack of congestive heart failure and a stroke, both suffered prior to his second scheduled appearance at..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

"...her Dallas home Thursday from complications associated with a stroke she suffered in 1996. Ash started the Mary Kay..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Coach's Corner

Coach is playing some serious golf on vacation. Why is it, though they change partners every day, his team always loses?

"...and Industry will whine and grovel for an extra stroke, as the blind baby bear will search out the..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

In Memory of Bob Eckhardt: 1913-2001

A fighter for justice is remembered by family and friends.

"...Bob Eckhardt, who died Nov. 13 of a cerebral stroke. Before he was elected to the state House in..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The Hobbit

Second Youth Family Theatre's production of The Hobbit offers much that is magical, but awkward staging and inexperienced actors keep the show from achieving true enchantment.

"...here, close enough for you to reach out and stroke its scary, scaly skin...."

Nov. 16, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

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Our own little Gaza Strip, and the Halloween (Gas) Mask is taken to task.

"...doing a release of Charley Patton recordings is a stroke of genius. I'm looking forward to a flood of..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column

Six (Not So) Easy Pieces

Eight local filmmakers team up to shoot DV shorts in and about Austin.

"...him there having a fucking heart attack and heat stroke and goddamn he's just a fucking kid of an..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Screens Feature by Chale Nafus

Dead Man Blues

7-CD box set contains all anyone could ever want to know about Charley Patton.

"..."and I thought, 'I think this guy's had a stroke, it's just been undiagnosed.' It was, 'Hi Dean, how..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Music Feature by Clay Smith

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The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...smelled like she'd been drinking. Then I had a stroke of pure adolescent retail genius...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

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