SHOP SMART
• What: All new and used children's books half-price; proceeds support the University of Denver's Penrose Library
• Where: The Book Stack, Mary Reed Building, 2199 S. University Blvd., 303-871-3405
• When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
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MAYBE NOW YOU'LL LISTEN TO YOUR FATHER
Transmission of hepatitis C through swapped belly rings has been documented. Most college students, however, don't realize that swapping body jewelry can lead to the disease, according to a preliminary study presented at the October meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. A survey of 600 college students found:
55% had at least one piercing in a body area other than their ears.
60% of those reported sharing their body-piercing jewelry with friends.
Swapping earrings poses slight risk because so little blood circulates through the outer ear.
BODY-PIERCING HAIKU
Woke up with a ring
In navel, nose and nipples.
Too much tequila.
Circulating on the Internet
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