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Show Why do you doubt the idea that certain people are genetically prone to alcoholism? —J.T., New York, N.Y. One reason is that alcohol doesn’t exist in nature. Instead, alcohol is a creation of mankind: Our genes don’t know about it. Another reasonis that about 80% of alco- holics are male. Yet no one suggests that problemgenes are sex-linked. such as male- Legal Notice What specialsignificance do the following names have? Charlie Juliet Legal Notice If You BoughtFirestone Tires or Owned or Leased a Vehicle Do otheranimals exhibit a preferred side for dexterity? —Gene Jackson, Walnut Springs, Tex. Yes. A large number of animals prefer to use one side oftheir bodies. including cats, mice and birds. All of them preter one paw or set of claws over the other, especially for tasks that require more dexterity, much like humans. However, humans are extremein their preference is nat Equipped with Firestone Tires Between 1991 and 2002, A reapones Class Action Settlementme Affect Your Rights. awsult ftir B-1 F ( ‘ the Firestone t her ed A ek present 4 j HTSA t i F ketob nou { in them that known of the ud « Firestone a denice conduct safety issues 5 lin th { { he € § vent Website cecive a copy 1 may Judgment. 1 cal or the fT ures inciuded in the Tire Settlement Class Under the Settlement, tor a period Firestone wil certain type 1d S: ment number below Sup yf Settlement. the Final and the Releases described in the Notice Tf you stay he class. you may object to the terms of the Settlement by December 22. 2003. The Notice describes how to submit objections * If you do not wish to participate in. the Settlement. you must exc ludey the Notice. by Decembera. 2003 from pursuing any legal action against 1 which they The or be legally bound by urself, as described in or you will be barred the Defendants related of the tires or any vehicles were installed Court will hoid a Fairness Hearing on January 7. A ther to finally approve the Settlement 2004 to | At that | the request by the law award of no more han $19 million for attorneys’ fees. costs and expenses. You it least cs seven Ol Us tires year witl WHAT WOULD YOU say? Robert Frost wrote, “Don’t take downa fence unless you are sure why it was put up.” Here’s what vou’d say: choose to participate in the Settlement and be hound rearing the Cour also consider presenting Plainuff and the Class What does the Settlement provide? | | _arpey) oarig eydyy,. :pes st WOav.. ‘ajdurexa Jog jaqeydye ayy a1apduio0spiom 12410 of ihe Notice your purchase and ownership and bout the l-ftree © Widetrack Radial a. the Settlement and lists the Drands wW property weet are your rights and options? i ce if par ar ures are affect hould check the Settlement Webssite. hrtg vw firest ettiement.c f call the number below to rece i detailed Notice tt tescribes | | claims for all members of the { and ha Who is affected? The Fi ¢ : ibject th certain Z t t wing tr is: ATX, ATX HL, ATX Radial 23 Degree, Wilderness, (American Prospector, Champion All Terrain, Dayton Timbertine, Daytona, Firehawk, Force 4 All Terrain, Gillette. Lemans, Peeriess, Platinum, Polaris Pathmaker, Radial ATX, Seiberling, Steeltex Radial 23 Degree. Trans Trac, triumph terrain, Wheel Trac, and Whyis it that when wearetold notto think about an object—say, a red umbrella—it is so difficult to avoid doing so? —Jay Lindenhurst, Salt Lake City, Utah Because if you remember the instruction, you I] rememberthe object: The instruction mentions the object. So, until you forget the instruction entirely. you'll remember the object repeatedly. adessau uayods e Ul SJaij2a] AJNUapt oF sUOTIEZIURSIO F i detects. for the right side—which includes the right eye. the right ear and the nght leg. Jaijo pu S3d10J poue ino Aq pasn aie As] weMSUY b not indicat long consumer Class against Defendants except personal aes though Firestone’s recal d pr make the tire allegations a three-year deshelism ig national Media, 4 weD sile. point- The Settlement releases all ic ad docs wil eed capability for the e aT aK t have delects med 2 zation T i hat a woed Fire e ATX. ATX nud Fir hat ' H T S “x { her 0 1. T \ also n sterials, direct mail, and other efforts — with an annual t $5.150.000. The consumer education program will used On improving consumer awareness about tire and fucle th i hg What is this case about? led JS Cou t | that include cap stnps. nylon stnps. or other comparable he 70,462. a case pending i jesigns Mike Oscar Romeo Victor —Robert Schoeler, Mansfield, Ill. The answer appears below. ‘* pattern baldness. So I am concernedthat, in an effort to remove the stigma of alcoholism from individuals and to blametheir genes instead, we are stigmatizing whole | families and ethnic groups. In my opinion,that’s far worse. ty bul need Hearing not appear personally To receive a copy of the Notice or for more information, call toll-free 1-866-345-0360 or visit the Website, http: //www.firestonesettlement.com Please do not contact the Court at the Fatrness | “Don’t take down a fence before consulting a surveyor, an attorney and your neighborhood homeowners’ association.” —Stacey Connelly, Iselin, N_J. “Don’t take down a fence unless you're willing to find a home for the puppies.” —Fred VanNahmen, Cimarron, Kan. “Don’t take down a fence until you make sure this won't spoil your view.” —Elizabeth Pousson, Austin, Tex. Here’s another one: Karl Marx wrote, “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.” What would you say? Fill in the blank with one or more words: “From each according to his ability if you have a question or comment for Marilyn vos Savant, who is listed in the “Guinness Book of World Records” Hall of Fame for “Highest 1Q,” send it to: Ask Marilyn, PARADE, 711 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. Or send e-mail to marilyn@parade.com (please include name, city and state). Due to volume of mail, individual replies are not possible. PAGE 18 * OCTOBER 12, 2003 « PARADE MAGAZINE } |
