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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
September 1, 2005
The start of school this month will mark the return of a familiar sight: kids bent out of shape by the weight of their backpacks.
Experts have warned in recent years that kids are overloading their backpacks with heavy textbooks and personal items. Many believe that could result in an epidemic....
