A list of American Red Cross and Central Blood Bank drives for the week.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The war in Iraq is not over, but one legacy is already here in this city and others across America: an epidemic of brain-damaged soldiers.

Geri Strauss DiNardo says she is “16 years young with 49 years’ experience.” You may find her singing a tune and dancing or cheering loudly at football games. Although she can no longer use her left hand the way she once did and limps when she walks, she is so full of life, you might not even notice.

• About 84,000 Playskool “No Spill” sippy cups, made in China and imported by CVS Corp., because children can chew through the cup’s plastic spout. The company has received 36 reports of children chewing through the cup. One involved a child who choked. In three others instances, children nearly choked. For full refund, return the cup to any CVS store. Details: by phone at 866-434-0098; by Web at www.cvs.com or www.cpsc.gov