Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker and Santa Claus origins
The text traces St. Nicholas as patron saint of many groups and places and the evolution of the name Santa Claus. It notes his fourth century life in Myra Turkey, posthumous fame, church namings in America, and connections to Russia Greece Naples Liege and Lucerne.
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Naples
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Switzerland
Realistic toys reshape childhood imagination says industry leader
New York AP report emphasizes realism in toys to better reflect real-world objects and experiences. Saul Robbins of Remco Industries argues that lifelike tools enhance creativity by enabling children to build complex play environments, even as older cuddly dolls give way to tech more oriented toward hearing and sight.
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Christmas Card Industry Uses Computers To Predict Demand
Hallmark Cards Inc based in Kansas City uses giant computers to forecast two years ahead what Christmas greetings and related items buyers will want. The system weighs shop location and customer income to decide card types and stock for dealers, while designers craft sentiments and editors write verses.
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Kansas City
United States
Henry Cole
Hallmark Cards Inc
Joyce C. Hall
Hallmark
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