Bush could be the Vacation President
The author imagines George W. Bush taking a long vacation as a working break. He suggests studies show Americans overwork and proposes a national monthlong shutdown to relieve stress, reduce energy use, and boost civic time, with Bush cast as a model for relaxation.
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France
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de Tocqueville
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U.S
Economic slump boosts popularity of doggie bags
Chicago diners increasingly request doggie bags as restaurants report rising takeout requests over the past year, signaling shopper caution in spending. The trend suggests households trim waste and extend meals amid tighter budgets.
Dining out less and taking meals home rides economic caution
A National Restaurant Association report notes one in five dinner customers now requests a doggie bag amid a sluggish economy. restaurateurs like Izzy Kharasch and Elliott Fread cite higher average checks and portions used for takeout, while overall US restaurant meals per person fell 2.8 percent to 137 in the year ending February.
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National Restaurant Association
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U.S
Port Washington, N.Y
NPD Group
Retired Air Force Sergeant Charged With Espionage Conspiracy
A 38 year old former Air Force cryptographer with the National Reconnaissance Office was charged with conspiring to sell secret satellite images and computer codes. The suspect Regan of Bowie Maryland faced U S District Judge Sewell after airport arrest en route to Zurich. Authorities say he offered services to multiple foreign governments including Libya. He had returned to NRC as a TRW contractor after retiring in 2000.
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Washington
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U.S
Libya
Brian Regan
Bowie
Regan
Dulles
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TRW
Correction Notice Re Marriage License Applicants
The Gazette corrects information from Friday's notebook noting Shawn P. McAleer and Andrea S. Pickering applied for a marriage license. Readers may submit comments on accuracy to the listed phones.
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Andrea S. Pickering
The Gazette Promotes Soy Ink And Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint while urging readers to recycle papers at City Carton on 4250 Sixth St. SW or via the nearest recycling location.
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Azette Communications Inc
Cedar Rapids
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