Gambling, three point shot and Iowa sports notes
Column mixes riverboat gambling and state revenue ideas with a defense of river gambling and a call for a state run anti drunkenness program. It then shifts to praise of the college basketball three point shot, quotes George Raveling, and argues for fewer timeouts in late game play. The piece reflects a columnist’s opinion on gambling policy, sports rule changes, and game pace.
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Well tempered computer learns Bach style in music writing
An IBM computer program learns Bach principles by listening to his works and then harmonizes melodies in Bach-like harmony. Researchers say the method advances machine learning and could extend to other fields, with potential to learn rock as well.
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University of Illinois
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Union Carbide chief retires amid no regrets
Three days before the tragedy's anniversary Warren Anderson retired as Union Carbide chairman and said he has no regrets about his tenure. Other items include a Waterloo case of alleged drug dealing stopped by a tip from an 11 year old daughter and a school ban on Dust-Off aerosols after a student's death.
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Iowa
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Iowa Eyes 7 0 Climb After Amana Hawkeye Classic Win
Iowa improved to 6 0 after capturing the Amana Hawkeye Classic on Saturday. Coach Tom Davis said reaching 7 0 will be tough with Brigham Young visiting Carver Hawkeye Arena Tuesday at 7 35 p.m.
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Tom Davis
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Balloon makers pay price for Liberty replica梦
Gerard Lefevre 26 and his brother Mark 28 built a 17 story hot air balloon in a three car garage to replicate the Statue of Liberty. 300 ropes hold the shape and 300 cubic feet of helium lifts the torch. They sunk thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of labor seeking sponsors to tour Europe and the United States.
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John Lennon Shot Dead Outside NYC Apartment in 1980
In 1980 rock icon John Lennon was fatally shot near his New York City residence, shocking fans worldwide and ending a storied music career with The Beatles and as a solo artist.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates include $2.25 per week by carrier and mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues at 10.40 for four weeks and 110.00 for 52 weeks with exceptions for areas served by Gazette carriers. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. Postmaster address changes to The Gazette Company P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 5
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
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Creston man with seven kids wins Iowa Lotto prize
Carroll Boden, 64, claimed the $502,714 Iowa Lotto prize after buying the winning ticket at Easter's Family Center in Creston. He picked numbers 2 4 10 17 21 25 based on family birthdays and phone numbers. Boden and his wife Virginia have seven children and he plans retirement discussions after ticket validation.
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Creston
Iowa
Coca Cola bottle honors Carl Perkins with charity link
A Coca Cola commemorative bottle honoring Carl Perkins goes on sale December 1 in Jackson Tennessee. Autographed bottles cost 15 dollars with proceeds to the Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center. Perkins aims to raise over 125 thousand dollars and the bottle lists career milestones.
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