Gum Chewing Etiquette Sparks Public Frustration
Readers vent about gum chewing in public spaces and sound, comparing it to cattle chewing cud. A columnist offers tips for tactful confrontation and suggests addressing manners with polite but firm dialogue.
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Friction and footwear help prevent basketball blisters
Dr Donahue explains that blisters come from skin sliding over deeper layers and heat from friction. He advises proper shoes with good padding, moisture-wicking acrylic socks, keeping blister roofs intact, puncturing only with sterile needle if drained, and pre padding chronic friction spots.
Community Calendar Offers Holiday Events Across Iowa
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City host nativity displays and drive through scenes at churches and malls. Performances include Martina McBride at U S Cellular Center and live shows at Old Capitol and Theatre Cedar Rapids with tickets and times posted.
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New Creation United Methodist Church
33Rd Ave
Cedar Rapids
Eastview Christian Church
Collins Rd
Brucemore
Linden Dr. SE
Masonic Building
E. College St
Iowa City
Opera House
Ainsworth
Anamosa
Martina McBride
U.S. Cellular Center
First Ave
Uscellularcenter
Jcpenney
Westdale Mall
Kennedy High School
Weing Rd
St. Paul's
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
First St. SE
Cribrary.org
4Th Avenue Jazz Company
Opstad
City High School
Morningside Dr
Center For
Clapp Recital
University of Iowa
Uiowa
Artsiowa
North Hall
Uliowa.edu
Weber
Rohrer Rd
Carl and Mary Koehler History Center
Carl and Mary Koehler
Grace Community Church
North Liberty
Kojokan
Old Capitol Museum
Wesley Center
N. Dubuque St
Engilert.org
Theatre
Third St. SE
Theatrecr.org
Old Creanery Theatre
Price Creek Stage
Amana
Oldcreamery.com
Riverside Theatre
N. Gilbert St
Ron Clark
Riversidetheatre.org
University Theatres
Hancher
Ulowa. Edu
City Circle Acting Company
Oakdale Hall
Oakdale
Coralville
Citycircle.org
Starlighters Theatre
Starlighters.org
Jacob Marley
Dreamwell Theatre
Old Brick
E. Market St
Dreamwell.com
Camel Theatre
Plumb-Fleming Studio
Armstrong Hall
Cornell College
Mount Veron
Holli Gipson
Stage Left
Candleworks
Dear Abby on handling age questions from students
A busy 72 year old substitute teacher asks how to respond to students who ask her age. Dear Abby says age questions are rude and should not be asked of adults and advises a brief, firm reply and redirect.
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Orlando
Universal Press Syndicate
Abby
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