Toy buying shifts gender roles say early educator
Donia Skinner of Mt. Mercy College urges parents to choose safe durable versatile toys for children. She promotes open play with dolls and trains, homemade options like a flannel board, play dough recipes, simple access to art and kitchen items, and cautions against violent toys and overhyped TV commercials. Akron police incident marks Nov. 23 birthday surprise for a sergeant. the prank led to penalties. Uranium note explains U-235 fissionability versus U-238 and U-234.
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Sweden's Gotten Canal Linked Baltic and Atlantic Routes
Busy European waterway runs about 115 miles from near Stockholm to Gothenburg, connecting the Baltic with the Atlantic. Thought for today quotes Mark Twain on cheerfulness. dated 1916.
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How to Choose Durable Toys for Safe Play
Advice on toy design and construction highlights that toys should perform as intended, withstand rough handling, and challenge without frustrating. It lists age appropriate toys and safety tips to prevent injury, including avoiding loud or unsafe items and checking for flame retardant fabrics.
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Pat
Kallikantzaroi: Greek 12 Day Toll of Mischief and Belief
During the 12 days from December 24 to January 6 Greek peasants fear Kallikantzaroi, mischievous earth spirits blamed for spoiling food, illness, and strange disturbances. They protect homes with charms and firewood rituals while ancient beliefs link the visits to Hades souls, Epiphany rites, and seasonal rescue by Christ.
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Vivian Buchin
Kallikantzaros
Hades
Uney
No Cooperation On Joint Tree
Salt Lake City and county leaders staged a joint Christmas tree display with three trees placed at the administration building. Workers set up a city tree at the north entrance and a county tree at the center, then a third tree at the south entrance to balance the display. The county maintenance officer later removed the first tree after discovering it came from a nursery by mistake, leaving a tree at each end and one signifying cooperation.
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Salt Lake
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