When does the new decade begin in the 1990s debate
A discussion of decade boundaries cites Webster and Random House on whether a decade starts with year ending in 0 or 1. Freeman favors 1990 as the decade start, while others note historical calendar changes from Dionysius Exiguus and Pope Gregory. The debate ends with a pragmatic view: as long as a decade is ten years, the exact start may not matter.
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Earthquake Shakes New Britain Island PNG
A strong quake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island causing minor damage with no injuries. USGS scientists recorded a preliminary magnitude of 6.8. The island, about 375 miles long, houses roughly 200000 people and features active volcanoes near Rabaul.
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Bingo addiction in Cedar Rapids strikes elderly players hard
The article profiles rising elderly bingo addiction in Cedar Rapids and broader Iowa. Experts note social isolation and voids after losses, with differing views on whether bingo is merely social or truly addictive. Winnings caps and nightly spending underscore risk, while treatment centers seek to address stigma and redirect activity.
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Powers- Everson
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Stabbing Death Leads to Bail for Fisher in Cedar Rapids
Fisher, 26, is jailed on $1.2 million bail after turning himself in on charges of stabbing 31 year old Tony Mason of Cedar Rapids. Mason died at St Luke's Hospital an hour after the attack at 116% 15th St NE. Fisher said he knew Mason for about a month and acted in self defense. He lived between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo with a girlfriend and two sons in the apartment. Fisher has a prior record including burglary and willful injury. In court a public defender was appointed as he could not afford counsel.
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Saddam Threatens U S War as Iraq Talks Continue
Saddam Hussein in a New Year speech on Iraqi TV condemned the United States and Saudi Arabia and warned that a Bush led war would be unstoppable. He claimed Americans would kneel and cited religious themes while CNN aired English subtitles of the 15 minute broadcast.
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