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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2009
Page
5
After job cuts and high debt, a family trims spending to essentials and embraces a strict budget. They avoid credit cards, buy used goods, staycations, and grow food. Economists note higher savings may mirror reduced spending, while the economy contracts and consumer spending remains weak.
Thousands of National Guard troops with chainsaws cut into remote communities in Kentucky to reach residents stranded by a deadly ice storm. They delivered chili and beef stew as Gov. Beshear calls it the state’s biggest natural disaster and vows a long haul to get everyone back home.
Odyssey Marine Exploration reports discovering the HMS Victory wreck about 330 feet deep in the English Channel. The 175-foot warship sank in 1744 with up to 900 aboard and is linked to Nelson. Two brass cannons recovered. researchers estimate four tons of gold coins may lie aboard. collaboration with British authorities possible.
Sri Lanka’s health official Dr Thurairajah Varatharajah says artillery barrages struck Puthukudikudiruppu hospital in rebel held territory. He says shells hit the pediatrics ward and women’s wing killing multiple patients. The Red Cross and U N officials report additional deaths. The army denies responsibility, blaming rebels.
Advice for couples new to dating on February 14. Be upfront about plans and keep plans casual to avoid sending the wrong signals. Suggest a pre dinner and a movie, consider modest flowers, and manage expectations as the relationship is still early.
A columnist notes there is no law requiring dates to exchange gifts and warns against veering into lovey-dovey territory. It suggests saving money for a future occasion and keeping gifts simple such as a note or a music mix. Underwear or other overly romantic items are advised against.
Advice from Elaine Michaels and Jessica Berry emphasizes being yourself and enjoying the moment on a first or early dating occasion. It suggests smiling, staying relaxed, and focusing on fun to make the night memorable.
Olympic star Michael Phelps issued a statement calling his conduct regrettable and displaying bad judgment after a Sunday British tabloid published a photo of him inhaling from a marijuana pipe at a November house party. The News of the World described the scene at the University of South Carolina visit and cited a partygoer about his conduct.
British Oscar contenders Danny Boyle and Kate Winslet missed major prizes at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. Tilda Swinton won best actress for Julia, while Hunger by Steve McQueen took best picture, ahead of Slumdog Millionaire.
A roster of performers includes Elaine Struth an Tom Smothers and Farrah Fawcett with Brent Spiner Christie Brinkley and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Gham Nash is named as a rock guitarist and Robert DeLeo is noted as a rock musician connecting to Stone Temple Pilots.
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