Embracing Skeltons and a City Address Share Spotlight
Two 5,000 year old skeletons found locked in an embrace near the Shakespearean setting spark theories of an ancient love story. Cedar Rapids officials detail a 2007 state of the city plan focused on downtown neighborhoods and redevelopment.
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NASA Astronaut Lisa Nowak Arrest Highlighted Online
The Associated Press reports the arrest of NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak for allegedly driving 900 miles to confront a rival in a love triangle. An online special video report includes arrest details and background on Nowak at GazetteOnline.com under Featured AP Videos.
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Corrections Correct Driving Tips On Snowy Roads
The January 30 graphic incorrectly stated that electronic stability control should be turned off on snowy roads. It should be turned off only when a vehicle is stuck. A Wednesday Cedar Rapids plant location error was also corrected.
The Gazette Publication Details and Contact Numbers
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa established January 10 1883 publishes daily at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 with postal service, subscription rates for carrier and mail editions and contact numbers for subscription and general inquiries including 319 3986333 319 3393450 and 1 800 397 8333.
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Gazette encourages recycling and soybean ink printing
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and recycling efforts. It notes recycled newsprint usage and invites readers to drop newspapers at local recycling locations, including City Carton in Cedar Rapids.
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Name switching and place name changes across the world
A reader complains about inconsistent place names and corporate identity on a charge card bill. They recount Bangalore now Bengalooru and Mumbai formerly Bombay, discuss Bejing Rome Firenze and other name changes, and question why FFCo is listed as the Fish Hut. The note ends with a contact to Jim Mullen.
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NASA reviews astronaut screening after Nowak arrest
NASA will launch two formal reviews of its psychological testing and monitoring of astronauts. The effort follows Navy Captain Lisa Nowak’s arrest on attempted murder and kidnapping charges related to a suspected love triangle.
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FDA approves over the counter diet pill alli
The FDA cleared the non-prescription fat blocking drug orlistat, sold as alli by GlaxoSmithKline, for adults 18 and older to use with a reduced calorie, low fat diet and exercise. Trials show extra weight loss when combined with diet and exercise, with possible GI side effects. A multivitamin is advised. Price expected at 1 to 2 dollars per day.
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