Homesteader Jagow Embraces Alaska Isolation and Tradeoffs
A long portrait of Paul Jagow, an Alaska trapper living a self reliant life with six dogs, remote solitude, and steady logistics. He loves the country, calls it normal, and explains how isolation shapes survival through planning, improvisation, and a Crusoe like routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jagow
Alaska
Jagow
Anchorage Daily News
Kenny Lake
States
Fort Yukon
Trapper
Robinson Crusoe
Making time for a relationship on your own
A columnist reflects on letters from Otto a 33 year old man and others about dating in busy lives. Readers consider how excessive schedules hinder closeness and what changes partners may need to make to nurture long term relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Harold
Seven Point Plan To Promote Better Sleep
A seven point sleep enhancement program by Alfred F. Morris of the University of Illinois Rehabilitation Center outlines steps for improved rest. Practices include winding down rituals, fixed bedtimes, a dark quiet warm room, comfortable bed, relaxing baths or yoga, light sleep snacks with protein and calcium, and only sleeping when sleepy to avoid anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health & Fitness News
Alfred F. Morris
Rehabilitation Center
University of Illinois In
Urbana-Champaign
Shape Magazine
L.A. Times Syndicate
Americans' 1984 leisure activities dominated by swimming and cycling
A Gallup Leisure Activities Index shows swimming leading participation at 41 percent in 1984, followed by bicycling or cycling. Other popular activities include fishing camping jogging and weight training with Aerobic dancing rising in the top 10. Bowling fell to eighth place from 1983.
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George Gallup Jr
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Princeton
N.J
U.S
Participation rates in sports and activities across the nation
The survey lists percentage participation for 50 activities with trends by age gender and income. Badminton, ice skating and related activities show higher youth participation while income and education correlate with sailing, skiing, tennis and golf. In-person interviews with 1509 adults in 300 localities were conducted Nov 9–12 with 95 percent confidence and a 3 point margin of error.
Attitudes toward police examined in quiz study
A Philadelphia based discussion collates Portune's findings on teen views of law enforcement. It notes education and church attendance influence attitudes while highlighting gender and socioeconomic effects and the impact of school programs. Federal support expanded programs beyond Ohio to Florida New York and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert Portune
Department of Secondary Education
University of Cincinnati
Portune
Ohio
W.H. Anderson
Florida
New York
Arkansas
From Singing to Fund Raising in the Arts
A real estate saleswoman seeks a path beyond sales and finds potential in fund raising for light opera choruses theaters and concert halls. Explore doors in performance voice overs and arts administration as a first job may lead to others. Also advice for pursuing large meetings through convention centers bureaus and industry publications.
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Adele Scheele
King
Authority On
Bill Publications
Third Ave
New York
N.Y
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Los Angeles Times
Howard Halpern
Salvatore Dictato
Iowa
Iowa City
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Oelwein
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