Nostradamus Predictions and the Doomsday Debate
Mike Deupree recalls reader mail over Nostradamus predictions and the Armageddon claim for 1999. He critiques cryptic quatrains, Latinized French spelling, and misreadings while warning against pseudo academia and urging responsible interpretation.
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Nostradamus
Oprah
Elvis
Vanna
Napoleon
Wellington
Pau
Nay
Loron
Nay-Pau-Loron
Iowa plastics industry grows from Cedar Rapids stalls to West Branch parts
The Cedar Rapids shower stalls and West Branch automotive components illustrate a vibrant diverse plastics industry in Iowa. Growth projections and regional applications highlight expanding manufacturing activity across the state.
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Cedar Rapids
West Branch
Money
Travel trends shape the 1990s leisure industry
The 1990s travel forecast centers on Eastern Europe following the end of the Iron Curtain and a surge in Berlin Wall inspired interest. In the United States the Sun Belt and Disney World are highlighted as top tourist draws, signaling a shift in leisure patterns.
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Europe
Sun Belt States
Disney World
Leisure
Miss Iowa USA 1990 contestants seek more than crown
Cedar Rapids participants in the Miss Iowa USA 1990 pageant view learning friendships and statewide participation as equally important. Contestants aged 17 to 25 discuss preparation, sponsorship, weight goals, and nerves as they compete for the Paramount Theatre event at 2 p.m. today with tickets priced at 5 for adults and 3 for under 12.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Lisa Ann Williamson
Azette
Ome
Kimberly Orris
Pella
Central College Spanish and Communications
Jennifer Hankenson
Des Moines
Sandra Horst
Paramount Theatre
Jim
Judy Clingman
Vancouver artist aborts rat stunt after missing concrete block
Vancouver artist Rick Gibson canceled his planned rat squashing act when the 55 pound blocking concrete disappeared. Angry onlookers chased him from the scene near the Vancouver Public Library while police dispersed the crowd. Gibson said activists may have stolen the block and that Sniffy the Rat would be returned to the pet store.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Rick Gibson
Sniffy
Gibson
Coe College Spring Courses Open for Continuing Education
Coe College offers daytime and evening courses in more than 30 fields with emphasis on continuing education. Adults 25 and older may qualify for special tuition. spring term begins January 30 with classes ranging from World Literature to Cobol and Operating Systems and including German U.S. History and Business topics. Contact Pat Morgan at 399 8500 for details.
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Red Hats
College of Cardinals
Notre Dame
Coe College
Saieaeon Coe
Coe
Pat Morgan
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42Nd
Council Streets
Rev
Thomas Bisenius
Shamrock
Garryowen
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Iowa Plastics
Libby Muelhaupt
Drake University
Alycia Simpson
University of Iowa
U of I
Simpson
Stacey Horst
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
London
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Loddie Shoe Shop
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