Gazette seeks reader romance stories for Life and Leisure
Readers are invited to share how a matchmaker set up a couple or how a friend or relative sparked a romance. Include contact details for Sue Davis Smith at The Gazette Cedar Rapids IA for potential feature consideration.
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Teens favor JFK Day over Washington Lincoln holidays
Teen respondents in a survey by At-A-Glance calendar firm favor a holiday for John F. Kennedy, with 55 percent choosing him. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson follow, while only 5 percent want a Bill Clinton Day.
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Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Bill Clinton
Poor classroom acoustics hinder learning, OSU study finds
Ohio State University researchers analyzed 32 central Ohio elementary classrooms and found only two met American Speech-Language-Hearing Association standards. The issue disproportionately affects students with hearing challenges and those for whom English is not a first language.
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Ohio
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Boaters pick Jaws over Old Man and the Sea in survey
A Progressive Watercraft Insurance survey of 640 boaters found Peter Benchley’s Jaws ranked as the most important sea related work, surpassing Ernest Hemingway The Old Man and the Sea. The Shipping News by E Annie Proulx did not place.
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Fitness Finds On-Site Yoga Breaks Now Privileged Perk
Fitness magazine reports that many companies now offer on-site yoga breaks as a coveted perk to reduce stress. Executives and staff alike gain mid day relief, with meditation rooms often available beside workspaces.
George Washington’s dentures not wooden, says dentistry notes
The Academy of General Dentistry notes that Washington wore several sets of false teeth made from ivory hippo tusk and sometimes his own teeth set on a gold base. This debunks the myth that his dentures were wooden.
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Academy of General Dentistry
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Boating magazine fits candid celeb swimsuit spreads
Boating magazine defends its swimsuit edition with candid off guard photos. It claims the issue reveals a side of the celebrity next door without airbrushes flattering lenses or charity.
Hula Hoop Returns as Abs Builder in New York Fitness Classes
The hula hoop resurfaces as a playful fitness aid in classes at Crunch Gym in New York. Fitness magazine reports the trend, highlighting its use in calisthenics routines and core strengthening.
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Cold weather corporate dressing tips for business casual looks
The article offers layering strategies for both men and women to stay warm while maintaining a professional image. It cautions against heavy arctic wear with dress attire and suggests layering with T shirts, sport shirts, sweaters, and appropriate coats. It notes preferred fabrics like wool cashmere and microfibers and urges monochrome outfits for a sharper look.
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Vazeue
Aby
Siberia
Gary Lacock
Clancy
Cedar Rapids
Sandy Navalesi
Dulcinea
Iowa City
Bob Holley
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Corbin Seitz
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How to Look Professional in Arctic Months
Advice on staying polished at work during cold weather focusing on warm, professional outfits. Emphasizes separate weekend and corporate attire, hats for heat, and layering options for men and women with named shops and models.
Bedtime pass helps curb kids resistance say experts
Pediatric psychologist Patrick Friman proposes a simple tool to ease bedtime battles the bedtime pass. Children exchange a valued token for a late night request such as water or a hug. Early trials show two boys aged 3 and 10 stop crying after using the pass, with cautious optimism from parents.
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