Networks skip gavel to gavel coverage of conventions
TV's big three networks NBC CBS and ABC shift from long live coverage to limited air time during the Democratic National Convention. Reruns fill prime hours while PBS and cable offer fuller coverage, drawing critique of democracy’s civics lesson lost to profits.
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Loch Ness Survey Begins Amid Monster Talk in Scotland
The first scientific survey of Loch Ness started in Fort Augustus with researchers prioritizing mapping the loch and measuring depth and wildlife. Project Urquhart aims to study fish and microscopic life while deflecting questions about Nessie.
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Gazette Encourages Recycling Through Local Drop Boxes
The Gazette promotes agriculture by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle by dropping newspapers in boxes at City Carton, econofoods, and Hy-Vee locations in Marion and Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa Summer Rep festival opens with Tina Howe comedies
Today July 14 feature Tina Howe comedies at Theater A University Theatre Building 8 p.m. Tickets 11.50 seniors 8. Film Fahrenheit 451 7 p.m. Beems Auditorium Cedar Rapids Public Library preceded by a book film discussion by Joseph Girvin Mount Mercy College. Outdoor Microworld for kids 9 a.m. to noon at Indian Creek Nature Center.
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CITYLINE Calendar Notices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Cityline posts calendar details for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with phone lines 363 7000 and 337 7000. The listings outline events and contact numbers for local readers seeking more information.
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Toujours Provence by Peter Mayle
The excerpt reviews a sequel by Peter Mayle detailing southern France life and cuisine. It mentions a wine country tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape, a lunch at a small village restaurant, and a truffle tale involving hunters and rustling.
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