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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 2005

Page

7

Civil War production films in Mount Pleasant

Cast and crew rehearse a scene for The Legend of Dog Jack at McMillan Park Mount Pleasant as Ed McDougal plans to film through August. A release date has not yet been set.

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Heat-Saving Tips For Appliances And Lighting

Use a microwave or grill after sunset to avoid peak heat. Run exhaust fans in bathrooms after showers to pull moisture out. Choose fluorescent lights over incandescent bulbs to emit less heat.

Cooling a House Without Central AC in a Hot Summer

The piece notes that in 2001 the Census Bureau found 57 percent of occupied U S homes had central air and 25 percent had room units. It offers natural cooling tips for hot weather, useful whether or not central AC is available, to save money.

United States U.S. Census Bureau

Arbor Day Advice on Cooling Your Home Naturally

The article advises plant shade and deciduous trees to lower summer heat and using ceiling and window fans to move air. It recommends circulating fans toward people for a cooling effect and staying hydrated in heat. It suggests light meals with juicy fruit and loose clothing to lessen sun exposure.

How to cool a multistory home and ward off sun

The guide suggests lowering heat by going to lower floors and shading sunny sides. Tactics include curtains shades and blinds with tightly woven light fabrics. A note warns reflective back coatings may block air circulation. Zachary Borg of Ames uses an ice carving remnant to stay cool at Heritage Days in Mount Vernon.

Zachary Borg Ames Mount Vernon the Gazette

Potter Novel Sells 6.9 Million First Day Records

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince shatters opening-day sales with 6.9 million copies in 24 hours in the United States, surpassing Order of the Phoenix. The book earns over 100 million dollars in initial revenue despite discounts, with British sales expected today.

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