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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 15, 2012

Page

16

Reality TV drives baby name trends in 2011 data

The 2011 baby name rankings show Mason rising to second for boys after Mason's high profile tied to Kardashian publicity. Sophia becomes the top girls name while Jacob leads boys for 13th year. Isabella drops from first to second as trends shift under celebrity influence.

Washington Snooki Mason Kourtney Kardashian Sophia Jacob Kardashian

Top baby names 2011 shift for John and Mary this year

The Social Security Administration lists 2011 baby names dating to 1880. Emma Olivia and Ava ranked in the top five while John and Mary dropped from the top two to No. 27 and No. 112 respectively. The list continues with additional entries and trends.

Emma Olivia Ava Social Security Administration John Mary

Names rise and fall in baby naming trends study shows

Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue notes volatility in girl names versus stable boy names led by William staying in the top 20 for over a century. Briella surges 394 spots to 497, while public figures like Snooki and Mitt Romney ties influence name choices.

Social Security Michael J. Astrue Astrue William Mason Sophia Isabella Briella Briella Calafiore New Jersey Jersey Shore Snooki Barack Mitt Willard

Sudoku Very Easy Answers in Wednesday's Paper

Puzzles by Pappocom present a very easy sudoku in Wednesdays paper. Each grid row column and 3 by 3 box uses digits 1 to 9 without repetition.

Pappocom

Wonderword Ole Orsal Ucric 18 On Fac 5 15 Acres Avalon

Reading the fragment suggests a hotel or resort listing with luxury wording and a California location. It references Avalon and upscale features such as pools, suites, lounge, and privacy, hinting at a high end property on the coast near Los Angeles or Santa Monica. The text is incomplete but conveys a glamorous hospitality theme.

Ole Orsal Ucric Avalon Cabana California Canon Hilton la Prairie Los Angeles Rodeo Drive Santa Monica Wilshire

Crossword Puzzle Clue List Mixed With Answers

A compact crossword style item with across and down clues covering varied topics and hints. Includes hints on names places and common words aimed at puzzle solvers.

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