New York City Politeness Campaign Draws Mixed Reactions
A humorous column skewers New York Pride etiquette efforts and a UN reception. The writer jokes about polite drivers, fashion, and the enduring UN presence while recalling a chaotic taxi ride and a mock interview with a person from Insomnia. The tone blends satire with nostalgia for old city quirks.
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Sperm banking a option before radiation therapy
A 23 year old Hodgkin’s patient or any man worried about infertility can bank sperm before starting radiation or chemotherapy. Sperm banks store samples in liquid nitrogen at affiliated hospitals and commercial centers. For more details contact your physician, a fertility specialist, or the Cleveland Clinic Sperm Bank at 1-800-635-2282.
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Birthdays and Moon Phase Highlights for April 23 1990
Date Book notes notable birthdays including James Buchannan born 1791 former U S president Lester Pearson born 1897 Canadian prime minister Warren Spahn born 1921 baseball player Shirley Temple Black born 1928 actress and diplomat Halston born 1932 fashion designer Lee Mayers born 1940. Moon phase statement places today between last quarter April 18 and new moon April 25.
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Warren Spahn
Shirley Temple Black
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German push on Gudbrandsdal presses toward Andalsnes
World War II report states German forces advance along the Gudbrandsdal toward Andalsnes while other units widen attacks on alternate fronts.
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Saturday night iconic shift from party peak to quieter frame
The piece traces how Saturday night defined American leisure from carousing and dating to a more domesticated, now-friday-tinged weekender. It notes songs and TV lineups shaping perception, with Saturday Night Live and Mary Tyler Moore shifting viewing habits and leaving Friday as the new wild night.
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Phonetic clues spark the daily crossword fill
A compact crossword puzzle prompts readers to solve clues such as phonetic symbol chemical suffix and Annapolis grad. The grid hints at common word forms including and related to anatomy, geography and language as standard puzzle fare.
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