In some settlements, playgrounds were crowded, with five times the number of children per playground, when compared to other settlements with similar populations.
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Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
As playgrounds evolve to encourage children not just to climb and swing but to be creative, researchers have focused on how different playground designs influence play.
Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.
The hustle & bustle of being near stock, options & commodities exchanges and working in pristine buildings that were the nerve centers of American enterprise & entrepreneurship.
While Big Band music has roots tracing back to New Orleans, its major hubs included New York, Chicago and Kansas City.
—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Terranea Cove Beach Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal enclave in southern Los Angeles County that provides a slower pace than the city’s more populous hubs.
One of the Royal Film Commission’s main focuses is to host productions that can elevate the country’s profile internationally, particularly those that shoot Jordan for Jordan.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Watt and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward will be the focuses of the Patriots’ protection plan with edge-rusher Alex Highsmith (one sack, 3 QB hits last week) ruled out.
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