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Child Life, May, 2007 by Javernick, Ellen
Can you imagine your doctor warning anyone that taking a bath could be unhealthy? In the early 1800s, many doctors thought that bathtubs were carriers of germs, so they advised against their use. The doctors’ advice could not have been based on personal experience, because few of them owned tubs. The White House did not even have a bathtub until 1851, when Millard Fillmore was president.
In the nineteenth century, only one home out of six had a bathroom, so children could not just jump into a tub or shower as they do today. A boy or girl got to take only one bath a week
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Business Wire, Feb 13, 2008
eHarmony Selects 50 Couples to Represent Each State
PASADENA, Calif. — eHarmony, the Internet’s #1 trusted relationship service, today announced that John and Mindy Pease, of Kailua, Hawaii, are the grand prize winners of their 2007 Success Story of the Year Contest. Each year eHarmony selects 50 couples, representing all 50 states in the United States based on their eHarmony story, and also selects a grand prize winner. In 2007, more than 25,000 eHarmony couples submitted their story in hopes of being named the winner.
As grand prize winners, John and Mindy were awarded a travel package including flight and five nights stay at a luxury resort in Orlando, Florida courtesy of Southwest Airlines Vacations and the Orlando Visitors Bureau.
“When we tell people our story, they can’t believe it,” said Mindy Pease, 2007 Success Story of the Year Contest grand prize winner. “Having a courtship with someone deployed overseas for eight months and falling in love without meeting in person seems unbelievable. Had I never joined eHarmony, our paths never would have crossed. I know I’ve found my partner for life, and every day I learn more and more about him and how to better communicate with him. I wouldn’t change one thing!”
“One of our greatest joys at eHarmony is reading the dozens of daily success stories we receive from our members all across the country,” said Greg Waldorf, CEO of eHarmony. “We’re happy to name John and Mindy our Success Story of the Year and want to thank the tens of thousands of couples that submitted their stories. Each and every story we receive is unique and amazing in its own way and is a daily reminder of why we founded this company.”
The following eHarmony couples were winners in their home state: Alabama, Tuscaloosa- Tamara and Timothy Alaska, Fairbanks- Danny and Kellie Arizona, Chandler- Betsy and Jerry Arkansas, Maumelle- Jennifer and Cary California, Saint Helena- Andy and Laura Colorado, Dacono- Noelle and Rex Connecticut, South Windsor- Heather and Dave Delaware, Wilmington- Laura and Rob Florida, Jacksonville- Kari and Mike Georgia, Decatur- Patrick and Laurel Hawaii, Kailua- Mindy and John Idaho, Lapwai- Travis and Farren Illinois, Chicago- Robin and Robert Indiana, Fort Wayne- Melanie and Nathan Iowa, West Liberty- Michael and Kimm Kansas, Derby- Danny and Laura Kentucky, Lexington- Sarah and Bryan Louisiana, Baton Rouge- Brenda and Mark Maine, Brockton- Jennifer and Daniel Maryland, Davidsonville- Tom and Alison Massachusetts, Boston- Greta and John Michigan, Troy- Kate and Steve Minnesota, Minneapolis- Melissa and Nathan Mississippi, Oxford- Luc and Stephanie Missouri, Eureka- Josephine and Andy Montana, Great Falls- Jennifer and Douglas Nebraska, Lincoln- Kendra and Frank Nevada, North Las Vegas- Jennifer and David New Hampshire, Hampton- Kim and David New Jersey, Ramsey- Chris and Christine New Mexico, Albuquerque- Robert and Paula New York, New York- Karissa and Chris North Carolina, Mount Holly- Ashley and Tim North Dakota, Bismarck- Thomas and Sarah Ohio, Orrville- Kay and Jared Oklahoma, Bartlesville- Brady and Catherine Oregon, Willamina- Diane and Nils Pennsylvania, Lyndora- Wendy and Jonathan Rhode Island, Coventry- Daniel and Sheila South Carolina, Summerville- Linda and James South Dakota, Sturgis- Kristi and Casey Tennessee, Franklin- Jessica and Matthew Texas, Lakeway- Mark and Laura Utah, Cedar City- Jae and Brady Vermont, Colchester- Chad and Amy Virginia,Vienna- Angela and Paul Washington, Fircrest- Theresa and David West Virginia, Morgantown- Trey and Jessica Wisconsin, Crandon- Angela and Jordan Wyoming, Laramie- Kathy and Christopher
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