Bees Count Landmarks in Feeder Tests, Scientists Say
Readers report a Reuters story from Free University of Berlin suggesting bees locate a feeder by counting landmarks. Researchers Lars and Karl set up beehive to feeder trials, later moving landmarks. bees consistently found the feeder, implying numerical awareness. The tale escalates into humorous asides on intelligence and even honey-making myths.
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Greg Stevens
Reuters
Associated Press
Free University of Berlin
Lars
Karl
Evan Thompson
Armonk
N.Y
Evan
New York Metropolitan Area
Cockroaches Learn to Run Mazes Headless Says PopSci
Opinion piece riffs on Popular Science claims headless cockroaches can learn mazes and even run a maze after shocks. The mock debate warns about insect intelligence, raises absurd security concerns, and mocks political figures while joking about terrorism and popcorn.
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Tobacco Institute
Organized outrage at conventions shows staged protests
The piece criticizes planned protest zones at the GOP and Democratic conventions. It argues crowd control and timetabled demonstrations dilute spontaneity, recalling Chicago 1968 when raw protests drew global attention and real impact. It questions whether genuine dissent survives in scheduled, sanctioned settings.
Kemp Seeks Backup Role in Dole Campaign
In Cedar Rapids Kemp spoke for Lightfoot then discussed his politics on tape. He ruled out a vice presidency, praising Dole and Forbes, saying he wants to help the party and has no expectations. The former football star sees potential future roles if the GOP wins.
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Jack Kemp
Kemp
Bob Dole
San Diego
Cedar Rapids
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Senate
Steve Forbes
the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Cole
Dole
Branstad Rumors Shape Iowa Gubernatorial Outlook
Media focus on Dole’s GOP bid overlaps with talk of Terrace Hill beyond 1998. Grassley and Pate offer cautious hints on future moves, with politics watching Dole’s fall fortunes for signals on Senators’ and governors’ plans, including possible 1998 race shifts.
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Iowa
Dole
GOP
Terry Branstad
Charles Grassley
Paul Pate
Grassley
White House
Senate
Pate
Congress
Perot reshapes 1996 bid with federal funding limits
Ross Perot, reform party nominee, signals a shift by accepting more than 29 million dollars in federal campaign money for 1996. This move caps his personal spending and requires contributions of 1000 dollars or less, a sharp departure from his 1992 approach while maintaining his influence as a billionaire candidate. Branstad stresses Iowa delegates emphasis on pro life stance during roll call, noting mixed loyalties and the desire to present a concise message.
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Ross Perot
Dick Lamm
Reform Party
Perot
Branstad
Iowa
Alaska
Dole
Pat Buchanan
Alan Keyes
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Chicago
Lamm
Ed Zschau
Big Three
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Veep
Cmdr
Jim
Stockdale
Harold Stassen
Pat Paulsen
Elvis
Larry King
Perotista
Feds
Clinton
Valley Forge
Washington
Ol’ Jug Ears
Perot returns to debate stage despite critics
A column defends Ross Perot rejoining the presidential race, arguing his presence would liven the debates and shake up Clinton and Dole. It notes his past influence, poll volatility, and the need for reform voices, while criticizing attempts to bar him from events.
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Party of Inclusion
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Grape Acres
Richard Daley
Deborah Mathis
Ken Sullivan Gazette
Terrace Hill
Small Bucks
Mr. Big Bucks
I Ashington
Patsy Cline
St. Louis
St. Petersburg
Commission On Debates
Teddy Roosevelt
Newt Gingrich
Sandy Grady
Philadelphia Daily News
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