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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2006
Page
2
Eastern Iowa Airport reports success of a free cellphone pickup lot for arriving travelers. Des Moines airport considers similar program after finding the idea valuable for smooth curbside service.
A November 23 letter contends higher minimum wages would spark inflation and job loss, blaming politicians and agencies for wage erosion. The writer criticizes low wage workers as unreliable, singles out young or burdened earners, notes working families struggle, and recalls past well paid jobs amid calls for belt tightening.
Linn County United Nations Association members urge Congressman Jim Leach as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations noting his foreign affairs focus and UN experience. They acknowledge John Bolton as Bush nominee but expect non confirmation. The letter also discusses responses to various misfortunes and advocates for basic humanity.
A columnist laments Santa photo fees and pushy tactics at malls and stores. The piece critiques how stores profit from images and limit parental photography, accusing sector practices of dampening holiday spirit.
An editorial discusses potential interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens and how Neanderthal DNA may influence brain size and human evolution. Researchers have decoded parts of the Neanderthal genome from a 38,000-year-old Croatian bone, with over a million DNA blocks analyzed and the full genome mapping in sight.
The piece urges expanding study abroad to broaden understanding of other cultures and U.S. views. It highlights 2006 as Year of Study Abroad, notes over 200,000 undergraduates study overseas annually, and links global exposure to stronger language skills, careers, security, and economic competitiveness. It argues study abroad fosters empathy for the homeless, former slaves, and veterans.
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