Doctors Say Ads Bad for Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges Congress to curb advertising aimed at kids. It cites more than 40 000 annual TV ads, plus Internet and school promotions, linking them to obesity anorexia underage drinking and early sexual activity.
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Regents say threat hinders Iowa search for four finalists
Iowa City Regents President Pro Tem Teresa Wahlert cites “threats” from some faculty as undermining the University of Iowa presidential search. Vice chairs warned the process could suffer from uncertainty donor funding and a drop in candidate quality as the committee disbands and four finalists remain under review.
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Regents urged to revisit four presidential finalists
Committee vice chairs Francois Abboud and Katherine Tachau urged the Board of Regents to reconsider the four finalists for the presidency. Wahlert from Waukee said she had not read the co chairs' statement, while the regents aim to choose the best candidate as the delay continues.
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Antenna work on Iraqi rail line advances train control
Wabtec engineers from Cedar Rapids installed on board train control gear in Iraq. Don Gillen completes final checkout on an Iraqi locomotive as the system’s display aids dispatch and diagnostics. The project, from Mafeks International, aims to replace looted signaling after the 2003 conflict.
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Catalogs prove popular in e commerce era
The piece argues catalogs remain a key direct marketing tool with strong ROI. Experts say catalogs offer emotional appeal and tangible browsing that online shopping cannot fully replicate, despite digital options like email.
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