University of Iowa Considers Smoking Ban Near Buildings
UI Faculty Council backs smoking restrictions within 30 feet of university buildings. An ad hoc committee with faculty staff and students may draft changes while supporters cite health benefits and potential citywide inspiration. Critics urge balanced treatment for smokers while noting air quality improvements.
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Bush to appoint moderates not liberals in coming era
The president elect, a centrist, is unlikely to embrace liberals or appoint conservatives en masse. Conservatives warn against expecting a push for their causes, while noting Bush may favor moderate conservatives and later name Supreme Court justices in a conservative mold.
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Three cheers for Christmas commercialism
Opinion piece argues that Christmas shopping fuels employment and poverty alleviation. It cites Maimonides and Thatcher, lists workers from printers to truckers, and asserts commerce carries moral value by funding charity and keeping people fed. The author is Richard E. Sincere Jr.
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Simplify the Holidays with Less Is More Mindset
Erika D. Peterman critiques holiday overconsumption and hyperactive ornamentation. A Gallup poll cites nearly $800 average gift spend and four months to pay holiday bills. The Center for a New American Dream promotes a simpler approach through caroling, personal favors, and modest spending.
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