Harkin Announces Re election Bid Cedar Rapids
Democrat Sen Tom Harkin kicked off his bid for re election with a Cedar Rapids meeting as Rep Tom Tauke weighs formal steps toward challenging him. The same issue notes ratings and leadership roles in California politics and a sail speed record under the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Tom Harkin
Cedar Rapids
Tom Tauke
Harkin
Golden Gate Bridge
New York
San Francisco
Humility Joke Highlights Self-Praising Paradox
A lighthearted take on vanity contrasts a person’s claim of humility with their habit of proclaiming personal greatness. The quip notes the humor in appearing modest while praising oneself loudly.
Valentine chocolates may spark romance with brain chemistry
Providence expert George Higgins notes chocolate activates the brain's pleasure center via PEA. Others cite cocoa butter's melt and sensual taste while critics warn high fat and sugar could dull romance or slow pursuit.
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Rovidence
R.I
George Higgins
Johnson & Wales University
Providence
Higgins
Marcia
Fredrick Morton
Gayle Steinhart
Gayle
Judith Wurtman
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Chief justice grants delay in North trial
Washington AP notes that Attorney General Thornburgh and independent counsel Walsh sought tighter safeguards for classified material in Oliver North's Iran Contra case. Chief Justice Rehnquist granted a delay from Monday to Friday so the Supreme Court can consider objections to releasing defense material.
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Washington
Dick Thornburgh
Oliver North
William H. Rehnquist
Justice Department
North
Supreme Court
Department
Thornburgh
Lawrence Walsh
U.S
Gerhard A. Gesell
Walsh
U S selling tritium while decrying short supplies
The federal government has sold tritium to private firms for millions even as it warns of possible shortages for maintaining the nuclear arsenal. Savannah River reactors in South Carolina remain shut for safety since April, risking depletion by summer without a restart.
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New York
Department of Energy
Savannah River
South Carolina
Pentagon
Energy Department
Mudslinging in next race for governor
Des Moines reports forecasters warn Iowa’s 1990 gubernatorial race may feature mean and nasty negative campaigns. Democratic and Republican leaders debate publicly financed elections as a potential remedy, with Branstad having previously vetoed such measures.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
Lowell Jenkins
Terry Branstad
Jenkins
Wesagus
House
Don Avenson
Branstad
Start of Old Age for Many The 50s Era
A York Times report highlights how people increasingly view age fifty as a turning point. Researchers note the 50s prompt reevaluation of life direction priorities and remaining years. Experts warn of fears of irrelevance yet acknowledge potential for decisive life changes.
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Daniel Goleman
David Karp
Boston College
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ClayDesta Communications
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Bridge City
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Eee
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Gesell
New York Times
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Junkins
Schwarm
Matt Samek
Jones Park
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Yale Medical School
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