Reality TV critique of Survivors appeal and impact
An opinion piece argues reality television feeds voyeurism and busy lives, comparing Survivor to older realities like An American Family and Divorce Court. It questions authenticity, notes upbeat editing over daily tedium, and mocks the genre while acknowledging its cultural obsession. The author cites shows from Trading Spaces to A Baby Story and Orson Welles quotes to lampoon television as modern life’s substitute for real experience.
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Learning Channel
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Pickup driver rams Texas Capitol gate in gas-tank incident
A 30-year-old man crashed a pickup through the Texas Capitol front gate in Austin then tried to ignite the truck. He was seized by police. no one was hurt. Gov. Perry was inside the building during the incident. Authorities quoted DPS spokesman Tom Winger saying the motive was unclear and the man ranted nonsensically.
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Florida task force backs optical scanning for all counties
A Florida task force urged replacing punchcard and paper ballots with optical scanning in all 67 counties for the 2002 election while delaying a statewide switch to touch screen voting due to study findings of higher error rates. It urged a universal system for the next one or two elections and emphasized accuracy and ease of use.
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Gazette Promotes Recycling Through Soybean Ink Newspaper
The Gazette advocates eco friendly printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Prosecution Probes Clinton Clemency Ties to Hasidic Vote
Federal prosecutors examine whether former President Clinton commuted sentences for four Hasidic men in New Square in exchange for votes for Hillary Clinton. The probe also touches on Marc Rich clemency and other Clinton-era pardons and possible involvement of Bill Clinton relatives.
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Bill Clinton
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Corrections From Iowa City Gazette On Land Value Error
The Iowa City Gazette corrects a previous report on Bob Hilton's Dearborn Street land value rising by 27 960 dollars about 140 percent. It also notes author misprint in Molly Sweeney review and identifies the Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School fundraiser for police canines. The paper promises corrections in this space and provides contact information.
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