What if prompts and Hagberg’s craft guide humor
A Gazette column reflects on novelist David Hagberg also known as Sean Flannery, his books such as Desert Fire and Moving Targets, and his approach to idea generation via what if prompts. The piece includes self deprecating notes on aging, three wishes, and a light parable about a leprechaun and a golfer.
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Moscow Crossing
Ed Gorman
the Gazette
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Clive Cussler
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China and US sign broad trade pact on IP rights
China and the United States sign a comprehensive agreement to enforce copyrights, trademarks, and patents. The pact aims to curb piracy with a nationwide task force and a six month enforcement period beginning March 1, targeting CD and laser disc production.
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Charlene Barshefsky
Clinton
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Rabin to import foreign workers, sidelining Palestinian labor
Prime Minister Rabin announced plans to bring in thousands of foreign workers to replace Palestinian labor from the West Bank and Gaza. The move risks angering Palestinians dependent on Israeli wages and may disrupt self rule talks.
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Yitzhak Rabin
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Israel
G7 pledges tech cooperation with cautious European input
The seven wealthiest nations meeting in Brussels vow to lead a global information society while Europe urges caution over rapid tech adoption. US Gore signals easing foreign investment limits for compliant nations as all seven back 11 pilot projects including long distance health care and global electronic libraries.
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al Gore
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Gazette promotes soybean ink and recycling program
The Gazette describes using soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture and urges readers to drop off newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location. Contact Cedar Rapids P O Box 511 or 1 800 397 8333.
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Clans battle near Mogadishu airport as U.N. exit nears
Rival clans fought near Mogadishu's airport with mortars and machine guns as U.N. peacekeepers withdraw amid a U.S.-led coalition offshore. About 50 U.S. special forces are ashore aiding Pakistani and Bangladeshi troops preparing to depart. A stray shell hit the tarmac near chartered 747s ferrying troops to Islamabad.
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Joe Bovy
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Bovy
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