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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 2004

Page

9

Leaf Blower Feud Turns Into Near Calamity

A Greenville column humorously recounts two neighbors, Guy A and Guy B, escalating a leaf dispute into a ruinous standoff witnessed by the sheriff. The tale ends with no charges filed as both sides reportedly learned a lesson about petty conflict.

Greenville S.C John Boyanoski Michael Ester Guy A Guy B Greenville County Sheriff's Department

Geologists on wheels take curiosity to Mars

Seth Shostak argues NASA's Spirit rover acts as a mechanical geologist on Mars offering science value and a boost to space exploration. He links curiosity to human progress, noting Spirit and Opportunity could revive a major space initiative.

Mars Seth Shostakne NASA Spirit Rover Rover Space Agency Spirit Red Planet Columbia Opportunity Bush Administration Venus

Robertson and Dean Under Fire for Divine Election Claims

The piece critiques Pat Robertson for claiming God’s revelation that Bush would win and jokes about religious talk in politics. It contrasts Robertson with Howard Dean and notes media and public reactions, labeling the claims as subjective religion and questioning their impact on public discourse.

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Holiday recap notes Bush era policy missteps and meat safety failures

A critique reviews post holiday coverage and court rulings that challenge Bush administration actions. It cites WMD hunt changes, limits on detainees rights, Clean Air Act adjustments, and mad cow disease concerns tied to meat industry greed. The piece links political influence to public health risks and calls for stricter food inspections and accountability.

Lou Dubose White House Congress USDA

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