Why some stars never really shine in the cosmos
Kansas City Star columnist notes a study by Bo Reipurth and Cathie Clarke on brown dwarfs. They propose these failed stars are ejected from young multiple star systems before reaching ignition mass, leaving them to glimmer faintly while bigger siblings feed.
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University of Colorado
Bo Reipurth
Cathie Clarke
Institute of Astronomy
Cambridge
England
Astronomical Journal
Dummies
Reipurth
Clarke
Reiparth
Kathryn Kist
Bush
Prince innocence debated over proofreading errors and wordplay
A satirical piece questions a newspaper headline about Prince opening Paisley Park Studios to the public. Readers mock proofreading and spell out grammar slips noting misused words and unclear allusions, while recalling old phrases like barn door and eluded allusion quirks.
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Prince
Joyce Andresen
Keystone
Mary Lou McGrew
Marion
Pal
Paisley Park
Chanhassen
Minn
Mary Lou
Esemeese
Old-Time Haying In ILES Iowa Remembered By John Adney
Nostalgic reminiscence contrasts haying before balers with the old rope hoists and hay racks. The piece notes scythe and cradle methods, conical field stacks, and the perils of weather and bees, ending with John R. Adney of Miles sharing memories.
Organ donation debate over embryos and child lives
A reader argues over using stored embryos for organ donation to save children's lives. The piece defends sanctity of life while suggesting ethical steps, contrasting it with a high profile murder case and questioning priorities in medical decisions.
Stuttering Causes and Early Intervention Highlighted
The piece reviews 1939 stuttering research and notes no single cause. It stresses early intervention with preschoolers to prevent chronic stuttering and cites genetics, neurophysiology, child development, and family dynamics as contributing factors. The Stuttering Foundation promotes resources and a toll free hotline.
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Knight Ridder
the Gazette
Mary Tudor
Wendell Johnson
Stuttering Foundation
Stutteringhelp
Gazette letter policy and submission details
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions go to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ganske backs Yucca Mountain waste plan spurs Nevada concerns
A former Nevada resident now in Cedar Rapids critiques Rep. Greg Ganske for supporting a nuclear waste storage facility at Yucca Mountain Nevada. The letter questions transport risks, earthquake and volcanic activity risks, and urges consideration of safer disposal options.
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Nevada
Cedar Rapids
Greg Ganske
Iowa
Yucca Mountain
Nev
Las Vegas
Ganske
Gazette
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Note
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections and contradictions from readers with equal opportunity for publication.
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Stem Cell
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Stuttering Foundation of America
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