Cynic weighs voting day in Iowa column
The Gazette columnist reflects on a distracted electorate amid a sales tax ballot omission and a crowded gubernatorial primary. He notes voter confusion, low turnout, and the futility felt by some about county races while urging informed participation.
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Gene engineered gene extends fruit fly life by 40 percent
Los Angeles researchers inserted extra human SOD1 enzyme into fruit fly motor neurons, boosting lifespan from 80 days by up to 40 percent. The study, led by Gabrielle Boulianne, suggests nervous system targeting may influence aging and human diseases, though results in humans remain unproven.
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Doolin Appearance Delayed By State Drug Charge
Federal court appearance for Kyle Anthony Doolin is delayed due to a state felony possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance charge. The misdemeanor charge of drug paraphernalia was dismissed. Trial on the felony charge is set for June 8. Gazette says editions carried the article and invites accuracy complaints by phone.
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The Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location.
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Mir steering system fixed enables final shuttle docking
After a three day struggle Mir's automatic steering was repaired clearing NASA to launch Discovery for the ninth and final docking with Mir. The mission plans to return Andrew Thomas the last American living on Mir whose system failed over the weekend.
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