Communism dead socialism lives says Gorbachev
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev argues that while the Stalinist model is dead and buried democracy and humanitarian socialism endure. He says the quest for a new socialist practice persists globally and rejects a simple capitalist versus socialist dichotomy. He notes market coexistence and critiques Cold War legacies.
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Debate over numbers on university administration continues
Regents defend lean staffs at Iowa University System as presidents cite large enrollments and complex duties. Proposed additions include health sciences vice president for University Hospitals, a statewide health services VP, and rebranding Academic Affairs VP to provost. ISU also seeks a provost and an external affairs VP amid resignations.
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Gorbachev Reflects on Kuwait Crisis and Gulf War
Gorbachev discusses the Gulf War crisis, praising a united world response led by the UN Security Council. He notes attempts to resolve the conflict peacefully, cites Saddam Hussein’s miscalculation, and argues the action aimed to free Kuwait without total war. He credits Bush and the global community for setting a new precedent.
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St. Luke’s Celebrates New Parents with Special Dinner
A reader recounts St. Luke’s special celebration dinner for new parents as part of premium care. The account notes luxury options like a large bed or waterbed and a private bath with a whirlpool, contrasting the writer’s simpler experience of love and diapers.
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