War metaphors in politics saturate election coverage
Ellen Goodman argues against sports and war metaphors in political writing. She notes coverage shifted from game like to battle language, with attacks and battlegrounds. Goodman proposes noncombat metaphors such as courtship, orchestra, and quest to frame campaigns around problem solving.
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Government rejects expanded medical use of marijuana
The Public Health Service ruled that Americans with AIDS cancer and glaucoma cannot use smoked marijuana for medical relief. Only 13 patients approved for government supplied cannabis may continue. Officials cite safety concerns and promote legal alternatives like Marinol.
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Correction notice on Iowa City 911 bath tub call errors
The Gazette corrects misspellings and incorrect details in a Tuesday story about a 911 call to rescue Heather Harms, a 14 month old who was found face down in a bathtub at 7 p.m. Sunday at 622 Walnut Street. Phil Harms performed CPR before police arrived. Heather was to be released from University Hospitals. The wrong mother identification and other errors are acknowledged and a clarification will follow.
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Raisin in the Sun at University of Iowa slated for March 11
The U of I Black Action Theatre presents A Raisin in the Sun at Theatre B 8 p.m. Tickets three dollars. The play recounts a Chicago family's struggle out of poverty in the 1950s.
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CityLine Calendar Details for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
CityLine calendar lists event information for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with contact numbers 363 7000 and 337 7000 respectively. The notice directs readers to call for more information about events and scheduling.
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Poison prevention tips highlight child safety at home
More than a million child poisoning cases were reported last year due to improper storage of household chemicals and medicines. Surgeon General Antonia Novello notes most are treated, but some deaths occur. officials urge keeping caustic products and medicines in original containers, away from children, and having the poison control number ready. The CPSC adds ibuprofen to safety packaging list after two deaths.
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