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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 2001

Page

13

Road to gifting ruin is paved with practical gifts

A father explains to his son that gifts for women should be useless or poorly performing. He contrasts bad male choices like an electric blanket and a chain saw with the idea that women prefer thoughtful, often impractical items. He notes ongoing gift obligations and the endless cycle of occasions.

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Muslim apology to Buddhists condemns Taliban statue destruction

Egyptian student Mohamed El Bendary condemns the 1,500 year old Buddhist statues’ destruction in Afghanistan. He cites Islamic teachings on peace and tolerance, urges Muslims to reach out to Buddhists, and criticizes Taliban justifications amid global sanctions and humanitarian crisis.

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Credibility Fades as Washington Debates Bills and Energy Policy

The column critiques the bankruptcy reform bill passing 83-15 in the Senate, noting a $125000 home protection cap and pointing to medical costs driving bank ruptcies. It cites NAS figures on repetitive stress costs and questions Bush administration energy policy, cabinet dynamics, and climate denial while urging scrutiny of industry funding.

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Sky Not Falling Democrats Say Not to Panic

Opinion piece argues the stock market decline is exaggerated and politically blamed on Bush. Cites Ric Edelman’s data on historical drops, cycles, and recovery, warning against overreaction, urging long term investing and caution with high risk tech stocks. Mentions Greenspan warnings and media alarmism.

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