Taliban Forecast Clashes to Widen in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Rahimul lah Yusafzai—a Taliban expert in Peshawar—says spring and summer fighting will intensify and talks are unlikely. The Taliban claim Friday's attack in northwest Pakistan, vowing revenge for bin Laden's death, while Afghan officials note rising violence tied to talks.
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Former Iowa justices switch to mediation and arbitration
Baker and Streit, both former Iowa district appellate and supreme court judges, explain how mediation and arbitration let them apply legal insight to settle disputes out of court. They cite cost and time savings, creative solutions like removing a fence to resolve a forestry-foreclosed land dispute, and the broader role of mediation in the state court system.
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Gas and bicycle shops report brisk summer sales in Iowa
Iowa shops report record bicycle sales amid rising gas prices. World of Bikes in Iowa City notes strong bike demand and limited stock as 50-cc scooters appeal for cheap travel. Indian Motorcycle Cedar Rapids reports near full back orders with prices from 1295 to 6000 attached to small and large scooters.
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Allergy seasons lengthen as climate warmth fuels pollen
Asthma and Allergy Foundation spokeswoman Angel Waldron links longer allergy seasons to climate change and warmer temperatures. Regions vary, but an exceptionally rainy spring across much of the United States boosts tree pollen and mold after wet leaves. In Chicago, a high tree pollen count triggered a dangerous air quality alert with symptoms for those with sensitive respiratory systems.
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