Collective bargaining bill vetoed and war on terror advances
The briefing notes a veto of a collective bargaining bill and reported moves by Iraqi Prime Minister al Maliki to lead operations against al Qaida in Mosul. It also records the AP tally of U S military deaths since the Iraq war began in March 2003 and the cyclone death toll estimate in Myanmar reaching 128000.
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Court Rejects Pierce Probation Modification Request
The Iowa Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied Pierre Pierce's bid to modify his probation allowing him to travel freely to play pro basketball. The ruling narrows options for the former Iowa Hawkeyes star facing restrictions.
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Postville raid dominates Gazette Online headlines
Gazette Online lists five top stories including a very sad day in Postville and economic fallout, with hundreds of detainees awaiting fate after a raid. Details of search warrants explain the raid reasons, and a man attempted to stab a woman while children watched.
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The Gazette Contact and Delivery Rates Notice
The Gazette announces subscription rates for carrier and motor route delivery and mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday editions. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and the general office in Cedar Rapids Iowa and sets the post office address for changes.
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Contact information for Cedar Rapids Gazette offices and tips line
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists contact numbers for general news in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, plus tip line and circulation contacts. Included are phone lines for news, circulation, and a toll free option, with a note about the company directory online.
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Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink Use
The Gazette highlights environmental efforts by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Video games and learning in the digital age
A dad battles distraction as his son plays violent games while he builds a business website. The piece argues pundits overvalue sports and dates, notes global youth knowledge, and suggests integrating gaming into schooling to foster tech skills. It ends with a push to write to Jim Mullen.
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Chinese shore up dam after deadly Sichuan quake
In Hanwang and surrounding areas rescuers battle collapsed buildings while 26 000 people are buried or missing after the magnitude 7.9 quake. Some 15 000 deaths expected as 2 000 soldiers guard the Zipingpu Dam and officials drain water to relieve pressure amid landslides and road blockages.
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