Knife defense in gun debate prompts liberty contrasts
Molly Ivins argues for gun restrictions by comparing firearms to cars, praising training and discipline for any armed force, and urging bans on guns for a safer society. She notes teens and cult members are not a militia and cites England’s licensing.
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Parrots Show High Intelligence Like Chimps and Dolphins
Chicago reports on a AVA forum where Irene Pepperberg notes parrots such as Alex can name objects, colors, numbers and understand same/different. Experts say parrots rival other intelligent species in tests, though they can be domineering at home and require earned affection.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes agriculture
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled news print. It encourages readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW Cedar Rapids IA and other local recycling sites.
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Karpov to duel Indonesian chess star in Jakarta
Anatoly Karpov of Russia, World Chess Federation title holder, will face top Indonesian Utut Adianto in a six game clash to be held November 21 to 25 in Jakarta. The winner earns 50 000 dollars, Antara reports.
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Jobless rate hits 24 year low as payrolls rise
The October unemployment rate falls to 4.7 percent the lowest since 1973 with 284000 new jobs added led by manufacturing. Adult women unemployment hits 4 percent and wages rise 6 cents to 12.41 per hour, fueling stock market jitters amid Asia crisis concerns.
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Gore chair tied to fund raising after lobbying ties
A University of Tennessee environmental studies chair named for Nancy Gore riles debate amid donations routed by lobbyist Peter Knight. Funds from corporations and political patrons backed the $1 million endowment with Gore directing some gifts while Knight arranged many checks amid federal business hopes.
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