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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 2003

Page

9

Weight loss tale turns funny in haunted kitchen misadventure

A vacation story riffs on horror tropes as a scale in a kitchen appears menacing and telepathically taunts the narrator before revealing the weight truth. The essay pivots to a reflexive critique of modern dieting culture and a brisk jab at fitness advice and infomercials.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shaquille O’neal B.C Men’s Fitness Magazine

Parents as players in kids zone soccer reforms

An editorial from the Los Angeles Times argues adults must sign behavior contracts to curb boorish parent conduct at youth soccer games. It notes the Kids Zone program expanding in the American Youth Soccer Organization and cites a Stanford study linking athletic dropouts to pressure and drudgery caused by adults, while praising child‑centered play advocated by Steve Hamann.

American Youth Soccer Organization

Kids and parents reshape youth sports contracts in San Diego

AYSD regional commissioner reports warnings and bad behavior cards fail to curb rude parents toward coaches and players. He enforces spectators accompany him to K-League games to observe six year olds having fun. A Stanford study links high pressure to dropouts and inspires AYSO to expand its contract program.

San Diego-area Uber Hamann Stanford University Stanford AYSO

Bush’s UN address defends Iraq war amid divided UN ranks

In a forceful United Nations speech, President Bush refuses to apologize for the Iraq war and weapons claims, praising UNICEF immunization progress and urging the UN to act. He contrasts order with chaos and urges the world to back a free Iraq, warning against passive opposition.

United Nations Bush Iraq Jacques Chirac Saddam Security Council United States Unicef Vietnam

Grasso Pay Package Sparks Debate Over Board Control

Richard A. Grasso resigns as NYSE chairman amid controversy over a 139.5 million pay deal. Critics say a Grasso influenced board approved the package, while supporters claim the board acted independently under market norms. The Wall Street Journal notes no proven wrongdoing as the governance dynamic draws scrutiny.

George W. Bush America Richard A. Grasso New York Stock Exchange Grasso The Wall Street Journal

NYSE governance critique and Grasso pay controversy

The piece condemns corporate privilege and lax oversight at the NYSE amid Grasso's 148 million pay, notes independent-board reforms, and cites Enron and WorldCom fallout. It recalls Reed as CEO with a one dollar salary and critiques self regulation and policy on bankruptcy and credit practices.

Enron WorldCom Martha Stewart New York Stock Exchange Grasso NYSE SEC John S. Reed Citigroup Inc Reed Stock Exchange Bush Administration Journal Citigroup South Dakota Congress

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