Clinton Square renovation delays fuel price rise fears
Nearly three months after the Clinton Square project was to begin, no earth has moved and costs have jumped from 6 million to 8.5 million. City officials blame added features and funding gaps while pledging grants and private donations will cover bonds. The council faces a Tuesday vote demanding an explanation and timeline.
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Equality is Key UNFPA report calls out gender inequality and US delays
The United Nations Population Fund warns that gender inequality drains economies and harms health. Education for girls boosts growth, reduces fertility, and strengthens futures. The piece notes US underfunding, high teen birth rates, and widespread violence against women, urging action domestically and internationally.
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Peter H. Kostmayer
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Germs and Hygiene: A Personal Debate Across Generations
A Syracuse columnist reflects on two friends Mark and Yenita who zealously avoid germs and public touch points. She notes a nationwide study by the American Society of Microbiology finding many skip hand washing, with 75 percent of women and 58 percent of men washing hands, and suggests public health campaigns in schools and workplaces.
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Nader’s battle for respect and access in politics era
Gail Collins critiques Ralph Nader’s struggle for legitimacy amid lack of access to political power. He praises his long consumer movement work but chafes at being ignored by Gore and Clinton. Unocal faces scrutiny as CNMI sweatshop concerns rise and textile import bills spark debate on global sourcing.
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Ralph Nader
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Victoria’s Englishness Lingers in Canada’s Harbor Town
Paul Greenberg recalls Victoria as a poised mix of garden calm and old world manners. The Empress Hotel, Butchart Gardens, and Japanese, Italian, English, and French sensibilities epitomize an acquired charm. Observations contrast Canadian reserve with American habits, ending with a return to Seattle aboard the Victoria Express.
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