Mandela needed in Mideast to guide fragile democracies
Trudy Rubin argues the Middle East lacks a unifying figure like Mandela to ease sectarian fears. She cites Egypt under Morsi, the army, and Sissi, plus Syria under Assad, where fear and division fuel autocracy and jihadist rise. A regional Mandela could steer inclusive democracy if such leadership emerged.
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Almanag Notes and Birthdays for Today
Today marks the 350th day of 2013 and the 186th day of autumn. Notable birthdays include Jane Austen Noel Coward Margaret Mead Arthur C Clarke Philip K Dick Lesley Stahl Steven Bochco Shane Black William Perry Benjamin Bratt Krysten Ritter. Mead was named Mother of the World by Time in 1969. O J Simpson joined 2 000 yard club in 1973. Clarke quote on technology. Avatar gross $2 800 000 000 by 2009 release. Moon phase between first quarter and full.
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Why raising minimum wage went work
George Will argues against raising the minimum wage from 7.25 to 10.10, contending it harms marginal workers and could raise unemployment. He cites data on teen and minority unemployment, automation in restaurants, and the broader distribution of income gains, urging consideration of alternative policies like the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Grandfatherly humor at the supermarket checkout
In a Dayton Daily News column, D L Stewart recalls a snowy day shopping trip. He uses funny faces to calm a toddler and jokes about aging, beauty, and the driver s license photo while noting a flirtatious moment with a young mother.
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