Gandhi and Truman milestones echo in quirky history note
A fragmented history item recalls Gandhi starting a salt tax protest in 1930 and Truman's 1947 doctrine against communism. It mentions Jack Kerouac dates and hints at a literary note while noting the moon phase between March 10 and March 18.
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Obama misses chance to prove pro science on stem cells
Kathleen Parker argues Obama ignored new stem cell progress including induced pluripotent stem cells and calls the debate a conflict between science and religious critics. She notes iPS cells challenge embryonic claims and urges reconsideration of funding and the Dickey-Wicker amendment.
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Immigrants with skills boosting U S economy may leave
Kansas City Star editorial warns that skilled immigrants are returning home at higher rates, threatening U S competitiveness. The Kauffman Foundation study led by Vivek Wadhwa cites immigrants starting firms and earning patents, with many holding advanced degrees. Policy and visa restrictions amid the crisis risk worsening the brain drain.
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Rihanna Brown abuse case echoed in history
A reader recalls family violence and urges Rihanna Fenty to shut out her boyfriend Chris Brown after a February altercation in Beverly Hills. The letter details a recurring cycle of abuse and warns against staying in a harmful relationship.
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Columnist Leonard Pitts on abuse and self care
A Miami Herald column discusses battered woman dynamics highlighting cycles of abuse and self justification. It notes Leonard Pitts Jr a Pulitzer winner invites reader engagement and public dialogue on relationship violence and self healing.
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