Almanac March 29 2002 Highlights and Birthdays
Almanac page lists today as the 88th day of 2003 with birthdays including John Tyler and Mae Bailey. It notes historic moments such as the 1999 Dow Jones crossing 10,000 and mentions the moon phase last quarter and upcoming new moon.
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Diabetic shock and hate graffiti spur Fort Worth man
Bob Ray Sanders reports on Syed Mansur Nazir Burney, a Pakistani immigrant and American Muslim, who after a diabetes diagnosis faced a hate graffiti incident reading Death to Islam on a Fort Worth overpass. The city’s Graffiti Abatement Program removed the vile messages within 24 hours. Burney’s family and mosque leadership emphasize resilience and the importance of respect for all faiths.
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Simpler economics critique of the Bush budget
Ana Veciana Suarez argues the Bush budget creates deficits, urges restraint, and compares presidential policy to personal finance failings. She criticizes tax cuts, reduced savings, and rhetoric, urging adherence to responsible budgeting amid rising Social Security, Medicare, defense, and homeland security costs.
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War tempers March Madness with real-world concerns
In a Philadelphia writer's view, the NCAA Tournament continues amid Iraq war coverage. He recalls past highlights, notes personal guilt watching games, and argues sports are fun but not life or death during wartime.
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UN role on Human Rights raised over Libya critique
Stanley Grouch criticizes Libya chairing the UN Commission on Human Rights, citing alleged slavery, torture, and terror support. He notes Western debates on Iraq and questions the integrity of international bodies and alliances.
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