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1 A question of commitment. Pita Agbese feels that if troops are sent to Somalia, food and supplies will get to the people. If the troops leave chaos will resume.
2 Holiday bells are ringing early. Karen Glynn states that retail revenue is up 10% from last year. Retailers are hopeful the trend continues for a good Christmas at the cash register.
3 Holidays good time to teach children value of family ties, friendships Mary Franken suggests parents do things as a family especially during the holidays. This is an excellent time to show your children your values.
4 Media Advisory Marvin Pomerantz, president of the Board of Regents, will address UNI administration, faculty, and staff December 9
5 Northern Iowa sources for this week's topics in the news Capital punishment, gun control, Somalia, kids under six not ready for competitive sports are the topics discussed this week at UNI.
6 Post-secondary preparation. Judy Decker lays out savings plans for college education expenses.
7 Too much of a good thing? Ron Hook states that with a record corn crop, prices will be driven lower.
8 Why conjure up such a painful memory? Timothy Rippe gives reasons why we should remember Pearl Harbor.