State Board urged to tighten textbook review plan
The State Board of Education must appoint better qualified candidates to panels for textbooks after a 2014 approval of 89 titles drew national scrutiny. An analysis by the Texas Freedom Network found many panelists lacked relevant credentials or teaching experience, despite rules favoring experts. With Texas second largest US textbook market, publishers respond to the panels' credibility, and the system is viewed as flawed and needing improvement.
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Keystone pipeline review mirrors third world politics says WSJ
The Wall Street Journal argues Obama delays on the Keystone XL review reflect a politicized process. TransCanada seeks a pause to let Nebraska finish its routing review while fearing a permit rejection before Paris talks. Investors face heightened political risk as U S governance storage and regulatory actions curb energy projects.
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Contested views on global warming in schools
A reader questions the portrayal of global warming in schools and argues that many factors affect climate. The letter urges balanced coverage of manmade and natural influences, citing sun activity, volcanoes, water vapor, earthquakes, and methane.
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Not Dead Yet I Push My Limits and Warn of Risk
A Baytown writer Bert Marshall reflects on risk taking in workouts driving and adventures. He contrasts self chosen danger with reckless actions of others and urges cautious but real pursuit of personal goals. He notes experiences with rocks and snakes and recalls a cautionary brush with a red light incident.
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This Day in History Highlights 2015 Recap
A compact digest notes key anniversaries and milestones tied to November 6 including Lincoln's 1860 victory, Sousa’s 1854 birth, Davis’ election, Hoover and Smith 1928 results, Nebraska unicameral change, Eisenhower’s 1956 win, Kennedy’s 1962 election, Reagan’s 1984 landslide, the 1990 Universal Studios fire, and Obama’s 2012 reelection. Thought for Today by Alvin Toffler closes.
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