Terry County Community Network Progress Report and Grant
Scott Russell outlines Terry County Community Network goals and $250000 TIF grant to plan develop and deploy a public access internet portal training and wireless expansion aim to create a Terry County virtual community and broader access. Conference attendance in Austin July 29 2002 and Jan 29 2003 connected grantees with experienced networks.
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Terry County Community Network
Scott Russell
Terry County
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
TIF
TCCN
Austin
Scot Russell
Jobe reviews WTMPA issue with Council
Brownfield council and City Manager Eldon Jobe discussed competitive matters with City Attorney Jean Shotts during a 35 minute executive session on West Texas Municipal Power Agency and City of Lubbock. No action was taken and ongoing concerns about an $800,000 amount were not resolved, with a bill required before payment. Jobe noted WTMPA has benefited Brownfield and warned disbanding could raise electric rates.
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Garry Peebles
Eldon Jobe
Jean Shotts
West Texas Municipal Power Agency
City of
Brownfield
WTMPA
Floydada
Tulsa
Shotts
Jobe
BRMC Audit Reveals Nearly $1 Million 2002 Loss
Brownfield Regional Medical Center posted a $941000 operating loss for 2002, down from the previous year. Auditor Brandon Durbin cited adjustments from 2001, bad accounts collection issues now outsourced, and an 18 percent drop in admissions. Administrator Mike Click noted outpatient shifts and tighter reimbursement rules as major factors. Durbin urged review of admissions by physician.
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J. Merritt
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
Brandon Durbin
Durbin and Associates
Durbin
BRMC
Mike Click
Click
We and They clash in a France USA politics clash
The essay contrasts American and French divides using Kipling and Simpsons excerpts. It notes a growing rift among longtime allies and cites Jay Leno’s joke about a Paris peace protest and French government surrender. The piece frames the US French fray as serious, global, and increasingly sophisticated in rhetoric.
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USA
Power House Bunch
Jay Leno
Paris
Arch of Triumph
France and US tensions over Iraq spark ridicule and boycott calls
An opinion piece reacts to French opposition to the Iraq war, noting anger in the United States and urging boycotts of French products. It cites statements by officials, cites billions in trade, and contrasts responses to terrorism and international law. The article frames French and German support for Saddam as damaging to allied trust and highlights media commentary and public sentiment.
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Libya
United Nations
France
United States
Saddam and Company
Iraq
Saddam
Eiffel Tower
Russia
Kremlin
Paris hotel replica in Las Vegas draws mixed travel notes
A traveler describes a half sealed replica of Paris in Las Vegas, praising the hotel's Parisian ambiance, food, and courtesy. They note some guests and waiters stereotype Americans, but report pleasant experiences there. They mention Texas wines Caprock or Llano as favorable, and reflect on xenophobic humor and national stereotypes.
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Las Vegas
Paris
Texas
Caprock
Llano
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Joanna
Julie Wollman
Terry Co
Council
Lynn Brisendine
Kipling
Berlin
House
Roy Blunt
Missouri
U.S
Acvmerscina
Ali Winanet
Eaven
Taden
Sasicng Beeruey
Repens
Bani
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