Foot in Mouth Moment At Presidential Q And A
Lawrence Durrell’s Monsieur review follows a journalism anecdote where Sarah McClendon disrupts a Ford press conference by shouting questions. The narrator, a White House reporter, reflects on the dynamic among reporters and the president’s reception of questions. The piece blends contemporary event reportage with literary criticism of Durrell’s new novel.
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Washington
United States
Sarah McClen
Sarah McClendon
White House
Frank Cormier
Associated Press
United Press International
Ms. McClendon
el Paso Times
Texas
McClendon
New York Times
Maggie Hunter
President
Ford
Cormier
Monsieur
Lawrence Durrell
Viking
Alexandria
Magician of
Avignon
The Price of Technology and Its Hidden Risks
A discussion on how science and technology create long term consequences that may be unforeseen. The ozone layer protection could be damaged by propellant gases from spray cans, risking skin cancer and ecological collapse, with scientists and industry offering differing views.
Diving reflex treats paroxysmal atrial tachycardia with cold water
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dallas report that immersing the face in cold water while holding the breath can halt paroxysmal atrial tachycardia within 15 to 35 seconds. The technique, called the diving reflex, is quick inexpensive and may allow home use after physician supervision.
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University of Texas Health Science Center At
Dallas
Lancet
Red Adair Wild Well Capping Hero of Oil Fire World
George Robeson profiles Paul N. Adair known as Red Adair, famed for fighting dangerous wild gas-well blazes. The piece details his risky work, high fees, and long career since 1938 with Redco, including perilous rescues and his philosophy of loving the dangerous job.
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Adair
San Fernando Valley
Paul N. Adair
Lafayette Hotel
Red Adair
Houston
REDCO
Resolution Engineering & Development Co
Coots
Matthews
Red
Hanson
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Hollywood
George Robeson
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