SUNY New Paltz president praised for not canceling sex conference
A state report endorses President Roger Bowen for allowing the November conference "Revolting Behavior: The Challenges of Women's Sexual Freedom" to proceed. The committee says his decision upheld free expression, though it criticizes not adding disclaimers that the campus did not endorse all offerings.
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Saldana seeks arrests of Texas officials over constitutional issues
Saldana's motion targets Bright deputy Joe Commander Sheriff Reggie Yearwood and Judge Jim Jordan as illegitimate by arguing the Texas Penal Code is void for lack of authentication. He claims the warrants misuse upper case letters and demands quashing for misnomer while challenging county authority under international law. The hearing before Judge Jim Bobo was described as routine with no warrants issued, and trials for Saldana and Crespo set for Jan 6 with potential penalties of up to one year and fines.
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Spice Girls top UK charts again with Too Much
London reports the Spice Girls hold the Christmas No 1 single for the second year running with Too Much their sixth straight British No 1. Geri Halliwell defends the comeback amidst manager firing and Spain booing after blocking photographers.
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Nazareth Vineyard Remnants Unearthed Near Hospital Site
Archaeologists Pfann and Voss report uncovering terraces watchtowers and irrigation channels at Nazareth Hospital grounds. The team found a wine press basin and quarry blocks used to build multiple stone plateaus later filled with soil. They link such vineyards to Jesus boyhood teachings and biblical parables while noting threats from vandalism and nearby development.
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AEP CSW Merger Faces Scrutiny and Job Cuts Plan
Regulators rejected a separate 6 billion merger of top utilities in May citing market power concerns in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The AEP CSW deal aims to save 2 billion over 10 years by cutting duplicated tasks and boosting purchasing power, with about 1300 jobs to be eliminated from a 26 000 strong workforce as the two firms combine. AEP will swap 0.6 shares for each CSW share, while Western Resources scrapped its 2 billion bid for Kansas City Power & Light seeking a better deal.
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Santa’s ex-wife dispute over contract Santa role
Ramirez denies a deadbeat image while his ex-wife and Rivera allege support issues. Mall official David Eden notes Ramirez last worked as a contract Santa for Gallery, his contract ending last week. Rivera says over ten years she received fifteen dollars in support for two sons aged 13 and 11.
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Drivers speed tolls kill at work zones across Texas
Fines rise as motorists crash into state cars, heavy equipment, and workers at construction sites. Gutierrez notes frequent near misses and the danger of panicked drivers. TxDOT warned last summer about a January 1 change as May to August see most incidents. Sarum cites drivers failing to slow for orange cones and signs and the risk of sudden obstacles.
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Balding men win first pill to regrow hair
FDA approves Merck Propecia finasteride as first prescription pill for male pattern baldness. About half of users see hair growth after six to twelve months. cost estimated at 45 to 49 dollars monthly. Women should not use it due to birth defect risks. long term effects under study.
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