Algae Hydrogen Fuel Breakthrough From Photosynthesis Switch
Algae can switch from oxygen production to hydrogen output within 20 hours and may power vehicles with future larger ponds. Hydrogenase enzyme in algae enables hydrogen generation, potentially boosted 100 fold with further work. Experts note hydrogen could become a renewable fuel in 20 years, with water as the only waste.
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Melis
Margaret K. Mann
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Golden
Colo
Mann
Nicotine patches show promise for Tourette's in trial
A study of 70 children with Tourette's compared nicotine patches plus Haldol against dummy patches. Those on nicotine required lower Haldol doses and showed better symptom control, though experts caution nicotine risks and call for more research before routine use.
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Paul R. Sanberg
University of South Florida
Sanberg
Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Paul Newhouse
University of Vermont
Newhouse
Abbott Laboratories
Broncos Star and Wife Pose Ahead of Super Bowl
Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski displays his first Super Bowl ring while wife Julie sports a silver bikini. The feature notes the issue goes on sale Wednesday and includes quotes about training for the moment. Other items cover Andie MacDowell in Asheville, Gov. Tommy Thompson’s Harley ride, and Catherine Zeta Jones’s pregnancy and film plans.
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Denver
Denver Broncos
Bill Romanowski
Broncos
Julie
Julie Romanowski
McCain Clinton Bush in Michigan primary battlegrounds
In Michigan McCain bids to restart momentum after New Hampshire win as Bush touts reform and accuses McCain of negative campaigning. Both campaigns push for cross over votes while Michigan voters weigh the candidates ahead of March 7.
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Michigan
New Hampshire
McCain
Arizona
California
New York
Ohio
Traverse City
Bush
Washington D.C
Clinton
Jaclyn Romero
Lauren Fendt
John Quincy Adams
White House
Luke Skywalker
Engler
Texas
Joe Schwarz
South Carolina
Schwarz
George Bush
Robertson
Warren Rudman
New Religious Right
Colin Powell
Auction for Lajitas resort draws cautious buyers and mystery bids
National Auction Group promotes a high end sale of Walter Mischer’s Lajitas resort near the Texas border. Officials stress it is not a bankruptcy auction while locals and family observers note the area’s transformation and future plans. The sale is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Badlands Hotel saloon.
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Walter Mischer
John Marshal
National Auction Group
Randy Carson
Witherspoon
Mischer
Cordon
Lajitas
Badlands Hotel
Rio Grande
St. Elena Canyon
Carson
Energas seeks regional rate hike despite local pushback
Energas proposes a 9.8 million rate increase across 67 West Texas cities to fund technology and infrastructure, boosting annual revenue by about 8.9 percent. City officials expect rejection, with a steering committee recommending a much lower figure. Energas plans to appeal to the Texas Railroad Commission in March. City Council meets 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall.
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Odessa
Energas
Bill Guy
Guy
Mary Kaye Moore
Austin
Moore
West Texas
Texas Railroad Commission
City Hall
Eighth St
Oddities and tidbits from a curious past
A miscellany of quirky facts spans language shifts and historical expeditions. Notable notes include 1820s Army Nebraska venture by Major Stephen H. Long, the German cockroach origin, the Norway rat trivia, and a casual reference to L M Boyd contact details in Seattle.
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Stephen H. Long
Nebraska
Platte
North Platte River
Switchboard and customer service hours listed
Switchboard numbers are 79760 2952 and 337 6262. Customer service hours run Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 11 a.m. The Odessa American notes copyright protection for each issue.
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New York Daily News
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