Poor William riffs on Miss Kitty and Laura Dennis columns
In a light column, Poor William explains taking two weeks off over Christmas and New Year. He blames Miss Kitty for unread mail and missed phone calls, contrasts with Laura Dennis’s similar husband anecdotes, and jokes about Nike and Mad Mallard Fillmore. He promotes card recycling for St Jude’s Ranch and wishes readers a good week.
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Gumbel Seeks Internet Savvy in MSNBC Gates Meeting
Bryant Gumbel, newly departed from Today after 15 years, toured the MSNBC newsroom in Redmond and met Bill Gates. Merrill Brown said the visit aimed to understand Microsoft and MSNBC, with Gates reportedly seeking a major role for Gumbel. Microsoft would not disclose details of the discussion.
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Debating Carlsbad Waste Transport by Truck or Rail
Officials weigh whether to ship transuranic waste to WIPP by truck or rail granting public comment and noting decisions already set. DOE seeks EPA certification while Hancock argues alternatives beyond WIPP must be analyzed, citing 1980 impact statement limits and evolving transportation safety concerns.
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DOE plans shipments of nuclear waste through Texas
In Pecos 1993 a hospital drills emergency response for nuclear waste. DOE projects 3852 of 37723 total shipments will move via Texas over the next decade. Proponents say safety measures suffice though critics warn of accidents and dangerous alpha emitters spreading to tissue and air.
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Reuse cutting costs in health care with reprocessed catheters
MinnTech based in Minneapolis reprocesses balloon catheters to reduce costs from 300 400 dollars per unit to under 50 dollars. FDA approval trials curb domestic sales and hospitals continue in-house resterilization while stats show hundreds of device injuries and infections tied to reused devices.
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Thinking machines and the race to artificial intelligence
Reed discusses the long arc of AI, noting specialized goals and early optimism. Dave Kuck, ex‑U of I and Illiac IV veteran, argues computers evolve like people. Stephen Wolfram predicts thinking machines within 25 years, cautioning that biology insights follow from machine behavior.
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Gingrich Ethics Fight Surges Over Tape Rumors
A Republican counterattack over ethics charges unfolds with reports of an audio tape showing Gingrich discussing how to respond. The ethics committee schedules five days of hearings and a vote on Jan. 21, with a Feb. 4 report by special counsel Cole. Democrats push to delay the vote until Cole’s findings are released.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and jackpot note
Unofficial winning numbers for a Saturday drawing include 3 15 25 26 83 47 with estimated jackpot of 25 million dollars. Pick 3 numbers available via Infoline by calling 80 4636 and entering 6600. Official verification pending by the Texas Lottery Commission. TLC Odessa regional office contact 4682 E University Blvd 915 368 5243.
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Odessa American Seeks Weekly Survey Submissions
Readers may submit answers by fax to 333-7742 or by email at OA Ilinkfreedom.com. Each week's survey deadline is midnight Thursday, with the answer and new questions appearing in Sunday's Odessa American.
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DOE and EPA clash over WIPP containment time study
EPA says DOE models to prove 10,000 year isolation fail to meet standards. Don Hancock of SWRIC notes DOE claims EPA has one year to review WIPP. If true, EPA must decide by end of October. Opponents argue the clock starts when a complete application is received. Hancock's group and Attorney General Tom Udall demand a complete compliance filing.
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Odessa American Advertisements and Publication Policy
The Odessa American publishes every morning from Odessa Texas. The paper reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements and will not be liable for errors omissions or for failing to publish any ad. The post office address and general disclaimer accompany the notice.
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