NASA ends Mars lander search after remote clock theory
Since January speculative issues mounted as controllers tested signals from the Mars Global Surveyor every two hours over the landing site. Though untried possibilities remained, NASA officials concluded the search should end, noting the remote likelihood of multiple concurrent failures and drawing the line on further work.
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Interactive TV faces mixed reception from broadcasters and users
Broadcasters weigh interactive TV benefits against viewer fatigue and data concerns. CBS's Early Show tests in five states hint at future ad revenue, while AOL Time Warner ventures and E! Online partner with Wink to push personalized news and on demand features. Experts warn against overloading viewers while highlighting targeted ads and one-to-one experiences.
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Blair looks forward to new arrival as fourth child
London AP reports Prime Minister Tony Blair and Cherie Blair expect their fourth child. They have sons Euan and Nicholas aged 15 and 14 and daughter Kathryn age 11. Sex of the baby unknown. Blair says he is excited for the baby.
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Wayne Newton Makes Stardust Theater Home in Las Vegas
The Wayne Newton Theater at the Stardust Resort marks a new chapter for Newton who says he has long seen his name in lights in Las Vegas and is proud to call the venue his home after years of Branson, Missouri performances.
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Ralph Stanley inducted into Grand Ole Opry radio
Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, 72, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Porter Wagoner after a Clinch Mountain Boys performance. Stanley, longtime guest, joins a show dating back 74 years, with his son Ralph Stanley II leading vocals.
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Russian Forces Push Chechnya Offensive to Decisive Phase
Russia reports over 120 air raids around Chechnya in the past day as Lt. Gen. Gennady Troshev says Grozny offensive has reached a decisive phase. Bombing targets include a meat canning factory and Grozny’s horse track amid heavy fighting and civilian distress. Troops face mounting casualties and unclear loss figures while opposition to the campaign grows at home.
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Putin's appeal grows in Pavlovsk Posad as voters weigh futures
In Pavlovsk Posad, a Moscow region textile town, residents split after last weekend's governor race. Many blame economic hardship on post Soviet decline and hope Putin may ease pensions and taxes while praising his security background. Some keep faith with Communist candidates amid lingering nostalgia.
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Buckner scales back holdings to three Trans-Pecos papers
Damiani describes Buckner's move to focus on three Trans-Pecos papers and a York Pennsylvania daily. The Observer will start free then become paid, with circulation reaching Terlingua and Lajitas. He notes strong community reaction and that Alpine reemerged quickly as Buckner expanded in West Texas. The budget remains undetermined due to the paper's short operation.
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None working windmills left in Denmark? None, Iowa hosts one original
Informed Source Q notes Denmark has no working windmills left and one original survives in Elk Horn, Iowa, imported in 1975. The piece wanders through curious facts about language, weather, and trivial trivia, concluding with a casual contact line from sayhello LMBoyd.com.
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Advertisement Terms and Contact Details
Odessa American lists advertising terms including contact numbers 337 6262 and 800 375 4661, an email address, and a website www.oapa.com. It states the newspaper may accept or reject ads and not be liable for errors omissions or publishing failures.
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