Local Paralympian Jim Bob Bizzell aims for London 2012
Odessa native Jim Bob Bizzell, a 2008 Paralympic gold medalist and silver winner, competes in Indianapolis pre trials for the London 2012 Paralympics. Despite losing a leg in 2007, the five day a week athlete trains to defend records and challenge Oscar Pistorius, with Rio 2016 ambitions in sight.
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Lawmakers and Officials Directory for Texas Delegation
A compiled list of U S Representatives Senators and State Officials from Texas with district addresses offices in Midland Odessa Lubbock San Antonio Amarillo and Austin including contact numbers and email links for Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco Sen John Cornyn Sen Kay Hutchison Rep Tryon Lewis Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with office locations in Washington D C and Texas capitals.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
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Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
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Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
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San Antonio
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Russell Senate
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Senate
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West 4Th Street
Austin
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Amarillo
E. University Blvd
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Let Peace Begin With Me Pulitzer Prize Editor Statement
The writer proclaims a freedom ethic grounded in self control and moral guides. It emphasizes that freedom is a divine gift, not a political grant, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty through personal restraint and accountability.
Assange and Open Access Fame Meet Global Pushback
A critical portrait of Julian Assange balancing fame and controversy. The piece cites his Wikileaks disclosures, media support, and world responses including Ecuador’s embassy shelter, Russia Today ties, and cultural backlash against press freedom gestures. It notes human rights concerns and legal peril facing him.
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Auschwitz
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Hezbollah
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London
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Human Rights Watch
Cuba faces uncertain future after Repsol oil bid fails
Cuban authorities and Raul Castro confront a risky push for economic reform as Repsol abandons a $150 million offshore oil hunt after a dry well. The episode raises doubts about oil alone rescuing the economy and highlights the need for foreign investment and private sector growth across real estate sugar and other sectors. Morales and Scarpaci of The Havana Consulting Group note the urgency of a new growth model.
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Florida Straits
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U.S
Florida
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Volunteers Recognized by Odessa Area Hospitals
Odessa American praises young volunteers at ORMC and Medical Center Hospital for their yearly impact. Readers invited to submit opinions on topics, with thumbs nominations emailed to onletters Oapa.com.
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