Nitpicker musings and a gas price roundup
A satirical piece by PW on nitpicking and grammar zeal, urging care with small details, and critiquing ad language. It includes a mock product pitch and a mock gasoline price roundup with inflated figures, concluding with a holiday sign-off.
Paul McCartney Performs Truckee Blues at Hotel Jazz Night
Paul McCartney surprised Truckee patrons with an impromptu performance at the Truckee Hotel’s Jazz duo night after dining incognito at Moody's Bistro. About 30 to 40 onlookers observed as McCartney and Heather Mills enjoyed a European vacation nearby. He joined Bob Greenwood’s Jazz duo for a few songs, described by hotel GM J J Morgan.
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Tim McGraw's uncle given life in prison for murder
In Vallejo California Dennis McGraw 55 was convicted of first degree murder for the shooting death of 31 year old Jason Garfield. He also got a 25 year to life term for a firearm sentence. Witnesses said Garfield was shot in the head as he lay on the ground. McGraw admitted the shooting saying it was self defense amid threats from Garfield. Prosecutors argued Garfield was unarmed at the time.
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Chappell Keeps Books While Doctor Treats Patients
Dr Chappell’s father-in-law handles payroll and banking for the practice. He signs checks, calculates total tax deposits, and mails the payroll. A 1934 TCU graduate, he arrives late morning, stays late, and logs cash flow by hand to keep the books balanced.
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Odessa Neighborhood Shademakers Planting Program Gains Ground
Odessa's recreation department city offices and the Texas Forest Service teamed to plant 20 gallon trees in two neighborhoods. Volunteers planted and educated residents while a $7,482 grant supported educational materials. Total project cost reached $27,364 with plans for 160 more trees in Lawndale in fall.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Jackpots
Saturday drawings update the Lotto 6 13 22 23 33 45 with an estimated $12 million jackpot. Cash 5 numbers are 10 17 25 32 and Pick 3 day 6 9 3 night 5 8 3.
Weird The Prices of Things (1) 1998 settlement costs
A compilation lists striking figures from court and legal settlements. It notes an $14,000 hourly rate for New York lawyers on the tobacco deal, a $2,210 payment for marital life loss in a Chinese case, and a $515,000 award for a recording use dispute involving Master P and Geneva Burger.
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O J manhunt and TV pundit digs in Hollywood
Argus Hamilton riffs on the O J hunt and media feuds while noting Dan Rather aiming to interview Kim Jong II. Judy Woodruff teams with Hillary Clinton and Tom DeLay for unlikely dialogue as Bush pushes a tax cut. Civil rights and postwar Iraq issues surface amid jokes.
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Odessa American staff and ad policies overview
The Odessa American page lists contact details for sections and departments including editorial sports and classifieds. It outlines ad submission rules, liability limitations, and rate cards, with a brief note claiming the American is pro law and reproductions require permission.
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