Dextre Hands On Test For Station Robot Aboard Endeavour
Astronauts and flight controllers tested the Canadian built Dextre robot on the international space station finding one wrist brake slipped slightly. The brake issue won t affect operations long term and further tests and a spacewalk were planned. Dextre will stand 12 feet tall with 3400 pounds mass and assist astronauts with chores aboard the station.
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Houston
International Space Station
Dextre
Canada
Pierre Jean
Jean
Dexter
Inmates seek shorter crack sentences in Texas
Federal inmates in Texas petition for reduced terms under new guidelines that cut crack cocaine penalties. About 250 Dallas area inmates filed requests, with roughly 80 released in the eastern district. nationwide, about 800 inmates have been freed out of 20,000 eligible. Officials anticipate more releases as backlog clears. U.S. Attorney Roper could block for dangerous offenders.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Gordon Okada
District of Texas
Bureau of Prisons
Dallas Morning News
Richard Roper
U.S
Thieves strike Harris County cemeteries in auto burglaries
Harris County sheriff Lt. Lofton Harrison reports more than 30 auto burglaries since Christmas at area cemeteries. Victims are mainly older women visiting alone. two loosely connected groups suspected. At Brookside Memorial Park 29 victims in about 20 burglaries, with items stolen including credit cards and a sandwich worth $20. Law enforcement stepped up patrols and signs warn visitors not to leave valuables in cars.
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Houston
Harris County
Lofton Harrison
Harrison
Brookside Memorial Park
Brookside
Ken Lyon
Officials investigate Odessa blaze injures father and son
An Odessa West fire injured a 5 to 6 year old boy and his father at 7175 West McCoy Saturday evening. Deputies collect reports as the Ector County Sheriff's Office probes the incident. Victims were transported to Medical Center Hospital and airlifted to a Lubbock hospital. Names and conditions were not released.
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West Odessa
Gary Duesler
Ector County
Sheriff’s Office
West McCoy
Duesler
Medical Center Hospital
Lubbock
Briefs Continue on Substance Abuse and Counseling Resources
A public notice lists addiction support options across Odessa Midland including 12 step meetings at Life Challenge and Narcotics Anonymous, counseling centers, crisis lines, and state funded programs. Details cover hours, addresses, and contact numbers for resources such as Permian Basin Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Samaritan Counseling, and Stop Smoking hypnosis.
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ACTS
Life
N. Grandview Ave
Alternative
Jbs Parkway
Basin Detox System Inc
WCR
Midland
Narcotics Anonymous New Awakenings Group
First St
Permian Basin
Turning Point
Maurice Road
Odessa
Safe Place of
Odessa and Midland
Crisis Center
Angel House
Odessa and
N. Whitaker Ave
Basin events carousel spans youth, health, and art
Girl Scouts host spring break Fun Day 8 per girl at the Dixie Blvd facility. Senior Bridge Club meets free at Northside Center. Medical Center Hospital offers Super Sitter class for babysitting at Wheatley Stewart Pavilion. Spring Book Fair supports Rainbow Room with a bake sale for March of Dimes at American State Bank. Zumba Kid's Kamp runs daily with varied ages at Latter Rain Center. Liberty Tax and United Blood Services sponsor a Midland blood drive. Greasewood Gallery showcases West Texas paintings by David Loren Bass at Hotel Paisano in Marfa through June 8.
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Medical Center Hospital
Spirit of Women
Wheatley Stewart Medical Pavilion
4Th St
Liberty Tax Service
United Blood Services
Midland
Loop 250
Midkiff Road
Greasewood
Hotel Paisano
West Texas
David Loren Bass
N. Highland
Marfa
How Scales Work Across Types by Taylor Illinois
Traditional mechanical scales use levers and a calibrated spring with a dial indicating weight though accuracy can drift with time. Electronic scales rely on a steel beam and a solid-state strain gauge to measure weight with a digital readout, while body fat estimates use a low-intensity electrical signal to analyze resistance and display percentage.
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Taylor
Illinois
Weighing scales for people pets and babies explained
Scales vary from 120 to 400 pounds with wider platforms and lower profiles. Expert Linda Gigliotti cautions against overreliance on fancy features, noting daily weight fluctuation and limited need to weigh infants outside pediatrician visits. Regular scales help weight management but aren’t a substitute for professional testing.
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Beth Mackey
Tanita
Illinois
Linda Gigliotti
University of California, Irvine
Gigliotti
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Japan
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THE
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Whitehousedrugpolicy.gov
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al Anon
St. Barnabus Episcopal Church Library
Tanglewood Lane
Faith Temple Fellowship
FootPrints Ministries
E. Sixth St
Donny Ryker
Able Center For Independent Living
Brentwood Drive
Ablecenter.org
Area Agency of Aging of the
Tower Drive
Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center
N. Alleghancy Ave
Wishes On Wheels
Threewishes2
ACT Counseling Management Corp
Alternative Solutions Counseling
Centers For Children and Families
West Texas Area Counseling Center
Highway 191
Suite
Robbie Jones
LPC
RPT
Grandview Ave
Jean Jackson
Central Drive
CrossRoads Fellowship
E. Highway 191
Billy Hext Road
Argurd
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout
N. Dixie Blvd
Northside
16Th Street
Adams Avenue
American State Bank
N. Grant Ave
March of Dimes
Zumba Kid's Kamp
Zumba Fitness
N. Jackson St
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