Minority entrepreneurs shift from corporate to own venture
Ron Wesson of D&B notes minority and women owned firms work longer hours yet offer fewer benefits. The piece highlights rising entrepreneurial spirit among college students and cites Settles as an MBA who left IBM after 15 years, taught in Japan, and now pursues ownership following her son's scholarship.
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Adams delays acceptence of accord amid Sinn Fein debate
Accords reached April 10 with Britain and Ireland, eight parties, including Sinn Fein, face votes on sitting in a 108 seat Belfast assembly. Blair welcomes Sinn Fein decision while Sinn Fein leaders push to stay in Parliament and push back on violence. British and Irish governments release key IRA prisoners to attend the conference as debates unfold.
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Nostalgia Good TV Biker Grannies Ride into Spotlight
A group of women over 45 called Nostalgia Good TV Biker Grannies promote family friendly cable programs. Members like 49 year old Lana Fraley and Nancy Rupard have appeared in Times Square and on NBC Today and Entertainment Tonight, aiding Mother’s Day shopping events.
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Hank Azaria talks Hunt and Godzilla fame in interview
New York report outlines Hank Azaria’s view of Helen Hunt and Roland Emmerich, his Simpsons roles, and his irritations from fame. He jokes about auditioning, reflects on Godzilla’s monster mindset, and confirms work on The Simpsons alongside Moe Apu and Chief Wiggum.
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Crime programs revitalize Odessa storefront policing efforts
Odessa police chief Jenkins describes storefronts at West University South Dixie and Music City Mall as hubs for Neighborhood Watch and the Citizens Police Academy a 13 week course. The department runs multiple youth and community programs including DARE Explorer PAL and volunteering at events to build trust and deter crime.
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FAA orders 737 100 and 200s out of service for inspections
Worn wiring prompted the FAA to revise its order, grounding about 179 Boeing 737-100 and -200s worldwide due to fuel-tank wiring concerns. Inspections found no chafing in other wiring. airlines must inspect within two weeks. Southwest United and US Airways affected. United canceled 54 flights as older-model 737s were checked.
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Bell buyout would create nation's largest local phone firm
In a stock swap valued around $55 billion, SBC Communications nears an agreement to acquire Ameritech Corp. The deal would form a dominant local telephone power by uniting SBC with Ameritech and could be announced shortly, pending confirmation from both sides.
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Surprising Health and Society Snippets From L M Boyd
A digest of quirky insights spans driving after childbirth, casino expansion, surviving marriages, Bermuda sands, poverty to wealth, Afghan kite bans, gypsy diets, Holmes on health, elephant care, English bouquets, and contact details for L M Boyd.
Odessa American contact details and offices
The Odessa American lists its morning publication, address at 222 E 4th St Odessa TX 79761 and main numbers 337 OACA and 800 375 4661. It provides an email and web portal OA link.freedom.com and www.oaca.com for reader access.
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