International Buyers Program boosts Odessa expo trade ties
CNN Headline News coverage and six monitor tapings marked a large Odessa show sponsored by American Exhibition Services. The US Commercial Service ran the International Buyers Program, pairing West Texas exhibitors with delegates from Iraq Turkey Nigeria Ukraine Mexico and Venezuela. Nigerian delegate Anthony Onorode praised Odessa hospitality as he pursues U S agency work and downhole injection opportunities through Petro-Scanalog.
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Oil sector adds new workover rigs amid demand surge
President Brett Taylor discusses taking ownership of new workover rigs with Gilliam as a strategic move to cut production losses and monitor crew safety. Basic Energy Services of Midland will receive two derricks monthly through March and one in April, with each rig costing 550000 to 700000. Demand rises as the current 25 year old fleet falters and costs to rebuild rise.
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Hospital board debates Medicaid funding and closed session
The attorney warns of significant federal dollars not drawn due to low state Medicaid payments. Torres objects to a closed session. Gjerset notes much of the discussion would be attorney client privilege and suggests it. Fred Martin proposes executive session with input from others. Martin and Trower vote for closed session. all seven members attend except Judy Hayes.
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Poll shows Kerry and Bush neck in AP Ipsos poll
The AP Ipsos poll from Oct 18 20 finds John Edwards at 49 against Bush and Cheney at 46. It notes swing voters, undecideds, and persuadables lean toward Kerry, with Florida Ohio New Jersey Hawaii pivotal. Voter mood, early voting, and trust in Bush on terror shape the race as analysts call the persuadable group the election’s decisive factor.
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Bono and Burtynsky Fischell Win Inaugural TED Prize
Bono, Edward Burtynsky, and Robert Fischell are the first TED Prize honorees each awarded 100000 dollars and the opportunity to realize three wishes with help from TED partners. The wishes will be announced at TED 2005 in Monterey California, February 23 to 26. Bono also received the International Freedom Award in Memphis for promoting Western involvement to improve African medical care and poverty reduction.
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Bowling for Soup Remakes Gilligan Theme for TBS Show
Grammy nominated Bowling for Soup recorded a remake of the Gilligan's Island theme for TBS new reality series The Real Gilligan's Island set to premiere November 30. The show features a cast of castaways including a skipper and millionaire couple vying to escape the island as episodes mirror original plotlines.
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Early voting roundup shows 1575 Odessa residents cast ballots
On the fourth day of early voting for the general election a total of 1575 Odessans voted at multiple sites. Totals include 880 at the county elections office 1351 at Music City Mall OPD storefront 169 at Lowe's 197 at Odessa College Fine Arts Building and 45 at Medical Center Hospital Family Health Center. Overall 7748 votes have been tallied since Monday. Voters need a registration card or photo ID and hours run weekdays through Oct 29 at specified locations with the general election on Nov 2.
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W. University Blvd
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W. Clements Ave
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E. University Blvd
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W. Clements St
Kerry votes for Red Sox in political mixed sports row
A Hollywood inspired item notes the Red Sox defeat the Yankees for the pennant amid Kerry comments on voting, with a mock locker room call about giving up after three games. It mentions Bonds steroid allegations and TV news headlines tied to Bush supporters and O'Reilly fallout.
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Kerry campaign clashes with Bush in volatile week
Teresa Heinz Kerry apologized after suggesting Laura Bush never held a real job. John Kerry unveiled A Fresh Start as a campaign slogan amid poll data claiming single women favor a hygiene product over a wartime leader. Bush accused Kerry of misunderstanding the war on terror as El Nino drenched Los Angeles and shoppers queued for flu vaccines.
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New Mexico Lottery Powerball Winning Numbers
The New Mexico Lottery draws Powerball and Road Runner Cash results for Wednesday October 20. Winning numbers include Powerball 17 46 24 32 34 26 with power play 5 and PICK 3 numbers Ze4e8 4e3e7 and 1 5 10 32 34 26.
Odessa American contact and rate information page
The Odessa American provides contact numbers for news sports bridals and church news, editorial page and ads. It lists subscription options with annual rates, weekend and holiday specifics, and out of town phone numbers. It also shows address and mailing details for the Odessa publication and customer service hours.
Texas Lottery Draws Reported for October 21
The Texas Lottery results show CASH five numbers 5 17 27 33 36 and day night draw 58 6 5 6 with a Texas Two Step sequence 3 1h 27 34 28 listed alongside.
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