Bosses Day rants spark OA budget week reflections
William and PW debate commercial holidays and traditions while OA staff navigate Budget Time. The column humorously lists boss placation tricks and office pranks, warning that marketing days erodes meaningful observances and could trigger internal backlash at Odessa American.
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Oprah Winfrey top 101 list by Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly ranks Oprah Winfrey among the 101 most powerful people in show business, placing her in the top tier alongside Gerald Levin and Ted Turner. The призна acknowledges her daily talk show and Disney film deal as supporting claims to influence.
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Andrews County site eyed as choice for Texas waste dump
A 1987 TURWDA study rated western Andrews County as marginal for a low level radioactive waste facility. Despite higher rainfall and sandy soil that could recharge the water table, officials noted potential groundwater risks and cost concerns. Envirocare touted the Andrews site as ideal, while opponents warned of local impact and ethics. The Sierra Blanca group urged scrutiny, as Texas awaits a suitable site and funding to begin disposal under a 1990s compact.
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Slepian killing shown as terrorism and clinic risk
Amherst police say Slepian was shot through a window with blinds raised from a backyard fence as a gunman remained at large. FBI and local authorities warned of violence against abortion providers on a hostile web site linked to the Army of God. Clinton condemned the slaying as a brutal act and called for unity against politically charged attacks on medical services.
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John Glenns return to space sparks reflections on past and future
The piece recalls John Glenns 1962 orbital flight and the 1998 shuttle era, noting how the glory of early achievement contrasts with modern routine launches. Analysts argue public interest now hinges on celebrity politics and media spectacle, while NASA figures emphasize ongoing enhancements in a crowded space landscape.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Update for Lotto and Pick 3
Saturday drawings list Lotto Texas numbers 2 5 6 8 14 26 with an estimated $4 million jackpot. Pick 3 numbers are 0 4. Information line offers up to date draws and a phone number for results.
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No tickets match Lotto Texas draw. prize grows Wednesday
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night in the Lotto Texas game. State lottery officials said Wednesday night's drawing will be worth an estimated 7 million dollars.
Eight-year-old suspended for violent Barney parody song
In Salem Oregon an eight year old Douglas Mansfield II was suspended from Schirle Elementary after singing a violent parody of Barney and Friends. The ditty altered I love you I hate you to threaten classmates. The school cites a zero tolerance policy amid concerns after recent shootings.
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