The Big Splat Heavier Moon Left After Collision
Astronomers propose Earth once had two moons, the smaller moon collided with the larger in a clash called the big splat. The impact fused the bodies and left Earth with a single larger yet slightly lopsided moon.
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Roswell Daily Record Dominates West News Coverage
The Roswell Daily Record wins big at West events while reporting on memorial work and local achievements. Barela highlights Roswell’s remarkable progress as top five stories rise to front page prominence.
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Cowboys coach Garrett praises Ryan confidence at camp
Dallas head coach Jason Garrett expresses approval of Rob Ryan’s confidence, while noting his defensive coordinator’s outspoken style may clash with the message. Garrett urged players at training camp to stop talking and get to work.
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Court strikes down NM energy conservation surcharge
New Mexico Supreme Court voided the PRC order that required residents to pay a sur charge to cover profits lost by utilities when customers cut electricity use. The court ruled no cost based ratemaking was used and the surcharge was not tailored to each utility, potentially saving consumers from higher rates. The challenge came from New Mexico Industrial Energy Consumers and Attorney General Gary King, with members including the University of New Mexico, City of Albuquerque, and Intel.
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School bond election planned August 30 for Roswell area schools
A special Roswell school district vote on Tuesday August 30 will authorize a general obligation bond to remodel or replace four area elementary schools and remodel Roswell and Goddard High schools along with Parkview Early Literacy Center. Officials say taxes will not rise as the bond replaces an expired one. In 2010 local residents paid $7,916 per $1,000 in Roswell taxes with $5,696 for debt service.
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Going nowhere economy slows as shoppers balk
Washington notes a tepid economy with weak consumer spending and limited policy action. The Dow dips, bond yields fall to 2.6 percent as investors seek safety. Economists cut full year forecasts amid renewed recession fears after a weak first half.
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Mubarak Goes On Trial From Bed In Court
Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak appeared in a bed inside the defendants' cage as he denied all charges in a trial over corruption and complicity in protesters deaths. His sons Gamal and Alaa stood by him during the third day of Ramadan amid a tense crowd outside.
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