New Mexico Appeals Clarify Commute Injury Suit Rights
The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled a state employee injured while commuting may sue in district court rather than seek workers’ compensation. The case centers on an unmarked hole in a state parking lot, with judges split on whether commuting injuries fall under personal injury or workers’ comp. The decision does not undermine broader reforms, but highlights basic legal distinctions and the no fault system governing workers’ compensation.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Court of Appeals
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Netanyahu backs UN Gaza flotilla inquiry despite opposition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to cooperate with the United Nations inquiry into deaths on the flotilla aimed at breaking Gaza's blockade. The move signals Israel’s isolation amid international pressure over Palestine talks, a fragile Lebanon cease-fire, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel
United Nations
Gaza
Goldstone
Lebanon
Turkey
Iran
Netanyahua
the Telegraph
London
Japan's BOJ unveils 3 trillion yen loan plan for growth
The Bank of Japan will lend 3 trillion yen at 0.1 percent to banks, who then lend to enterprises in 18 growth areas to spur activity and fight deflation. Banks must fund innovative projects with strong commercial potential as the central bank engages in policy.
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Bank of Japan
BOJ
War logs reveal clash of old and new media in Afghanistan coverage
The article argues WikiLeaks and The New York Times shaped war log reporting by blending secrecy and scrutiny. It notes economic pressures push collaboration, with the Times gaining access while preserving accountability, and cites Jay Rosen on the internet enabling exposure of government secrets.
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WikiLeaks
The
New York Times
the Times
Great Britain
Germany
Times
Jay Rosen
Doonesbury Child Growing Pains Letter to Doctor Gott
A reader shares personal experience with childhood growing pains. He recalls using a homemade remedy a stretchy bandage around limbs for comfort and notes his own past misdiagnoses by doctors. He also describes joint noises during adolescence and ongoing mystery about the pain.
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DR. Gott
Growing pains or hidden arthritis in children
Reader letters discuss misdiagnosed childhood pain from growing pains to juvenile arthritis and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Experts urge testing for persistent symptoms, noting juvenile arthritis affects about 300,000 children, with various forms and signs.
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DR. Gott
The
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis.org
Roswell Residents Win In New Mexico Cinderella Pageant
Roswell residents April McKay and Amy Burson won top honors in the New Mexico Cinderella Pageant. McKay became New Mexico Miniature Miss and Burson was named New Mexico Cinderella Teen. The Roswell Girls Club appointed Phyllis Daniels as full time program director.
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New Mexico
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Amy Burson
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Burson
John Burson
The
Roswell Girls Club
Phyllis Daniels
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