El Paso Couple Accused of Smuggling Women into U S
A University of Texas at El Paso research assistant Sardar Gasanov and his wife Nadira were arrested on charges of smuggling women from Tashkent Uzbekistan into the United States and forcing them to work as nude dancers. The indictment says three victims aged 20 to 23 were coerced to turn over earnings totaling over 700000 dollars. The case outlines recruitment flyers in Tashkent and uses of false visas followed by threats against families and a coerced marriage to secure documents. Investigators say more victims may exist and two local strip clubs were searched.
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George Mason shaped rights into a republic tradition
The article recalls George Mason’s role in Virginia rights, his 1776 Declaration of Rights influence on Jefferson and Madison, and his stance on slavery. It notes his death in 1792, his will freeing no slaves, and how his ideals live on in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and George Mason University. Gunston Hall remains a visitor site.
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Bush needs a national mission to lift the nation
The piece argues that President Bush must offer an optimistic, unifying purpose to sustain public support. It contrasts stem cell funding debates with legacy questions and cites past presidents’ rallying songs to suggest a tangible national direction is missing today.
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The Right Way to Apologize by Rick Kraft
A Roswell attorney explains that apologies must come from the heart with the words I am sorry. He warns against I am sorry but or you caused reasoning and stresses taking responsibility, listening, and keeping the apology simple. He shares a personal example of making amends with his wife.
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Customs seizes five tons of marijuana at Ysleta port
U S Customs reports week long haul of narcotics with 4 535 pounds of marijuana found in a single truck at the Ysleta entry in El Paso along with 976 bundles in 65 boxes. Driver Alfredo Castor-Vega 32 of Juarez arrested. Additional seizures include 1 470 pounds and 904 pounds of marijuana in separate trucks and 50 pounds of cocaine. Police recovered two stolen vehicles and five other items.
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Inmates complain of bugs at San Juan tent jail
Inmates at the San Juan County Detention Center report heat by day and cold nights in a new tent jail. They cite smelly portable toilets, late meals, no TV, and persistent bugs as major complaints. The tent, a repurposed helicopter hangar, costs about $10,000 and holds up to 80, with about a dozen housed so far. daily cost is about $13 versus $35 in the main jail.
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