New Mexico must balance oil tourism and grow small businesses
The piece argues oil and gas remain New Mexico’s top revenue, with tourism as a major second, while criticizing state agencies for chasing glamour over supporting existing small businesses. It calls for shifting EDD focus to nurturing local clusters and regional entrepreneurs, citing Santa Fe Economic Development Inc.’s efforts and a failed pursuit of big incentives.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Tourism Department
Ment Department
Microsoft
Bill Gates
Paul Allen
Economic Development Department
Santa Fe Economic Development, Inc
SFEDI
Martinez
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Hotmail
Editorial U S borrowing unsustainable
The Indianapolis Star notes Europe’s debt crisis as a warning to the United States. It cites Greece Ireland Portugal and Spain facing cuts and bailouts, warns of $13.8 trillion debt and $1 trillion annual deficits, and urges urgent bipartisan fiscal adjustments. It questions political will and cites Larry Summers on the risk to America's status and living standards.
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Ireland
Portugal
Spain
Europe
France
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Larry Summers
Obama
Indianapolis Star
Rosa Parks Arrest Sparked Montgomery Bus Protest
On December 1 1955 Rosa Parks refused to yield her seat on a Montgomery Alabama city bus and was arrested. The event triggered a mass bus boycott led by African American community leaders and lasting months.
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Rosa Parks
Montgomery
Ala
Doctor links bad breath to cryptic tonsils removal cures
A reader shares years of halitosis despite good dental care. A doctor identified cryptic tonsils as the source and recommended tonsil removal, ending the problem. The note thanks Doonesbury for involvement.
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Ask Dr. Gorr on tonsil function and treatment options
Dear Dr. Gott explains tonsil roles in filtering infections and how infection can cause cryptic stones and halitosis. He notes that mild cases may need no treatment or saltwater gargles, while severe cases may require tonsillectomy and advises consulting an ENT specialist.
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DR. Gott
Part time Congress idea gains traction amid ethics cases
The piece argues for a part time Congress with term limits to curb entrenchment after ethics findings against Rep. Charles Rangel and the Tom DeLay conviction. It cites Gov. Bobby Jindal's support and recalls Founders concerns about a Congress detached from everyday realities. Roger Sherman is noted from 1787.
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Barbra Streisand
Bipartisan
House Ethics Committee
Charles Rangel
Dn.y
Texas
Tom DeLay
Austin
Louisiana
Bobby Jindal
Jindal
Washington
Congress
Rangel
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Roswell High School students named as weekly honors
Kim Montgomery, a Roswell High senior, is RISD Office Education Association student of the week and works in the district office. Derek P. Downs, Goddard High senior, is Student Rotarian of the Month and active in football track FCA and Art Club. Patrick Garcia, Goddard High senior, is Student Kiwanian of the Month and an all-state all-district football player.
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Roswell High School
Risd Office Education Association
Montgomery
John Montgomery
Roswell Independent School
Derek P. Downs
Phil Downs
Goddard High School
Downs
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Rocket
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Patrick Garcia
Ajeo Garcia
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