Made in America Christmas Economy Quest Fails in Family
A New Mexico News Services piece recalls a family chasing Made in USA gifts for Christmas. Attempts to buy American toiletries, coats, and comforts hit hurdles as most items turned out produced abroad, with a China made toothbrush and a Thai coat replacing desired American goods.
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Editorial: North Korea and China Under Strain
The piece argues North Korea under Kim Jong Un remains a dangerous hermit state with a vast military and isolationist regime. It notes China’s cautious support, Pyongyang’s threats to deter outside powers, and revenue from illicit arms deals. It also discusses China’s slowdown, rising inequality, and upcoming leadership transition toward Xi Jinping amid reform pressures.
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Constitutional Convention Question Raised at NM Tax Conference
Two legislators at a New Mexico Tax Research Institute conference dodged calls for big reform, arguing institutions work with piecemeal amendments. The piece critiques Gov Susana Martinezs stance and notes the high cost and limited impact of constitutional amendments and ongoing governance concerns.
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Can Adults Develop New Food Allergies
Yes, adults can develop a new food allergy at any life stage even if none existed in childhood. However, food allergies are relatively uncommon in adults, with about 4 percent affected, and many common childhood allergies such as milk eggs wheat and soy are often outgrown by later childhood or adolescence.
Adult-onset food allergies explained by delayed reactions
Adults can develop food allergies even to staples like peanuts tree nuts fish and shellfish. Experts cite two explanations for adult onset including delayed reactions and potential persistence from childhood, with allergies rarely vanishing once they appear.
Goddard FFA Freshmen Shine in District Creed Contest
Four Goddard High School FFA freshmen competed in the District V Greenhand Creed contest. Rhonda Gilcrease, 14, daughter of Bill and Noreen Gilcrease of Roswell, won second place and will represent Goddard at the State FFA Convention in June 1987. Jennifer and Rebecca Van Curen, both 14, daughters of Clifford and unnamed Van Curen of Roswell, placed ninth and tenth respectively. Doug Magill, 14, son of Sidney Magill Jr. of Roswell, also participated.
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