New Mexico’s Intellectual Resources Rank Narrowly Across Tiers
An overview from New Mexico News Services 2012 notes New Mexico trails Colorado in education and technology metrics. It cites rankings on high school graduation, degrees, science doctorates, and high tech employment, with patents and Milken Institute indices showing mixed performance. The piece discusses how resource wealth and research infrastructure influence state competitiveness.
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World Opinion Now forecasts Japan's population to 2060
The National Institute of Population and Social Security Research released its Jan 30 forecast showing Japan's population shrinking by about 41.32 million over the next 50 years to roughly two thirds of today’s level. It notes a higher birth rate could stabilize the ratio of elderly to total population, with policy focus on improving youth employment and urging individual responsibility to alter the demographic outlook.
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National Institute of Population and Social Security Research
Shigesato Takahashi
Debates on Israel Firster Slur Sharpen Left’s Free Speech
A Jerusalem Post guest editorial notes the controversy over labeling American Jews as Israel firsters. It argues anti Semitic roots, harms debate, and recalls Roosevelt and Japanese American internment as warnings against silencing dissent. It urges open discussion on Israel policy without intimidation.
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Reader columnists and reader jabs collide in public discourse
A columnist reflects on readers nitpicking and the challenge of writing for a public audience. The piece recalls stunts like comparing politicians and the tension with a Bible teacher named Leon Kranz, illustrating how feedback shapes columnists.
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Doonesbury Question on sugar and artificial sweeteners
The reply notes concern about sugar and obesity linked to heart disease and other health problems. It explains sugar comes in many forms and that overweight conditions accompany numerous risks, then begins detailing concentrated sweets like sucrose and high fructose corn syrup.
Artificial sweeteners and sugar impacts on health
The article explains how corn syrup and fructose raise blood glucose and insulin, boosting triglycerides and inflammatory markers. Long-term high sugar intake may damage the liver and cause insulin resistance. It lists FDA approved sweeteners acesulfame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, and plant-derived stevia, noting possible headaches in sensitive individuals.
Navy Seaman Recruit deLeon Completes Recruit Training
Navy Seaman Recruit Mark A. deLeon son of Mr and Mrs Alfonso deLeon of Artesia completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command after an eight week cycle. He studied naval subjects such as seamanship drill history and first aid and qualifies for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene.
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