Float Makers Prepare Next Year's Carnival Extravaganza
In New Orleans Barry Kern and his team of float-builders and artists ramp up for next year’s parades as Carnival nears Fat Tuesday. The article notes the massive energy and multimillion-dollar scale fueling the event.
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Coyotes top Artesia 67 to 50 in final game
Olguin stars as the Coyotes defeat Artesia 67 50 on the final day. Weather and politics do not derail the strong performance. Gateway marks 30 years of activity as the top web roundup caps the day.
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Haas Wins In Dramatic Northern Trust Playoff
At Riviera Bill Haas captured the Northern Trust Open title after forcing a playoff with a late rally on the 18th hole. Haas clinched victory on the second playoff hole in a dramatic finish.
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Syrian forces mass near Homs in new assault threat
Syrian tanks and troops massed outside Baba Amr in Homs amid talks of a ground offensive. Activists warned the battle could unleash brutal urban combat as the Red Cross sought a ceasefire for aid. Nine killed in shelling as McCain pressed for arming rebels and regional support.
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Roswell LRAA Forum Covers LOGRT Tax, Judge Conduct
The Leadership Roswell Alumni Association forum featured city council and municipal judge candidates discussing the local option gross receipts tax and its potential rise from 7.125 to 7.25 percent. Elena Velasquez was absent, running unopposed for Ward V. Rick Kraft moderated.
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Oil climbs to nine month high on Iran exports halt
Oil prices jumped above 105 a barrel as Iran halted crude exports to Britain and France in a dispute over its nuclear program. Benchmark March crude rose to 105.26 on the NYMEX, a nine month high, with analysts noting limited supply impact since Iran ships little to those countries.
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Israelis fear homefront vulnerable to Iran attacks
In Jerusalem amid saber rattling over Iran, Israelis fear a counterstrike could devastate the homefront. Tel Aviv defense upgrades raise worries about vulnerability. officials cite past Iraqi and Hezbollah attacks and a government report on civil defense readiness.
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Jennings enters Hagerman council race for March elections
Dan Jennings, a Hagerman Schools employee and Roswell Correctional Center staffer, campaigns for one of two Hagerman council seats. He co founded Hagerman Forward to boost community projects and supports Old Times Day and the Rio Felix Bridge marker. Jennings teaches at Hagerman High and RCC and aims to boost Hagerman pride.
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