Education consultants in New Mexico no scam says critic
New Mexico education leaders tap outside consultants to speed policy, defend costs, and argue reforms are needed. Critics claim spending is wasteful, while supporters say consultants bring needed expertise and avoid parochial bias as Hanna Skandera reshapes the department.
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Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico
National Education Association
National Center For Education Statistics
Susana Martinez
General Motors
Martinez
Hanna Skandera
Education Department
Florida
Jeb Bush
Bill Richardson
Skandera
Richardson
Kristy Campbell
Campbell
Cay
Christine Trujillo
American Federation of Teachers
AFT
Trujillo
Texico
Farwell
Texas
Trinidad, Colo
Raton
Las Cruces
el Paso
New Mexico News Services
Arab Spring reshapes Middle East with mass protests
The Star argues the Arab awakening shows resolve beyond Tunisia and Egypt's early upheavals, with Egyptians in Cairo demanding reforms and Tunisian squares renamed in honor of Bouazizi. It decries autocratic tactics, praises democratic impulses, and notes less anti American sentiment shaping regional outlooks.
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Mideast
Tunisia
Egypt
Cairo
Tahrir Square
Mohammed Tantawi
Tunis
Mohamed Bouazizi
Washington
Israel
Ayman Nour
the Star
Toronto
Cameron vows reform in the Middle East with Egypt visit
David Cameron travels to Cairo to back Egypt’s move toward democracy. He urges reforms across the region while noting Britain’s interests. The piece warns that Egypt’s military rulers face free elections, and critiques scrapping the Ark Royal for delaying carrier capability until 2020.
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David Cameron
Cairo
Egypt
Middle East
Britain
National Security Council
Strategic Defense and Security
London
the Telegraph
Bedbugs Reemerge as Health Concern After DDT Ban
Dear Dr Gott column notes bedbugs remain a major health concern despite less daily news coverage. The piece explains resurgence after DDT ban, routes of spread via travel and secondhand items, and emphasizes thorough inspection of furniture and linens. It details bedbug biology and hiding places, urging caution with secondhand furniture.
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DR. Gott
Reader
United States
Tea Party revolt tests Republicans in Senate primaries
The movement targets Lugar Hatch Snowe and others, arguing lawmakers have moved left. Tea party activists like Monica Boyer push for stricter conservatives, while critics say purist fights risk minority status and lost general elections. Murkowski notes the volatile impact of insurgent campaigns.
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Richard Lugar
Senate
Indiana
Richard Mourdock
Lugar
Monica Boyer
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Olympia Snowe
Maine
Jim DeMint
South Carolina
Rush Limbaugh
GOP
Tea Party & Co
Florida
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Delaware
Colorado
Sen
Lisa Murkowski
DeMint
Murkowski
Spelling Bee Winners Named at Chisum Elementary
Chisum Elementary profiles 1985-86 spelling bee winners Veronica Ortiz sixth grade and Pham fifth grade. They advance to RISD Elementary Bee at Pecos Elementary. Military Heights announces Students of the Month across grade levels with named honorees.
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Chisum Elementary
Veronica Ortiz
Eustancio Ortiz
Pham
RISD
Pecos
Military Heights
Pete Bailey
Patricia Hedgecock
Eliis Hernandez
Marie Mears
Michelle Reyes
Jo Jo Rob
Rianna Eudy
Amanda Thomas
Micheal Berg
Sandra Rubio
Robert Cruz
Julian Ibarra
Lorena Ramirez
Shelly Gallegos
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