New Mexico at 100 75th anniversary echoes past cycles
A retrospective by New Mexico historian Richard Melzer traces the state's fortunes from mining booms to high tech labs and oil and gas, noting isolated prosperity, limited diversification, vocal critics, and vulnerability to national and world markets. It links past statehood debates to current policy challenges and calls for informed legislative action.
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Editorial GDP: Solar power failures prove economics prevail
The piece argues government subsidies cannot sustain solar energy projects. It cites BP losing its solar division after 40 years, Solyndra bankruptcy, First Solar profit warnings, and German and Chinese subsidies. It notes rising electricity costs and ratepayer burdens from renewable mandates, concluding economics will win.
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China tops IPO venue surpassing US for first time
The Financial Times reports on December 28 that China has again outshone the United States as the top venue for initial public offerings. The piece critiques U.S. financial markets driven by hubris and political power, arguing Congress harms market vitality.
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Doonesbury and Wall Street Reform Debate Headlines
The excerpt cites a Wall Street Journal editorial faulting Sarbanes Oxley for stalling new public offerings in the early 2000s and notes later reforms like Dodd Frank. It references politicians such as Rep Oxley Sen Sarbanes Rep Barney Frank and explains perceived protections for officials. The piece shifts to reader questions on migraines with guidance on triggers prevention and treatment options.
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Two Goddard Graduates Win Texas Tech Pig Roast Scholarships
Kelly Burks and Robin Rhea, 1986 Goddard High School graduates, were among 350 scholarship recipients at Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences 59th Pig Roast. More than $250,000 in scholarships were announced. Burks and Rhea each received the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Endowment Fund Scholarship, both as freshman animal science majors.
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