State capital spending and bond plans draw scrutiny
A legislative review shows 2014 capital spending favors senior centers and local projects funded by general obligation bonds. Totals include 10.8 million for 124 senior projects and 5.7 million for vehicles, with 130 million for higher education facilities and water oriented programs dominating the budget.
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Ena Mitchell Senior and Wellness
Lordsburg
Vaughn Senior Center
Mora Senior Center
Senate
Legislative Finance Committee
LFC
Farris
University of New Mexico
Jett
Rentfrow Hall
New Mexico State
New Mexico Tech
New Mexico Military Institute
Editorial Ridesharing rule makers should take a hike
The Internet Age spurs innovation and challenges government red tape in ridesharing. Governments and taxi interests press for bans and extra rules, while startups argue for deregulation and consumer benefits. California and Colorado have moved to regulate or authorize ridesharing amid ongoing debates.
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Virginia Dmv
Lyit
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Las Vegas
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Madrid
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Miami
Brussels
Colorado
California Public Utilities Commission
California
Golden State
Wall Street
The Joys of Our American History
Opinion piece laments the state of American history education and the perceived dumbing down of the curriculum. It cites a Common Core survey showing gaps in basic U S and world history knowledge and urges parents and grandparents to reclaim teaching to preserve national identity and shared heritage.
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America
Vladimir Putin
Gence
United States
Henry Mencken
The
American Mercury
Ouch
H.L. Per
Mencken
Common Core
U.S
Adolf Hitler
H.L. Mencken
Diabetes raises heart disease risk and how to lower it
Diabetes heightens heart attack and stroke risk through high blood sugar and inflammation that damage arteries. Controlling blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure with meds like statins plus lifestyle changes of exercise and a heart healthy diet markedly reduces risk. Quit smoking and maintain weight through regular activity.
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Benjamin Scirica
Harvard
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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