Triana Satellite Aims to Study Climate Delayed by Politics
NASA backed project Triana would place a satellite between Earth and the Sun to measure how solar radiation affects climate and how much energy the planet reflects or absorbs. Despite support from NASA Administrator Goldin and scientists at Scripps Institution, partisan gridlock has blocked launch, risking $100 million investment and delaying crucial climate data.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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National Academy of Sciences
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State Department stays neutral on 2008 Olympic host choice
The United States declines to back Beijing or any city for the 2008 Games. Congress proposals urging IOC to withhold the award due to human rights concerns are noted but the State Department says it takes no position. IOC, Beijing, Osaka, Istanbul, Paris, Toronto, and Moscow are mentioned as part of the debate.
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Roswell Golf Team Wins Inter-City Match by One Point
The Inter-City Golf Match Team defeated Carlsbad by one point to reclaim the ACDC plaque. Clyde Lindsey shot 79 and Joe Aste 82 leading Cahoon. all players fought to the last stroke as celebration continues weeks after the win. The Chaves County Historical Museum opened its doors with J.P. White Jr donating the family home. Senator Pete Domenici planned a People’s Tour stop in Roswell with talks at the J.O.Y. Center on Alameda Street.
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Buffett Bullets Reveals Legislature Behind the Scenes
Santa Fe column discusses Rep. George Buffett and his mailing list funded newsletters. It notes Buffett’s independence, potential influence, and critique of media coverage while comparing past party dynamics and legislative tactics. Includes reference to ethics code addition for future bullets.
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New Mexico
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Time with kids used as excuse for career moves
The piece notes politicians and celebrities invoking spending more time with children when stepping back or retiring. It contrasts male figures like Evan Bayh Bobby Kennedy and Cal Ripken with women who rarely use family as a withdrawal excuse, suggesting public life shapes family dynamics and that leaders often pursue deeper presidential ambitions despite family considerations.
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Joe Moakley
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Baltimore Orioles
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Adler and the Great Books Pioneer of Liberal Education
A portrait of Mortimer Adler and his partnership with Robert Hutchins to publish the 54 volume Great Books library. The effort included the syntophon anthology of 100 ideas with essays and topic outlines, aimed at broadening philosophy beyond specialists.
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