Redistricting Fortune Tells of 2010 Census Shifts
New Mexico faces its second straight reapportionment clash as lawmakers redraw three U.S. House districts and all state districts after the 2010 Census. Urban growth expands counties like Bernalillo and Santa Fe while rural Harding declines, prompting maneuvering between Republicans and Democrats over district boundaries and incumbency protection. The era echoes 1921 when rural blocks blocked reapportionment amid fears of urban gains.
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Susana Martinez
New Mexico News Services
Supreme Court ruling upholds First Amendment rights for violent video games
The Court 7 to 2 strikes down California a minor age ban on sale of violent games. Justice Scalia notes fairy tale violence shows free speech protection applies to games. Editorial argues parents should decide what children play, not state mandates.
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Antonin Scalia
Nanny State
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Federal Trade Commission
Nail biting dilemma and self help tips
Reader asks about chronic nail biting since grade school. Answer notes causes from nerves to boredom, recommends journaling triggers, lifestyle changes, and professional help if needed. Practical steps include trimming nails, clear polish, manicures, wearing gloves, squeezing a rubber ball, snapping a rubber band, and sugar free candies.
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DR. Gott
Supreme Court splits over violent video game sale law
The Brown v. Entertainment Merch. Assoc. decision sparks debate as seven justices uphold a California ban on selling violent video games to minors, while Thomas and Breyer dissent. The law penalizes stores, not parents, and bans selling without parental consent.
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Brown v. Entertainment Merchant Association
Roswell Servicemen Return From Six Month Okinawa Deployment
25 years ago June 30 1986 Marine Lance Cpl Edward J Hildebrandt son of Edward F Hildebrandt of Roswell returned from a six month deployment from Okinawa Japan Starting the deployment in November 1985 Hildebrandt demonstrated outstanding readiness by responding with only 12 hours notice for a presence mission in a sensitive area He serves with the 2nd Battalion 7th Marines Camp Pendleton California Army Spec 4 Lance M Derbonne son of Betty Roberts of Roswell is a member of the 504th Infantry Fort Bragg North Carolina and participates in the multinational peacekeeping force and observers in the Sinai Derbonne is a medical specialist.
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