If all the right words vanish yet again
A reflection on language loss and its cultural cost. Linguists warn 20 to 50 percent of world languages may stop being learned by children by 2100, leaving about 600 of 6,000 tongues. Tropics languages face greatest risk. questions arise about linguistic imperialism and heritage.
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Envisioned Boys State style city government takeoff
The instructor laments failing Part A of lesson 1 and explains a fake city government with an elected mayor and 10 councilors. The city manager is hireable by council vote with tie breaker by voters, plus open meetings law. Mayor Jennings hints at recall elections while the OJ Simpson remark frames civic theater.
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Roswell Considers City Tree Service to Save Costs
A Roswell homeowner urges the city to fund a public tree service after the Mayor's Task Force on Trees highlighted high charges by non-credentialed arborists. He argues for affordable options, announces pride in maintaining beauty, and calls for action over words.
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Roswell City Council to Hold Regular Meeting March 15
Roswell city officials schedule a 7:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall with public hearings on a Western Development Corp zoning request to permit a Pizza Hut at Hobbs Street and Union Avenue. Headstart Policy Advisory Committee meets Tuesday at Highland School chaired by Marie Marco. Youth Lifline volunteers operate a student counseling line at 623-4000.
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Pork politics in New Mexico lawmakers clash over pork
Legislators debate pork projects as they end the session with a Christmas Tree bill. Senator Manny Aragon calls pork the poor man's kickback while House Whip Ben Lujan pushes hearings on local projects. Gov Gary Johnson seeks prisons funding, sparking changes in distribution formulas for schools and localities.
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Mexico's clavidistas reflect corrupt ascent to power
An analysis likens Mexico's bid for international legitimacy to cliff divers in Acapulco risking fatal 150 foot dives. Despite Salinas era rhetoric, CIA analysts warn that systemic corruption remains entrenched, reaching top leadership and the PRI circle, as investigations widen to Raul Salinas and associates amid renewed inquiries in Mexico City.
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Harsh words echo from Congress across the land
Congress faces sharper rhetoric as lawmakers clash over the Contract With America and a budget battle. Senate leaders accuse each other of sleazy tactics while Newt Gingrich labels a Democrat a liar. Radio hosts and TV talk shows amplify the heated exchanges nationwide.
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