Artist Adapts Polyhedrons Inside a Small Wood Sphere
Branch, a 55 year old Portales native living in El Paso, carved five polyhedrons inside a 2.5 inch sphere using custom lathes and jigs. He pursued a mathematical approach after studying Chinese carved spheres and wood turning, earning third place at a Vancouver competition and awaiting Smithsonian consideration.
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Branch
England
Portales
el Paso
Vancouver
B.C
Smithsonian
Homeland security bill faces union push and quick Senate vote
The measure to create a new department faces union objections over protections while White House officials push for rapid passage. Senate support appears likely though some lawmakers want stronger worker safeguards. Congress plans to extend funding bills into January to finish a large spending package. Dean Barkley sworn in as Wellstone successor alters Senate balance to 50 49 1. President Bush meets GOP leaders urging quick action on homeland security and terrorism insurance.
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Colleen M. Kelley
National Treasury Employees Union
Senate
Congress
House
Appropriations
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Dean Barkley
Minnesota
Paul Wellstone
D-Minn
Democrats
Record of Qaeda tape fuels debate on Muslim alliances
The tape features a speaker decrying Western allies as criminal and urging unity with Muslims against the White House. U.S. officials question if the voice is bin Laden’s and note audio tests will proceed while noting past September recordings authenticated earlier. Al-Qaida figures including Ayman al Zawahri and Sulaiman Abu Ghaith remain active in recent messages.
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Italy
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Germany
Australia
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Washington
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Al-Jazeera Network
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Ayman al-Zawahri
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith
RISD eyes parent help to ease new dropoff safety rules
RISD officials urge parent cooperation as district tightens dropoff rules due to safety concerns. Superintendent Manny Rodriguez and staff noted increased traffic during a recent presentation. Brewer highlighted crosswalks on West Gayle and Union and asked for volunteers to guard and guide students during 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. periods.
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RISD
Manny Rodriguez
West Gayle
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