Louisiana Adds Math Curriculum On Risk And Odds
Officials push a statistics program in Louisiana middle schools to teach probability and risk about gambling and smoking. The lesson compares Powerball odds to bee sting mortality, and covers safety in travel choices. The aim is to frame gambling and smoking as rational challenges, not thrills.
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Big stores drive locals out of Roswell downtown
M Douglas Ryan of Roswell warns in a letter to the editor that large discount retailers destroy small businesses and hollow out downtown areas. He urges communities to educate shoppers to support local merchants to keep money in the local economy and laments ghost towns after discount chains arrive.
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Letter Policy and publication rules outlined
The Daily Record explains submission requirements for letters to the editor including signatures and contact details, limits on word count and signatories, and monthly submission limits. It notes letters must avoid libelous content and addressed to others, and that unread letters may not be acknowledged or returned.
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Vaccination Day At Local High Schools In Roswell
Carol Baldwin joined 589 people vaccinated at Goddard High School and 621 at Roswell High School on Sunday. A YMCA Jaycees event at Montana Avenue and College Boulevard drew a haunted house with Wayne Davenport and Paul Doespel assisting. Cahoon Park Tennis saw John Bassett win the men 35 singles with Robert Lowery posting top score in his category.
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New Mexico Governor Bets on Tax Cut Despite Slump
Gov. Gary Johnson faces a $78 million revenue shortfall for the current fiscal year amid ven cost cuts and vetoed measures. Tourism and oil declines press the budget while redistricting debates heat up and states nationwide brace for tax and budget battles.
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Bush shifts for new realities
Washington commentary notes how the Sept. 11 attacks redefined U S policy shifts under President Bush. It cites moves toward multilateralism nation-building UN role Pakistan India and Tony Blair's support while criticizing tax cuts and expanded government as wartime measures.
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Tax and Internet sales tax debate grows in Congress
The piece argues for taxing Internet purchases to fund state government. It cites a Hartford mother buying a mattress in Massachusetts, notes interstate commerce rules, and suggests making the seller collect the use tax at the point of sale. It warns of compliance and political issues but urges reforms to curb untaxed cross border transactions.
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