Small lenders flood New Mexico towns despite caps
New Mexico hosts over 656 small loan shops offering payday, signature and title loans. Courts ruled signature loans to be unconscionable as borrowers with low incomes face extreme finance charges. Regulators note high profits amid predatory practices, while lawmakers debate reinstating usury caps.
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Mounting Silver to fight ISIS and the lone ranger metaphor
Glenn Mollette argues against ground troops in the ISIS fight and urges targeted air power while warning of Middle East blowback. He criticizes past Iraq policy, warns against repeating mistakes, and calls for international cooperation to eliminate ISIS. He frames America as weary yet compelled to act with decisive resolve.
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Editorial: Costs of BP penalties and Gulf spill lessons
The piece argues that fines from BP for the Deepwater Horizon disaster could reach nearly 18 billion dollars, with Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties eyed to receive tens of millions. It cautions officials to learn from 2010 events and to invest funds wisely while acknowledging the ongoing appeal.
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Managing gout by preventing attacks in the first place
Reader asks about gout causes and whether avoiding foods prevents flares. The piece explains uric acid buildup forms crystals in joints and kidneys, triggering pain. preventive meds help when attacks are frequent. It lists foods to limit and those linked to lower attack rates, plus weight loss as a benefit.
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