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Friday, October 28, 2011

International News





The brown revolution is about what the plants are planted in (soil) and not the plants themselves. Ranchers say they can make their land usable longer by mimicking natural livestock patterns.
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The brown revolution is about what the plants are planted in (soil) and not the plants themselves. Ranchers say they can make their land usable longer by mimicking natural livestock patterns.


With the European Union agreeing to a plan to bolster the EuroZone and hopefully avoid massive economic meltdown, question turns to what does this deal really mean?
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With the European Union agreeing to a plan to bolster the EuroZone and hopefully avoid massive economic meltdown, question turns to what does this deal really mean?


The worst floods in Thailand in 50 years has killed hundreds in the central and northern parts of the country, but now the water is rushing toward the capital city, endangering millions of lives and valuable property.
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The worst floods in Thailand in 50 years has killed hundreds in the central and northern parts of the country, but now the water is rushing toward the capital of Bangkok, endangering millions of lives and valuable property.


The United States' near monopoly on drones is quickly coming to an end. Countries, terrorist groups and individuals are all trying to use drones both to make their lives easier as well as in contexts that very much resemble warfare.
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The United States' near monopoly on drones is quickly coming to an end. Countries, terrorist groups and individuals are all trying to use drones both to make their lives easier as well as in contexts that very much resemble warfare.

National News





Violence at Occupy Oakland... http://ow.ly/7bhkv
 
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VIDEO: Scott Olsen was allegedly shot in the face during an Oakland protest.


Occupy Wall Street Bans Homeless From Dining, Other Cities Make Room At The Table http://ow.ly/7bWYX
 
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The kitchen's closed to the homeless at Occupy Wall Street.


As the Occupy Wall Street protests wear on around the country, local governments in Oakland, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Boston and other places are taking differing approaches to the demonstrations.
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As the Occupy Wall Street protests wear on around the country, local governments in Oakland, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Boston and other places are taking differing approaches to the demonstrations.


A new book by Tony Horwitz, an award-winning author and Civil War historian, looks at the history of John Brown and his role in starting the Civil War.
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A new book by Tony Horwitz, an award-winning author and Civil War historian, looks at the history of John Brown and his role in starting the Civil War.


In interviews with 60 Minutes and the New York Times, Ruth Madoff admitted for the first time that she and Bernie Madoff attempted suicide shortly after his Ponzi Scheme began to unravel.
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In interviews with 60 Minutes and the New York Times, Ruth Madoff admitted for the first time that she and Bernie Madoff attempted suicide shortly after his Ponzi Scheme began to unravel.

NM News







Some recent press in the Taos News
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In March of last year, a New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce was established to support local economies, help businesses green their operations and advocate for a clean energy economy.
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The Congressional Budget Office reports that incomes of the richest Americans have jumped a whopping 275 percent since 1979.
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The beautiful caldera in northern New Mexico didn't work financially as a self-sustaining preserve. Will it now become a national park?
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It's unclear who will take over the preserve's management -- but it is clear the current system hasn't worked
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New Mexico is launching a campaign to improve pedestrian safety and it calls for police enforcement blitzes of a law requiring motorists to yield to people in crosswalks.


Tragic news, Fixers. One of Albuquerque pioneering bloggers, Barbara Wold from Democracy for NM, is struggling with cancer. Please come out and support her if you can.
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Barbara Wold is a pioneer of New Mexico's blogosphere as the creator of www.democracyfornewmexico.com
 
. She began the site in 2003.

PREVIEW: This week on New Mexico in Focus...
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New Mexico in Focus points the lens at the environment this week, bringing in experts on the state’s past and its present environmental climate. Author and journalist V.B. Price will discuss his forthcoming book detailing the changing face of New Mexico’s environment since World War II.


For the fourth straight month, New Mexico has gained jobs and our unemployment rate is now 2 percentage points lower than it was a year ago. This period of job growth follows a 32 consecutive months of job losses. This is encouraging, but we have a lot of work to do to make New Mexico more business-friendly and get our economy really moving. I am going to work hard to reform our tax structure to lower taxes and make it easier for small businesses to create more jobs.


Don't miss a FREE Talk with the always inspiring Vandana Shiva, Percy Schmeiser and Dan Rivicher this SATURDAY, 10/29, 4pm at UNM. Come out before your Halloween festivities! PDF flyer & map attached. See you there!
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Inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center are staying there longer they should, which is clogging up the system and overcrowding the jail.


NMPolitics.net shared a link.
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By Michael Swickard • Commentary • The core of our dysfunction is the schools are ignoring the most basic principle of learning. It is driven almost entirely by the curiosity of humans and their need to have the tools to satisfy that curiosity.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico says it will seek an injunction against the University of New Mexico to allow anti-Wall Street protesters to continue protesting on campus.
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Judge Michael Murphy, who faces serious felony bribery charges, is also in hot water with the GLBTQ community in Las Cruces.
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They blame it on global warming - and more than a century of mismanagement of forests and fires.
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Indicted District Judge Michael Murphy, who was suspended from the bench by the state Supreme Court earlier this year, never suspected conversations he had with another judge in her private chambers were secretly recorded.
KOAT shared a link.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Target 7 confronted a store after employees sold a pack of cigarettes that didnt have a tax stamp. Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Gallup area news





NEWS

Central veterans like proposed legislation

http://www.navajotimes.com/news/2011/1011/102711veterans.php
 
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Some, however, wondered if Navajo veterans would be better off forming their own non-profit corporation to apply for and receive grants.


Caregiving on the Rez shared a link.
www.fullcirclecare.org
 
Full Circle of Care provides updated resources, information, and access to individualized assistance for family caregivers nationwide. We help family caregivers provide the highest quality of life for older family members.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

International News





The 7 billionth person is projected to be born on Halloween. The growing population, however, presents a problem. Where will we get the food for all those hungry mouths?
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The 7 billionth person is projected to be born on Halloween. The growing population, however, presents a problem. Where will we get the food for all those hungry mouths?


After a violent crackdown against Arab Spring protesters in Syria, the government is using its hospitals to find and isolate dissidents. To get the treatment they need, they're having to go to independent, underground, make-shift hospitals.
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After a violent crackdown against Arab Spring protesters in Syria, the government is using its hospitals to find and isolate dissidents. To get the treatment they need, they're having to go to independent, underground, make-shift hospitals.


In Spain, the possibility that nearly 50 years of terrorism may be over is causing shockwaves. Politicians of all stripes are claiming credit for the apparent demise of the Basque terrorist group known as ETA.
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In Spain, the possibility that nearly 50 years of terrorism may be over is causing shockwaves. Politicians of all stripes are claiming credit for the apparent demise of the Basque terrorist group known as ETA.


Jeanie, a famous bear with distinct markings, was shot and killed in Whistler, Canada, last week after becoming too aggressive toward humans.
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Jeanie, a famous bear with distinct markings, was shot and killed in Whistler, Canada, last week after becoming too aggressive toward humans.

National News





Shelter systems and what they don’t tell you | Carey Fuller http://ow.ly/7aaMH
 


Spike in homeless Seattle students hurting families, district http://ow.ly/7alyR
 
ow.lyThe Seattle School District is seeing a staggering number of homeless students. More than 1,500 are anticipated by the end of this school year

Occupy the Wall Street may have started a movement, but the grassroots effort has taken hold across the world. Steph Larsen is joining the protest from her pasture in Lyons, Neb.
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Occupy the Wall Street may have started a movement, but the grassroots effort has taken hold across the world. Steph Larsen is joining the protest from her pasture in Lyons, Neb.


President Barack Obama used his executive authority this week to make it easier for those struggling under student loans to make payments.
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President Barack Obama used his executive authority this week to make it easier for those struggling under student loans to make payments.

NM News









A Visit to the UNM Lobo Gardens - Growing Food, Students and Community: Join us for this exciting opportunity to see what's growing on the UNM Campus...


Rio Grande Community Farm Dinner in the Field September 25, 2011 - 5:00 - 8:00pm
The Obama administration is taking important steps to reduce the cost of a college education by speeding up a program to cap loan payments and reducing interest rates for students who consolidate federal loans. Follow the link below to find out more information about who is eligible.
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Congressman Luján applauded the Obama administration’s announcement that it is taking steps to make college more affordable by reducing the burden of student loans.
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Former Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. vows to complete a court-ordered drug treatment program and says he wants to "get my life back on track."


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Albuquerque's '(Un)occupy' protesters are working to figure out where they will hold their camp, now that they have been kicked out of Yale Park by the University of New Mexico administration. > Raw video: Clash between '(Un)occupy Albuquerque' and police
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The audit did not find any misuse of funds or embezzlement, but it did find some other serious problems within the department.
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Some Albuquerque protesters are fired up about what has happened in other cities in the past 24 hours.


New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce shared a link.
archive.constantcontact.com‎(October 24, 2011 Albuquerque, NM) USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner today announced that his office is seeking applications to increase the production and use of renewable energy sources as part of the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels.
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University of New Mexico student-athletes are earning degrees at a record pace.
The FBI says they found items while searching Elephant Butte, but they aren't linked to David Parker Ray
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The FBI said theres no indication that some items found during searches of Elephant Butte Lake belonged to suspected serial killer David Parker Ray. Wednesday, October 26, 2011.


Winter weather is storming into New Mexico. Click "Like" if you're excited for the change and check out our hour-by-hour forecast slideshow.
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Sweeping weather changes are in store for New Mexico as a few cold fronts look to enter the state on Wednesday.

Local News





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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

International News





Asia Report: China Responds to Solar Trade Complaint #GallupSolar Won't tariffs on China hurt US solar business? Let people know how you feel about this?
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Chinese solar manufacturers came under fire last week with news breaking that SolarWorld and six unnamed American manufacturers were filing a trade complaint, alleging unfair trading practices and pushing for a tariff of 100 percent to be placed on all crystalline silicon cells and modules


As the days pass, rescue workers continue to dig feverishly to free survivors from the earthquake that hit on Sunday. A 14-day-old infant was rescued Monday, but hopes are fading.
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As the days pass, rescue workers continue to dig feverishly to free survivors from the earthquake that hit on Sunday. A 14-day-old infant was rescued Monday, but hopes are fading.