Contrary to what many people seem to believe, America IS NOT a democracy. America is a constitutional, representative republic. There is a difference. In a pure democracy, majority rules. That means if 51% of the people decided they wanted to seize my car, motorcycle, or property, they could. Maj...
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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK The Trump administration on Monday released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. The new rules were released shortly after Pr...
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By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Dallas Cowboys made two wrong decisions in the final 10 seconds that cost them an opportunity to go to overtime against the Baltimore Ravens and led to a loss in regulation. First, a special teams blunder. Second, a defensive lapse. After ...
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DETROIT (AP) — Three people were killed and four more were injured when an argument led to gunfire at an after-hours strip club Sunday morning in Detroit, officials said. Police responding to the 7:21 a.m. shooting on a largely residential street found three men who had been fata...
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BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide. Days of continuous downpours have cause...
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It shouldn’t happen to a dog, nor to a rodeo clown. Such an unlikely opening sentence warrants further explanation, which I trust in the next 650 words or so will shed more light than bolts across the sky in an April thunderstorm. Content of this message has been approved by both...
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By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press Most of my summer vegetables are winding down now, the cooling temperatures serving as a cue that their mission has been nearly accomplished. But if frost threatens before the last of my tomatoes have turned red, I’ll drape a sheet of sheer...
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By Melinda Myers Snip and combine some seasonal blooms to create beautiful bouquets to enjoy in your home or share with family and friends. A stroll through your gardens can provide needed inspiration and some colorful flowers, seedheads and foliage to include. Gather your flower...
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By John Cappadonna Permian Basin Master Gardener September 22nd at 7:05 p.m. was the Fall Equinox! Even though summer seems to hang on. Look for cooler nights in the latter half of September. Nothing drastic but you should wake to temperatures in the low 70s rather than near 80˚F...
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Florida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years while four new teams joined the rankings in a major shuffle. The Gators' 24-point win over then-No. 4 Mississippi under first-year coach Jon Sumrall on S...
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Question: The power supply in my 16-year old computer died suddenly, and I decided I’d rather buy a new one than replace the bad component. The new system has plenty of drive bays, and I have lots of spare cables from the old machine, so I plan to install the old drive in the new...
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A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of East 42nd Street. According to the Odessa Police Department, Issacc Reyes was traveling east in a left turn lane when he lost control of his Honda motorcycle, veered into the inside eas...
