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Indictment Reveals Gulf Cartel Inner Workings

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:31:10 +0200

Documents filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., last month in a case against 19 high-ranking members of the Gulf Cartel and its one-time enforcement arm the Zetas reveal much about the inner...

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Mexican Cartel Capture in U.S. with Powerful Weapons

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:15:18 +0200

Federal agents busted a drug-trafficking ring that distributed methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico in Washington state and carried unusually powerful weaponry, injecting a dangerous new factor...

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Has American Culture Changed for the Worst?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:42:49 +0200

Have we lost the spiritual and intellectual depth that made this nation a world-wide symbol of freedom and democracy? if there is such a thing as a national culture: Is this appetite for celebrities'...

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The Secrets of Schizophrenia

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:15:37 +0200

Scientists have discovered a remarkable similarity between the genetic faults behind both schizophrenia and manic depression in a breakthrough that is expected to open the way to new treatments for...

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Obama's Vague Health Care Pitch

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:55:53 +0200

Obama held health care "townhall" with hand picked crowd during which he gave no details or specific proposals on health care

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Honduras Coup At Odds with New Hemispheric Politics

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:17:24 +0200

Widespread condemnation of takeover and efforts to resolve crisis reflect era of stability in hemisphere

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Texas Nuclear Power Plant Plan On Hold

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:20:13 +0200

Power generator Exelon Corp. said Tuesday it has called off plans for now to build a new nuclear plant in Texas because of worries over the economy and the limited availability of federal loan...

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A State by State Report On Meeting the Stimulus Deadline

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:47:31 +0200

All states and territories had obligated at least half the highway money they got in the stimulus bill—and they did it before the deadline.

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Energy Expert Predicts Higher Energy Costs in Future

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:02:11 +0200

Energy executive Roger Cory is predicting that energy prices in the future will dwarf those of last year and that natural gas development will be key

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Does Franken Really Give Democrats a Supermajority?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:55:06 +0200

In practice however they will find it extremely difficult to put together this 'super majority,' especially in support of the contentious bills on climate change, health care and financial reform...

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The Macabre Details of Michael Jackson's Death

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:41:05 +0200

One reporter told us the news from LA was 'truly a JFK moment'

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Sen. Inouye Involved in Bank Scandal

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:13 +0200

Hawaiian Sen. Inouye is coming under fire after it was revealed he may have interceded to help a bank in Hawaii in which he owned stock to get $135 million in bailout funds..

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Government Overspending Increasing Interest Rates and National Debt

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:03:41 +0200

Americans are becoming increasing concerned about the federal budget deficit.Reports of rising interest rates and a new report from the Congressional Budget Office are predicting even higher levels...

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Tom Schieffer Wants to be Governor

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:48:21 +0200

Democratic legislator, former Ambassador,Bush confidant, and brother of famous newscaster says he has the vision Texas needs for a governor.

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Cash for Clunkers is Flawed

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:47:41 +0200

Perhaps the worst part of the plan is that it takes borrowed money and gives it to a favored few who can already afford a car and leaves it to future generations to pay back. It does not help the...

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Federal Mortgage Aid Program Troubled

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:08:11 +0200

Only about 200,000 homeowners out of the estimated 4 million nationwide intended to be helped by the Treasury Departments mortgage aid program have received any assistance

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Texas Baptist Hispanic Education Program

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:34:24 +0200

The initiative involves the combined efforts of the denomination and the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas

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Iran's Real Struggle and U.S. Foreign Policy Implications

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:37:18 +0200

Iran is locked in a crisis. It would appear to us that in this, as in many other things, Obama will be following the Bush strategy — namely, criticizing Iran without actually doing anything about it.

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American Public Heavily Against Cap and Trade

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:36:21 +0200

Following the late Friday note vote in Congress for the controversial cap and trade energy tax bill a poll done over the weekend shows 81.6% of Americans oppose the new measure.

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General Electric Uses Bank Rescue Loopholes

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:56:34 +0200

General Electric has exploited loopholes in the federal bank rescue program, TARP, to be become the largest beneficiary of bailout funds

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Holding on to RGV Teachers

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:45:36 +0200

We must find a way to make the teaching profession more appealing to bright young candidates in the RGV. They must see it as a vocation that will offer them financial security and an enormous dose of...

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Supreme Court Reverses New Haven Firefighter Case

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:30:10 +0200

Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Hispanic and white firefighters reversing Sotomayor decision

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Government Controlled Rationed Health Care

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:18:59 +0200

Under government-rationed health care, the idea of "compassion" is likely to take on a whole new meaning writes Robert Knight

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Honduran President Arrested

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:33:33 +0200

Mr. Zelaya was detained shortly before voting was to begin on a constitutional referendum the president had insisted on holding even though the Supreme Court ruled it illegal and everyone from the...

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Merryl Streep Turns Sixty

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:59:31 +0200

Celebrating the great movie roles of American actress, Merryl Streep, as she turns sixty by noted movie historian and critic John Farr

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Valentina and Peppers Restaurant Review

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:53:18 +0200

Contempo reviews McAllen restaurants-Valentina and Peppers Burgers and Steaks

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South Padre Island:Ideal for Vacation Home

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:34:23 +0200

Experienced realtor Charla Tibbets reviews what to look for in considering the purchase of second home and highlights how South Padre Island in South Texas meets all the criteria.

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Obama Sent Letter to Ayatollah Before Iranian Election

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:51:05 +0200

Prior to this month's disputed presidential election in Iran, the Obama administration sent a letter to the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for an improvement in relations

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White House Order Allows Indefinite Terrorist Detention

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:23:10 +0200

The Obama administration, fearing a battle with Congress that could stall plans to close Guantanamo, has drafted an executive order that would reassert presidential authority to incarcerate suspected...

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Cap and Trade Bill,The New Alchemy,Gaining Ground

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:38:22 +0200

Despite economic and scientific evidence mounting that a tremendous fiscal sacrifice requiring a maximal effort may in the end offer minimal reward the climate change juggernaut folly may advance in...

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Climate Bill Awards Billions to Foreigners

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:02:47 +0200

The Democrats proposed climate change bill with cap and trade energy taxes will pay billions of dollars to foreign nations reports an investigative reporter from the Washington Times

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Coping with Elderly Caregiver Stress and Guilt

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:39:20 +0200

Being the caregiver for an elderly parent can generate stress and guilt. Health expert Diane Carbo discusses six steps to deal with this common problem.

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Environmental Review of the Texas Legislature 2009 Session

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:50:21 +0200

The 2009 Texas legislative session has been a busy one from the standpoint of energy and environmental regulations. There have been several important victories won by environmentalist and...

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Bailed Out Bank Execs Keep Golden Parachutes

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:04:13 +0200

New Treasury rules still allow executives at bailed out banks to keep their goldern parachutes

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Democratic Spending Against Public Opinion

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:43:34 +0200

A curious and growing schism is developing between the values of the American public measured in polls including the Texas Lyceum survey and the perception of their desires as propagated by...

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What Will Happen In Iran?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:30:51 +0200

A former member of the Iranian government for 14 years and now an academic in America discusses what lies ahead for the Iranian people and the regime that rules them following the uprising

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New Program to Stop Illegal Gun Sales in South Texas

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:57:05 +0200

Gun dealers and federal law enforcement authorities are teaming up in South Texas to stop illegal gun sales via straw purchases which may be used by the Mexican drug cartels to obtain weapons.

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Will Iran Have a Revolution?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:39:20 +0200

Can the Iranian election uprising lead to a full scale revolution? Geopolitical expert George Friedman weighs in with an analysis.

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The Iranian Revolt: Obama or Twitter Inspired?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:51:45 +0200

Was the current Iranian uprising more inspired by President Obama's Cairo speech or more facilitated in reality by the access to the internet and the world afforded by social media?

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Movie Review:"The Proposal"

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:56:43 +0200

A pleasant experience if it works for you writes critic Marty Meltz

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The Right Role Models

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:29:50 +0200

America's children have a hard time finding traditional upright role models instead of what is "cool" or "in" writes family advocate and writer Dionna Sanchez

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A History of Fathers in Movies

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:55:27 +0200

A look at some of the great movie roles that examined the challenges of being a father in cinematic history by movie critic and historian John Farr

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We Must Get Involved

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:34:12 +0200

American society is dependent upon everyday citizens getting involved and taking action. We should seek out like minded individuals at our churches or other groups and get involved says Larry Miller.

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Improving the Quality of Doctor Visits

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:11:16 +0200

There are innumerable strategies for obtaining top medical care. All you need to do is be aware of opportunities when they present themselves and take advantage of them.Curtis Graham, MD discusses...

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Health Reform Without Government Control

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:32:22 +0200

Health care reform can be successful if we take the time to get it right. If our experience with the Stimulus Bill tells us anything, it's that when Congress acts too quickly, it often delivers bad...

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Border GAO Report Urges Tougher Gun Laws

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:52:54 +0200

A government report purporting to examine the policies to prevent gun smuggling from the United States to Mexico comes to political conclusions urging stricter gun control in the face of incomplete...

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Security at Places of Worship

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:17:18 +0200

Several recent high profile events are causing security experts to focus on improving security at religious sites like churches, synagogues, and mosques. Stewart and Burton discuss recent events and...

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Quality of Healthcare is Not Just Statistics

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:21:56 +0200

Liberal advocates for health care reform point to evidence based medicine as the panacea to a burgeoning dilemma. A true health care change should additionally be based on acquiescence to what...

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President Obama-Taking Us to Beatlemania

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:10:32 +0200

John Lennon once described the scene inside the Beatles during the heyday of the fan frenzy of BeatlemaniaThis might be the case inside the White House these days as President Barrack Obama sends the...

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Video: Iranian Elections, Israel and the United States

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:11:25 +0200

Stratfor CEO George Friedman discusses the implications for the United States, Israel, and Iran of the recent Iranian elections. President Obama will need to re-evaluate Iranian policy he notes.

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