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V.25 No.41 | 10/13/2016

The Daily Word in Free Local Food, T-Mobile and Pop Up Weed Gardens

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Most people have stolen something, but have you ever considered stealing Venetian blinds? One man did and almost succeeded.

Is your doctor just pretending they know what they're talking about? Like really, are they even a doctor?

During a demonstration against the US, police got brutal with protesters by beating them with batons and running them over in a van.

What if Donald Trump controlled the NSA?

There's a group in Albuquerque handing out fresh food for free.

T-Mobile was punished by the FCC for being huge liars.

The Philadelphia Museum will host a pop-up weed (as in marijuana) garden on Thursday.

V.25 No.33 | 08/18/2016

The Daily Word in #LochteGate, South Korean war games, and transgender restrooms

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Swimwear company Speedo is dropping their sponsorship of US Olympic swimmer and national embarrassment Ryan Lochte after he vandalized a gas station in Rio and then made up some lie about getting mugged at gunpoint. The company is also donating $50,000 to Save the Children, a global charity partner of Speedo USA’s parent company, for children in Brazil.

The US-South Korean 12-day Ulchi Freedom Guardian Games began today in South Korea. The 'games,' which are intended to enhance the "readiness, protect the region and maintain stability on the Korean peninsula," have further increased the tension between North and South Korea. KCNA, North Korea's state-run media outlet, has said that if the games show the slightest sign of aggression towards North Korea, they would turn the South into a 'heap of ashes through a Korean-style pre-emptive nuclear strike.'" Sounds like fun games.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made statements about immigration today that seem at odds with his previous promises to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. When asked about his new immigration policies on Fox News, he said “We want to come up with a really fair, but firm, answer.” This apparent flip-flopping on immigration comes as Trump brings on a new campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway and attempts to sway more moderate republican voters.

The Philippines and communist rebels are opening up peace talks in Norway this week. These talks come after nearly five decades of fighting that has killed tens of thousands. Negotiators have declared that they hope to reach a peace deal within a year.

US District Judge Reed O'Connor has blocked the White House's injunction that schools allow their students to use the bathrooms that align with their gender identity. This injunction is filed several months after a dozen states sued the federal government over this injunction. This means that the federal government's guidelines for school restrooms won't go into effect—for now.

V.24 No.52 | 12/24/2015

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The Daily Word in Miss Universe mix-up, the truth about Santa and GOP loses another one

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Woman drives onto sidewalk on Las Vegas strip, injuring over 30 people and killing one.

Another one bites the dust. Lindsey Graham leaves 2016 presidential race.

Acoma Training Center is offering free training classes if you adopted your dog from a shelter.

And the winner is you...wait no, not you, the other one.

Maybe he was overcompensating for something? Hitler had naught but one testicle, according to medical records.

What happens when a prison runs out of waffles? You sue them, of course.

This girl's reaction to finding out the truth about Santa is hilarious.

Company is coming!

V.22 No.45 |

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The Daily Word in the sale of Lovelace Health Plan, a tree-climbing anti-choice nut visits Albuquerque and what Lemmy Kilmister has in common with Dick Cheney

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Rives Miller Grogan, Pastor and anti-choice whack-job, visited Albuquerque yesterday.

Someone found an image of Jesus on a landscaping rock.

One of the original New Mexico same-sex marriage suit plaintiffs died.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield bought Lovelace Health Plan.

The Supreme Court of The United States let stand an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that struck down a law requiring women seeking abortions to view a detailed ultrasound.

Conditions in parts of the Philippines hit by Typhoon Haiyan are declining rapidly.

Imprisoned Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova is on her way to a new prison in Siberia.

Frozen dirt walls will contain the contaminated areas around Fukishima.

An invisible bike helmet!

Pink Fairy Armadillos.

This guy got a perfectly preserved cold war era fallout shelter with his newly purchased home.

Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister got a pacemaker.

V.21 No.48 |

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The Daily Word in typhoons, down votes and Russian drivers

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Powerful typhoon leaves hundreds dead or missing in the Philippines.

Senate Republicans voted down an
international treaty banning discrimination against people with disabilities.

The rest of the world is pointing and laughing.

Supporters of Egypt's President Morsi confronted opponents camped outside the presidential palace, and things got violent.

Money may have been the top factor keeping House Republican women out of leadership positions.

Daniel Ellsberg calls Bradley Manning a hero.

The upcoming state legislative session could include election law changes.

New koala.

Mapping drones permitted for use here in the U.S.

Your TV is listening.

NYC, buried in carbon emissions.

This month's war frontlines photo-dispatches.

"Driving in Russia." [All 13 minutes are totally worth watching.]

I think I like this band.

Missed high fives.

The year's best book lists.

Southeastern Ohio Bigfoot Investigation Society.

Aren't you also "clamoring" for Pizza Hut perfume?

V.21 No.31 |

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The Daily Word in floods, Blackwater and fire

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Yesterday evening's meteorological drama.

Attacks by militants prompt Egyptian military air strikes on the Sinai peninsula.

Mass displacement in Manila as torrential rains flood the city.

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not watching you.

Academi LLC (a.k.a. Xe, a.k.a. Blackwater) says it will "continue to lead by example." The company agreed to a $7.5 million settlement of charges related to 17 criminal violations, including arms smuggling.

Colorado ranchers are freaked out after animal mutilations.

New image of home, sweet home.

Compelling case study on the impact of Medicaid expansion. The guv remains tight-lipped on the issue. Rio Grande Foundation head does not.

"Failing" schools will still get some cash.

Burning refinery chokes out California. Chevron says they'll make it all better.

Painted Russian rag doll synchronized swimmers win gold (and give me creepy dreams).

Winston Churchill, proto-tween.

Pilgrims in Mexico City.

V.21 No.23 | 6/7/2012
Fields Avenue in Angeles City, Philippines: Bernalillo County Commissioner Michael Wiener was photographed touring the red-light district.
John Keatley keatleyphoto.com

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Live Smiling Girls!

Behind the photographs of Angeles City bar girls

The controversy over Commissioner Michael Wiener’s photo scandal died down. But Fields Avenue, the red-light district of Angeles City in the Philippines, remains a dark place.
V.20 No.36 | 9/8/2011
Chris Cooper aims for greatness.

Film Review

Amigo

John Sayles dramatizes (and occasionally melodramatizes) the Philippine-American War

John Sayles is as close to an indie film demigod as the movie industry has got. He’s been a consistent, distinctive and fiercely independent storyteller—from his 1979 writing-directing debut Return of the Secaucus Seven straight through his lengthy string of art-house dramas (Baby It’s You, The Brother From Another Planet, Matewan, Eight Men Out, City of Hope, Passion Fish, Men of War, The Secret of Roan Inish, Lone Star, Sunshine State). With his latest, Amigo, the quirky-brilliant auteur indulges his love for history by crafting an epic-yet-intimate fictional account of the rarely-if-ever-dramatized Philippine-American War.

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The Daily Word in Jimmy Hoffa’s declaration, Freddie Mercury’s birthday, Spaceport America’s completion

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Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa, Jr. speaks on the GOP by asking Obama to “take these sons of bitches out.”

47 people are injured by gunfire during Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade.

Take a look at this enormous crocodile captured in the Philippines.

Spaceport America in Las Cruces is 90% completed. Time to book those flights, kids.

The porn star who temporarily shut down the industry by testing HIV-positive is actually HIV-negative.

Indiana police square off against a man on a highway wielding a 35-inch samurai sword.

A Swedish woman bites the tongue off her would-be rapist.

Texas wildfires have already scorched more than 100,000 acres in one week.

Happy Birthday, Freddie Mercury!

“Don’t mess with the Jesus!” and his 8.4 million Facebook fans.

UMass cooks the world’s largest stir-fry. Apparently, it was pretty decent.

Police join the search for an iPhone prototype left in a restauarant. Keep an eye on eBay.