1) Last week, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry attended a conference in Washington, DC. What was the purpose of this meeting?a) To come up with a plan to erase “Breaking Bad” from the national consciousness.b) To brainstorm ideas for improving the manufacturing sector in US cities.c) To provide information to city leaders interested in the forthcoming singularity.d) To discuss the formal addition of green chile to the presidential diet. 2) Which New Mexico-based photographer continues to garner press for a schtick that involves applying copious amounts of scotch tape to his subjects?a) Patrick Nagatanib) Ansel Adamsc) Wes Namand) Joel-Peter Witkin 3) Following an end to his legal troubles, former UNM President F. Chris Garcia wants to be able to return to campus. What position(s) did Garcia hold at UNM in addition to being president?a) Professor of political scienceb) Dean of the College of Arts & Sciencesc) Distinguished professor of human sexualityd) A and B 4) What sort of local business is the latest to accept Bitcoin?a) An automated cronut dispensary in EDob) A Westside jetpack dealerc) A veterinary clinic in Northeast Heightsd) A Downtown memory-implant center 5) Last week, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education voted against a proposal that would have sanctioned an opt-out contingency for what controversial district-wide phenomena?a) Standardized testingb) All-you-can-eat cafeteriasc) Social indoctrinationd) Prayer meetingsAnswers:1) B. Berry participated in a White House summit focused on improving urban manufacturing opportunities countrywide.2) C. Wes Naman is still getting plenty of mileage from his Scotch Tape Series.3) D. Garcia held a number of honored positions at New Mexico’s flagship university, including professor and dean.4) C. VetCo, a local animal clinic, now accepts Bitcoin.5) A. The board of Albuquerque’s expansive school district voted 5-2 to reject a proposal to send testing opt-out notices and sample letters to local parents.
Crib Notes: Dec. 12, 2013
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“Respect the chemistry.”
Sony Pictures Television
Photographer Ansel Adams
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UNM Scholes Hall
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Douglas Quaid at Rekall
Lionsgate Entertainment
Disneyland employee cafeteria circa July 1961
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