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UNM, Sandia Labs, city join forces for research

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Representatives from UNM, Sandia National Laboratories and the City of Albuquerque gathered June 19 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding allowing the three institutions to collaborate on research.

Mayor Martin Chavez, University President David Schmidly and SNL president Tom Hunter met in Zimmerman Library to sign the "Community Research Collaborative," an agreement aimed at research areas such as energy infrastructure and efficiency, cyber security and digital film media.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Daily Lobo: How long have you been attending UNM?

Karol Zetter: About one year. I am an international student. I came to the United States two years ago.

DL: Where are you originally from?

KZ: I am from Guadalajara, Mexico.

DL: What things do you enjoy about New Mexico?

KZ: I love the people, and the climate, all the seasons.

Governor will not resign over extramarital affair

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford considered resigning from office after his extramarital affair came to light, the Republican revealed Sunday in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press.

But Sanford, who hasn't spoken publicly since Friday, said he spoke with close spiritual and political associates who advised him to fight to restore the public's - and his family's - trust in him.

Motorcycle bombs kill at least 20 in Baghdad

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BAGHDAD - Motorcycle bombs killed at least 20 people in separate attacks in Baghdad Friday, at least 19 of them in a crowded bazaar, part of an apparent trend toward increased use of motorcycles to thwart stepped-up security measures.

The attacks were the latest in a week of violence that has killed more than 250 people, with just four days to go before the deadline for U.

Fashion Q&A

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fashion Q&A Taylor Johnson, Freshman, Classical Guitar Bandana: Hot Topic, $3 Shirt: Goodwill, $10 Pants: Goodwill, $10 Shoes: Amazon, $40 ""I try not to be in fashion, but at the same time look good." Tired but true pants with a growing hole in the knee matched with a fading bandana holding up lackadaisical hair complete Taylor's carefree attitude.

Obituaries

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Hollywood took a hit last week with the deaths of Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Billy Mays. The world will be mourning these losses for weeks and months to come. The lives and careers of these icons made huge contributions to American media and show business.

Patti Blagojevich, political celebrity, 'got out of there'

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) - Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich said Friday that making new friends during her time on NBC's reality show "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" helped her get over those she's lost since her husband's arrest on federal corruption charges.

Peace-lovers gather in N.M. forest

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In an economy like today's, people will do almost anything for extra business. Cuba, N.M., is going to get a boost from the thousands of people who are traveling across the country for Rainbow Gathering in the Santa Fe National Forest, about 30 miles from Cuba.

Brazil ends U.S. FIFA run with clutch comeback

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JOHANNESBURG - Brazil's "Beautiful Game" came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the upstart United States in the Confederations Cup final.

Luis Fabiano scored two of the goals and Lucio added the third in the 84th minute to give Brazil its second-straight Confederations Cup title and third overall.

Lakers' coach should throw in the towel

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Phil Jackson thinks he's a supreme-court justice.

He thinks coaching the Los Angeles Lakers is a lifetime appointment. But what he needs to realize is that he doesn't need to return to the Lakers. In fact, he shouldn't - for the betterment of his health and the organization's.

Clinic teaches women football basics

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Few people - other than football players - know the intricacies of the cover-two defense.

Thanks to the Lobo clinic "Football 101," about 50 women from New Mexico are now among those few.

That was one of many things head football coach Mike Locksley and his staff taught during Saturday's annual clinic, which catered exclusively to women, inside University Stadium.

cartoon

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Letters: Manny Ramirez: a bad role model and dishonest player

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Editor,

I love baseball. It is a refuge, a place where I can go and forget about the cares of the day. Time slows down, and all that matters is my team winning. It's one of the greatest feelings in the world.

Manny Ramirez has been one of the best sluggers in baseball for the past several years.

Letters:Fear leads to confusion over Second Amendment

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Editor,

Given the content of your opinion page recently, there obviously continues to be a great deal of confusion with regard to the Second Amendment. Nearly all of that confusion is quite intentional, arising from fear spawned in a bed of ignorance by those who seek to disarm Americans entirely.

All marriage should be abolished

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The gay marriage debate has evolved from a whisper of discontent to a roaring, mud-slinging brawl. The situation could be mildly called a snafu, and more accurately termed something I can't print in a newspaper. Everyone has an opinion. Not only do people stand on both sides of and astride the metaphorical fence, there are people tunneling underneath and flying overhead.