NASA: Mother Nature may delay final shuttle launch
Computerworld – Mother Nature seems to be working against NASA’s launching its final space shuttle mission on schedule tomorrow.
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Group creates safe driving contract for teens
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A group in Kalamazoo County is pushing for parents to get involved to ensure local teenagers are safe on the road.
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U.S. Rep. Ron Paul to retire from Congress – Tue, 12 Jul 2011 PST
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul said Tuesday he will concentrate on running for president and will not seek re-election to Congress, ending a 24-year career as one of the more colorful members of the House of Representatives.
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N.Y. Dems tap David Weprin to run for Anthony Weiner’s seat
N.Y. Democrats tap State Assemblyman David Weprin to run in the special election to replace Anthony Weiner
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Still in the race: Al Schmidt’s life saved by quick action of an athletic trainer
Al Schmidt, Mississippi State University track and field director, poses for a photo in his office on MSU campus. / Luisa Porter
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Saltsburg borough appoints new councilman
At its Tuesday meeting, the Saltsburg Borough board appointed Larry Jesko, husband of council member Michelle Jesko, to fill a seat vacated by the recent resignation of Paul Klucsarits.
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AUTOWEEK TV: Fast times with the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe:
Also in this episode: Renault unveils the Frendzy electric car ahead of its Frankfurt debut,
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NBA Free Agents 2011: Who Do NY Knicks Pursue Now After Draft?
Now that the NBA draft is behind us, it appears as if the Knicks ’ acquisitions of Iman Shumpert and Josh Harrellson will have little to no bearing on New York’s offseason activity. Depending on who you listen to, both players are deemed to be “projects,” and Harrellson has an even longer road to travel. However, outgoing president Donnie Walsh seems to think Shumpert will break into next year’s …
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Blagojevich Verdict: The Breakdown
A jury found former Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty of 17 or 20 corruption charges. Here is a breakdown:
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List Of Blagojevich Counts And Verdicts
The following are the counts former Governor Blagojevich faced in his re-trial and the jury’s verdict on each count. Count 1: Wire fraud: Children’s Memorial Hospital. This covers an unrecorded, Oct.
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Brookline arrest reports: June 20-27
Fake Rx charge : Jeffrey K. Dovner, 48, of 1318 Commonwealth Ave., #19A, Allston, was arrested at 5:38 p.m., at 1180 Beacon St., and charged with uttering a false prescription and forgery.
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Slight change in Enumclaw school lines
The Enumclaw School Board will review slight changes in its director district boundaries, host a public hearing at its July 25 meeting and vote on the proposal at its Aug. 15 meeting.
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Your guide to July Fourth weekend
Eye Openers: Our picks for the best of the July Fourth weekend
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Company news
Pocono Mountains property honored with award
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Republican to Challenge Creigh Deeds in 25th District
A Charlottesville attorney has added his name to the ballot for the 25th District Senate Seat. T.J. Aldous is seeking the Republican nomination to then challenge incumbent Creigh Deeds.
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City Council Looks to Fill Ware’s Seat
The Memphis City Council is taking applications to fill the District 7 council seat of Barbara Swearengen Ware, and council chairman Myron Lowery has …
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STATE HOUSE NEWS BRIEFS: Canessa seat to be filled Sept. 20
HOUSE SEAT HELD BY CANESSA TO BE FILLED SEPT. 20 Voters will go to the polls Sept. 20 to choose a successor to former Rep. Steven Cannessa, a New Bedford Democrat who resigned from the House Friday and was scheduled to start his new job Monday at Southcoast Health Systems.   The House on Monday adopted an order setting the special election date and Secretary of State William Galvin, the state’s …
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Woolsey to retire at end of term
Rep. Lynn Woolsey, the former welfare recipient and single mother who jumped from the Petaluma city council to become a leading progressive voice in Congress, announced Monday that she will retire after serving out the current term. At an outdoor press conference at her Petaluma home, Woolsey confirmed “with enormous gratitude but not an ounce of regret,” that she will not run for re-election in …
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For FilmSociety Of Lincoln Center, A Dream Realized
by Verena Dobnik (AP) As a trendsetting designer and architect, David Rockwell has done it all—from Broadway shows and a restaurant partly owned by Robert De Niro to children’s hospitals and a hip hotel near Times Square. read more
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Murugappa Group exits Roca JV
EID Parry has completely divested all shares in Roca Bathroom Products Private Ltd (RBPPL) — a 50: 50 joint venture company between Chennai-based $ 3.8 billion Murugappa Group’s EID Parry (India) Ltd and Spain’s Roca group.
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Do wallabies hold cure for gassy cows
AP – Could wallabies help battle global warming blamed in part on gassy cows?
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Living Green – all about saving money, energy, and the planet
AP – German parliament approves government plan to shut down nuclear power plants by 2022.
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