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Business cashes in on Olympics
Of The Morning CallROOTS IN OLYMPICS: Roofing and skylight materials from Lehigh Valley-based Palram Americas were used in the construction of some sports venues and new construction at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Polycarbon materials were used. Also was involved in...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Polo, Summer Olympics, Multi-Sport Events
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Kyle Busch blows away field at Dover
As is the case at most NASCAR tracks, Kyle Busch heard the boos at Dover International Speedway. The driver NASCAR fans love to hate no doubt had them even more exasperated when he arrived in Victory Lane -- again. Jeers and victories, they're pretty...Tags: Athletics, Track and Field, Joe Gibbs, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Vehicles, Heavy Engineering
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DOWNERS GROVE: Metra: Belmont project should be done in 2012
Less than two months after the Illinois Department of Transportation agreed to fund the remainder of Downers Grove's long-planned Belmont Road underpass project, Metra officials are projecting a summer 2012 completion date. Metra Engineering Chief Joe...Tags: Metra, Metal and Mineral, Transportation, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, Downers Grove
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Once it exits south of Daytona Beach, Tropical Storm Fay expected to become hurricane
OrlandoSentinel.com Staff and Wire ReportsFay could become a hurricane Wednesday after it leaves the Florida penninsula off Daytona Beach. The National Weather Service issued a hurricane watch for the east coast from Flagler Beach to Altamaha Sound, Ga. At 9 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm...Tags: Orlando, Cape Canaveral, FPL Group, Coral Reefs, Disasters
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NATO pledges 'no business as usual' with Russia
Chicago Tribune correspondentGORI, Georgia—With Russian forces dug into hilltops and along roads across Georgia despite a 3-day-old pledge to move troops out, NATO's top official said Tuesday that "there can be no business as usual" between the Kremlin and the Western...Tags: Forests, Prisoners and Detainees, National Government, Prisons, Government
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A lesson in Olympics economics, architecture and history
Kathy Bergen is reporting from Beijing on developments related to Chicago's 2016 bid. BEIJING — First, a disclaimer: I'm not much of a wheeler-dealer. And my experience securing sports tickets is virtually non-existent. That said, I really...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Consumer Electronics Industry, Athletics, Track and Field, 5K Run
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Possible tornado from Tropical Storm Fay damages 51 homes in Brevard; 3 arrested on looting charges
Sentinel Staff WritersA possible tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Fay touched down in south Brevard County on Tuesday afternoon, damaging 51 homes in the Barefoot Bay neighborhood, the sheriff's office said. Nine homes were uninhabitable, authorities said. Officials with...Tags: Natural Disasters, Metal and Mineral, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Disasters
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Man caught in tornado: 'You name it and it was flying'
Sentinel Staff WriterJohn Spielman was sweeping water off his patio when a gust of wind pushed his gas grill against him -- sending both him and the grill flying. After being knocked backward into his Florida room, the 59-year-old looked up from the floor to see a spinning...Tags: Natural Disasters, Orlando Weather, Meteorological Disasters, Brevard County, Retirement
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Three arsons investigated in Harford
Officials from the state fire marshal's office are asking for help in their investigation of three arsons that were set early Sunday in Harford County, authorities said yesterday. The first two fires occurred off Route 7 near Edgewood at 5:30 a.m. A...Tags: Fires, Saturn, Vehicles, Arson, Metal and Mineral
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Tornado from Tropical Storm Fay damages 51 homes in Brevard
Sentinel Staff WritersSee updated story with 5 p.m. advisory from National Hurricane Center. In South Brevard, where the tornado touched down earlier in Barefoot Bay, the sheriff's office reported 51 homes damaged by a possible tornado in the Barefoot Bay neighborhood,...Tags: Natural Disasters, Orlando Weather, Weather Warnings, Kissimmee, Florida Power & Light
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Tropical Storm Fay expected to become hurricane; tornado damages 51 homes in Brevard
Sentinel Staff WritersFay could become a hurricane tomorrow after it leaves the Florida penninsula off Daytona Beach. The National Weather Service issued a hurricane watch for the east coast from Flagler Beach to Altamaha Sound, Ga. At 5 p.m. the storm was located about 60...Tags: Natural Disasters, Orlando Weather, Weather Warnings, Kissimmee, Florida Power & Light
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Athletes critique village comforts
Kathy Bergen is reporting from Beijing on developments related to Chicago's 2016 bid. BEIJING — Viewed through the eyes of a first-time Olympics visitor, the athletes' village built for these Summer Games appears to be nothing special,...Tags: McDonald's, Metal and Mineral, Lenovo Group, Athletes, Commonwealth Games
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