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Sights and sounds from Hofstra
6:25 p.m. About a dozen demonstrators who described themselves as a "support the troops" group gathered outside the Hofstra University gates before the debate. Among the group, which set up next to a larger group of about 350 anti-war protestors, was...Tags: Dick Cheney, Chuck, NBC, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Censorship
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UConn Women Preseason Favorites In 3 Polls
The Hartford CourantThe UConn women are the preseason favorite to win the 2009 NCAA national basketball championship, according to the three preseason polls. The Huskies, who made it to the Final Four last season, are ranked No. 1 by The Sporting News, Athlon and Lindy's....Tags: University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Program, University of Connecticut
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Several Gary schools to close in cost-cutting move
The city's School Board plans to close several schools, shut down Wirt High School and move 7th- and 8th-graders into the three remaining high schools. The board approved the plan Tuesday as officials said the district needed to cut its 2009 budget by...Tags: Examinations
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NEWINGTON: Myler Named Teacher Of The Year
Thomas Myler, a kindergarten teacher at Elizabeth Green School, has been named the 2008-09 teacher of the year by the Newington public school system. Myler, who began his career in Newington in 1994 as a second-grade teacher, will represent Newington in...Tags: Newington
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All ACC freshman Barbour off team
Sophomore Andrea Barbour has left the Virginia Tech women's basketball team. Coach Beth Dunkenberger announced her departure Wednesday but declined further comment. Barbour appeared in 26 games last season, averaged 15 points and was named to the...Tags: Virginia Tech
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Soccer: Like Father, Like Son At Manchester
Thirty-one years ago, coach Dick Danielson named Matt Walsh captain of the Manchester boys soccer team. This season, Walsh bestowed the honor on his son, Ben. From the start, Ben took to the role. But he hasn't been alone. Walsh (eight goals, six...Tags: Injuries
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We think: An elected board leader is needed to steer schools in Orange County
Quick, Orange County residents: Name the current School Board chairman. We're guessing a lot of you didn't know the answer, and that's understandable. School Board members hand out the post of chairman each year in what amounts to a popularity contest....Tags: Local Elections, Referenda, Orange County (Florida), Voting
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Spirits are lifted high on Boca Raton special-needs cheer squad
Forum Publishing GroupMia Miller had the brightest of smiles, the cutest of laughs and the greatest enthusiasm for her special-needs cheerleading team. "I love the Boca Extreme!" shouted Miller over the weekend at the Boca Raton Gymnasium, 2920 NW Boca Raton Blvd. "I love...Tags: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Community College, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Athletes, Boca Raton
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Illinois basketball waiting for a sharpshooter
Tribune reporterBruce Weber has a date circled on his calendar, and it's not the season opener, the Big Ten opener or NCAA bid day. It's Dec. 20, when the Illini play host to Detroit. That's when he expects guard Alex Legion to be eligible, though nothing is definite....Tags: NCAA Tournament, Awards and Prizes, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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NJ tackles high school dropout rates
Associated Press WriterThough New Jersey's high school graduation rate is among the best in the nation, officials on Wednesday launched a yearlong effort to further reduce the state's 17 percent dropout rate. Gov. Jon Corzine, Attorney General Anne Milgram, Education...Tags: Jon Corzine, Government, Executive Branch, Prisons, Regional Authority
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Long Islanders' questions for the candidates
Newsday asked Long Islanders who work in fields that have sparked issues in the presidential campaign: What do you want to know from the candidates that is not being asked? (Newsday will forward these questions to the campaigns)
Runi Mukherji ,...Tags: Demographics, National or Ethnic Minorities, National Government, Medical Services, Hofstra University
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School: I have been teaching fourth grade at Umatilla Elementary School for 1 1/2 years. Education and experience: I earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood and elementary education from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. I have taught in...Tags: Bill Murray, Harrison Ford, Billy Graham, Florida Atlantic University, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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