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Obama says too soon to declare demise of his domestic agenda
Reuters* Obama quotes Mark Twain on premature talk of his demise * Says optimistic on immigration reform; budget talks continue By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - With his fight for tighter gun control measures defeated and prospects for a deficit...Tags: U.S. Congress, Washington, DC, Immigration, Barack Obama, Gun Control
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School strives for normalcy
The Record, Stockton, Calif.It was not a typical day at Jenny Lind Elementary School on Monday, two days after one of the school's third-graders was killed in her nearby home. Camera crews, reporters, grief counselors and volunteers had descended upon the rural school, which... -
Brad Paisley takes sonic twist on new album, explains 'Accidental Racist'
“For me it's no fun to be a predictable guy in music,” says Brad Paisley. Indeed, the country star delivers the unexpected with his ambitious new release “Wheelhouse” (Arista Nashville). The 17-track album is crammed with the...
Tags: Racism, Brad Paisley, Charlie Daniels, Buck Owens, Music Industry
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Extra, extra! 'Illegal immigrant' and other language changes
For U.S. reporters and editors, the term “illegal immigrant” looks to be going the way of the eight-track tape. The Associated Press is the news service that prompted Mark Twain to say, “There are only two forces that can carry light...
Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Los Angeles Times, Immigration, The Associated Press, Republic of Ireland
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One book at a time
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa'Excuse me. Are you a big reader?" I asked that question several times Tuesday. The responses ranged from "Not really," to "I used to be." I had fewer odd looks than I expected. Most people were curious to know why I asked. Twenty paperback copies...Tags: Soups, Mangos, Foods and Beverages, Ray Bradbury, Tina Fey
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It won't be cheap to air condition the schools
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.It's one thing to get air conditioning installed in all St. Joseph public schools, but paying the monthly light bill is another matter. The price to air condition potentially two million square foot of space in the 34 buildings isn't chump change....Tags: Energy Saving
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With 'Mud,' Nichols heralds a new generation of Austin filmmakers
Austin American-StatesmanLinklater. Rodriguez. Malick. You likely know those Austin filmmakers' names. You don't even need a first name. Jeff Nichols. That's a name you need to know. You'll be hearing it a lot more in coming years. Fans of arthouse cinema have known about...Tags: Take Shelter (movie), The Tree of Life (movie), Bernie (movie), Independent (Movie Genre), Cannes Film Festival
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District 63 readies for flooding, parking lot projects at schools
East Maine School District 63 is currently planning and will begin capital improvement projects this summer after its plans were approved at an April 3 district business meeting. The board approved transferring $357,200 from its operations and... -
Displaced Sac City elementary students stay closer to home
The Sacramento BeeHundreds of students at schools soon to close in the Sacramento City Unified School District have pushed for transfers to nearby schools rather than pursue the most sought- after campuses in the district, open enrollment data show. And most students,...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning
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U.S., county celebrated bicentennials in 1976
"Rediscover America 1976 Bicentennial Celebration, United States of America-Washington County, Maryland, 1776-1976" was the full name of an event that would involve most of the members of the Washington County Historical Society and the community, as a...Tags: Liberty Bell, Sociology, Arts, Museums, Washington, DC
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2013 Summer Book Events
The Hartford CourantHear famous writers discuss their work, listen to the poet who spoke at President Obama's inauguration and learn about the publishing industry at spring and summer books events this year. Here are a few: >>CAPA-U: The 10th annual CAPA-U Professional...Tags: Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Poetry, Customs and Tradition, Yale Center for British Art, Authors
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Review: 'Mud' is a triumph for Matthew McConaughey, Jeff Nichols
"Do you love her?" Wistful and hoping for a yes, the rough-hewn Arkansas boy who asks that question can't quite hold the gaze of the stranger, but his voice is insistent. The question comes early in "Mud" and will haunt the 14-year-old and the movie...Tags: Reese Witherspoon, Joe Don Baker, Take Shelter (movie), Movies, Ray McKinnon
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