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New housing alternative for the elderly
Thank you, Barbara Brotman, for "A toast to independence" (July 15), a funny-on-the-surface yet serious warning to us Baby Boomers about what we'll face when we move into nursing homes unless we take steps to drastically change long term elder care now....Tags: Medical Services, Long Term Care
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Fuel prices grounding private pilots
Increasing fuel costs are grounding many of Connecticut's private pilots and forcing some small airports to boost their fees for lessons, hangar space and equipment rentals. Some aviation buffs say the hobby has become too expensive as aviation gas...Tags: Simsbury, East Windsor
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She says education can change lives, the world
Class: I am the reading coach for ninth through 12th grade at Deltona High School. Education and experience: I earned a bachelor's degree in education from Bowling Green State University and reading certification from Florida Atlantic University. I...Tags: Florida Atlantic University, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities, Florida State University, Teachers
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High Cost Of Fuel Grounds Some Of State's Pilots
Courant Staff WriterPilots have an expression: the "$100 dollar cheeseburger pilot," referring to a pilot who flies for pleasure. But "we're going to have to change it to a $500 cheeseburger pilot soon," said Arian Prevalla, director of Connecticut Flight Academy, a...Tags: Vehicles, Transportation, Transportation Accidents, Prices, Air Transportation
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Super Strut tries to end losing streak
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIn his first start for a new stable, Super Strut will be trying to end a long losing streak in the third race Thursday at Hollywood Park. Taken for $40,000 by trainer John Sadler for owners Gary and Cecil Barber on May 7, Super Strut has lost 17 in a row...Tags: Churchill Downs, Insider Trading
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Library to mark 20th year with family activities
The White Marsh library will celebrate its 20th year of service with activities for all ages Saturday at 8133 Sandpiper Circle. Activities will include an all-day slide show of the library's history, entertainment, face painting and snacks. At 11 a.m.,...Tags: White Marsh, Society, Towson University, Family
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BLACK SUPPORT FOR GOP MAY HINGE ON NOMINATION FIGHT
The 2008 presidential campaign is turning out to be a pivotal moment for black Republicans in Hampton Roads. On the one hand, a number of black political leaders previously aligned with the GOP say they will support Democrat Barack Obama should he win...Tags: Government, Parties and Movements, International Military Interventions, Punishment, George Bush
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"Tell them to stop the presses," the editor said quietly.
Special to The TimesThings were busy in the Times newsroom on primary election night in June 1968, and a lot of people were shuffled around to fill in the gaps. Bud Lembke, from the San Francisco bureau, was down in Los Angeles to cover the anticipated victory of Robert F....Tags: Robert F. Kennedy, Primaries, Diplomacy, Political Candidates, Elections
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Change in management
Because the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority -- whose members seem to be there because of who they are and not based on expertise -- seems to rely on "consultants" to guide its direction, why not fire the authority members and let the...Tags: Management Change, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
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Hamilton ignites Blackhawks in 7-5 win
Special to the TribuneScoring, shooting and fighting. The Blackhawks were masters of all three Saturday night, playing like a team on a mission, rather than one going nowhere. In their 7-5 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena, the highlights and hits just kept...Tags: Curtis Joseph, Phoenix Coyotes, National Hockey League, Animals, Nikolai Khabibulin
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