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Chronology of 2001 anthrax events
Sun-SentinelSept. 18: Envelopes containing letters and granular substances are sent to NBC News in New York and the New York Post. Both are mailed from Trenton, N.J. Sept. 22: Editorial page assistant at New York Post who opens letters to the editor notices...Tags: Tom Brokaw, Justice System, Washington, DC, Chile, Patrick Leahy
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Archivists scramble after men accused of stealing historic documents
On an invitingly bright summer day, the reading room at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania starts filling up nonetheless as soon as the doors open: professors, Ph.D. candidates and amateur genealogists alike stream in to spend hours perusing the...Tags: Justice System, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Prosecution, New York City, History
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June 30, 2011-Malloy vs Prison Guards
Lot of posturing going on these days. Governor Malloy is threatening to add a half percent to Connecticut's unemployment rate by laying off thousands and the Republicans in Washington are threatening to destroy the USA's credit and plunge the world into...Tags: Labor Markets, Connecticut, Career and Workplace, Politics, Unemployment
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How fat is America? New report gives nation an F
Despite all the talk about the nation's obesity epidemic, despite all the free weight-loss and fitness advice around, not one state in the country got thinner this year, according to an annual fat report released last week.
Florida got fatter for the...Tags: Mississippi, Education, Heart Disease, Weight, Physical Conditions
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Chicagoland literary events: July 23 - 29
Saturday Poets Dave Landsberger and Kathleen Rooney will write impromptu poems on any topic 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce booth at Wicker Park Fest, Milwaukee and North avenues; $5 suggested donation will benefit 826CHI. Sunday...Tags: Human Interest, Madison (New Haven, Connecticut), Columbia College Chicago, Wicker Park, Washington (U.S. state)
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Nissan Leaf far outselling Chevrolet Volt
When it comes to sales of electric vehicles, Nissan's Leaf is charging ahead.
Nissan Motor Co. has sold 4,134 of the battery-powered electric cars this year. General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet, by comparison, has sold 2,745 of its Volt car, which is...Tags: New Jersey, Washington, DC, General Motors Corp., Texas, Prius
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Little League tournament likely to boost local economy
julieg@herald-mail.comBob Holsinger is stocking extra ice cream for this weekend, and not just because he expects the mercury to soar. The owner of Maugansville Creamery also expects business to heat up as the Maugansville Little League hosts the 11-12 Maryland State Little...Tags: Washington County (Maryland), Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Elections, Tourism and Leisure, Washington (U.S. state)
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Ford Recalls 1.1M Trucks After Gas Tanks Fell, Caught Fire
Associated PressFord Motor Co. is recalling 1.1 million pickup trucks because the gas tanks can fall off and cause fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday on its website that the metal straps holding the tanks can rust, allowing them to...Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic, New Jersey, Ford Motor Co., Washington, DC
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Mississippi Most Obese State, Colorado Least
Reuters reporterThe number of obese U.S. adults rose in 16 states in the last year, helping to push obesity rates in a dozen states above 30 percent, according to a report released on Thursday. By that measure, Mississippi is the fattest state in the union with an adult...Tags: Mississippi, Consumers, Heart Disease, Physical Conditions, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Pa. resident donates $30,000 to help secure Civil War battle site
waynesboro@herald-mail.comFundraising efforts to secure a mountaintop site associated with the Civil War Battle of Monterey Pass received a major boost last week when a Washington Township, Pa., resident offered a $30,000 donation. Battlefield preservationists and the...Tags: Connecticut, Ohio, Vermont, Alabama, Michigan
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Daytrippers: Sheffield Island Lighthouse
![The Sheffield Island Lighthouse has stood steadfast for more than 140 years, a symbol of Connecticut's rich maritime history. Built in 1868, this structure is nearly identical to other nearby lighthouses in Greenwich and Noank. "It's one of six lighthouses that has the same architectural and engineering foundation to it," says Lighthouse Keeper, Greg Goomrigian who spends days and nights on the island in the summertime. "This is my office. When I wake up in the morning, I get a sunrise," smiles Goomrigian. "And when I go to sleep at night, I get a sunset. You can't beat it!"](http://www.ctnow.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/63568995-28082736.jpg "The Sheffield Island Lighthouse has stood steadfast for more than 140 years, a symbol of Connecticut's rich maritime history. Built in 1868, this structure is nearly identical to other nearby lighthouses in Greenwich and Noank. "It's one of six lighthouses that has the same architectural and engineering foundation to it,\" says Lighthouse Keeper, Greg Goomrigian who spends days and nights on the island in the summertime. \"This is my office. When I wake up in the morning, I get a sunrise,\" smiles Goomrigian. \"And when I go to sleep at night, I get a sunset. You can't beat it!\"")
FOX CTThe Sheffield Island Lighthouse has stood steadfast for more than 140 years, a symbol of Connecticut's rich maritime history. Built in 1868, this structure is nearly identical to other nearby lighthouses in Greenwich and Noank. "It's one of six...Tags: Science and Technology, Connecticut, Tourism and Leisure, Washington (U.S. state), Noank
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