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Wilt: Alpha mail?
Philadelphia Daily NewsA POSTAGE stamp for Wilt? According to a recent report, the late Wilt Chamberlain, an NBA star who starred at Overbrook High, is on the short list of those being considered for next year's U.S. Stamp Program. In the upcoming May 27 issue of Linn's...Tags: Steve Jobs, Arthur Ashe, Julia Child, U.S. Postal Service, National Basketball Association
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Huppke: With Earth Day interest cooling, perhaps climate isn't far behind
Great news, everyone. This may be the last year you spend the day after Earth Day sleeping off a gluten-free smoothie hangover or washing the compost off your all-hemp gardening trousers. In fact, this may be the last year we even need an Earth Day. A...
Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Earth Day, The Huffington Post, Rentals, Black History
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Gazette, Tidewater Review reap awards from Virginia Press Association
NORFOLK - The Virginia Gazette's news and advertising departments collected 28 awards, while the Tidewater Review's news staff won nine during Saturday's annual Virginia Press Association winter meeting, held at the Norfolk Marriott Hotel. The Gazette...
Tags: Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Vietnam War (1955-1975), Arts and Culture, Lifestyle and Leisure, Realty
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'42' may open the eyes of a new generation
Somewhere in the middle of watching the movie "42," about Jackie Robinson's historic rookie year breaking baseball's color barrier, I decided something. I decided that this weekend, I'm taking my sons to see it too. They're teenage athletes, and they've...
Tags: Ernie Banks, 42 (movie), Minority Groups, Philadelphia Phillies, Baseball
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Remembrance service planned for Pearl Williams
The Williams family and members of Greater Campher Temple will observe a memorial service celebrating the life of Pearl J. Harvey Williams. The service will be held at the church Sunday at 4 p.m. The church is at 125 W. Bethel St. in Hagerstown. The...Tags: Christianity, Human Interest, The Herald-Mail, Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief
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Senior briefs
Support groups The Department of Aging and Disabilities has updated a booklet on community support groups. The booklet focuses on groups for caregivers, Alzheimer's disease, bereavement for adults and children, diabetes, brain injury, cancer, stroke,...Tags: Physical Conditions, Glen Burnie, Medical Specialization, Nursing, CVS Corp.
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...Tags: Chincoteague (Accomack, Virginia), Game Playing, Ellicott City, Wii, Health and Medical Professionals
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Phantom liberals strike again!
Change of SubjectFrom President Obama's speech at Hyde Park Academy last Friday: There's no more important ingredient for success, nothing that would be more important for us reducing violence than strong, stable families — which means we should do more to promote..... -
Mayo: Nothing wrong with Allen West school appearance
Sun SentinelIn the past week, I've taken up for Marco Rubio and Allen West in print columns. What the heck is wrong with me? Or as one SunSentinel.com message board wag put it, "OK, who kidnapped the real Mike Mayo." All I can say is, even if I might not agree with...Tags: Philosophy, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Religion and Belief, Black History, NAACP
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Adventures in art
Central Florida artists are as creative and innovative as any artists anywhere. So, it should be no surprise that Orlando's Chris "Tobar" Rodriguez has twisted the concept of "art exhibit" into a whole new adventure. On his website (http://www....
Tags: Maitland Art Center, Winter Park, Arts and Culture, Black History, Orlando
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Upcoming Allen West appearance sparks complaint
He's out of office, but former Congressman Allen West is still attracting controversy. This time it's over a speech he's scheduled to give Saturday night to one of the Broward School Board's advisory committees. A civic activist who's tangled before...
Tags: Tea Party Movement, Joe Biden, Wilton Manors, Barack Obama, Local Elections
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Hampton Roads weekend events feature lots to love for readers and writers
It's another busy weekend here in Hampton Roads for lovers of reading and writing. Take a look! 32nd Annual Writers Conference at CNU Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23 Friday highlights: - Book talk by David Robbins ("The Devil's Waters") - Speed...Tags: Black History, Hampton Roads, Slavery, Christopher Newport University, War of 1812
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