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John Burroughs student awarded scholarship
Heather Bussard of Burbank won an academic scholarship from SPS Technologies. She is the daughter of Gordon Bussard, an employee of SPS Technologies. The company’s scholarship program was established to recognize the accomplishments of sons and...Tags: Human Interest, Awards and Prizes, John Burroughs, Achievement Records
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On to Super Regionals
BURBANK — Lonnie Kauppila is enjoying a freshmen season many players only dream about. Along with his personal accomplishments the former Burbank High standout has enjoyed, Kauppila — who plays second base — is also a member of a...Tags: College Baseball, Baseball, Human Interest, Education, Sports
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Larry E. Small Scholarship goes to Patterson at HCC
Hagerstown Community College student Jesse Patterson of Hagerstown recently received the Larry E. Small Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate outstanding leadership, be active members of the 5-14 Club, be...
Tags: Awards and Prizes, American Legion, Memorial Day
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Cannes 2013: Oscar Isaac sings fresh tune in 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
CANNES, France — The British reporter at the press conference had a question for Oscar Isaac--the same question on a lot of reporters’ minds. “Where have you come from?” It was a logical query for Isaac after seeing him in the...
Tags: Oscar Isaac, Movies, Music, Mark Ruffalo, Les Miserables (movie)
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New UCLA basketball Coach Steve Alford's honeymoon was very short
UCLA and Steve Alford. A basketball program of unmatched pedigree led by a former prodigy who became a national champion and Olympic gold medalist before making a steady climb up the coaching ladder. On paper, a harmonic convergence. ----------------...
Tags: New Mexico Lobos, Sexual Assault, Dallas Mavericks, Trials, Golden State Warriors
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Napravnik reflects on early days at Pimlico as she prepares for Preakness ride
Sitting in front of a microphone Friday morning, Rosie Napravnik fielded questions about her first race at Pimlico Race Course while donning a hat from her new sponsor, Snickers Bites. For the 25-year-old jockey, it was a fitting juxtaposition, as she's...
Tags: Breeders' Cup, Preakness Stakes, Equestrian, Michael Phelps, Rosie Napravnik
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Topless Beatrice Arthur painting part of record $495-million auction
Did it come with a card attached that says, "Thank you for being a friend"? A 1991 painting depicting a topless Bea Arthur that was created by artist John Currin has sold at an auction Wednesday for $1.9 million. The sale was part of a larger Christie's...Tags: The New York Times, J. Crew, Jackson Pollock, Auction Service, Painting
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Voice of the People, May. 18
Mental-health medicines This is in response to "Psychologists seek prescription power; Health professionals split over contentious bill now up to House" (News, May 12) and "Rx: Slow down; Psychologists and mental health medicines" (Editorial, May 13)....Tags: Medical Specialization, Symptoms, Religion and Belief, Physiology, McCormick Place
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Actress Gina Lollobrigida's Diamonds Fetch $4.9 Million At Auction
(Reuters) - Diamond jewelry belonging to Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida sold for more than 4.74 million Swiss francs ($4.9 million) on Tuesday in Geneva and set a record for pearl earrings, auctioneer Sotheby's said. Lollobrigida, a leading sex symbol...
Tags: Italy, Auction Service, Sotheby's Holdings Incorporated, Medical Research, Celebrities
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Giant 'Rubber Duck' deflates in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor
A popular art installation in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor is no longer making waves. A 54-foot rubber duck, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, started deflating Tuesday, and by Wednesday, the piece looked like a flattened yellow pancake bobbing...
Tags: Government, CNN (tv network), Hong Kong, Gerhard Richter, Public Officials
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Artworks by Barnett Newman and Gerhard Richter set auction records
A painting by Barnett Newman set an artist record at auction on Tuesday, selling for $43.8 million in New York. Sotheby's had expected "Onement VI," an abstract work in dark blue, to go for between $30 million and $40 million. The sale was part of a...
Tags: Fine Artists, The New York Times, Artists, Microsoft Corporation, Auction Service
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It's galactic glam on the 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' red carpet
If the premiere of "Star Trek: Into Darkness" is any indication, high style will be alive and well in the 23rd century. The film's cast and celebrity supporters were in full galactic glam at Tuesday night's premiere. Zoe Saldana chose a nude silk...
Tags: NASCAR, Microsoft Corporation, Prabal Gurung, Auction Service, Fashion Shows
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