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North Shore veterans reflect on those who didn't come home
When Frank White was 23 years old, he was on a ship in the South Pacific, wishing away the torpedoes and kamikazes. "I was the oldest junior officer on the ship," said White, now 93, sitting on his back porch in Wilmette. "It was a young man's war."...
Tags: Iraq, Armed Forces, Human Interest, U.S. Military, Memorial Day
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Ketamine: a potential rescue drug for depression takes a step forward
For years, physicians have been inching their way to a better understanding of how -- and how well -- the drug ketamine, a "twilight drug" used to sedate some patients before a painful procedure, can lift someone with severe depression almost...
Tags: Depression, Behavioral Conditions, Medical Research, Arts and Culture, Procedural Sedation
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Local gamers share their curiosity about Xbox changes
The Baltimore SunCheck back on this slug frequently for updated details about the Xbox release. Microsoft today showcased details of its next-generation gaming platform, Xbox One, which will succeed the Xbox 360. The announcement at Microsoft's Redmond campus followed...Tags: Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Baltimore County, Zynga Inc., Sony Corp.
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Champions slam FAMU's priorities, hiring of new band director
The parents of the FAMU drum major who was hazed to death said Tuesday that the university "needs to get its priorities straight" before the famous marching band can perform again. In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Robert and Pamela Champion...
Tags: Bethune-Cookman University, Robert Champion, Crime, Law and Justice, Hazing, Justice System
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More teens flocking to Twitter as enthusiasm for Facebook wanes
SAN FRANCISCO -- Twitter is getting the youth vote. Nearly a quarter of teens now use Twitter to catch up with friends and keep track of celebrities, a big jump in usage as teens flock to different social media sites and spend less time on Facebook to...
Tags: Google Inc., Harvard University, Arts and Culture, Twitter, Inc., Social Media
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Orlando Philharmonic to buy Plaza Live Theatre
The Orlando Philharmonic will announce today that it is buying the iconic Plaza Live Theatre on Bumby Avenue, where the orchestra will update the 1,000-seat music hall to accommodate chamber music concerts while also keeping a schedule of rock, jazz,...
Tags: Entertainment, Property, Music, Rentals, Arts and Culture
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A tribute to veterans in Roanoke Tuesday
As we near the Memorial Day holiday, one group in Roanoke got an early start honoring the troops. This is a Blue Star Memorial dedication ceremony at The Garden Center on Colonial Avenue. Veterans from all over the region enjoyed the festivities....
Tags: Human Interest, Ceremonies, Memorial Day, Arts and Culture
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Vimeo, Flickr reportedly to be built into Apple's upcoming iOS 7
The next version of Apple's iOS will reportedly include Flickr and Vimeo integration, making it easier for users to share content they create with the two social networks. Apple news website 9to5Mac reported Tuesday that iOS 7, which the Cupertino...
Tags: Media Industry, Eminem, Music Industry, Music, Arts and Culture
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It's finals week: Do you know what your teen is taking to study so hard?
By the end of high school, 12% of teens say they have taken a stimulant medication for reasons other than to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But parents, including many of those whose kids are taking ADHD drugs in a bid to boost...Tags: Ethics, University of Michigan, Education, Lifestyle and Leisure, Family
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IRS chief helped create plan to use planted question to unveil scandal
McClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON The Obama administration's timeline for who knew what and when about the Internal Revenue Service scandal changed again Tuesday with revelations that the Treasury Department and White House officials had discussed how to stage-manage the...Tags: ABC (tv network), Parties and Movements, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Justice System
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Briefly in the News: Local nonprofit receives grant
Impact Giving handed out six grants totaling $130,000, including one to a Laguna Beach nonprofit, at its fourth annual "Making the Impact" awards ceremony earlier this month. Chhahari Inc. received a $17,000 grant for solar panel and battery storage...Tags: Ceremonies, Cinco de Mayo, Arts and Culture, Nepal
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How Google Music, Spotify and other subscription services compare
Google jumped into the music subscription market last week with Google Music All Access, escalating the competition in a crowded market. Although Google brings the biggest name to the market, many others already have large followings. Spotify stands out...
Tags: Music, Arts and Culture, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Trials, Entertainment
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