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2013 Creative Writing Contest: List of Winners
Anchorage Daily NewsGRAND PRIZE EDITOR'S CHOICE "The Island," by Ed Craver, Talkeetna"That Mountain Village," by Maeva Ordaz, West High School, Anchorage FICTION 3-6 Grade Level Winner: "Swallow Cove," by Becky Wohlforth, Chugach Optional Elementary,...Tags: Schools, Middle Schools, Literature, Charter Schools, Arts and Culture
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Dover stayed 'near and dear' to former Gov. George Leader
York Daily Record, Pa.Decades ago, Betty Seiple's uncles would buy chickens from George Leader. In more recent years, she knew him as the owner of the retirement community where she lived. When he came to visit, which people said he did regularly, he would talk to everybody,...Tags: Tom Corbett, Politics, Government, Christianity, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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Alzheimer's Walk set for next Sunday
The Mount Airy News, N.C.The first downtown Mount Airy/Surry County Alzheimer's Walk will take place May 19. Alzheimer's disease ranked as sixth on a 2011 list of the leading causes of death in North Carolina More than 170,000 older adults in North Carolina have Alzheimer's...Tags: Big Lots Incorporated, Mount Airy, Diseases and Illnesses, Human Interest
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WVUH visits cost more
The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.GRAPHIC, explanation of database website. Page 2-A. Charges for the same service vary widely among area hospitals, according to data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). WVU Hospitals usually charges more than Mon...Tags: Medicaid, Aetna Inc., University of Pittsburgh, Social Issues, Cardiac Catheterization
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The tragedy of CTE: a brain disease that afflicts athletes.
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteChris Henry was a fleet wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. During his five seasons with the team, he developed a reputation as a talented athlete on the field but a bad boy off it, even though those who knew him well say he was typically quiet...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, The Pennsylvania State University, Football, Personal Weapon Control, University of Chicago
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Nursing homes defend high cost
The Columbus DispatchBob Horstman lived his life with dignity, his daughter-in-law said. But dementia debilitated the former Springfield vice mayor. Near the end of his two-year stay at a Springfield nursing home, his family upgraded his assisted-living arrangement to the...Tags: Medicaid, Homes, Nursing Homes, Nursing, Finance
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Reading Eagle, Pa., George Hatza column
Reading Eagle, Pa.Matthew Weiner, the creator and principal writer of AMC's "Mad Men," may have a wicked trick up his sleeve. Complaints have been pouring in from critics about the drama series' mediocrity this season, although last week's episode, "For Immediate...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Jessica Pare
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The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, Matt Markey column
The BladeThe lilacs do it every time. They pop into bloom right around Mother's Day each year, painting the landscape in shades of purple that even Sherwin Williams can't imagine, and filling the air with that delicate fragrance that perfume makers have been...Tags: Mother's Day
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The Blade, Toledo, Ohio, Barbara Hendel column
The Blade�The 139th Run for the Roses May 4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, inspired many local people to host Derby-themed affairs, with red roses, hats, Southern-style food such as bourbon balls and Derby pie, and mint juleps. Sylvania Country Club...Tags: Auction Service, Entertainment Events, Music, Signature Bank, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Tulsans share stories of their mothers
Tulsa WorldOur mothers are many things, and if you count yourself fortunate to have had a good one, you are certain of this: That she would not sleep if you went without, her sacrifices were for your comfort, your hurts were her hurts, that her greatest happiness...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Symptoms, Health Treatments, Breast Cancer, Teachers
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Mother, daughter overcome family tragedy to earn their college degrees
The Roanoke Times, Va.Francisco Pablo taught his three children to read two books every day: the Bible and an English dictionary. Greta Estacio and her older sister and brother -- Suzette and Francisco Jr. -- were expected to look up one word per day in the dictionary to...Tags: Concordia University Chicago, Stroke, Religion and Belief, University of Virginia, Philippines
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Alumni honored for service, success
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IowaThe Iowa Wesleyan College Alumni Association honored four of the college's graduates with special awards during the annual Alumni Banquet May 3. Linda Gerdner Linda Gerdner of Burlington received the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award is...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Science, Nursing, Medical Specialization, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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