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290 recognized at JTCC graduation
Richmond Times-DispatchAt just 16, Emily McGee on Monday became one of the first John Tyler Community College graduates to earn an associate degree before graduating from high school. In early June, she'll take the stage again and accept her diploma from James River High...Tags: Bob McDonnell, Students, Colleges and Universities, Virginia Commonwealth University, Executive Branch
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John Tyler's president asks graduates 'how far have you come' during last commencement
The Progress-Index, Petersburg, Va."How far have you come?" Dr. Marshall W. Smith asked John Tyler Community College graduates Monday evening. Smith posed the question as part of an assessment, a "final examination" of the graduating class' continuing journey. Speaking at his final...Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Students, High Schools, Virginia Commonwealth University, Colleges and Universities
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Smith Islanders debate buyout offered by state
Superstorm Sandy barely laid a glove on Smith Island last fall, to hear residents tell it. Though storm-driven flooding damaged hundreds of homes in Crisfield and the rest of Somerset County, only a couple islanders got any water in their homes from the...
Tags: Annapolis, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Ecosystems, Somerset County (Maryland), Oceans
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BRIEF: JTCC commencement moved to Monday
Richmond Times-DispatchJohn Tyler Community College's commencement ceremony scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. because of the possibility of poor weather. On Monday, college offices will close at 3 p.m. in preparation for the ceremony on the Chester...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Education
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Laurence Fishburne Starring In ‘The Signal’
VarietyLaurence Fishburne and newcomer Brenton Thwaites ("Maleficent") are starring in Will Eubank's indie sci-fi thriller "The Signal," which begins production next week in New Mexico. Automatic and Low Spark are producing the project. FilmDistrict has...Tags: Security
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Committee OKs traffic fine increase
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla.Finance Committee members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday that would increase by $15 the fine for most moving traffic violations to help fund the police department's fleet management program. The ordinance, which is expected to win final...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Economy, Business and Finance, Vehicles, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Fines
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Berkuta chosen for annual Kiwanis honor
As a resident of the city for more than 37 years, Nick Berkuta has waited a long time to receive the distinction of being chosen La Cañadan of the Year. But he said at a La Cañada Kiwanis Club ceremony at Descanso Gardens on Wednesday afternoon that his...
Tags: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Animals, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, Government
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Rains, Commerce, Lone Oak athletes make it to state
The Herald Banner, Greenville, TexasGrant Russell from Rains earned a trip to state in the boys triple jump, leaping 44 feet 10 1/4 inches to win the event on Saturday at the Region II-3A meet at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Russell won by nearly two inches over Armstrong Nworka of...Tags: Carrollton, Track and Field, High School Sports, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Presidential alumni an elite (and small) club
At the dedication Thursday of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, President Barack Obama appeared with all four living ex-presidents — George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter. That raised a question: What is the record...Tags: Martin van Buren, Andrew Johnson, James Buchanan, Richard Nixon, Abraham Lincoln
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Land grant values hinge on the signer
The Smart CollectorQ: Your column carried a photo of a Ben Franklin-signed deed that sold for $13,200. We have a document signed 1811 that grants land in Ohio to a family member. It's signed in two places by President James Madison and once by Secretary of State James...Tags: Religion and Belief, Michigan Avenue, John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington
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Carmen Trutanich lags in endorsements against Mike Feuer
Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich offers an explanation for why his reelection challenger has racked up the lion's share of endorsements as the May 21 runoff approaches: "He's part of the old-boys club; he's a career politician and I'm independent."...
Tags: Bill Rosendahl, University of California, Irvine, Laura Chick, Gloria Molina, Public Officials
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Art Callaham: Some more fun facts about our presidents
Early after the first of this year, I wrote a column concerning interesting facts about our presidents, and I promised to write more. That column and this one — and possibly some future ones — are based on a book by Cormac O’Brien titled...Tags: Martin van Buren, Parties and Movements, James Buchanan, Zachary Taylor, Grover Cleveland
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