Gettysburg Witness Tree Falls

Sunday, August 10 2008 @ 05:05 PM
Contributed by: Dave
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USA and the WorldOne of the trees standing at the Gettysburg battle and Lincoln's address has been severely damaged by a storm. The trees are referred to as "witness" trees and only 3 others survive

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Drivers license law will impact everyone

Sunday, June 12 2005 @ 12:38 PM
Contributed by: Dave
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USA and the WorldIf Kansas complies with the new federal standards it will take more effort and documentation when getting or renewing a license.

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Head start financial abuses in the news

Thursday, April 07 2005 @ 05:26 PM
Contributed by: Dave
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USA and the WorldThe Kansas City Star has an article about the financial mismanagement that appears to be rampant in the Head Start program.
(From the Kansas City Star, free registration required)

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States have increasing role in fighting white collar crime

Sunday, February 20 2005 @ 05:53 PM
Contributed by: Dave
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USA and the WorldWith the FBI and U.S Attorney's office focusing more on terrorism and internet related crime, state and local law enforcement authorities are assuming more responsibility for investigating and prosecuting fraud, embezzlement, and other white collar crimes.
(From the Kansas City Star, free registration required)

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Is Social Security really in trouble?

Wednesday, January 19 2005 @ 12:11 AM
Contributed by: Dave
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USA and the WorldEveryone, myself included, has assumed that it is. This article form the New York Times disputes that assumption. (Free registration required)

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Citizen journalism, the next venue for internet cooperation?

Friday, December 17 2004 @ 06:01 PM
Contributed by: Dave
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USA and the WorldOhMyNews, started in Korea, is a venture aimed at utilizing the efforts of thousands of "citizen journalists" around the world to provide another source for news.

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Robots

Friday, December 19 2003 @ 05:52 AM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 269

USA and the WorldFirst "running" robot by Sony

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