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Michigan Democrats nominate Obama to run for 2nd term
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As President Barack Obama formally kicked off his re-election campaign Saturday in nearby Ohio, thousands of Democrats gathered in union halls, libraries and community centers throughout Michigan to nominate him to run for a...Tags: Elections, Barack Obama, Robert L. Gibbs, Mitt Romney, Eric Holder
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1 in 3 autistic young adults lack jobs, education
CHICAGO (AP) — One in 3 young adults with autism have no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation, a study finds. That's a poorer showing than those with other disabilities including those...Tags: U.S. Department of Education, Behavioral Conditions, Colleges and Universities, Health, Allentown
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ETC: Graduates! The CEO of GM has some wisdom to share
Autoblog.comFiled under: Etc., GM Universities are right now trotting out Grade-A commencement speakers to motivate this year's graduating class of collegiates to change the world, or at least vacate their parents' property before the age of 30. Some of the most... -
VCU Board of Visitors approves tuition increase, new pricing structure
Daily PressThe Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors approved tuition increases and a new market-based tuition pricing structure for incoming students in the 2013-2014 budget passed on Friday. In-state undergraduates will see an annual increase of...Tags: Education, Prices, Students, Teaching and Learning
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Williamsburg native to launch online swimwear store
TidewaterBizA budding fashion designer from Williamsburg debuted her swimwear collection at "RVA Fashion Week" on Friday. “I decided to make my own designs to stand out,” said Lisa Opie, 21, on how she got started. The Jamestown High School graduate...Tags: Fashion Shows, Entertainment, Swimming, Entertainment Events, Sports
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C.J. McCollum's injury update
The Varsity BlogLehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum is 100 percent healthy and has resumed full basketball activities. An X-ray Thursday on the left foot that was broken in the first half of a Jan. 5 game at Virginia Commonwealth University showed it...... -
Want to make work better? Bring a dog
Bonnie Bessor's job can take its toll after a while. As executive director of Rebuilding Together, she's responsible for finding ways to help low-income Baltimore residents with home repair, maintenance projects and money to pay for the heat. But when...
Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Rentals, Google Inc., Central Michigan University, Blindness
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Mildred E. 'Millie' Banwell, artist
Mildred E. "Millie" Banwell, an artist who was a longtime supporter of the Light House shelter and an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, died Sunday of pulmonary fibrosis at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena.
The longtime Annapolis...Tags: Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Homelessness, Religion and Belief, Annapolis
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Think preventive medicine will save money? Think again
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - It seems like a no-brainer. Since about 75 percent of healthcare spending in the United States is for largely preventable chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, providing more preventive care should cut costs....Tags: Heart Attack, General Practitioners, David Newman, Ovarian Cancer, Vaccines
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Virginia Commonwealth University Poll finds Virginians supportive of more funding for public schools
A new poll shows many people in Virginia are supportive of more funding for public schools. The poll, conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University , shows 64 % of Virginians believe schools do not have enough funds to meet their needs, while only 24...
Tags: Education, Elections, Public Schools, Colleges and Universities, Politics
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Guns: Playing a role in shorter US life expectancy, but also saving lives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home in a place that is often unlocked, according to a report...
Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Government, National Government, Murder, Washington, DC
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Pap smears can detect ovarian and endometrial cancers, Hopkins scientists find
Johns Hopkins scientists have found a way to screen for hard-to-detect endometrial and ovarian cancers in women using a routine Pap smear, a discovery they hope eventually could reduce the number of deaths caused by the deadly malignancies.
The...Tags: Medical Research, Medical Procedures and Tests, Obstetrics, Research, Human papillomavirus
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