Legacy of Superstorm Sandy may include better forecasting

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Scholarships awarded in honor of Windber teacher

Philip Marcinek spent 18 years helping students at Windber Area High School as a social studies teacher and sports coach. Even though he passed away last school year, his legacy is still helping students achieve their dreams.

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Video: Medgar Evers: How his legacy shaped the civil rights movement

This June marks 50 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down outside his home in Jackson, Miss. Randall Pinkston reports on his legacy.

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Handicraft masters look for apprentices

Handicraft masters sought apprentices who can carry forward their skills and cultural legacy in a job fair dedicated to people with disabilities in Beijing on Sunday, the annual National Day for Helping the Disabled.

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Lord Lambton, his £12m legacy and a family torn apart: Three sisters battle brother over sex...

Now, more than six years after his death, it seems the former Conservative MP is still managing to cause a stir.

dailymail.co.uk (3 hours ago)

Jakarta Journal: Suharto’s Indonesian Legacy, 15 Years Later

Suharto, the army leader turned president, resigned 15 years ago on Monday, and his legacy stirs conflicting emotions among Indonesians.    

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Murray Lipp: Public Protests and Pride Parades: The Power of Participation

As we move through life we each leave a legacy, a personal imprint on the world. For me, an increasingly important and meaningful part of my personal story is my engagement in LGBT activism and my participation in LGBT cultural events. I have attended four LGBT-related public protests in recent months and I am...

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Poll: Lauryn Hill's Fans on Her Legacy and Upcoming Imprisonment

On May 14, the singer played a hastily planned show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg-presumably one of her last before she reports to prison on July 8 to serve three months for failure to pay federal income taxes. These were the instant reviews.“She’s one of the most charismatic singers ...

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Arizona governor staking legacy on Medicaid

Many of her fellow Republicans in the state remain skeptical of her proposal.

usatoday.com (6 hours ago)

Jimmie Johnson wins record fourth NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

The Brothers Busch won the first four segments of Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but Jimmie Johnson took the one the counted - the 10-lap dash to the finish - and continued to build his legacy, not to mentioned his bank account.

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Michael Jackson's Neverland Contents Almost Up For Sale

Tonight, May 19, CBS’s “60 Minutes” will air a segment on Michael Jackson’s legacy and personal possessions.

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Jeff Gundlach: "We Are Drowning In Central Banking"

Last week, Bill Gross did not mince his words when he said that he now "sees bubbles everywhere" and that "when that stops there will be repercussions" but for now Benny and the Inkjets, not to mention his band of merry statist men, who take from the poor and give to the wealthy, are playing the music on Max, and so...

zerohedge.com (11 hours ago)

Carol Muske-Dukes: Singing School: A Chorus

SINGING SCHOOL: A Chorus , edited by Robert Pinsky, W.W. Norton Inc. (New poetry in review) Anthologies are intriguing in what they reveal of the editor's passions. Robert Pinsky opens his new poetry anthology (with its long title): SINGING SCHOOL: Learning to Write (and Read) Poetry by Studying with the Masters --...

huffingtonpost.com (13 hours ago)

Tradition on the Move: Mac's legacy lives on today

Nobody tends to get out of this biz with a sterling reputation intact among all his or her colleagues. Journalists being skeptical and cranky, our opinions differ wildly on each others' feats and foibles.

desmoinesregister.com (14 hours ago)

In the Spirit: A stickler for details, Ken Witte launched a lasting legacy at Farmers' Market

Ken Witte, who died last month, ran a tight ship, and his effort to use red-vested volunteers to collect excess produce at the Dane County Farmers' Market lives on.

madison.com (16 hours ago)

The end game? With the Paternos, it seems to be more about legacy than numbers

The family and their allies have said it repeatedly in the months since: All they want in the discussion of their father’s role in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal is “the truth.”

pennlive.com (18 hours ago)

Grey Ribbon Crusade: Boughton's legacy runs on through Brown

Longtime Dubuque Senior boys cross country coach Jim Boughton may have passed away after a battle with brain cancer three years ago but his impact continues to be felt in the running community. One of

thonline.com (20 hours ago)

Lucinda Lambton's family at war over father's estate

In life, Lord Lambton scandalised society, resigning as a Conservative minister after cavorting with prostitutes. In death, he has left behind an even more toxic legacy.    

telegraph.co.uk (21 hours ago)

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer staking legacy on Medicaid

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer staking legacy on Medicaid

azcentral.com (21 hours ago)

Is Kagame Africa's Lincoln or a tyrant exploiting Rwanda's tragic history?

Paul Kagame is angrier than I've ever seen him. Rwanda's president is famously direct with his critics. His contempt for governments he's crossed swords with, led by the French, is only marginally less vitriolic than his view of human-rights groups daring to lecture him, the rebel leader whose army put a stop to the...

guardian.co.uk (22 hours ago)

Roy Knight leaving behind legacy of success at Lufkin ISD

Retiring Lufkin school district Superintendent Roy Knight leaves behind a legacy of success, according to those who have worked alongside him throughout the years.

lufkindailynews.com (22 hours ago)

Mexico judge orders prison for suspects in killing

A judge on Saturday issued an order for the imprisonment of two waiters accused in the beating death of Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of civil rights activist Malcolm X, the Mexico City attorney general's office said. The resolution begins the judicial process against David Hernandez Cruz and Manuel Alejandro Perez de...

foxnews.com (1 day ago)

Doors drummer protects Jim Morrison legacy in book

NEW YORK - Former Doors drummer John Densmore keeps the spirit of Jim Morrison alive in his new book, "The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy Goes on Trial."The 68-year drummer is no stranger to chronicling his former band. He wrote the New York T...

readingeagle.com (1 day ago)

Retiring superintendent spent lifetime in Lancaster

At 69 years old, Edward J. Myszka is what you call a homegrown boy in every sense. Having spent his entire life in Lancaster – one that led him to enjoy a 46-year career working for the Lancaster Central School District, ending with him at the helm as its superintendent for the last 7 years – Myszka is a household...

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Schools Chancellor Walcott slams mayoral candidates' education proposals

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott took a rare shot at the mayoral candidates’ education proposals in a robust speech Saturday that shows Mayor Bloomberg wants to aggressively cement his school reform legacy.    

nydailynews.com (1 day ago)

N.D. unveils tribute to former U.S. president's legacy

Fifteen locations along the Theodore Roosevelt Trail feature information about the 26th president.

bismarcktribune.com (1 day ago)

Mayor candidates on transportation: innovation vs. tried and true

L.A. mayor candidates Garcetti and Greuel have similar track records on city transportation problems, but there are a few notable differences.During eight years in office, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa staked much of his legacy on transportation. He lobbied Washington for millions of dollars in federal...

latimes.com (1 day ago)

David Beckham's legacy: his game vs. his celebrity

The English and Galaxy soccer star who won titles in four countries and enjoyed rubbing elbows in L.A. isn't likely to see his stardom fade, but he may not get his wish about how he will be remembered.We haven't see the last of David Beckham. Oh, sure, we may not see him on a soccer field now that he's announced he...

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Cheney's legacy reunites former Studs players

Recalled for his limitless generosity and philanthropic spirit, Ben Cheney coveted few material possessions. But he liked trophies. He really liked trophies.

thenewstribune.com (1 day ago)

Creating A New 'Arrested' Legacy

Mitch Hurwitz pulled off the near-impossible by bringing "Arrested Development" back to life. It's been 10 years since the show first premiered and seven since "Arrested Development" went off the air. There's a ton of hype surrounding its 15-episode Netflix revival, but Hurwitz said he's had to turn off the fears...

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