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James Edgar Byron, 83
James Edgar Byron, 83, former president of the W.D. Byron and Sons Tannery in Williamsport, Md., died Saturday evening at his home in Shepherdstown, W.Va., surrounded by his family. Mr. Byron was the son of William Devereux Byron II and Katharine...Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Rotary International, Politics, Christianity, Elections
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Warrior Energy brings natural fuel to `first twins of NASCAR'
Warrior Energy Inc. recently signed a sponsorship deal with the Keystone Motorsports team in the Nascar Nationwide Series. The drivers are Amber and Angela Cope, nieces of Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope. The twins, heralded as the “first...Tags: NASCAR, Warrior Energy NV, Newspaper and Magazine, Corporate Officers, Daytona 500
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Retail sales edged up in April
Did you get out and shop in April? Retail sales numbers released today show improving consumer confidence and more spending in stores. The National Retail Federation reported a 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted sales gain from March to April,...
Tags: Consumers, Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, National Retail Federation
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Editorial: Online sales tax is a one-click revenue source
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which requires Internet-based businesses to collect state sales tax based on the shipping address. The bill is fair, logical and necessary to Virginia's economy. Businesses that sell...Tags: Television Industry, Hampton Roads, National Retail Federation, E-Commerce Industry, Scott Rigell
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News briefs for May 13
Events set at Garrard library Events at the Garrard County Public Library this week include: - RAWR — Reading and Writing Rock Story Hour: Reading and Writing Rock is 6 p.m. Tuesday. Participants can hear stories, crafts and more fun at the...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Arts and Culture, Libraries, Habitat for Humanity International
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A nuclear opportunity
Companies supplying components for the nuclear power industry are located throughout the United States, including a number in Maryland. These manufacturing firms have developed businesses providing components and equipment required for the maintenance and...
Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, International Trade, Globalization, Petroleum Industry, Nuclear Power
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San Juan mayor fosters Latina power in Orlando
Sauntering down a public street wearing a gentleman's pantsuit and hat, Puerto Rican labor and women's rights activist Luisa Capetillo knew her fashion choice was revolutionary in 1919. She was arrested, questioned and eventually released from custody,...Tags: Queens (New York City), Minority Groups, Customs and Tradition, Career and Workplace, Cultural Development
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Business events this week
This week Today Lunch & Learn - Poised to Impress, noon, Pompano Beach CRA Business Resource Center, 50 NE First Street, Pompano Beach. Presented by: Elaine M. Simmons, Exclusive Corporate Image, LLC. $15 incudes lunch. 954-586-1132 Build Your Total...Tags: Adult Education, Rentals, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Palm Beach Gardens, Port Everglades
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Exporting opportunities
Ann Bacher from the the U.S. Department of Commerce will present a seminar called Export University 201: Market Opportunities in Jordan, Lebanon and North Africa on Wednesday at Port Everglades Auditorium. Bacher, a regional senior commerical officer...Tags: Port Everglades
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New teaching standards delve more deeply into climate change
The politically touchy topic of climate change will be taught more deeply to students under proposed new national science standards released Tuesday. The Next Generation Science Standards, developed over the last 18 months by California and 25 other...Tags: Labor Markets, Geography, Students, Global Change, Conservation
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SkippyJon Jones visits Story Hour at Garrard County Public Library
Story Hour — 10 a.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday, and this week, there will be a special guest. Visitors can bring their children, age 18 month through 4 years, to story hour and help them develop skills that will enable them to succeed at...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Libraries
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New science standards call for teaching climate change and more
The politically touchy topic of climate change will be taught more deeply to students under proposed new national science standards released Tuesday. The Next Generation Science Standards, developed over the last year by California and 25 other states in...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Environmental Issues, Global Change, Conservation, Science and Technology
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