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Gaping hole in inspection process
Berkshire Eagle - The tragic collapse last week of a work platform on a downtown Boston construction site revealed gaping holes in the inspection process, such as it is, at three levels of government. A Boston Globe investigation found that the state stopped

The Check Cashed Around the World
BusinessWeek - Imagine being able to write a check in Madrid to send as a wedding gift to a friend in Taipei -- and she can easily cash it at a local bank. Or having your checking and credit-card accounts open and waiting for you in New York City the day you arrive

4 books based on real life
Salt Lake Tribune - Celebrity biographer Andersen's book examines the life and career of Barbra Streisand, the superstar singer-actress and winner of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Golden Globe awards. Topics include her relationships with a roster of men, including

Did Bush misuse presidential powers?
Christian Science Monitor - The news that President Bush authorized the disclosure of classified information to certain reporters has set off a debate on whether or not Mr. Bush misused his national security powers. FoxNews reports that papers filed Thursday by Special

Ford to celebrate birthday at Cinematheque tribute
Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Glenn Ford will make his first public appearance in 15 years when the American Cinematheque salutes the actor May 1 on the occasion of his 90th birthday at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. The evening will include

for 04/07/2006
Christian Science Monitor - Alternatively, should the US decide to leave Iraq - perhaps because a full-fledged civil war puts American armed forces in a too-perilous position - the personnel and their equipment could be flown out quickly. "They could come home in a month

home : youth Sunday, April 09, 2006
Pennsylvania Almanac - Some students spend too much time studying because they did not take the time to learn what was being taught in class the first time. Interview Preparation, Tips And Advice This article provides some information about preparation for the college

Antique slots, jukeboxes draw crowd at Pheasant Run show
Beacon News - ST. CHARLES Each spring, just before the bad weather breaks, the Mega Center at Pheasant Run Resort turns into a hodgepodge of vendors and dealers offering off-beat treasures of the past. Thousands of buyers, collectors and curious spectators

Daily Cal Columnist
Daily Californian - I often find myself relishing momentary distraction with YouTube.com, a staple of my online activity when reading Faulkner is less than inviting. For countless college students, myself included, the "Saturday Night Live" sketch "Lazy Sunday" was the