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Keepsakes: Casey student Andr'ea Butler will represent Kentucky at Washington Youth Summit
FAIRFAX, VA — Andr'ea Butler of Liberty, a student at Casey County High School, has been selected to represent Kentucky as a National Youth Delegate June 24-29 at the 2012 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University....Tags: Education, Science and Technology, Washington, DC, Teaching and Learning, Students
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25 Years Ago: Jan. 18, 2012
Jan. 18, 1987
Betys Wilson, 12, entered the winning essay and Shawn Rose, 11, entered the winning poster in the Clark County Conservation District’s annual essay and poster contest. Betsy is a seventh grade student at Conkwright Junior High...Tags: Justice System, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges
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'Safe to assume homeland security wastes money
Contributing ColumnistHow good are you at walking and chewing gum at the same time — mentally speaking? For instance, can you vigorously support measures that really protect our nation, such as a strong military, yet at the same time oppose wasting money under the...Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Terrorism, National Security, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Basketball
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Cats upset top seed Ohio State 62-60 to advance to Elite Eight
AP Sports WriterNEWARK - Brandon Knight did it again. Knight knocked down a jumper with 5 seconds remaining as the fourth-seeded Wildcats stunned top-seeded Ohio State 62-60 on Friday in the East regional semifinals. Senior center Josh Harrellson held his own against...Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, John Calipari, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Cat (animal), Josh Harrellson
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UK Basketball: Ohio State's Matta impressed with Kentucky
larry@amnews.comOhio State might be 34-2 and ranked No. 1 in the nation, but coach Thad Matta certainly is not underestimating Kentucky going into Friday night’s NCAA East Regional semifinal. “Kentucky is playing its best basketball when it counts. (Coach)...Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Southeastern Conference, Teaching and Learning, Josh Harrellson
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UK Basketball: Florida players say Wildcats can play with Ohio State
larry@amnews.comBefore No. 1 Ohio State routed George Mason 98-66 Sunday in the most lopsided game in this year’s NCAA tournament, Florida players gave Kentucky a realistic chance to knock off the top-ranked Buckeyes. Kentucky and Ohio State play Friday in an...Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Jon Diebler , Southeastern Conference, William Buford, Josh Harrellson
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NCAA Tourney: OSU, KU, Pitt and Duke get top seeds for tourney; UK is a 4
AP National WriterOhio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh and defending champion Duke have been awarded the top seeds in this year's NCAA tournament, an expanded version of March Madness that will include 68 teams. The Buckeyes defeated Penn State 71-60 in the Big Ten tournament...Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Brigham Young, Butler Bulldogs, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Conference USA
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Knight scores 30, Kentucky beats West Virginia to advance in NCAA Tourney
AP Sports WriterTAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It didn't take Brandon Knight long to build an impressive resume in the NCAA tournament. A game-winning shot in the closing seconds of his debut. A career-best 30 points in his next game, helping Kentucky back into the round of 16....Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Climbing, Butler Bulldogs, National Collegiate Athletic Association, John Calipari
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Risky business in the classroom
In 2008, I transitioned from professional practice to academia. Since then, I have been privileged to teach at several fine universities in theWashington, D.C.area. For me, the difficult economic times have had a silver lining in that they have given me...
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VHSL playoffs roll on with state quarterfinals
Boys Soccer Group AA Quarterfinals Blacksburg 8, E.C. Glass 1 - Geinda Smith scored two goals and an assist as the Bruins made quick work of the Hilltoppers, winning at home 8-1. Blacksburg, in search of the program's 12th state championship, will face...
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Md. defense contractors press Congress for details of cuts
Northrop Grumman Corp. says it is already having difficulty attracting bright, tech-savvy workers. The CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp. told Congress this month that his company could have to lay off thousands of employees. They and other Maryland defense...Tags: Career and Workplace, Manufacturing and Engineering, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, U.S. House Committee on Armed Services
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Thursday's 6/7 local calendar (updated Wed. AM)
HIGH SCHOOLS Boys tennis State Group AAA quarterfinals (at Jefferson District Park in Fairfax): Singles (9 a.m.): Michael Holt (Mills Godwin) vs. Sam Stearney (Princess Anne); Scott Huang (Lake Braddock) vs. Houston Ward (Stonewall Jackson of Manassas);...
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