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Boyle County Middle School delegation receives top honor at United Nations Assembly
During the East Kentucky United Nations Assembly, Boyle County Middle School’s 67-member delegation was selected for the best/most outstanding delegation, the top award of the conference, as well as individual students bringing home various other...
Tags: France, Belgium, YMCA, Djibouti, Schools
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Hawaii: Polynesian center to introduce new luau
Beginning May 20, visitors to Oahu can enjoy the island’s newest luau and all the sights of the Polynesian Cultural Center for $74.95 (for adults) and $57.95 for kids 5-11. That introductory price includes the center’s new Samoan-themed luau...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Coconut Milk, Polynesia, Coconut, Culture
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No joke: Airfare by weight might just fly
News of Samoa Air charging passengers by the pound, rather than by the seat, came so suddenly that some people thought it was an April Fools' Day joke. Not only was the announcement no joke — the airline hadn't retracted it by press time —...
Tags: April Fools' Day, Airfarewatchdog.com LLC, Air Transportation Industry
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Airfares based on passenger weight won't fly, experts say
News that the tiny Samoa-based carrier Samoa Air has begun to charge fares based on the weight of its passengers has some fliers worried that the idea might catch on with other airlines. “There is no doubt in my mind that this is the concept of...
Tags: Security Measures, Transportation Security Administration, Southwest Airlines Co.
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U.S. airline on-time performance stays steady over spring break
Despite predictions by federal officials that deep budget cuts would lead to long wait times at the nation's airports, airline on-time performance did not change significantly during the busy spring break period. But the cuts brought about by the so-...
Tags: Security Measures, National Security, Transportation Security Administration, Politics, Government Debt
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Samoa Air obesity policy weighs heavy on some
Mr. Puni weighs about 440 pounds, and these days he's one big angry Samoan. Like many others of great girth — Samoans and non-Samoans — he's peeved at Samoa Air's new policy to base the price of airline tickets on the weight of the...
Tags: Chicago Mayor, Taste of Chicago, Trips and Vacations, New York City, Travel
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2013 Girl Scout Samoa Soiree fundraiser happens on the Peninsula
Save the date for the 2013 Girl Scout Samoa Soiree, which will be held Feb. 23 at The Mariners’ Museum. Sponsored by the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, this adult evening features desserts and appetizers created by Hampton Roads chefs...
Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Hampton Roads
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Eneliko Atofau: Officers say nothing stops convicted woman abuser from hitting his target
Washington's Most WantedUPDATE: The Department of Corrections says Eneliko Atofau has been arrested. ---ORIGINAL CASE 10/19/12--- October is ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’, putting a spotlight on the fight against woman abuser's like high-violent...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Crime, Law and Justice
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Deep-fried Girl Scout Cookies coming to State Fair
Girl Scout Cookies are coming to the midway--with a twist that's all too appropriate for the Indiana State Fair. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Girls Scouts of Central Indiana announced Monday that they’ll offer deep-fried Girl Scout...
Tags: Girl Scout Cookies, Youth Organizations, Social Organizations
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Interview with TNA star Christopher Daniels
TNA Wrestling celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend with the Slammiversary pay-per-view. Through the years, many stars have come and gone through the TNA system, but there have been a core group of TNA "originals" who have remained loyal to the...
Tags: Hulk Hogan, Arts and Culture, Kurt Angle, Human Interest, Dixie Carter
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Local chefs tackle Girl Scout cookie challenge
chrisc@herald-mail.comThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouts by Juliette Low in Savannah, Ga. In honor of the centennial, The Herald-Mail asked several local restaurants to develop recipes for adults using Girl Scout cookies, one of the most...Tags: Girl Scout Cookies, Butter, Youth Organizations, Coconut, Cream Cheese
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