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Statistically speaking this should not have ever happened, that we found this child alive, especially after so many days
Once we got the hospital, five or six of us called our wives to let them know that we found the child and a lot of grown men were shedding tears
She was way back under the bed ... But she was not crying.
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Venezuela to boost spending as economy slows
...in June, up from 7.6 percent a year earlier, according to Venezuela's National Statistics Institute.Opposition-aligned economist Orlando Ochoa said increased government spending will not be enough to revive consumption or to make up for restrictions on the... |more
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Gregg Sarra's Big 10: Brentwood is No. 1
...a 3-1 win over Hicksville, a strong Nassau team. Dane Kenny and Tyler Botte led the defense, keeper Kevin Hayes made 10 saves, and Orlando Castaneda provided the offense with two goals and one assist. St. Anthony’s also beat Massapequa, 3-0, on Friday. 5.... |more
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AP Poll: Economy still troubles most Americans
...from rising above its current 9.7 percent level — the highest since 1983.Michael Painter, a 38-year-old unemployed plumber from Orlando , Fla., said that while he believed that spending package would ultimately stimulate the economy, it had yet to help him... |more
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Florida's Disney World to get Fantasyland facelift
...Fla. (AP) — Disney executives are planning the largest expansion in the history of Walt Disney World in central Florida.The development will nearly double the size of Fantasyland and include a new, lavish ride based on the Little Mermaid. Walt Disney Parks... |more
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Riders take the plunge on SeaWorld's Manta coaster
...the waterfall. On the left, you'll be where the wing dips and a fountain sprays water 14 feet into the air. Details SeaWorld Orlando, 888-800-5447, seaworld.com Admission: $74.95 ($64.95 ages 3-9) for all-day park ticket, which includes admission on a second... |more
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8 Shot In Orlando Florida Highrise
...a downtown Orlando high-rise building Friday morning, authorities said. Quoting emergency dispatchers, NBC station WESH-TV of Orlando reported that the incident began about 11:30 a.m. ET on the fourth floor of the Gateway Center at 1000 Legion Place near Lake... |more
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Comporium Security Dealer Program Enters Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Partnership with uControl
...ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Comporium announced today that it has selected uControl's Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) Platform as it positions its Security Dealer Program for the future. uControl's award winning solution pairs its open,... |more
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Palin book tour takes unconventional path
...and Columbus) New York (Rochester), Virginia (Roanoke), North Carolina (Fayetville), Alabama (Birmingham), and Florida (Jacksonville, The Villages, and Orlando). A spokeswoman for Harper Collins tells CNN more cities could be added to that list.... |more
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NEWSY SUZIE: Local teacher pens novel
...when she competes for the title of Miss American Teen at the national pageant Thanksgiving week at the Walt Disney World Hilton in Orlando, Fla. •Brea Assistant City Manager Terry Matz recently completed his 13th marathon. No wonder he looks so good. •Belated... |more
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Employee Finds Apparent Human Fetus
...she was doing a good deed when a car pulled up next to her asking for directions, but she ended up the victim of a bizarre assault. Orlando Jai-Alai is closing its doors after nearly 50 years in business. United States soldiers take cover in a stream bed during... |more
