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Retail Gasoline Price Hits A Three-Year Low
Retail gasoline fell to a new three-year low Tuesday and, in an unprecedented decline, crude oil costs $100 less per barrel than it did four months ago, with a U.S. recession eating away at energy demand. Analysts believe that prices at the pump may...Tags: Ohio, New York Mercantile Exchange, Petroleum Industry, Economy
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Palatine growing at a comfortable pace
Special to the TribuneThe Ladies of the Preserve, an informal group named for their condominium complex, The Preserve of Palatine, gather at Lois Isler's place for Monday morning coffee and cookies. Together, this group of women, ranging in age from 20-something to 80-...Tags: Transportation, Road Transportation, Stratford, High Schools, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Legendary Hartford Bandleader Paul Landerman Dies
Special To The CourantPaul Landerman, a legendary Hartford bandleader, trombonist and top entertainment-booking agent for many decades, died Friday evening at the Hebrew Home and Hospital in West Hartford. He was 92. Landerman's reign as one of the region's most regal...Tags: William F. Buckley, New York Times, Marriage, Defense, Hotels and Accommodations
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4th of July 2008 guide
Sun-SentinelCelebrate America's birthday in style at any of South Florida's 4th of July spectaculars. Enjoy concerts, food, crafts and, of course, fireworks at any of these spots from West Palm Beach to Miami. Celebrate the 233rd year of America's independence at...Tags: Central Park, Festive Event, Florida International University, Children, Meyer Amphitheatre
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Not to late to plan a summer vacation in Maine
Associated PressI spent the July Fourth weekend lying in a hammock on the shore of a pond in central Maine. I liked it so much, I'm going back in August. Big activities planned include listening for loon calls, watching the moon rise and picking sprigs of wild mint....Tags: Long Island, Tourism and Leisure, Festive Event, Stephen King, Archery
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Fourth of July getaway deals
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIf your photo is under the dictionary's definition of "procrastinator," you probably haven't made travel plans for the Fourth of July weekend. Don't panic. It's not too late to get a good deal on a quick vacation for the three-day holiday weekend....Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Arizona, Los Angeles, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California)
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July 4th fireworks shows and events
South Florida Sun-SentinelCelebrate the 232nd year of America's independence at various South Florida locations. Family fun and fireworks are the main events (free unless otherwise indicated). Please do not bring alcoholic beverages, glass containers, sparklers, fireworks, animals...Tags: Central Park, Festive Event, Florida International University, Children, Meyer Amphitheatre
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Package deals on hotels, tours
TOURS Book a stay for a week at Bald Head Island in Southport, N.C., and receive a $150 gas card. No cars are allowed, but guests can tour the island by bikes, skates or good old-fashioned foot power. Visitors can visit the lighthouse, watch the sea...Tags: Major League Baseball, Tourism and Leisure, Baseball, Hotels and Accommodations, Rivers
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Timing may be right for call to service
The Swampby John McCormick From Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, presidents and those who aspire to be president have long put forth calls for greater public service. Some found success, while others......Tags: Bill Clinton, Civil and Public Service, John F. Kennedy, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Bush to attend Beijing Olympic opener
The Swampby Frank James In the time-honored Washington tradition of waiting until the last minute before a weekend or holiday to drop controversial news, the White House waited until the eve of the Independence Day holiday to announce that President Bush......Tags: Hillary Clinton, Trade Agreements, Trade Dispute, Beijing Games, National Government
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Boehner: Americans want to drill
The Swampby Matthew Hay Brown Congress left Washington last week for the Fourth of July break, but gasoline prices take no holiday - and neither does the campaign by congressional Republican leaders to push for more domestic drilling. House Republican Leader......Tags: Florida, National Government, Elections, Prices, Alaska
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