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Updated: 22 Nov 20:16
Protests, Arrests Follow UC's 32 Percent Fee Hike
21 Nov 12:45
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Dozens of demonstrators who barricaded themselves inside a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley in a protest over fee hikes and budget cuts were removed late Friday, bringing the daylong occupation to an end, university officials said.
Socialite's School Brings Hope To Brazilian Slum
20 Nov 22:01
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Brazil's ghettos are poverty stricken and violent. But there are people fighting against the odds to turn things around for the poor children of Rio de Janeiro. Among them is an unusual apostle: a Rio socialite who founded a school for slum-dwelling children and views education as an equalizer.
Chicago School Board Chief's Death Raises Questions
20 Nov 17:54
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Michael Scott was found shot in the head Monday, his body partially submerged in the Chicago River. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide, but so far police have not reached that conclusion, and there's widespread disbelief among the mayor and others that Scott would have killed himself.
Welcome to Lights On
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winterj1
Posted on: 10/18/07
Welcome to Lights On
Beacon Cove Intermediate in Jupiter, Florida is celebrating with an educational game show for kids, dancing, special carnival games, glow necklaces, face painting, and lots of FUN!!!!!
Everyone decorated "Lightbulbs" and they are displayed throughout our cafeteria. We sent out a parent newsletter with information about this special day and highlights about our program.
We serve over 390 families and are proud to be part of such a special day.
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