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06.17: Daniel James Brown
2013-05-11 01:35:10| Powells Books Events Calendar
Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat (Viking) tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals including the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in Berlin.
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Judge to 'Charlie Brown' Actor: 'Don't Be a Blockhead'
2013-05-09 16:25:50| Biotech - Topix.net
Peter Robbins, 56, during his sentencing on Wednesday just moments after a judge told him, "Don't be a blockhead." The Oceanside man who formerly voiced the affable "Peanuts" cartoon character Charlie Brown on television was sentenced to jail time Wednesday for threatening and stalking two victims, including his ex-girlfriend. Former voice actor ... (more)
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Brown Sugar is a serious contribution despite limitations
2013-05-07 09:25:29| Sugar Industry News
The screening of Brown Sugar Too Bitter For Me in Georgetown last week marks not only the release of the latest work in the building of a Guyanese film industry, but the third attempt to treat issues and struggles in the sugar industry in a movie. This film continues to reveal a number of the imperfections that still accompany the noble efforts at national cinematography, although it nevertheless has to be regarded as an achievement. Despite limitations it is a contribution that can be taken seriously. Not all the previous efforts fall in that category.
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Jerry Brown blames climate change for state's early fire season
2013-05-06 23:49:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
LA Times: Gov. Jerry Brown put the states early wildfire season in global terms Monday, saying the state would have to grow accustomed to more forest fires as a consequence of climate change. Browns remarks at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protections aviation management unit in Sacramento came as firefighters in Ventura County said they expected to have the 28,000-acre Springs fire fully contained by Tuesday. State firefighters have responded to about twice the average number of wildfires...
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UK: N Brown records full-year profit growth
2013-04-24 13:56:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Internet and catalogue home shopping retailer N Brown Group has today (24 April) recorded 2.6% full-year pre-tax profit growth, helped by higher sales at all of its brands.
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