Official's ruling stirs fuss after Outback Bowl
Florida built a 24-7 halftime lead over Iowa and led 31-7 before a late rally by Drew Tate and Scott Chandler. A controversial offside call on Chad Greenway after an Iowa onside kick ended the comeback as Florida sealed a 31-24 victory.
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the Gazette
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Tampa
Fla
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Scott Chandler
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The Crow Whisperer Beats Starlings in Decatur
In Decatur Illinois James Soules owner of Soules Bird Repellent Co claimed he could drive away thousands of starlings with a secret method. Officials noted the birds left town as Soules predicted and the passerby dubbed him the Birdman after decades of birds tormenting residents.
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Chicago Tribune
Decatur
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James Soules
Soules
Soules Bird Repellent Co
Iowa taps online tax revenue from remote sales
Iowa officials report about 1 million dollars in tax collections from online and catalog sales since the streamlined sales tax project began October 1. The amount is expected to rise as more companies participate and a one year amnesty encourages compliance.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Don Cooper
Iowa Department of Revenue
Cooper
Streamlined sales tax origins and amnesty details
The plan funds a yearlong amnesty for new tax collection by those registering to collect sales taxes on Internet and catalog purchases. Thirteen states participate full time and report higher revenues, with a threshold based on 10 states and 20 percent of the population adopting uniform online tax rules. About 200 national companies are affected.
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Study finds SUVs no safer than cars for children
A Pediatrics study finds that children are not safer in sport utility vehicles than in passenger cars due to higher rollover risk. Researchers challenge the belief that bigger equals safer, noting SUV popularity and a 1995–2002 rise in SUV registrations.
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Bloomington, Ill
United States
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Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Shosteck
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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State Farm Insurance Co
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