Odd bits and trivia span from currency to turf injuries
A mixed peculiar column notes soft metal coins called uim bog in Ireland and links it to humbug, cites aerial photos revealing a soldier from 100000 feet, mentions Dirk Benedict finding his name on a menu, and tosses tongue twisters. It questions turf injury rates, Woodrow Wilson’s scholarship, Krazy Kat, bovine and ovine terms, marsupial mating deaths, and Fred Waring and Oscar Hammerstein as early cigar-rolling pioneers.
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James II
Dublin
Deer slain in captivity shocks Williamsport crowd
In a downtown Williamsport mall Christmas display two deer were kept in a pen for children to feed. One deer was stabbed to death with a hunting knife on Sunday, marking the second captivity death in Pennsylvania in two weeks. The surviving fawn remained unharmed.
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Williamsport
Weather Summary Mix Cloudy Skies With Sunny Breaks
Weather outlook shows cloudy days with partial sunshine today and tonight then Tuesday with highs around 40 and lows in the low 20s. An extended period through Friday brings mixed cloudiness and a chance of rain with highs in the 40s to low 50s and mid 20s for lows.
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Arty Clottes
Newcastle County
Pennsylvania daily lottery drawing result
Pittsburgh AP reports the winning number drawn Saturday Dec 9 was 2 1 6. The result highlights the Pennsylvania daily lottery outcome with the sequence 2 1 6.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Job market outlook from Placement Center report
A Placement Center summary notes rising hiring prospects for college graduates at early stages with a projected 27 percent drop in certain sectors and a 12 percent federal reduction. The Civilian Job program sees openings in engineering and project disciplines, with two vacancies expected next year and 70 percent of college level positions affected.
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