Beiruts Refugee Crisis Surges As U N Registered Refugees Pass Million
U N registered refugees in Syria surpass one million as aid workers describe a flood of displaced people. Nearly four million Syrians have fled or been driven from homes, with camps and shelters across the region and thousands more without registration. The West has avoided direct intervention in the two year old war, which has killed tens of thousands. In Washington a winter storm brings heavy snow to the Mid Atlantic, knocks out power for about 250000 homes, but spares the capital, while government offices shut amid automatic budget cuts.
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Iraq
Egypt
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Bashar Assad
Washington
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Venezuela mourns Chavez as nation ponders its future
In Caracas hundreds of thousands escorted Hugo Chavez's flag-draped coffin along a seven hour hearse journey to a military academy. Mourners shouted nuestro comandante while questions about the constitution and military support clouded the mood as Venezuela faced an uncertain political future after his death. Leaders from Argentina, Bolivia and Uruguay attended a Mass before the open casket.
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Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
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Socialist Party
Nuestro Comandante
Argentina
Bolivia
Uruguay
Chavistas
Esteban Felix
Simon Bolivar
EU fines Microsoft 733 million over browser choice pledge
The European Union fines Microsoft 733 million for not offering PC users a choice of Internet browsers with Windows. The penalty marks Brussels first crack at a company failing to honor EU obligations.
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Markets Move Mixed as U.S. Stocks Edge Higher
Dow adds 42.47 points to 14,296.24 while Nasdaq rises 1.77 to 3,222.37 and the S&P 500 gains 1.67 to 1,541.46. Treasuries show little change at 3.15 percent on the 30-year. In commodities, corn, soybeans, and wheat fall modestly, oil slips 39 cents to 90.34, gold holds at 1,574.90, silver up 19.9 cents to 28.80, and platinum drops 5.90 to 1,579.80.
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Obama reaches out to GOP for budget talks and deals
President Obama shifts from pressure to outreach inviting GOP senators to dinner and planning Capitol Hill visits to spark budget talks. He targets bipartisan skippers and signals openness to tax revenue as part of a deficit plan while avoiding McConnell and Boehner. Supportive Democrats like Lindsey Graham praise the approach.
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Barack Obama
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White House
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Mitch McConnell
House
John Boehner
Joe Biden
Tom Coburn
R-Okla
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Lindsey Graham
South Carolina
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Control crabgrass now before it spreads in Lawrence
The piece urges early crabgrass control in Lawrence area yards, noting its seed production and erosion impact. It explains crabgrass harms turf by erosion and resource use, and recommends pre emergent treatments timed before April 15, plus steps to restore lawn health with dense turf.
Garden calendar tips for lawn care and weed control
Plan aeration this month unless September was the last time. Mow high as greens appear. Keep fescue and bluegrass at 2 to 3 inches for best health. Irrigate deeply and infrequently, about once a week, adjusting for rain. Overseed bare spots before April 15 or in September. Pre emergent options include Dimension and Barricade, corn gluten meal as organic aid, Tupersan for overseeding. Read labels and avoid over irrigation and mislabeled products. Jennifer Smith, Horticulture Extension Agent for K State, Douglas County, reachable at 843 7058.
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University of Rhode Island
Lawrence
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Iowa State
Kovel’s Antiques on Tables that Save Space and Style
The column traces space saving table designs from the 17th to 20th centuries, noting modular and wedge shaped round tables, center pedestals, and self storing leaves. It mentions Danish designer Peter Hvidt and a 7500 price for a Teak piece at Rage Arts in New Jersey, and invites readers to mail questions for future columns.
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Rage Arts and Auction Center
New Jersey
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