9 year old aims to be NASA planetary protection officer
A 9 year old New Jersey boy describes himself as a Guardian of the Galaxy and applies to NASA for the Planetary Protection Officer post. Fourth grader Jack Davis sent a handwritten Aug 3 letter, noting he wants to think like an alien. NASA replies encourage study and exploration. The role protects other planets from Earth germs, a position held since the 1960s.
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NASA
Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
Tion
Jack Davis
Jack
NASA Planetary Science
James Green
Green
Earth
Sharknado star reveals secret sauce behind viral films
Ian Ziering explains Sharknado's global appeal as audiences roar at memes and cameos. The fifth film Sharknado Global Swarming debuts on Syfy with Olivia Newton John and Yanet Garcia among new stars, filmed across Europe Asia and Australia.
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Mexico City
George R.R. Martin
Ne-Yo
Kelly Osbourne
Ian Ziering
Tara Reid
Syfy
Ziering
Fun Shepard
Europe
Asia
Australia
Olivia Newton-John
Bret Michaels
Clay Aiken
Charo
Yanet Garcia
File AP
Left
AOL Studios
New York
How to keep wife insured around Medicare options
Joel Mekler explains pre Medicare health insurance paths for a spouse. Options include staying on employer plans via COBRA or mini COBRA, buying individual Marketplace policies with potential tax credits, or purchasing private plans outside the Marketplace. He notes eligibility, costs, and where to shop for plans and brokers.
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Mekler
Pany
Pennsylvania
Healthcare.gov
National Association of Health Underwriters
Nahu.org
eHealthInsurance.com
GoHealth.com
Joel Mekler
Verizon.net
How to evaluate a used car before buying it
A buyer learns to test drive thoroughly and get a mechanic to inspect. If a car sounds wrong or shows smoke and smell issues, move on. A test of 15 minutes may miss hidden problems. inspect compression, cooling, leaks, brakes, exhaust, and transmission. Use repair costs to negotiate price. cosmetic damage can wait. Car Talk notes caution from Ray Magliozzi and his brother.
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Edward R. Murrow
Mechanicsfiles.com
Rafael
Ray Magliozzi
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Dean's List Spring 2017 Names
Lawrence County students named to IUP spring 2017 dean's list for full-time status with GPA at least 3.25. Edinburg residents Holly Alice King and Edinburg pair, Ellwood City and New Castle majors listed along with hometowns, streets, and degree programs including B.S. Ed, B.S., and B.A. in various education, science, business, criminology, nursing, and fine arts tracks. New Wilmington and Volant entries conclude the county roster with one Criminology and one Biology pre-med student.
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Lawrence County
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Edinburg
Holly Alice King
West Main Street
Ellwood City
Eric T. Bracken
Jenny Lane
B.S
Mitchell Dean Connolly
Morningstar Drive
Carson Drake Kegel
Beechwood Boulevard
Allyson Brooke Kendall
Davis Road
Alexis N. Reisinger
Kissick Lane
Jillian Elizabeth Shearer
Pine Hill Way
Michaela Lind Spencer
Sewall Court
New Castle
Angelic Nicole Antonini
Lynn
Happenings in Lawrence County and Nearby Notices
Hunters are reminded to complete the form including WMU preference signature and phone. Incomplete apps delay processing. Senior lifetime hunters must renew yearly. Antlerless doe tag fees are 6.90 for residents and 26.90 for nonresidents. Call 724 656 2123 for details. Meetings move to St John s Lutheran Aug 1. Book launch by Susan Dexter at Confluence Coraopolis with local availability. Hispanic Picnic Aug 20 at Pearson Park Pavilion 1, bring a dish. Call 724 944 5297.
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WMU
Pennsylvania
Neshannock Upmc
Susan Dexter
New Castle
Confluence
Pittsburgh Area
Coraopolis
Three Sheep Gallery
Boardman
Amazon.com
Nook
Neshannock Township
Pearson Park
Youth Tent Revival Begins Friday At Bible Way Church
Bible Way Church of God In Christ hosts its annual Tent Youth Revival starting 7 p.m. Friday at 125 N Crawford Ave with Pastor Willie Westbrook of Faith Temple Church of God In Christ Midland as speaker. Youth groups from the region participate. Sunday at 11 a.m. Community Day services under the tent include food games and back to school bags. The revival resumes 7 p.m. Aug 18 with Rev Richard Rue of Union Baptist Church New Castle. Community is invited.
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Bible Way Church of God In Christ
N. Crawford Ave
Willie Westbrook
Faith Temple Church of God In Christ of Midland
Bible Way Church
Richard Rue
Union Baptist Church
New Castle
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NASA Planetary Research
Jonathan Ball
Space
Tokyo
Reid
Anthony C. Ferrante
Fin Shepard
eCobra
COBRA
Dean
Molly Renee Keller
Francis Place
Marina Luray Seamans
Vogan Street
Analyn Therese van Eman
Pulaski Road
Nicholas Aaron Walter
Bryan Street
Beau Daniel Wiech
College of Health and Human Services
Bucky Sylvester Wiech
Hannah M. Winters
Wilson Mill Road
New Wilmington
Alana Margaret Romeo
High Street
Volant
Jiratt Kasettratat
Book Road
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Highland Ave
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