Bacteria Survive Extreme Pressures In Diamond Anvil Test
In a Carnegie study, two common microbes endured up to 17 000 atmospheres of pressure and metabolized formate, suggesting life could endure beneath planetary surfaces. Researchers note surviving cells were deformed and reproduction was not observed, expanding potential habitats beyond Earth.
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Washington
Earth
Carnegie Institution
Anuragharma
Ehee
Sharma
Kenneth Nealson
University of Southern California
Nasas Center For
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Nealson
Jupiter
Uni
James Scott
Oneida Laky
Syracuse
N.Y
Sharm
Middletown honors Aut Main on 100th birthday reception
A Middletown reception celebrated Aut Main turning 100. The longtime businessman and Zion Church member owned Main's Meal Market and Main's Quality Ice Cream, with local dignitaries and his son Bishop A Donald Main among speakers. Officials praised his town contributions and memories of delivering ice cream in the valley.
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Aira Cutheran Church
Middletown
Dustin Main
Mr. Main
Zion Church
Main's
Main
A. Donald Main
Upper Susquehanna Synod
Evangelial Lutheran Church In America
Middletown Valley
Louise Snodgr Ass
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Snodgr
Kylang
George W Bush
William Thompson
Burgess
May
Uh Main and Sons
Dr McCartney
Zion
Drought prompts voluntary water conservation in county
In Hagerstown about 1,400 Washington County water and sewer customers were asked to conserve water. The voluntary request covers Sharpsburg Highfield Sandy Hook Fir Ridge and Clear Spring districts. If drought worsens conservation could become mandatory. Notices go to affected customers next week urging shorter showers and full loads for dishwashers and clothes washers.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Sharpsburg
Highfield
Sandy Hook
Fir Ridge
Clear Spring
Greg Murray
Permits face test as water-use fees spark protest
A committee panel will hear testimony next week on a companion measure to D294 as permit holders oppose new water fees. Waverly Farms owner Jerry Faulring and Alcoa Eastalco Works warn higher charges threaten irrigation and aluminum production, arguing the plan burdens business and targets users most easily identified.
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Jerry Faulring
Waverly Farms
Adson
MDE
Uge
Ater
Alcoa Eastalco Works
Jesst
Art Robbins
Annapolis
Trial recount notes DNA links in Frederick child case
In closing arguments, prosecutors argued Spencer linked to a novel crime in downtown Frederick, citing blood on his boots and shirt after a 2000 disturbance. Jurors heard about eyewitness gaps and a dispatcher exchange, while lawmakers weighed Christopher's Law bills to toughen penalties for child sex crimes and limit plea bargaining.
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Frederick County
Maryland District Court
Stitrich
Furors
Bowins
Spencer
Wonder
Christopher
Frederick
David Callahan
Loy
Mal
941
Uni
School board debates salary plan amid absences and funding hopes
Board discusses salary restructuring as Steve Crawford is ill and Deborah Aughenbaugh stays home with a broken wrist. Dr. Dale notes possible added revenue while Thornton Commission recommendations could yield 5 million for districts. County commissioners must approve the budget before Feb 27. Jean Smith urges a workable plan with needed reading and technology support to prevent student failure.
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Steve Crawford
Deborah Aughenbaugh
Dale
Austem
State
Thornton Commission
Jean Smith
Supreme Court weighs mental retardation in death penalty rule
The court, debating Atkins v. Virginia, considers whether executing the mentally retarded is constitutional. Justices discuss IQ thresholds, population prevalence, and states’ possible retargeting if the rule is struck down. The case cites Atkins, age 18 at crime, with multiple felonies and a low IQ, amid a backdrop of death row figures and state bans.
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Neath Penalty Information Center
Texas
Pamela A. Rumpz
Virginia
Osama bin Laden
America
Ike Atkins
Atkins
Ms. Rumpza
Stephen Breyer
Yuulos
David H. Logter
Justice Scalia
Mr. Ellis
Ellis
Hreyer
Mumber
Justice O'Connor
Georgia
Marykind
Arizona
Arkansas
Galorada
Connecticut
Florida
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
New York
Nath
Caroline
South Dakota
Tennessnt
Washington
Brie Nesbitt
Wees
Langley Air Forcs
Hampton
Senate Bill 76 revises sentences for child sex crimes
The proposal, named Christopher's Law TV, would bar judges from revising or reducing sentences for first or second degree child sexual crimes. It targets removal of the sexual component of the offense while maintaining the original penalties.
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Senate
Christopher
Ex-wife custody fight linked to Birmingham double death
Police say Mr and Mrs Bates were shot and killed in Birmingham on Friday and moved 210 miles east to Rutledge Georgia where their bodies were found in the trunk of a burning rental car. The couple, pursuing custody of their two children from Mrs McCord, had traveled from Frederick to Birmingham to attend a deposition. Bates, an Alabama Theatre artistic director turned Phoenix Productions manager, toured nationally as a technical director. McCord had been jailed for contempt in Alabama court proceedings. A memorial fund was set up at the Alabama Theatre.
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Bates
Rutledge
Vrrederick
Birminghan
Die Jong
Bradford Watlins
Phoenix Productions
Vs. Bates
Goucher College
Baltimore
Historic American Survey
Alabama Theatre
Arlington House
Arlington Cemetery and Old Amphitheater
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Austin Main
Aut
Keith Stork
John Sherwood
Avondale
Bire
Americai Red Crogs
Loli Bolen
Supreme Court
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