Marcus Aurelius Restored Amid Roman Polluted Square Debate
In Rome the 1,800 year old Marcus Aurelius statue and his horse are disassembled for restoration after 1981 removal from Campidoglio. Officials weigh indoor display at the Senatorial Palace against continuing outdoors and the risk of further damage from pollution and humidity.
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Rome
Marcus Aurelius
Alessandro Melucco
Campidoglio
Capitoline Hill
Marcus
Michelangelo
Campidogno Square
Anna Sommella
Capitoline Museums
Sommeila
Senatorial Palace
Melucco
Ms. Melucco
Paul II
Lateran Palace
States cut taxes more often than raised them in 1988
A National Conference of Legislatures survey shows 13 states raised taxes and 4 lowered them in 1988, with total increases totaling about 600 million. Arizona and Louisiana had large increases, while South Dakota and Utah led large decreases. Income tax cuts occurred in 10 states, with several states boosting motor fuel and sales taxes. Louisiana and West Virginia raised sales taxes, while Utah, South Dakota and Kansas posted notable tax cuts.
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Washington
National Conference of Legislatures
Arizona
Louisiana
South Dakota
Utah
Reno
Nev
West Virginia
Kansas
Massachusetts
Lousiana
Town
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Community Foundation Opens New Frederick County Offices
Members of the Community Foundation of Frederick County Inc. joined Mayor Donald Young and Commissioner Anita Stup at a July 20 ribbon cutting for the new offices at 106 W. Second St. Frederick. The site provides administrative and conference space to enhance trustee interaction with citizens and organizations as the foundation plans its Oct. 7 annual meeting at the Weinberg Center honoring three senior citizens.
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The
Community Foundation of
Frederick County Inc
Donald Young
Anita Stup
Second St
Frederick
Foundation
Weinberg Center
Frederick County
Kansas City groups fights LA gangs' spread and drugs
Kansas City and national authorities confront Los Angeles Bloods and Crips influence as Ad Hoc Group Against Crime presses a local anti gang, anti drug program. The grassroots effort educates youth, stages community actions, and expands parent outreach and prison tours to deter involvement.
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Kansas City
Los Angeles
The
Bloods
Midwest
West
Against Crime
Ad Hoc
Citizens
Alvin Brooks
Brooks
Maryland Falls Behind in Tooth Decay Prevention
Maryland lags national declines in dental health due to limited public education and no state funds for dental health outreach. State dental director Michael Easley cites high poverty, uneven fluoridation, and lax monitoring as factors. He warns some water systems misreport fluoride levels, despite apparent progress in other states.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Michael Easley
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Easley
Dr. Eastey
Eastey
Dr. Easley
State Dental Department
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Gary Rejonis
Onald Linton
Brad W. Young
Shatt Photo
Kelly Hahn
UEC
Roe Ag
Arastan OO
Coney Co
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