Largest gamma ray burst ever recorded astounds scientists
Washington AP report details a gamma ray burst in a distant galaxy about 12 billion light years away, releasing energy equivalent to 5 billion supernovae in seconds. Observed by BeppoSAX and Hubble, the event’s afterglow confirmed the source as a faint distant galaxy, with implications for understanding cosmic explosions.
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Earth
Shrinivas Kulkarni
California Institute of Technology
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Nature
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David J. Helfand
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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Sister Staab assumes provincial leadership for Daughters of Charity
Sister Staab becomes Provincial Superior at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Emmitsburg succeeding Sister Virginia Ann Brooks. She aims to expand outreach, focusing on serving the poor through Seton Center programs, home visits, literacy, and nursing care while addressing vocations challenges in the order.
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Turner warns on nuclear risk and escrow plan at lecture
Former CIA director Turner argues nuclear warheads threaten global security. He supports START cuts to 10,000 each in a decade and proposes a strategic escrow dismantling stockpiles while preserving deterrence. Turner notes accidents and rogue states as chief dangers and urges congressional action.
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Thurmont Opens Whittier Elementary in September
Thurmont officials plan the opening of Whittier Elementary in September as the school board weighs growth concerns from nearby Yellow Springs. In a separate vote, the board approved a track resurfacing plan at Singanore and Walkersville high schools costing about 330000 dollars with eight 36 inch lanes. A Linganore father and two students urged a costlier eight 42 inch lane option, but curriculum specialist W Lynn Carr noted the county project targets existing surfaces and widening would add 90000 dollars.
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Carr
Parents urged to act early on juvenile trouble at Patuxent meeting
Residents attended a workshop at the sheriff's patrol headquarters 7309 Grove Road to discuss helping troubled youths. Organizers stressed early intervention to prevent crises with guidance from Detective Herrmann at 301-631-3622, with June 3 focusing on runaway children.
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Sion
Sheriff's Patrol
Grove Road
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Public backs red light camera crack down nationwide
A national poll shows 65 percent of Americans favor cameras at intersections to photograph red light runners and 80 percent view drowsy driving as a serious problem. The survey of 1,000 people, conducted by Lou Harris for Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, cites a 3 point margin of error and aligns with a recent federal push for stricter enforcement of red light violations.
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Lou Harris
Advocates For
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Youth at Victor Cullen Hid Identity Under Alias
Maryland State Police arrested the youth without incident after information led to a hiding place at Victor Cullen. Returned to Washington D.C. authorities. Dolch said the youth kept his past secret while at Sabillasville and did not reveal his real identity to youths or staff.
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Victor Cullen
Maryland
Washington, D.C
Dolch
Sabillasville
Prosecutor Lauds FBI Profilers After Meeting
State's Attorney Scott Rolle praised FBI profilers after attending a Nation al Law Institute session with district attorneys from across the country. He described their case analysis methods as often disturbingly accurate and expressed hope and diligence in pursuing leads in the ongoing case.
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Scott Rolle
National Law Institute
Gilbert Wilson Earns God and Country Award in Walkersville
Gilbert Wilson of Walkersville receives the God and Country Award at Walkersville Area New Episcopal Church on May 3 after completing Me God and Me programs with Bible study service projects. He was mentored by the Rev. Albert K. Lane III and shared his three projects during a Sunday service.
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Walkersville
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New Episcopal Church
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Jesus
Albert K. Lane III
Walkersville United
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