New York moves to fire safe cigarette law rollout
Albany begins phasing in a first in the nation requirement for tobacco firms to sell fire safe cigarettes. Packs must show a marking indicating self extinction if not puffed regularly. Law aims to reduce fires with 900 deaths annually. manufacturers warn the product is not fireproof and safety relies on smoker behavior.
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Above ground plan for Y-12 uranium storage in Tennessee
The U S Department of Energy will start a 250 million above ground storage complex at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge in August, despite concerns. The facility, set for completion in 2007, consolidates uranium stocks under heightened security and follows a design shift from earlier buried vault proposals amid security debate and contractor changes.
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Myrick’s lifelong bluegrass ties span Elvis and Monroe
The 77 year old Myrick recalls growing up in Louisiana with no radio yet hearing The Grand Old Opry. He later worked for Bill Monroe twice, first after WWII when he joined Trailways to drive the band truck, then a year on military duty. He married Laverne during that period.
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Bill Myrick musician hosts Bluegrass festival and charts a life in music
Odessa era musician Bill Myrick, host of Silver Grass and Purple Sage, reflects on a long career from early blues and Louisiana Hayride days to radio and TV spots in Texas. He formed Bill Myrick and the Mayfield Brothers, leads a five member band, and organizes a Labor Day Bluegrass festival at Florey Park Andrews. Myrick honors his wife Laverne and three children as he plans to continue hosting as long as audience interest endures.
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Mermaid Parade crowns Moby and Theo Kogan in Brooklyn
About 1,500 people joined Brooklyn’s Mermaid Parade along Coney Island boardwalk. Techno artist Moby and Lunachicks’ Theo Kogan were named King Neptune and Queen Mermaid at the 22nd annual event. The parade featured nautical costumes, quirky ensembles, and a march inspired by early 20th century Mardi Gras.
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Survivor winner Amber Brkich visits Beaver firefighting exhibit
Survivor All-Stars winner Amber Brkich donated bikinis worn on the show for a museum display in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Her visit drew about 200 locals to the firefighters exhibit and she praised the firefighters as the real survivors for their daily community work.
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Turning down the president in mixed reviews
Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 opened with mixed reviews on Friday. Republicans claim Bush must tighten control or risk slipping like Tiger Woods. Bush met EU leaders in Ireland seeking troop support for Iraq. Lewinsky described a mutual relationship with Clinton as inappropriate. No justification for Oval Office duck and cover drills during the post Cold War era.
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Tiger Woods
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Iraq
United States
Kathleen Willey
Monica Lewinsky
Bill Clinton
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Bush hurled at Irish reporter over Iraq policy during Friday briefing
President Bush snapped at an Irish TV reporter who challenged his Iraq stance saying her job was to ask questions and his to answer. The White House claimed Saddam Hussein had many contacts with al Qaeda though Saddam reportedly refused every call.
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al- Qaeda
Odessa American contact and classifieds policy notice
The Odessa American provides contact numbers for newsroom sports bridal and church pages and outlines ad acceptance liability. It lists subscription rates and operational hours while noting misc dates and celebratory references. The fragmentary text mentions several holidays and a faulty website address.
Three die as lightning strikes Buford Dam Park walkway
A group of nine visiting Buford Dam Park on Lake Lanier was struck by lightning during a storm. Three died instantly and six others were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. Names were not released.
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Thomas Rutledge
Atlanta
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