College aids immigrants earn U S degrees in California
Reymundo and Maria Marin founded InterAmerican College in National City to fast track educated immigrants into U.S. degrees. Eight graduates received bachelor’s degrees, many pursuing teaching careers. The nonprofit evaluates foreign transcripts, offers weekend courses, and aims for accreditation while serving a community with high underutilized talent.
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National City
Calif
Reymundo Marin
Maria
Marin
InterAmerican College
United States
Mexico
Lopez
U.S
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Bureau For
Beatriz Ortiz
Ruth Garcia
Monica Valenzuela
Manassas Pastor Convicted in Wife-Killing Plot
James Ogle, former Bull Run Bible Fellowship pastor in Manassas, was convicted on attempted murder and solicitation of a felony after seeking a parishioner’s help to kill his wife Judy. Prosecutors said he planned to swap murders with Scott Jinks, arranged a silencer purchase, and drafted instructions for the crime. He indicated his wife’s death would improve his situation and admitted evidence supported a conviction.
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Manassas
James Ogle
Bull Run Bible Fellowship
Ogle
Judy
Scott Jinks
Samuel Walker
Walker
Jinks
Judy Ogle
Amusement park costs dip slightly in 1999 survey
An Amusement Business survey shows the average cost for a family of four visiting a U.S. amusement park fell to 141.32 dollars in 1999, offset by lower children’s prices and souvenir shirts. Six Flags discounted under 48 inch admissions, while Dollywood rose 21.50 dollars for a family of four. food prices also climbed.
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U.S
Amusement Business
Amusement
Tim O’brien
Southeast
Six Flags
Water and Animals Parks
Brent Gooden
Premier Parks
O’brien
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge
Tenn
Permian Basin
Silicon Valley hosts most unattached men in nation
Census and market data show Santa Clara County has 5,372 more single men than women aged 20 to 45 as high tech jobs attract more men. Rich Gosse notes the scene is tough while workers like Brian Browder describe dating in Silicon Valley as challenging amid male-dominated tech culture.
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Calif
Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County
Claritas ‘Inc
Arlington
America
Rich Gosse
San Rafael
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