El Nino Shrinks Snow Business Across Nation
Christopher Mansfield, 17, clears snow for neighbors in Greensburg, earning up to 400 per storm. this year he has about 25 as mild El Nino winter hits, reducing snow removal demand and snowmobile sales. Across the U.S., ski resorts suffer, salt use drops, and tow trucks idle while others adapt to warmer weather.
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Christopher Mansfield
Christopher
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Pittsburgh
Dakotas
New York
California
Bob Weaver
Ron
Buffalo
N.Y
Michelle Armstrong
Pioneer Motorsports Inc
Unseasonably mild weather boosts nonwinter businesses across U.S.
Unusually warm midwinter temperatures in northern states lifted sales for garden centers paint stores and movie houses while snow and cold related outlets faltered. Utilities report mixed demand with residential use down while industrial demand stays normal. Local retailers describe strong general sales and shifting product lines as fruit and garden items move ahead of spring.
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Peoples Natural Gas Co
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Maryland Teen Agrees to Extradition Talk Deal
In Jerusalem a 17 year old Maryland suspect Samuel Sheinbein agreed to drop his fight against extradition to the United States and return for trial if allowed to serve any sentence in Israel. An Israeli judge proposed a deal enabling voluntary return to Maryland while permitting service of the sentence in Israel. Maryland officials seek clarity on possible commutation or parole.
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Samuel Sheinbein
Israel
Alfred Tello Jr
Sheinbein
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Maryland
John McCarthy
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Desert living tests U S troops near Iraq in Kuwait
GIs adapt to Kuwait's harsh conditions at Dairi Range and Al Jaber Air Base as 7 000 troops cope with sand storms long wait for home and varied amenities. Some enjoy pools gyms and e mail while others endure tents no electricity and uncertain departure dates.
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U.S
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Hillian
Winnsboro
S.C
Fort Stewart
3Rd Infantry Division
Clinton
Gulf
Saddam Hussein
U.N
MacDonald
West Palm Beach
Fla
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Elloree
Kuwait
Fernando Petry
Springfield
N.J
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al Jaber
Randy Hume
Brandon
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Anthony Roccapriore
Meriden
Conn
Septuplets Come Home To Large Des Moines Family
After 3 1/2 months in hospital the McCaughey septuplets Natalie and Alexis join siblings Kenneth Brandon Joel Kelsey Nathan at home in Carlisle Iowa. Parents Bobbi and Kenny celebrate reunions as 60 volunteers assist the family with daily needs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
McCaughey
Kenny McCaughey
Alexis
Natalie
Carlisle
Bobbi McCaughey
Blank Children’s Hospital
United States
California
McCaugheys
Kenneth
Brandon
Joel
Kelsey
Nathan
Wes Yoder
Taylor Hospitalized After Fall Before 66th Birthday
Elizabeth Taylor remained hospitalized in Los Angeles recovering from bruises after a Friday morning fall hours before her 66th birthday party. Publicist Shirine Ann Coburn said she is doing fine with bruising, not serious, and was kneeling when she fell, not hitting her head or losing consciousness.
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Los Angeles
Elizabeth Taylor
Shirine Ann Coburn
Coburn
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