Brac Selects Criteria For Military Downsizing Decisions
The Base Closing and Realignment Commission will base its downsizing decisions on eight final criteria. They include current and future mission requirements and readiness, land and airspace availability, contingency and total force needs, costs and manpower, time and magnitude of savings, community economic impact, infrastructure capacity in receiving areas, and environmental effects.
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Department of Defense
BRAC Defense Talks Highlight North Carolina Case
North Carolina officials outline eight BRAC criteria with focus on military value and local infrastructure. They argue Cherry Point has greater ground facilities than Oceana, while Virginia counters with cost estimates and base capacity. The briefing, led by Gov. Hunt and other state figures, precedes a May 17 supplemental list and a June 1 presidential decision.
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Washington
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Varivax vaccine longevity and impact on chickenpox spread
Pox Kohl of UCSF says Varivax protection lasts at least six to ten years with trials tracking tens of thousands. Results influence booster needs and vaccinator guidance as vaccination reduces environmental chickenpox, potentially leaving unvaccinated kids to face greater adult risk. Merck reports thousands of provider inquiries and consumer questions, plus CDC outreach.
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Merck
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Father Fights Adoption Ruling Over Missing Birth Truth
The case centers on Kirchner winning an adoption dispute after learning the child's mother said the boy was born dead. Richard, 57 days old, was handed to Kirchner at a van while an onlooker crowd reacted emotionally. The saga echoes similar questions raised by the Jessica case and U.S. Supreme Court actions.
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Settlement reached in Shabazz murder for hire case
Qubilah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, reaches a settlement in the murder for hire case. The deal defers trial for two years in exchange for participation in a two year psychiatric and chemical dependency program. If completed and law abiding, the indictment could be dismissed.
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Louis Farrakhan
Associated Press
Disabled pope finds joy in mountains visit
John Paul II, aged and with limited mobility after recent surgeries and injuries, visits Trento for church business and a commemorative event. He remains drawn to the mountains he loves, though his skiing and high-altitude hiking are slowed by age.
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Pontiff
John Paul
Italian Alps
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Oklahoma incident prompts call for harsh response
New Bern resident Jim Simons, a toolmaker with Bosch Simons, comments on the Oklahoma events urging a severe, merciless example for the perpetrators. He emphasizes no mercy for those who harmed women and children in the building.
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Simons
New Bern
Oklahoma
Kent State remembers 1970s turmoil with Paul and McGovern
John Paul File’s 1970 Kent State protest photo helped define the era as the nation recalls the four student slayings by Ohio National Guard. This week Peter Paul and Mary perform in Kent State while George McGovern, Eugene McCarthy and William Kunstler speak at events marking the anniversary.
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John Paul File
Kent State
Kent State University
Ohio National Guard
Peter, Paul
Will
George McGovern
Eugene McCarthy
William Kunstler
Collins late show delights Puerto Rico crowd
Phil Collins missed start time by two hours after being detained in Caracas as promoters faced unpaid production taxes. In San Juan 17,000 fans saw a 20 song set including Against All Odds and In the Air Tonight marking the Latin American tour’s Puerto Rico leg.
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San Juan
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Peru
Chicago Celebrities Fading From Local Scene Says Grobnik
In a candid chat, Slats Grobnik laments Chicago’s lack of home grown celebrities beyond athletes and media figures. He notes Hollywood stars frequent LA, Oprah’s prominence, and relocations of Hefner and Bellow, while Mike Royko remains a constant on the page.
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Boss
Donald Trump
Trump
Oprah
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People Magazine
Hugh Hefner
Playboy
California
Saul Bellow
Boston
Mike Royko
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