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February 11, 2012
February 11, 2012
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PRI's The World - February 09, 2012
Today on the World: Is a civil war brewing in Syria? Also, the Spanish judge who tried to bring Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet to justice now finds himself on the wrong side of Spanish law. And a look at Mexico's top presidential elections, one of whom will become the country's first female president.
PRI's The World - February 08, 2012
Today on the World: Why the Syrian city of Homs is the center of rebellion against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Then, a closer look at what is behind a spate of major building collapses around the world. And a German company that wants to help Americans carpool more.
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Neuroscience the new face of warfare: experts
LONDON (Reuters) - Directed energy weapons that use wave beams to cause pain, and electrical brain stimulation that boosts a soldier's combat ability - it may sound like science fiction warfare, but experts say advances in neuroscience mean it's on the horizon.
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Syria crisis heads to UN assembly
The UN General Assembly is becoming the focus of attempts to apply pressure on Syria's government over its continued crackdown on dissent.
Eight held over payments inquiry
Eight people, including five staff at the mass-circulation Sun, are arrested over allegations of corrupt payments to police and public officials.
Iran to make nuclear announcement
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country will announce major nuclear achievements in the next few days.
For saving, not splurging potential income
Listeners share what they would do if Congress were to pass legislation to make home refinancing easier -- putting more money in homeowners' pockets.
Greece?s Groundhog Day
Sunday the Greek parliament votes on whether or not to accept another round of deep cuts.
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It's taken a decade of sometimes rancorous debate, but it appears the Pocahontas County Public Service District is finally nearing the end in the long process to build a new sewer system for the resort and surrounding areas.
After sometimes impatiently contemplating the end of the years long mapping project, the Pocahontas County Commission approved a new 9-1-1 mapping coordinator at the meeting Tuesday.
During a special meeting on Tuesday night, WWMI president David Rigby updated the board with the latest information on design alternatives, before the board selects an alternative on Thursday night.
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It's taken a decade of sometimes rancorous debate, but it appears the Pocahontas County Public Service District is finally nearing the end in the long process to build a new sewer system for the resort and surrounding areas.
After an initial public meeting, Perdue wants to hear from others and wants to develop a coordinated effort with neighboring counties to determine why the deer population is declining and what can be done about it.
An accomplished and well established muralist, Must is continuing to use her artistic talents to beautify her surroundings, wherever that may be. You can see a wonderful example of that artistry on the House of Style building in down town Marlinton, WV.
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- Beyonce, Jay-Z unveil first pics of baby Blue Ivy Carter
- San Francisco to fete "Left My Heart" and Tony Bennett