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Brazil Pledges To Reduce Spending The Brazilian government has announced its plans to cut spending by 50 billion reais, the equivalent of nearly $30 billion.


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2/1?A vehicle was repossessed at 3600 Bailey Ave. 2/1?A subject was charged with driving while intoxicated near Flint Loop. 2/1?A subject required first aid on Core Rd. 2/1?Disorderly conduct was reported at 170 Putnam Way. 2/1?Larceny was reported at 160 Putnam Way. 2/1?Harassment was reported at 130 Core Rd. 2/1?Larceny was reported at 1 Coventry Loop. 2/2?Marijuana odor and use was reported on Goodyear Rd. 2/2?A subject was charged with assault on Main St. 2/2?Disorderly conduct was reported on Goodyear Rd. 2/2?Larceny was reported at 2 Frontier Rd. 2/2?A student conduct violation occurred at 5 Webster Rd. 2/2?Subjects reported being trapped in an elevator at 130 Core Rd. 2/2?A suspicious person and vehicle were seen on Lee Entrance St. 2/2?Criminal mischief was reported at 207 Saint Rita's Lane. 2/2?Reckless operation of a vehicle was reported at 1 Winridge Rd. 2/2?Marijuana odor and use was reported at 520 Core Rd. 2/3?A subject required first aid at 50 Hayes Rd. 2/3?An intrusion alarm was set off at 23 Hayes Rd. 2/3?Harassment was reported at 13 Rotary Rd. 2/3?A subject was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at Diefendorf Loop. 2/3?A suspicious person and vehicle were seen at 7 White Rd. 2/3?An intrusion alarm was set off at 270 Putnam Way. 2/4?Marijuana odor and use were reported at 140 Core Rd. 2/4?A suspicious person and vehicle were reported at 1 Diefendorf Loop. 2/4?An intrusion alarm was set off at 300 Putnam Way. 2/4?Disorderly conduct was reported at Flint Loop. 2/4?Harassment was reported at 18 Augspurger Rd. 2/4?Marijuana odor and use were reported at 740 Core Rd. 2/4?A subject required first aid on Goodyear Rd. 2/4?A suspicious person was seen in Diefendorf Loop. 2/4?An intrusion alarm was set off at 270 Putnam Way. 2/5?Criminal mischief was reported at 360 Core Rd. 2/5?A fire alarm was set off at 211 Saint Rita's Lane when there was no fire. 2/5?A subject had an alcohol overdose at 9 Goodyear Rd. 2/5?A subject was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Augspurger Rd. 2/5?Criminal mischief was reported on Goodyear Rd. 2/5?A subject required mental health assistance at 440 Core Rd. 2/5?Disorderly conduct was reported at 13 Rotary Rd. 2/5?A disabled motor vehicle was reported on Frontier Rd. 2/6?A noise complaint for loud music was made at 340 Core Rd. 2/6?A subject had an alcohol overdose on Hadley Rd. 2/6?A subject was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Main St. 2/6?An intrusion alarm was set off at 220 Winspear Ave. 2/6?A noise complaint for loud music was made at 108 Hadley Rd. 2/6?A suspicious person was reported at 1 Winridge Rd. 2/7?A subject required first aid at 160 Core Rd. 2/7?An intrusion alarm was set off at 23 Hayes Rd. 2/7?A welfare check was conducted for a subject on Lee Entrance St. 2/7?Grand larceny was reported at 51 Kenefick Pl. 2/7?Stolen property was found at 200 Core Rd. 2/7?Harassment was reported at 104 Hadley Rd. 2/7?Aggravated harassment was reported at 140 Core Rd. 2/7?Grand larceny was reported at 240 Putnam Way 2/7?A motorist required assistance at 3559 Main St.


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Balancing Act

Flyers for research being conducted at UB can be found almost everywhere. They scatter the hallways, are posted in every bathroom stall, and litter e-mail inboxes.


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Obesity Rates Increase Worldwide A study published in The Lancet has found that obesity affects one in 10 adults worldwide.


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February is American Heart Month

Most people have always associated hearts in February with boxes of chocolates and "Be Mine" phrases, but February is also the month to take a closer look at a different kind of heart ? your own. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in our nation.


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Saving SUNY

Student leaders from across the 64 SUNY campuses sent a strong message to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in response to his budget for the upcoming year.


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Faculty Members Receive Prestigious CAREER Awards

The National Science Foundation's CAREER awards have been presented to three UB faculty members, which has generated nearly $1.5 million for new research projects in Buffalo. Peihong Zhang and Wenjun Zheng, assistant professors of physics, received the awards in 2010 and Sheldon Park, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, will begin receiving funding through the award beginning this month. The CAREER Program, also known as The Faculty Early Career Development Program, presents one of the NSF's most esteemed awards.


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Cyclone Yasi Batters Northeastern Australia Cyclone Yasi tore through the northeastern Australian state of Queensland on Wednesday.


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1/25 ? A lockout was reported on 13 Rotary Rd. 1/25 ? An intrusion alarm went off at 2 Coventry Loop. 1/25 ? A panic alarm went off at 520 Lee Entrance. 1/25 ? A person's welfare was checked at 240 Putnam Way. 1/25 ? An intrusion alarm went off at 3 Webster Rd. 1/25 ? A hit-and-run accident was reported at 9 White Rd. 1/25 ? A disabled motor vehicle was reported at 2 Winridge Rd. 1/25 ?Harassment was reported at 510 Core Rd. 1/25 ? An animal complaint was reported at 150 Putnam Way. 1/26 ? A person needed first aid at 550 Core Rd. 1/26 ? A suspicious person and vehicle was reported at 1 Martha Jackson Place. 1/26 ? Grand larceny was reported at 440 Core Road. 1/26 ? A student conduct violation was reported at 530 Core Rd. 1/26



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