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Taking the reins

Given the current state of the country, there's probably no more daunting a task than to reform America's health care system. President Barack Obama must do exactly that.


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MCEER and Calspan partner to improve America's bridges

This fall, MCEER, the University at Buffalo's Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, and Calspan, a company in Buffalo internationally revered for aeronautics and transportation testing, will begin building two bridges in Ashford, N.Y. The full-scale bridge test will be performed to develop ways to improve the nation's crumbling bridge infrastructure.


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"Holy rebirth, Batman!"

Months ago, Batman was 'killed' and his city was left at the mercy of the freaks and fouls of Arkham. As any strip-reader knows, criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot and the only person who could stop them would be a new Batman and, subsequently, a new comic.


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Duo with additional pressure

Way before the news of James Starks' shoulder injury made its way to the ears of Bulls fans, friend and fellow senior running back Mario Henry heard the shocking news from Starks himself.


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A new Pistachio's

Pastas are made to order and come in a small or a large dish for $4.19 and $5.99, and due to high demand, freshly baked garlic knots will continue as a permanent buddy to pasta dishes.


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Brothers on the gridiron

Good things often come in twos. Simon and Garfunkel, pencils and erasers, and bacon and eggs are all great combinations; each one perfectly complements the other.


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A new Generation

'I know we have copies in our files from members of [SBI and] from outside parties about the content of the magazine,' Harrigan said. 'So those were taken into consideration.'


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Conversation killers

We have all had one of these conversations – you are talking to someone, and the topic gets a little controversial. The conversation quickly becomes a heated debate, with both sides adamantly making their points, defending their position as eagerly as possible.


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