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Boyko Borisov, the no-nonsense mayor of Sofia, must now grapple with Bulgaria's economic woes and corruption. By Andrew MacDowall | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor Sofia, Bulgaria - Wrestler, karate coach, bodyguard, top cop, …
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Los Gatos Observer, USA
Apple founder and Los Gatos resident Steve Wozniak was on hand to count down the start of the main race and lead the crowd in a rousing cheer of “Quack Quack Quack” from the middle of the creek. Arriving on his signature Segway, Wozniak said, …
Modesto Bee, CA
By Brian VanderBeek Alexander Pope died 125 years before the birth of professional baseball, so he obviously wasn't referring to the sport when he wrote that "hope springs eternal." Hope's eternity for the Modesto Nuts on Saturday was about 15 minutes …
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San Francisco Chronicle, USA
More than 30 food vendors and 70 wineries will participate in this annual event, which benefits the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce. $40-$50. 1 pm next Sun. Lytton Square, downtown Mill Valley. www.millvalley.org. Garden party fundraiser for the UC …
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
by Claire Heininger/Statehouse Bureau Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerJoan Beil signs her voting ticket in Bridgewater before she votes in the school board elections in April.
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By Anita Kumar and Rosalind S. Helderman RICHMOND, May 28 — Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader went public Thursday with an allegation that Virginia gubernatorial hopeful Terry mcauliffe offered his campaign money to stay off the ballot in key …
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San Jose Mercury News, USA
"We're not exempt from the budget crisis just because we love this event," said Councilman Don Lane. However, February's Amgen Tour of California's Stage Two finish in downtown Santa Cruz was so successful, council members said, if at all possible, …
New York Times
By CLYDE HABERMAN Many of you will recall an old commercial for a New York supermarket chain, the one with a jingle that said imploringly, “So please, Mr.
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San Jose Mercury News, USA
By Dick Sparrer There's no tighter baseball race around than that which is broiling in the Mt. Hamilton Division of the Blossom Valley Athletic League this spring. Only two games separate second place from eighth place in the circuit as the seven clubs …
Bizjournals.com, NC
Interviews will be held for positions including turf work, general labor, gardening, betting clerks, security, ushers and parking attendants, among others. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and they must bring a government-issued photo ID. …