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Melbourne, FL News Archives for April 2008

Tuesday Apr 29 | | Posted by Pamela Harris

POPULAR RADIO HOST AND AUTHOR RETURNS TO MELBOURNE TO LEAD CONFERENCES

Don Harris, international radio host, author and Bible teacher, will lead two nights of events, THE CREATOR'S CALENDAR and THE PARABLE PARADOX:

First Assembly of God Church

801 Masterson Street

Melbourne, Florida

Tuesday; May 20 and Wednesday; May 21, 2008

7 pm until 9 pm

On Tuesday, The Creator’s Calendar Webinar will be held before a local and a world-wide internet audience. The Parable Paradox Guidance Conference will be held during the same hours the following evening.

Mr. Harris, founder of Think Red Ink Ministries, was born in the old Melbourne hospital on US 1, and, during the 1980’s, was Director of Happy Landings Home, a residential home for troubled youth. Since that time, Don and his wife, Pamela, have lived and traveled throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, and have visited in Israel and Costa Rica gathering with and teaching those who join them in their quest for honest faith and a true relationship with Jesus Christ.

His ministry extends to Africa, where his popular radio program, “Questions of Jesus,” is broadcast on short-wave radio and the internet.

Listeners can also join Harris on his weekly call-in internet broadcast, Red Letter Edition – LIVE! All shows are archived at www.BlogTalkRadio/DonHarris.com.

Author of two books and several publications, Harris will be available to sign copies of his newest book, The Red Letter Questions featured at the 2007 International Christian Bookseller’s Convention and bringing to the forefront more than 150 red-letter questions asked by Jesus during His lifetime and ministry on the earth.

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Monday Apr 28 | Baker County Standard

Brevard County Mls

Search MLS real estate listings. Listings updated throughout the day. MLS.Home-Listings.org Brevard County MLS Find a complete realtor list of Florida homes for sale. via Baker County Standard

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Related Topix: Brevard County, FL, Real Estate, Cocoa Beach, FL, Merritt Island, FL

Saturday Apr 26 | MyATLtv.com

Suspected Sex Club Investigated

“Some of the cars left, and came back with their tags taken off. Some of them didn't care”

City officials are investigating an alleged swingers club that entices customers to "explore the sensual and sexual side of the lifestyle" in a sleepy neighborhood off Turtle Mound Road. via MyATLtv.com

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Friday Apr 25 | FloridaToday.com

Melbourne suspect in attempted slaying nabbed in Ohio

Police in Ohio arrested a man wanted in connection to a November shooting in Melbourne. via FloridaToday.com

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Related Topix: Brevard County, FL

Wednesday Apr 23 | The Toronto Star

Florida moves to curb ocean sewage dumping

“The human health risks are low because of the dilution involved, and the outfall discharges are disinfected”

MIAMIThe sun-drenched beaches of southeast Florida lure tourists from all over the world. via The Toronto Star

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Related Topix: Boynton Beach, FL, Melbourne Metro, Florida, Florida Government

Tuesday Apr 22 | Florida Today

Car strikes West Melbourne store; no one injured

“A woman and her young child had just left the store not five minutes before”

While she hadn't planned for her baby-furnishings store to have a drive-through, Valkaria's Margaret Rauscher, owner of the Once Upon a Child retail store in West Melbourne, has one for now. via Florida Today

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Related Topix: West Melbourne, FL, Melbourne Metro, Palm Bay, FL

Sunday Apr 20 | WFTV Orlando

Police: Driver Hit 4 Cars While Driving Through Melbourne

Police have arrested a driver whom they say hit four cars in the span of 10 minutes while driving drunk through Melbourne. via WFTV Orlando

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro, Indian Harbour Beach, FL

Saturday Apr 19 | Florida Today

AuthenTec completes acquisition

“This transaction will help further strengthen our complete solution, making client applications for our sensors more intuitive and easier to use”

Melbourne-based AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensors and related technology, recently acquired the software assets of EzValidation, formerly a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor ... via Florida Today

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Related Topix: Electronics, Semiconductors

Thursday Apr 17 | Local6

Police: Man With Colorful Letter Robs Bank

“He implied a weapon, but we don't know if he had one or not”

Police released a video surveillance image of a baseball cap-wearing man who robbed a West Melbourne bank on Thursday after handing a teller a colorful note. via Local6

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Related Topix: West Melbourne, FL, Melbourne Metro, Brevard County, FL

Thursday Apr 17 | Florida Today

'Perfect' weather signals an end to spring break

“It's not too hot, you still got a bit of cool breeze blowing so it's not miserable like in the middle of summer”

Spring break isn't just for kids. Parents who brought their families to the beach Saturday to take in a light breeze, calm surf and picture-perfect weather said Monday's return to school means an end of ... via Florida Today

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Apr 15, 2008 | Florida Today

Hispanic group recognizes 16

Sixteen businesses and individuals were honored Friday night as part of the fourth-annual banquet gala and Don Juan Ponce de Leon Awards ceremony. via Florida Today

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Related Topix: Melbourne Beach, FL, Ponce de Leon, FL, Melbourne Metro

Apr 13, 2008 | Florida Today

Harris vies for $700 million satellite contract

“It will certainly make tracking”

Melbourne-based Harris Corp. is leading a corporate team vying for an estimated $700 million contract to upgrade the federal government's weather satellite system to better detect and track hurricanes and other ... via Florida Today

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Related Topix: Weather, Computers, Wireless, Telecom, Harris Corporation

Apr 11, 2008 | Orlando City Beat

New Tix

Despite a wardrobe of chiffon and peasant skirts that has bolstered the thrift store economy since 1977, it turns out Stevie Nicks is not, in fact, a witch. via Orlando City Beat

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Related Topix: Tampa, FL, Orlando Metro, Orlando, FL, Music, Entertainment

Apr 11, 2008 | Florida Today

Grant to recruit clean-energy ideas

The Technological Research and Development Authority in Melbourne has received a grant to help find clean-energy entrepreneurs in four states. via Florida Today

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Related Topix: Grant, FL, Agriculture, Science

Apr 9, 2008 | FloridaToday.com

Melbourne police investigate homicide

“He's right next to the entrance of the parking lot.”

Melbourne Police released the 9-1-1 calls from the slaying of an unidentified woman in between two Wickham Road housing complexes. via FloridaToday.com

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Apr 8, 2008 | Local6.com

Man Hurt After Being Thrown From Motorcycle

A motorcycle passenger apparently thrown off the bike in a crash in Titusville is in critical condition, authorities said. via Local6.com

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Related Topix: Titusville, FL, Melbourne Metro, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

Apr 7, 2008 | FloridaToday.com

Special marine warning for Brevard County expires

A special marine warning issued for coastal waters off the Space Coast has expired, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. via FloridaToday.com

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Related Topix: Brevard County, FL, Weather, Melbourne Metro

Apr 5, 2008 | 102.9 CKDS-FM

Baby Boomers troll for fun, friendship and sex on social networks of their own

“People kind of laughed at me when I said I was launching a boomer website. It was clear there wasn't any buzz. But they're loving it. It's a difference in life stage, lifestyle and life experience.”

Rose Campbell was widowed after 26 years of marriage. John Souza's wife died after 44 years and five children together. via 102.9 CKDS-FM

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Related Topix: Ocklawaha, FL, Ormond Beach, FL, Melbourne Metro, Wedding

Apr 4, 2008 | Florida Today

Delta increases, adds fees beginning today

“Desperate people do desperate things”

Delta Air Lines is imposing new or higher fees on a host of travelers, including frequent fliers, passengers traveling with pets and people booking their tickets over the phone. via Florida Today

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Related Topix: Transportation, Delta Air Lines, Airlines

Apr 2, 2008 | RGJ.com

Recovery time, risk down for ACL injuries

“The one thing we do with female athletes probably more is proprioception training”

When Melbourne, Fla., surgeon Jeffrey Greenspoon had his knee reconstructed in 1981 and again in 1989, there was enough cutting that he can draw long imaginary lines across his body to represent the scarring. via RGJ.com

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Related Topix: Melbourne Metro

Apr 1, 2008 | Baker County Standard

Brevard County Mls

Free Home Search, Photos, School Info and more for Brevard County . BrevardCountyHomeInfo.com/MLS Brevard County MLS Search Brevard County Florida's MLS for homes, condos and land in Merritt island, cocoa ... via Baker County Standard

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Brevard County, FL, Titusville, FL, Melbourne Metro

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