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2 hrs ago | Southwest Riverside News Network

Theater 101 Productions: 'Phantom' star to school young Temecula, Murrieta actors

Matthew Malecki of Murrieta is spreading his love for the theater by hosting a special "Master Class" this summer, featuring former "Phantom of the Opera" star Thomas James O'Leary. O'Leary will teach a Master Class to interested students in the Murrieta/Temecula area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Murrieta, CA, Temecula, CA, Musical Theater

Thu May 23, 2013

The Planetary Society

Statement from the AAS on Proposed Elimination of NASA Science Education & Public Outreach Programs

Many people have contacted me about the part of the Administration's proposed 2014 budget that would eliminate NASA's education and public outreach programs as part of a plan to consolidate several dozen such programs under a single federal office outside of NASA.

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Related Topix: Astronomy, Science

KTVK Phoenix

Ex-UA, NFL kicker accused of damage and theft

Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker Max Zendejas has been indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with his recently closed Tucson restaurant.

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Related Topix: Tucson, AZ, Pima County, AZ

Inside Bay Area

Renowned Orinda documentary photographer Wayne F. Miller dies

Wayne F. Miller, a documentary photographer whose powerful images of war, family and the denizens of Chicago's South Side have been admired by generations of photographers, died Wednesday at his Orinda home following a brief illness.

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Related Topix: Orinda, CA, Photography, Arts, UC Berkeley

Tucson Weekly

Oh Hey, the University of Arizona Was Knocked by Family Guy

In what I can only assume is some sort of retaliatory shot at our fair city for celebrating the cancellation of The Cleveland Show , the folks at Family Guy dropped another insult on Tucson, this time mocking the young minds being molded at the University of Arizona: Ooooh, man.

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Related Topix: Animated TV, Family Guy, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, The Cleveland Show, Tucson, AZ

Tuscon Citizen

Cool, aquatic places to visit in Tucson

Ah, water. With the long, hot summer approaching, here are examples of cool, aquatic places in Tucson to visit and enjoy.

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Related Topix: Tucson, AZ, Pima County, AZ

Hispanically Speaking

Univ. of Arizona Research Shows How Bilinguals Switch Between Languages

Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research conducted at the University of Arizona.

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Related Topix: Psychology, Science

MediLexicon

Computer Model Predicts When Viruses Become Infectious

A new computer model could help scientists predict when a particular strain of avian influenza might become infectious from bird to human, according to a report to be published in the International Journal Data Mining and Bioinformatics.

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Related Topix: Bird Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza

Wed May 22, 2013

KOLD-TV Tucson

Tucson mother on trial for child abuse

They believe it may be a case of Munchausen by Proxy where Montano harmed her child in order to get sympathy and attention from others.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

KOLD-TV Tucson

Pima County, U of A offering legal services clinic

Starting this weekend the Pima County Cooperative Extension office will hold hours to help people find free or low-cost legal services.

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Related Topix: Pima County, AZ

Cape Gazette

Dr. Uday Jani to present 'Spirituality & ...

Dr. Uday Jani, locally known and respected physician, will kick off the start of the Summer Spirituality Series by presenting "Spirituality & Health Through Integrative Medicine" Thursday, May 30.

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Related Topix: Lewes, DE, Medicine

Examiner.com

Comic/hypnotist Flip Orley will entertain Tempe Improv audiences this weekend

It's great to have the Tempe Improv back in operation. Since reopening in April, there's been a bunch of great comics performing in the newly remodeled club.

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Related Topix: Tempe, AZ

Copper Basin News

Five years now and counting: scholarships, contracts total more than...

As you may already know, we are now charging for unlimited access to our content.

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Related Topix: Arizona, Central, AZ, Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, University of Portland

Real Simple

6 Ways to Calm Common Fears

The reality: In an uncertain economy, employment is far from a sure thing, so it's easy to wonder if your position may be eliminated.

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New Hampshire Public Radio -

Why N.H.'s Medical Marijuana Bill Doesn't Provide For P.T.S.D. Patients

Thursday, the New Hampshire Senate will vote on a bill to approve the use of medical marijuana.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana, Life, Veteran Affairs, Maggie Hassan, US Governors

Fire Rescue Magazine

University of Arizona Student EMS Born from Campus Club

Whether it's a bicycle collision or difficulty breathing, the UA community can count on quick help from students trained and certified as EMTs.

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Medical News Today

Both Air And Noise Pollution Increase Cardiovascular Risk

Main Category: Heart Disease Also Included In: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture ; Public Health Article Date: 22 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both ... (more)

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Related Topix: Heart Disease, Health

Newswise

Team Sets Upper Limit for Atmospheric Depth on Uranus and Neptune

What is the long-range weather forecast for the planets Uranus and Neptune? These giants are home to extreme winds blowing at speeds of over 1,000 km/hour, hurricane-like storms as large around as Earth, immense weather systems that last for years, and fast-flowing jet streams.

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Related Topix: Weather, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Tue May 21, 2013

Business Journal

Yulex pays back UA with $3M grant

When Jeff Martin, founder, president and CEO of Phoenix-based Yulex Corp., wanted to thank the University of Arizona for all its support over the years, he didn't bother with a hand-written note.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ

MLive.com

West Michigan Cancer Center expands oncology team, adds Dr. Tolga Tuncer

Dr. Tolga Tuncer , a native of the United States who was raised in Ankara, Turkey, has joined the center, which is a collaboration of Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare Group Tuncer completed four medical fellowships, the most recent in hematology and oncology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.

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Related Topix: Oncology, Medicine, Cancer, Health, Turkey, World News, Hematology, Lung Cancer