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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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15 must-read books about K-12 education in the US
Confused by the rhetoric? Here are 15 books to help you understand public education in the US today.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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Frozen custard commando! Joe Biden scoops custard in Wisconsin
Frozen custard was Vice President Joe Biden's dessert of choice in Wisconsin (although he called it ice cream).
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Doty shipwreck found in Lake Michigan after 112 years
Doty shipwreck discovered perfectly preserved by the cold Lake Michigan waters near Milwaukee.
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Indiana flooding: Storms pelt Midwest, causing widespread flash flooding
Indiana flooding was caused by heavy thunderstorms that dumped up to five inches of rain in central Indiana.
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Outlaws motorcycle gang in shootout with ATF; 1 biker killed
Outlaws motorcycle gang member killed in shootout with ATF.
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Karl Rove's book tour makes more waves
Some Milwaukee-area customers are unhappy that Karl Rove is including a stop at their local bookstore on his book tour.
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No Sarah Palin, but DC Tea Party gets crowd by targeting "gangster government"
Although Sarah Palin wasn't there, Rep. Michele Bachmann got roars of approval in DC on Thursday
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Gigantic fireball from meteor shower turns night into day
Radar suggests large fireball from meteor shower landed in southwest corner of Wisconsin.
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Fireball in sky: meteor in Wisconsin rattles homes, nerves
The meteor in Wisconsin seen Wednesday night appeared as a fireball in the sky, shaking the ground with its accompanying sonic boom. It's not known if the meteor landed or burned up.
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Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of March 8, 2010
Readers write in about high-speed rail, illegal aliens, and guest workers.
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Midwest gets a jump on high-speed rail
Illinois is starting projects such as the renovation of Chicago's Union Station to prepare for the $1.2 billion infusion of federal money for high-speed rail.
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The everyday miracle of commercial air travel
Most people don't appreciate how logistically complicated commercial air travel is.
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State of Delaware: Snow economics explains long state of emergency
Despite a state of emergency, Delaware and its neighbors can't justify lots of snowplows for infrequent snowstorms.
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Top book picks for 2010
The experts tell us what they are excited about reading in 2010.
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A sneak preview of "Going Rogue"
What did Sarah Palin include in her memoir "Going Rogue"?
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Swine flu: Without paid sick leave, workers won't stay home
Many workers choose to work if they don't have paid sick leave. Now, partly because of swine flu, 15 states are considering laws to make paid sick leave mandatory.
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Google: Free WiFi at airports this holiday season
Google's free WiFi at 47 airports kicks off today, and runs through January 15.
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Hoop houses extend urban farmers' growing season
Urban farmers can extend the growing season several months in fall and spring with hoop houses, a variation of greenhouses.
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What happens to Rams if Rush Limbaugh buys in? Top 10 celebrity owner misfires.
Rush Limbaugh wants to buy into the NFL's St. Louis Rams, but the record of celebrity sports owners is generally poor.
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Urban agriculture – a hobby grows into a cause
Interest in growing local food isn't new but it's taking on a new dimension this time.
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From junkyard to community garden
A former San Francisco dumping ground becomes a plentiful four-acre urban farm.
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Opinion: Reflections on race
Four writers share experiences that shaped their views.
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Schools add cellphones to curriculum – slowly
While most public schools don’t allow the devices because they’re considered distractions – and sometimes portable cheating tools – some school districts have started to put the technology to use.
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Batteries help recharge the economy
The race for better batteries has spurred venture capitalists.
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School flu closings put working moms in a bind
Obama urges that schools with confirmed or suspected cases suspend classes. Mexican schools have already taken that step.
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Teacher training: what's the best way?
Some policymakers say the focus needs to be on improving traditional education schools, while others are advocates of so-called alternative models, which can speed up entry into the profession.
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