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Nuclear dispute dogs US ties with New Zealand
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Saturday that a lingering nuclear dispute between the United States and New Zealand ought to be overcome to focus on a new era of cooperation in the Pacific and elsewhere.
Ohio students dive deep for architecture class
Jaimie Roudebush dons swim fins and a wet suit, straps on an oxygen tank and adjusts her scuba mask. The 20-year-old student isn't on a tropical vacation - she's on her way to class.
Fiji leader rules out elections by March
Fiji's military ruler postponed elections promised for March 2009 to return the island to democracy after ousting the government in a bloodless coup 20 months ago, a news report said Friday.  Meet Your Mixologist: Josh Longo, XYZ BarIn a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out. |
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