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Study Pinpoints Causes of 'Runner's Knee'

From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as "runner's knee" is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people - " although until now, it has been unclear just what causes it.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Naples Daily News

The right stuff: Mack announces 22 to receive nominations to U.S. service academies

One of the responsibilities of Members of Congress is to nominate outstanding young men and women to the four U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Politics, US News, Connie Mack, Republican, US House of Representatives, United States Military Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Desert Sun

Radar man survived close encounter with kamikaze in Philippines attack

The outbreak of World War II accelerated Robert Apple's graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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Related Topix: Annapolis, MD, US Military, US Marine Corps

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Lincoln Daily News

Some lawmakers send few to academies

As the nation's military academies try to recruit more minorities, they aren't getting much help from members of Congress from big-city districts with large numbers of blacks, Hispanics and Asians.

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Related Topix: US News, Nydia Velazquez, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Charles Rangel, Democrat, Sweden, World News, Japan,

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Naplesnews.com Stories

Editorial: Rebecca Dolce | U.S. Naval Academy ... dedication, commitment rewarded in appointment

She is the first student in the six-year history of Golden Gate High School to win an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Fredericksburg.com

Ripley and Russo: Bravery and conscience

A recollection of two Virginians who made a difference in Vietnam, but oh, how differently, by Nancy St.

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Related Topix: Virginia, Virginia Government, US Military, US Navy

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Cape Gazette

VFW explains Veterans Day to Rehoboth classroom

Everett Beach stood before a classroom of Rehoboth Elementary School fourth-graders. "What's the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?" the former Marine asked.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US News

Chronicle-Telegram

North Ridgeville grad blasts off as mission commander

Roaring off its Cape Canaveral launch pad Monday afternoon in a nearly perfect liftoff, the space shuttle Atlantis embarked on an 11-day mission to the International Space Station loaded with nearly 30,000 pounds of spare parts.

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Related Topix: North Ridgeville, OH, Science / Technology, Space, NASA, Cleveland Metro

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Canada.com

Factbox: Crew of space shuttle Atlantis

The six-man crew of the space shuttle Atlantis, which blasted off on Monday, includes four test pilots, an orthopedic surgeon and a former NFL football player.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US News, Science / Technology, Space, US Navy, Tennessee Technological University

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Naples Daily News Online

Photo Gallery: Golden Gate High student accepted to U.S. Naval Academy

Rebecca Dolce, 17, second from right, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during a Veterans Day event at Cambier Park last week in Naples.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Maryland Gazette

Pasadena: Northeast presents 'Miracle on 34th Street'

Get ready for the holiday season with the Northeast High School Drama Club as it presents "Miracle on 34th Street" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Nov.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

Redlands Daily Facts

Military chapter celebrates 50th anniversary

The national president of the Military Officers Association of America , headquartered in Washington, D.C., was guest speaker when the local chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary in October.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, San Diego Metro, Redlands, CA, George Washington University, Harvard University

Wed Nov 11, 2009

VDARE.com

U.S. Navy Diversity Fiasco: Hey, At Least Nobody Got Shot

From the Washington Post : Leaders of the U.S. Naval Academy tinkered with the composition of the color guard that appeared at a World Series game last month so the group would not be exclusively white and male.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, US News

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Spectator

Who is John Limbert?

Well, he's the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran in the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs who is, according to Melanie Phillips , a "fifth columnist" who is "in hock to the Iranian regime" . Melanie suggests that Limbert's appointment means Tehran "now has its own man running the United States's policy towards Iran" and asks ...

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Related Topix: Travel, Iran Travel, Prison, Naval Academy, MD

Meridian Star

Marine aviation squadron sees change in command

6, on board Naval Air Station Meridian. During the ceremony, Major Gerald Boos retired after 24 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and five years as commanding officer of MATSS-1, arriving in August 2004.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Dallas Observer

The Remarkable Life of 'Tex' Biard, North Dallas High Grad and WWII Codebreaker

There is one rather remarkable item in this morning's Metro section: Among the paid-for obituaries is a notice that retired U.S. Navy Captain Forrest R. Biard died Tuesday at the age of 96 .

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Taipei Times

Former refugee to return to Vietnam as US Navy officer V n v x A m

A US military officer who fled Vietnam as a boy and was picked up by an American ship will soon visit the country in command of a destroyer, the US Navy has announced.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Lops named to Life Care post

Cleveland, Tenn.-based Life Care Centers of America recently named Michael Lops as its new chief compliance officer.

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Related Topix: Cleveland, TN, Old Dominion University, Stetson University, Martin, TN, Chattanooga, TN

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Hays Daily News

Perot pledges $6.1M to Army college in Kansas ...

Texas billionaire and two-time presidential candidate Ross Perot has pledged $6.1 million to a private foundation to pay for programs at Fort Leavenworth's Command and General Staff College.

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Related Topix: Perot Sys, Computers, IT Services, US Military, Command and General Staff College, US Army, Fort Leavenworth, Texas, Non-Profit

Hometown Annapolis

#10 - Academy honor cases focus on redemption, not expulsion

Naval Academy Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Matthew Klunder holds a copy of the school's honor manual while discussing concerns expressed by some graduates that honor violations aren't taken seriously.

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