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M. Faysal Thameen, structural engineer
M. Faysal Thameen, a retired structural engineer who headed the city's role in the 1980s construction of the Fort McHenry Tunnel, died of cancer April 9 at his home in Millbury, Mass. The former Parkville resident was 75. "He was a quiet force in the...
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Tradition tops trends: Cupcake contest winner is chock full of chocolate and berries
chrisc@herald-mail.comFor a 15-year-old, Danielle Hill is already a very experienced cook. She prepares meals for her family. She enters baked goods in the annual Washington County Ag Expo and Fair. And now, she has added another accolade to her cooking resume: Danielle's...Tags: Judges, Recipes, Crime, Law and Justice, Science and Technology, Chocolate Cake
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SCHOOL BOARD: New curriculum to be implemented in fall
New K-12 math curriculum has been adopted for the Aberdeen Public School District. The new requirements and classroom materials will align with Common Core State Standards for math and will be implemented beginning this fall. Common Core stresses...Tags: Human Interest, Awards and Prizes, Financial Aid, Teaching and Learning, Intel Corp.
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Vista Latina: El Centro native recognized for green energy work
Staff Writer, Copy EditorAs a child growing up in El Centro, Humberto Rincon often had to make do with the everyday items for entertainment. Sometimes that meant making his own toys. By the time he was 17 years old, his natural curiosity and love for “tinkering with...Tags: Environmental Issues, Energy, Science, Social Issues, Teaching and Learning
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Dean of Hopkins engineering school appointed Penn State provost
Nicholas P. Jones, dean of the Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, has been named the new executive vice president and provost at Penn State University, the college announced Friday. Jones was selected from a nationwide search,...
Tags: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Pennsylvania State University, Colleges and Universities, Education, Science and Technology
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Building A Better Bobsled
The Hartford CourantCHESTER — Twenty-one years ago, Geoff Bodine zigged where he should have zagged, and as a result, the U.S. won its first gold medal in the bobsled in 62 years. On Monday, Bodine flew up from his home in Florida for the unveiling of his Bo-Dyn...Tags: Auto Racing, John Morgan, Bobsleigh, Awards and Prizes, Open-Wheel Racing
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State rail officials acknowledge changing construction bid rules
State high-speed rail officials acknowledged Thursday that they changed their rules for selecting a builder for the bullet train’s first phase in the Central Valley, making it possible for a consortium led by Sylmar-based Tutor Perini to be ranked...
Tags: Science and Technology, Technology
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Students explore power of science
Noah Tasa found out that the Energizer Bunny doesn't lie. The Sisseton Middle School eighth-grader tested different brands of batteries to see which would last the longest and presented his project Thursday at the Northern South Dakota Science and...
Tags: Science, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Religion and Belief, Students
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In The Pipeline: From on the water to on the ice
My idea of a boat is a kayak, so that is the boat I own. As I tool around Huntington Harbour during spring and summer, I still marvel at the many yachts that dwarf my blue plastic Ocean Kayak, so I was pleased to accept an invitation to ride in the...
Tags: Charles M. Schulz, Authors, Sports, Book, Science and Technology
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Washington County hires project liaison for economic development projects
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comTerry Irwin has been hired as Washington County’s project liaison for economic development projects, a county official announced Wednesday. Under the direction of Assistant County Administrator Sarah L. Sprecher, Irwin joins the county’s...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Economic Policy, Waste Management Incorporated, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Frederick County (Maryland)
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Prizing success in aerospace innovation
The future economic growth and competitiveness of the United States depends on our capacity to innovate. Many ideas have emerged from government, industry and academia regarding how best to inspire and support innovation. But nothing spurs creativity...
Tags: Travel, Microsoft Corporation, Science, Transportation, Teaching and Learning
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California aftermarket: Pimping rides, tweaking Humvees [video chat]
Gale Banks Engineering of Azusa is one of about 1,000 companies in California that are part of the nation's $30-billion aftermarket industry. Join David Lazarus and me for a live video chat with Banks, age 70, the aftermarket automotive legend who...
Tags: U.S. Military, Science and Technology, Military Equipment, Technology, Passenger Cars
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