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Collector of secrets advocates mutual support among peers

Jody Serrano November 15, 2011

PostSecret creator Frank Warren said one of his favorite secrets came in the form of a bag of coffee. A note on it said “where I work, they don’t keep inventory so please enjoy our finest roast.” In...

Tourists invited to see erupting Congo volcano

The Associated Press November 15, 2011

KINSHASA, Congo — A national park in Congo best known for its endangered mountain gorillas is now inviting tourists to go on overnight treks to see a volcano spurting fountains of lava nearly 1,000...

Oakland raid is latest in Occupy camp crackdowns

The Associated Press November 15, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. — Police decked in riot gear and armed with tear gas cleared out Oakland’s anti-Wall Street encampment early Monday, the latest law enforcement crackdown amid complaints around...

Supreme Court: Pre-election health care showdown

The Associated Press November 15, 2011

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday promised an extraordinarily thorough springtime review of President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul — more than five hours of argument,...

First waste-free grocery store to open, sell local produce with no packaging

Sylvia Butanda November 14, 2011

[Updated on Nov. 18, 2011 at 10:44 p.m., store opening indefinite, pendant on building permit] Forty percent of the 1.4 billion pounds of waste that enter landfills in the United States every day is single-use...

UT students get involved through Project Reach Out

Andrew Messamore November 14, 2011

UT students mulched, cleaned and planted seeds of goodwill across Austin on Saturday as part of Project Reach Out, a volunteering event designed to connect UT students with nonprofit organizations in ways...

Volunteers pitch in to clean creek

Sarah Lawson November 14, 2011

Drought has caused the trash in Waller Creek to become more visible, but volunteers used the opportunity to fight the garbage this weekend with a creek cleanup day. Waller Creek is a small piece of nature...

UT professor authors study examining staff efficiency

Liz Farmer November 14, 2011

On average, University faculty members generate more money than they make with their research and teaching, according to a UT professor who authored a study on faculty instructional and grant-based productivity. The...

Homeless man convicted of Hyde Park tire slashing

Nick Hadjigeorge November 14, 2011

Tommy Joe Kelley was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week for the unlawful use of a criminal instrument to puncture car tires in the Hyde Park neighborhood. David Conner, president of the Hyde Park...

Interim leader takes control after Berlusconi’s resignation

The Associated Press November 14, 2011

ROME — Economist Mario Monti accepted the task Sunday of trying to form a new government that can rescue Italy from financial ruin, expressing confidence that the nation can prevail if its people...

3,000 Brazilian police seize Rio’s biggest slum

The Associated Press November 14, 2011

RIO DE JANEIRO — More than 3,000 police and soldiers backed by armored personnel carriers raced into Brazil’s biggest slum before dawn Sunday, gaining control of a slum long ruled by a drug...

Conference students discuss US-Mexico border issues, solutions

Sylvia Butanda November 14, 2011

Border violence and security in relation to drug consumption in the United States drove one group of American and Mexican students to propose an awareness campaign that highlights the connection between...

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