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Okla. schools had no basements, no shelters
Urban Search and Rescue workers comb through debris Tuesday at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Despite being in a region prone to tornadoes — and being devastated by one in 1999 — Moore, according to its website, does not require safe rooms in buildings. The city itself lacks a community shelter.
Amazon’s plan for giant spheres gets mixed reaction
The 3 glass-and-steel spheres Amazon has proposed as the “heart” of its high-rise complex drew mixed reviews.
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Schooling comes down to the quality of the people: what they aim for, what they insist on, what they allow. It is about individual teachers, students and parents.Bruce Ramsey: "Education reform is only part of answer to student achievement"
I see his success as a product of his work ethic, drive, focus, leadership, etc. as opposed to his talent. I see talent as something of a fixed asset. Russell's qualities ... point to him being even better this year than last.Comment by "Carlsbad C-Hawk" on "No question: Russell Wilson's in charge now | Seahawks"
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Teaching artists Daemond Arrindell and Carter Rodriquez helped eight inmates at Monroe Correctional Facility produce this original play through writing and theatre workshops at the prison for Engaged Theatre, a program by Freehold Theatre of Seattle.
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