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Harper Lee's Lawyer Expands Role

WSJ.com 

Harper Lee’s lawyer, Tonja Carter, is the author’s chief spokeswoman and advocate. Recently, Ms. Carter has taken on a new role: theater producer.

Mo Martin hoping rule of thumb works in title defence

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Mo Martin produced a touch of magic to win the Women`s British Open at Royal Birkdale last year. At one point over the last 12 months the American wondered if her spectacular final hole tap-in eagle would mark the end of her major career.

Smartphone apps are making us more committed

BusinessInsider.com 

We all struggle to make a decision to do something now that will be good for us later on. It takes self-control and is amazingly easy to subvert. Getting fit, eating less, studying more, and many similar plans, are made, and almost as quickly abandoned, as our self-control resources become depleted through the business of life and more immediate, alternative, gratifications.

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Big national conservation groups back Washington’s initiative against trafficking endangered animals

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

Two major national environmental groups have thrown their weight behind Washington’s Initiative 1401, which would impose penalties for selling or bartering endangered animals, particularly African wildlife decimated by poachers and sought by wealthy trophy hunters. “Our endorsement of I-1401 is a no-brainer because this is an incredible opportunity for Washington voters to make a real difference in the global fight to preserve our natural resources,” said Ely Pepper of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Читать дальше...

‘Ink Master’ Season 6 Spoilers: Who Was Eliminated In Episode 5? [RECAP]

International Business Times 

The contestants on “Ink Master” better watch their backs. With 14 tattoo artists remaining in the running for Season 6, the competition is beginning to get heated. Enemies are being made, and it’s turning into an all out war in order to be the last artist standing for the $100,000 grand prize.

Boy who lost hands to infection gets double-hand transplant

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An 8-year-old boy who lost his hands and feet to a serious infection has become the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant, surgeons said Tuesday. Zion Harvey's forearms were heavily bandaged but his hands were visible as he flashed some big smiles Tuesday at a hospital news conference. He demonstrated his still-delicate grip and described waking up with new hands as "weird at first, but then good." The boy, from the Baltimore suburb of Owings Mills, Maryland, received... Читать дальше...

Monaco show mature heads against Young Boys

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Layvin Kurzawa starred as last season`s Champions League quarter-finalists Monaco took a big step towards the play-off round of this season`s Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-1 win away at Swiss side Young Boys in their third qualifying round first leg clash.

100,000 fish die from drought at Green River hatchery

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

Most of the young coho salmon at the state hatchery on the Green River tributary to the Toutle have died because of this year’s drought, and steelhead are suffering at the Grays River Hatchery…

Houston Nature Center Fossil Time

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

HOUSTON, Minn. -- Houston Nature Center will present Fossil Time, a free program open to the public, from 1 to 2:30 p.m Aug. 1-2, Aug. 8-9 and Aug. 15-16.

Bismarck OKs trial for narrowing Main Avenue

«The Bismarck Tribune» (bismarcktribune.com) 

Seven blocks of Main Avenue will be reduced from four lanes to three after the Bismarck City Commission Tuesday approved a spring trial run of the project with a unanimous vote.

Conservative pushes symbolic effort against Boehner

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A conservative Republican who was disciplined earlier this year after defying House leaders is pushing a largely symbolic effort to strip John Boehner of his position as House speaker. Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina on Tuesday filed a resolution to vacate the chair, an initial procedural step. The proposal was referred to a committee stocked with leadership loyalists, and it is unlikely to emerge. The move, however, reflected the discontent among the more conservative wing of the House GOP... Читать дальше...

After trading Papelbon, Phillies beat Blue Jays 3-2

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

TORONTO (AP) — Dependable pitching was no problem for the Philadelphia Phillies in their first game after trading All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon to Washington.





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