Lowell Randall tested the engines that sent the first Americans into space and worked on Titan missiles.
2012
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People, businesses underpaid taxes in 2006
WASHINGTON – People and businesses underpaid their taxes by an estimated 17 percent in the most recent year studied, meaning they failed to send the government $450 billion it was owed, according to an Internal Revenue Service report released Friday. The study covered 2006, the most recent for which the IRS said it had data […]
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In China, it’s the year of the Rolls
The country is on the verge of becoming the world’s leading market for luxury goods.
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Briefcase
Dow Jones loses ground amid worries about Europe The stock market offered a reminder Friday that even if the U.S. job market is improving, there’s plenty to worry about elsewhere in the world. The unemployment rate fell in December to 8.5 percent, the lowest level in nearly three years. Yet stock indexes teetered between small […]
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Rising number of men now shopping for the groceries
The recession hit men disproportionately with layoffs, leaving many to manage the household.
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Italy, France try to reassure Europe on debt crisis
Governments are seeking to regain the confidence of investors even as their economies are slowing.
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Pope Benedict names 22 cardinals, two from U.S.
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI clearly put his stamp on the group that will eventually elect his successor by naming 22 new cardinals Friday, including prelates in key posts such as New York and Hong Kong. The group is heavy on Europeans, particularly Italians holding important Vatican posts, and includes only three prelates from […]
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Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
Across southern and eastern Europe, believers brave icy waters to mark Jesus Christ’s baptism.
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Reflections: When you look in a mirror and see a zebra, it might be a good thing
She gazed into my eyes and said, “Sue, I’m looking at you and I think of zebra.” My friend and I sat across from each other having tea that afternoon as her three under-the-age-of-5 sons ran around. Karen and I had discussed the shrill “NOs” of the terrible twos and our work to get children […]
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Religion Calendar
Today and Sunday Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival, 2 and 4:30 p.m., Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock St. Seventh annual re-enactment of ancient celebrations marking the end of the 12 days of Christmas. Music is by the Midcoast Brass Quintet, the Boar’s Head Monks’ Choir and soloists. Refreshments follow. For details, ticket prices and […]