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November 3, 2008 Monday |
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28th State |
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Texas (TX) |
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The 28th State admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845. |
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Capital: Austin |
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Bird: Mockingbird |
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Flower: Bluebonnet |
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Tree: Pecan |
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Nickname: Lone Star State |
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A Southern State |
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Attraction: The Alamo Museum in San Antonio |
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News- |
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1. OH seems to be the key State for the Presidential election. |
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2. Early voting is complete in NC. |
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3. Oil at $68 a barrel. |
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4. The union strike against Boeing is over. |
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5. Medical help has arrived to help those suffering in the Congo. |
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AZ- |
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1. Calls to 911 may be delayed due to staffing problems. |
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2. Corded (traditional) phones are faster for 911 calls. |
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3. A federal judge will rule on the ELL funding in AZ. |
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4. An AZ economist predicts a poor year for 2009. |
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5. Auto and pedestrian crossings at San Luis are down for 2008. |
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