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Saturday, August 20, 2005 1:06 AM PDT | People trampled, panic ensues in rush to purchase bargain laptops Detroit News Sat, 20 Aug 2005 0:30 AM PDT RICHMOND, Va. -- A rush to purchase $50 used laptops turned into a violent stampede Tuesday, with people getting thrown to the pavement, beaten with a folding chair and nearly driven over. One woman went so far as to wet herself rather than surrender her place in line. | Local fire departments receive grants Oroville Mercury-Register Sat, 20 Aug 2005 0:10 AM PDT Three local fire departments have received $176,086 in federal grants to help purchase equipment, protective gear and upgrade facilities. | Federal grants awarded to Savanna, Dakota fire agencies Freeport Journal Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:54 PM PDT SAVANNA - A new federal grant will allow the Savanna Fire Department to purchase much-needed new turn-out gear that will greatly improve firefighter safety, according to Capt. Scott Wolfe of the department. | Potential school land buy hits snag Nashua Telegraph Sat, 20 Aug 2005 0:36 AM PDT WILTON – There have been some changes in the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School Board’s proposal to buy some adjoining land for $875,000. The purchase will be the subject of a district meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the high school. | Beer story overhyped Northwest Herald Sat, 20 Aug 2005 0:25 AM PDT This is in response to the silly front page story about a woman trying to buy a case of beer at Target. The mom was unable to purchase beer because she was with her young daughters and another teenage friend. The entire group was asked for ID, and of course, the girls didn't pass. | Casting 101 Vail Daily Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:00 PM PDT At some point during your fly fishing career, you will be in the market to purchase a fly rod. When buying a new fly rod there are a few questions that need to be asked during the selection process. | LOCAL NEWS from Northwestern Sat, 20 Aug 2005 0:32 AM PDT WAUTOMA Three jurisdictions are attempting to put their ducks in a row for the possible purchase of a valuable piece of Bugh s Lake property in Waushara County. | | |
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