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Melbourne professor fosters understanding of Muslims
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MELBOURNE - Dr. Muzaffar A. Shaikh, head of the Engineering Systems Department at Florida Institute of Technology, shakes his head at so-called "Islamophobia" in the United States and other We...
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Father, son bike from New Jersey to Brevard for autism awareness
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Duo completes 1,257-mile trek in 11 days By Tammy Roberts Staff writer Roberts@hometownnewsol.com There are many ways to get from New Jersey to Florida - plane, train, car or even boat. But Brandy Boyle and his 13-year-old son, Jacob, decided the most challenging and adventurous way to make the 1,257-mile trek would be aboard a pair of bicycl...
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New 45th Wing commander makes general, assumes command the same day+
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Tuesday was a pretty good day for Brig. Gen. (Select) Anthony J. Cotton. At 8 a.m., he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. About 30 minutes later, he assumed command of the 45th Space Wing from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Ed Wilson in back-to-back ceremonies held at the base theatre. The promotion ceremony was presided over by and r...
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Where were you the morning of Sept. 11, 2001?
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For years to come, many of us will still recall where we were and exactly what we were doing the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. For most, the images, thoughts and emotions associated with the 9/11 terrorist attacks wo...
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Man spearheads donation drive for tornado victims
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By Meagan McGone mmcgone@hometownnewsol.com A Melbourne man is on a mission to help the people of Joplin, Mo., after a powerful tornado swept through the city, killing more than 150 people and destroying nearly 7,000 homes, according to the National Weather Service. Stan Brouard, the president of Chance 4 Greater Good, has no personal connection...
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Sheriff lauds Brevard security measures after 9/11
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As Brevard County's top law enforcement officer, Sheriff Jack Parker believes America has become safer since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. However, that security can be threatened ...
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Palm Bay council members witnessed horror of 9/11 in NYC Ms. Paccione, Mr. Capote were in New York suburbs when Twin Towers were attacked By Dan Garcia dgarcia@hometownnewsol.com PALM BAY - Palm Bay city councilwoman Michele Paccione recalls flying into New York City on a beautiful day on Sept. 9, 2001, and seeing the World Trade Center shimm...
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Teachers travel to China to enhance curriculum and cultural awareness for students
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Beth Hals and Joy Patterson, faculty members from Melbourne Central Catholic High School, were selected to participate in two prestigious programs which allowed them to travel to China over the summer. Both explored areas of the country, participated in workshops and collaborated with other educational professionals with the final goal being the ...
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Remembering 9/11: two Brevard firefighters recall memories of ground zero
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It's been 10 years, but Brevard County Fire Rescue Lts. Rick Broccolo and Keith Schneider can still remember every detail from that monumental week. It's been 10 years, but the sights - the lifeless bodies of once-missing firefighters being carried out by their brothers; the smells -...
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Flight 93
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Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, I was visiting with my old friend, Ruth R., in Great Falls, Va. My home was in Minnesota, but we had just attended a convention of ex-flight attendants from Pan Am Airlines, who continue to meet once a year in various cities around the world. It is always a great time with friends of 'yesteryear,' and now, we raised consi...
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Brevard organizations have memories of steel
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Throughout Brevard, organizations are literally picking up the pieces from the aftermath of 9/11. The pieces are steel remains from the destroyed World Trade Center. Several local groups obtained the steel to create memorials in honor of those who lost thei...
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A decade later: Brevard still remembers
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Event at the Space Coast Stadium will commemorate 10-year anniversary of 9/11 By Meagan McGone mmcgone@hometownnewsol.com Ten years have passed since 9/11, when violent acts of terrorism targeted our landmarks, country and people. Even after a decade, the event remains etched in the memories of Americans and people around the world. On Sunday...
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