PTSD: Combat fatigue's new name

By ANNE LICHAUCO-ADAMS What price freedom and democracy? For the soldiers who are in Iraq or in Afghanistan, their sanity is on the line and their future is at stake.

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Legislation protects kids from tobacco

The U.S. House of Representatives took a historic step by passing legislation that would grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority over tobacco products, including the authority to crack down on tobacco marketing and sales to kids. The bill passed with an overwhelming majority and broad, bipartisan support.

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More reform opportunities for Pacific Islands

The Asian Development Bank is significantly expanding its private sector development (PSD) activities in the Pacific Islands, with a current portfolio of 63 private sector reform projects, up from 20 projects last year -- effectively tripling the scope of PSD operations in the region.

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NMI students on EOU dean's lists

Eastern Oregon University has announced the Dean's List recipients for its winter and spring terms.

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Students can apply for scholarships

First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business invite students to apply for the 2008 First Hawaiian Bank Guam Business Businesswoman of the Year scholarships for the Fall 2008 Semester.

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HS students explore university life By: Aaron S. Ramwal

Nine high school students recently got a taste of university life in Guam as part of the Summer Bridge Program offered by the Northern Marianas College's Educational Talent Search Program. The Summer Bridge Program prepares students for college success by exposing them to life away from home and the realities of transferring to an off-island four-year university.

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DUI checkpoints on Saturday

The Department of Public Safety's Traffic Section will be conducting sobriety/DUI checkpoints tomorrow and on Saturday.

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Live fire training on FDM

The U.S. military will be conducting live fire training on the northern island of Farallon de Mendenilla from July 28 through Aug.1, between 9am and 7pm.

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Public meetings for different issues

The Coalition of United Workers (NMI) is organizing a series of meetings. FAS citizens who have nonresident spouse are urged to attend a meeting on Aug. 5 at 9:30am at Kilili Pavillion.

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DEQ hosts storage tank meetings

The Division of Environmental Quality is asking the public to attend a series of meetings across the CNMI to learn more about historical land use and underground storage tanks on Saipan, Tinian and Rota, and ultimately close them in an environmentally friendly manner.

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GCA open house Friday

Grace Christian Academy's yearly parent orientation/open house will be held on Aug. 1, 2008, at 6pm in the school's auditorium. Important information will be discussed during the orientation. It is vital that all parents attend this orientation, as it sets the tone of the students' educational journey for the 2008 - 2009 school year. GCA's first day of classes is Aug. 4.

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Meeting of the Autism Society of the CNMI

The Autism Society of the CNMI will be holding its monthly meeting on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at 5pm at the Herman's Bakery Conference Room. Information regarding the group and future meetings will be available at this meeting. All families and friends of children with autism are invited to attend.

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