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Pope Francis: Catholic Student Associations Capitalize on Papal Visit

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The International Business Times reports that Catholic student groups have found success with membership pitches that leverage the pope’s pizza-loving , modest-living , Twitter-embracing public image.

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Standing Up for the ’Stache: Poll Seeks Model Mustached American

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percent more than the clean-shaven, AMI reported in 2009. Bruce Hanes, a county clerk in Pennsylvania who issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite the state’s law prohibiting such unions; and woodworking artist and furniture designer David Stine. That’s despite the fact that men with mustaches earned 8.2

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4). Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. Tips, news and opinion for planning great events worldwide.

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Amtrak Derailment Puts Transit Groups’ Issues Front and Center

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On Tuesday night, Amtrak’s problems—particularly related to funding and infrastructure—were on display in a dramatic derailment of a New York City-bound train outside of Philadelphia. Last night, for example, CNN reported on the potential of positive-train-control technology to improve safety.