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Thursday, May 23, 2013

National

Texas Teen Named Two-Time National Tractor Restoration Champion

Devine, Texas (NAPSI) - As a young child, Ryan Haass spent much of his time on a tractor in Devine, Texas. The Haass family heritage revolves around farming and tractor restoration. When Ryan was 10, the Texas drought was so bad that his family retired its tractors and turned to cattle ranching.

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Helping Plants Withstand Drought Stress

Imperial, California (NAPSI) -America's farmers feed the world: According to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), each U.S. farmer grows enough for 155 people. Now, thanks to technology and their own hard work, they should be able to continue to do so, despite what Mother Nature has been throwing at them lately.

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NASA Wins Prestigious Aerospace Industry Awards

Washington, DC - Two prominent aerospace industry organizations are recognizing the contributions of NASA, especially the achievements of the team that landed NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars in August, with coveted awards.

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FTC Votes Unanimously to Retain July 1 Date for Implementation of the Updated Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to retain the July 1, 2013 date for implementation of the updated Children’'s Online Privacy Protection Rule.

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Sound Advice For Disaster Preparation

San Diego, California (NAPSI) - If you’ve ever thought about taking steps to prepare for a possible disaster, you’re not alone. Nationally, some 8 million Americans are doing some “prepping” to protect their families in case something bad comes their way.

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America’s Top Charity Influencer

San Diego, California (NAPSI) - It may come as a surprise to some, but the famous face that can encourage people to donate to charity more than any other is that of the First Lady.

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“Free Lunch” Investment Seminars

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - If you’re ever invited to a free seminar that promises to teach you about investing or managing money in retirement, and that comes with a free meal, there may be a few facts you should digest first.

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NASA Selects U.S. Small Business Technology Transfer Projects for Further Development

Washington, DC - NASA has selected 14 proposals from small business and research institution teams to continue development of innovative technologies that are needed for future NASA missions and could become viable commercial products and services.

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