Posts Tagged ‘U.S.’

Portland Timbers advance in U.S. Open Cup qualification after soggy victory over Chivas USA

Portland Timbers advance in U.S. Open Cup qualification after soggy victory over Chivas USA
It was a wet and chilly night on the bluff as the Portland Timbers played host to Chivas USA in the U.S. Open Cup play in match held at Merlo Field on March 29. The Timbers used goals by midfielder Jack Jewsbury and defender Eric Brunner to secure their first win playing in Portland, and want to use the result to springboard them into their next MLS regular season match on April 2 in Foxboro …

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Obama Outlines Energy Goals: Is U.S. Balancing Conservation, Consumption?

Obama Outlines Energy Goals: Is U.S. Balancing Conservation, Consumption?
Listen to the Audio GWEN IFILL: Next, what’s the right path for U.S. energy policy in the aftermath of major disruptions around the world? The president attempted to put that question back on the national agenda today. Today’s Georgetown university speech came as energy costs, production and safety issues have increasingly dominated the headlines. At the gas pump, the average cost for a gallon …

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U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors to perform in April

U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors to perform in April
PARKERSBURG – The internationally acclaimed U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., will continue its long history of presenting free public performances when it appears at 7 p.m.

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U.S. 50 corridor to receive, energy-efficient street lights

U.S. 50 corridor to receive, energy-efficient street lights
Streetlights in the U.S. 50 corridor, as well as some lights along U.S. 95-A in the Silver Springs area, will receive new, improved light fixtures with the help of a federal stimulus grant.

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Travel Group Unites U.S. Tourism Strategy

Travel Group Unites U.S. Tourism Strategy
Until now, each of the 50 states has been responsible for attracting its own domestic and international tourists. But foreign visitors declined following the Sept. 11 attacks, prompting a new tourism strategy. read more

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U.S. Nordic squad readies for new season

U.S. Nordic squad readies for new season
The secret is out. The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team won’t sneak up on anyone this year. Fresh off banner performances at the 2009 World Championships and 2010 Olympics, the Nordic combined team opens its season Friday in Kuusamo, Finland, as one of the top teams in the world.

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