Charles Mason
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"Charles Mason" was an England/English astronomer who made significant contributions to 18th-century science and American history, particularly through his involvement with the survey of the Mason-Dixon line, which came to mark the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania (1764–1768).

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I've read that crude prices are higher because of emerging demand in China and India, though the timing strikes me as odd. Why did those countries' demands jump up during summer, as opposed to say spring or last fall?

Any time someone new comes to a school board, they bring with them a unique viewpoint; and that often causes discussions that have not happened before.

There are simply too many players involved for a (conspiracy) to be plausible.

Was on the stadium planning committee and was really looking forward to the first football game.

This is really nice, with all the different foods from all the different cultures.

This is sad for any age, but especially for junior high students because it's supposed to be a time when they are changing, doing new things and making new friends.

In some markets, prices could rise briefly for higher weekend travel, but then would most likely come back down shortly after Labor Day.