Buffer zone to protect Moyock from Blackwater ranges
Blackwater Worldwide, Currituck County and Moyock residents have agreed to a "demilitarized zone" about a mile wide that would stop the tactical training company from building firing ranges or driving tracks any closer to neighboring properties. In a Nov. 10 meeting, the Planning Board agreed to the buffer zone. Currituck County commissioners will decide on the issue in December.

Blackwater, NC county agree to buffer zone for firing ranges
MOYOCK, N.C. (AP) -- Blackwater Worldwide has agreed to a mile-wide buffer zone between new firing ranges and homes near its rural property in northeastern North Carolina.

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SUPPORT for a Springfield Park driving range among councillors could be waning.

Blackwater reaches deal on Virginia permit
MOYOCK, Va., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A deal has been struck that will allow security contractor Blackwater Worldwide to operate a driving track and firing ranges at its Virginia training camp.

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The Post's Warren Brown will be online to answer your questions about every aspect of the automotive industry.

Blackwater, Currituck County agree to 'demilitarized zone'
CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. Blackwater Worldwide, Currituck County and Moyock residents have agreed to a ?demilitarized zone? about a mile wide that would stop the tactical training company from building firing ranges or driving tracks any closer to local property.

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Blackwater reaches deal on Virginia permit
A deal has been struck that will allow security contractor Blackwater Worldwide to operate a driving track and firing ranges at its Virginia training camp.The (Norfolk, Va.) Virginian-Pilot said Wednesday that the agreement struck last week includes a 1-mile buffer zone between the facilities and Blackwater's neighbors.The newspaper said the deal was negotiated by the security contractor, ...

Conman takes town for $20,000
HIS resume was impressive ? a French-speaking sous chef, a helicopter pilot, a scuba diver and a champion cricketer.

Conman takes town for $20,000
A SERIAL fraudster has conned an entire SA town, stealing almost $20,000 over the space of a year and skipping out on the woman he said he would marry.

SA's tourism leaders honoured
NARNU Farm joined the cream of the crop at last night's 2008 South Australian Tourism Awards when it was inducted into SA's Tourism Hall of Fame.

Puttin? on the Ritz
Think of Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn. Or think of Brad Pitt, Russel Crowe, George Clooney...and Audrey Hepburn. Worldwide IT spending growth to slow significantly - IDC Worldwide spending on information technology will slow significantly in 2009 as a direct result of the global financial crisis that began in September 2008.

Oregon Recreation Report
The Oregon Recreation Report (fishing, hunting viewing), updated Tuesday, Nov. 18, by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

"What's in a Credit Score?"
A man and two friends are sitting in a beat-up blue economy-size car when the driver starts singing: "Well I was shopping for a new car, which one's me? A cool convertible or an SUV - too bad I didn't know my credit was wacked. 'Cause now I'm driving off the lot in a used subcompact.

Oregon Recreation Report
The Oregon Recreation Report (fishing, hunting viewing), updated Nov. 12 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Palin spares 1 turkey, others not so lucky ... Cherry picker an effective speed trap ... Two-faced kitten born in Australia ... Inmates miss out on prison comedy class ... UPI Quirks in the News.

Cherry picker an effective speed trap
RIO RANCHO, N.M., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Police in Rio Rancho, N.M., say a number of speeding citations have been handed out to area drivers thanks to an officer's cherry picker hiding spot.

City Council votes down golf net ordinance
The Plano City Council met Monday night to vote on a controversial ordinance regarding golf nets designed to protect homes located on a golf course. Plano residents braved the tornado watch and torrential rain to hear comments of public interest and waited anxiously for the council's decision.

Go Bus open to weekend negotiations
Go Bus has accepted the National Distribution Union?s (NDU) decision to back down from further planned strike action as a sign of good faith, and is willing to continue negotiating for a settlement over the weekend.

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Palin spares 1 turkey, others not so luckyWASILLA, Alaska, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin saved one turkey from becoming Thanksgiving dinner but that goodwill didn't extend to others in the flock.Palin, the Republican Party vice presidential candidate, issued the traditional pardon for a bird named Thanksgiving at the Triple D Farms in Wasilla, New York's Daily News reported ...