After exceeding finance board guidelines, revisions loom for $135 million school budget
In unveiling the district’s proposed $135-million 2011-12 school budget last week, Superintendent of Schools Sidney Freund said it is built around the theme of “focus on results.” However, the budget is already facing cuts. On Monday night, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) officially set a budget guideline lower than what was expected for the district. The BET set a guideline of $135,510 …

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After 37 years, GM tells service icon Mr. Goodwrench to pack up his toolbox
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is asking Mr. Goodwrench to pack up his toolbox.

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Lil Wayne emerges from NYC jail after 8 months
Lil Wayne was freed from jail Thursday after serving eight months in a gun case, emerging with a hot new album, well-wishes from a former president and a deepened appreciation for his fans.

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