This Day in History – March 16
1906: Japan nationalises its railways. 1534: England severs all relations with Roman Catholic Papacy. 1844: Greece adopts Constitution with two chambers.
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Justin Bieber gets waxed
Every major celebrity has a wax figure, including Justin Bieber. Madame Tussauds unveiled three Bieber wax figures Tuesday in New York, Amsterdam and London, where the singer got to check out his statue in person.
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Flat panel makers face shortages after Japanese quake
Major display panel manufacturers face a shortage of materials from Japan as the powerful earthquake on Friday has hit their suppliers, companies and analysts said on Tuesday, pointing toward price rises in PCs or mobile phones and a possible slowdown in production.
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Burke produces winning film
You may have noticed Adam Burke’s handiwork as a proofreader for the Solon Economist and North Liberty Leader.
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