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Scientists say rising temperature and longer growing seasons caused by global warming are improving the quality of certain wine vintages.Previously unheralded German wines have gotten surprisigly better,California wines are getting more alcoholic,and even wineries in the Northeastern U.S. are enjoying longer growing seasons.We oftentimes toast to global warming said Eric Miller,owner of Chaddford Winery in Chester County,Pa.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Police officers across the country have been turning in their badges to take higher-paying jobs in the booming homeland-security industry.Their resignations have contributed to a growing shortage of police officers,with more than 80 percent of the nation's 17,000 law enforcement agencies operating with vacancies they can't fill.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Colleges that have cracked down on underage drinking are now confronting a new problem: "Pregaming," which refers to students' pre-party drinking binges,when they know they won't be served alcohol at official events. Schools blame pregaming for an increase in alcoholpoisoning incidents among younger students.
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
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