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  • DUBLIN—Ireland's population increased to a new modern-era high despite the country facing its biggest ever economic threat, preliminary census data showed Thursday.

    Irish Emigration Exodus Fails to Materialize Eamon Quinn 2011

  • Ireland's population increased to a modern-era high despite the country facing its biggest-ever economic threat, preliminary census data showed.

    What's News— 2011

  • The Morehead State alum didn't become an NBA prospect or break Tim Duncan's modern-era Division I rebounding record by being passive.

    Could He Be the Next Rodman? Alex Raskin 2011

  • Lovers of modern-era offenses dismay at Monday's display: two scoring Neanderthals sparring in the center ring high above college football's yard-devouring also-rans.

    Alabama Smothers LSU to Win BCS Title Rachel Bachman 2012

  • It's more likely that the ratio will revert to modern-era norms rather than race back to the Napoleonic era.

    Why Gold Will Outshine Silver Dave Kansas 2011

  • The same is true of the other three modern-era teams who posted lower runs per game during a month; the 1966 Kansas City Athletics, 1968 Chicago White Sox, and the 1955 Baltimore Orioles.

    It's Been a Futile Run for the Seattle Mariners 2011

  • To me, perhaps the only modern-era tenor that rivals the God-given, beautiful voice of the late Giuseppe di Stefano is José Carreras.

    The artists' artist: tenors 2011

  • While the bill grants an unprecedented number of benefits to modern-era veterans, some have been concerned about those veterans ', many of whom who've experienced months of combat, ability to cope in the relatively low-stress environment of the university.

    We Stand Alone, Together (Blog for Democracy) 2009

  • The Morehead State alum didn't become an NBA prospect or break Tim Duncan's modern-era Division I rebounding record by being passive.

    Could He Be the Next Rodman? Alex Raskin 2011

  • Record for Futility Isn't a 'Dunn' Deal Rob Deer has the modern-era record for lowest batting average in a full season .179 in 1991, but White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn could threaten the mark if Chicago lets him play.

    Heard on the Field Matthew Futterman 2011

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