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Want some unique gifts with Big Country connections?

Looking for something different from high-tech gadgets to give this holiday season? Why not get something produced and sold right here in the Big Country. Here are a dozen ideas to help you along.The Perini Ranch Mesquite Smoked Peppered Beef Tenderloin A Perini family tradition that Tom has “served to presidents, world leaders, movie stars and cowboys.” This delicious tenderloin is a Texas … (News Source: Abilene Reporter-News - 03:26:00)

Snow Helped Fire Fighters in Big Country

Big Country fire fighters say the little bit of snow we did receive earlier this week has helped them. (News Source: KRBC Abilene - 04:39:29)

Abilene, Big Country incumbents file for races; each draws a challenger

WASHINGTON - Abilene Congressman Randy Neugebauer and two other Big Country congressional incumbents wasted no time in filing for re-election.They fired in applications for places on March 2 primary ballots Thursday - the first day of the filing period. Challengers are coming out of the gate more slowly, but both incumbents and challengers have until Jan. 4 or longer in at least one case … (News Source: Abilene Reporter-News - 02:00:00)

Big Country Stores Go Online

People already know big names like Amazon and eBay, but some Big Country businesses have also jumped on the digital bandwagon. (News Source: KTAB Abilene - 23:57:24)

Australia’s Big Four Banks to Face More ‘Competitive Pressure’

Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) — Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will ensure “competitive pressure” is placed on the nation’s so-called Big Four lenders after three of them raised interest rates more than the central bank, Treasurer Wayne Swan said. (News Source: Bloomberg - 04:15:02)

No. 5 Cincinnati rallies past Pitt to win Big East

Tony Pike’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Armon Binns with 33 seconds remaining finished No. 5 Cincinnati’s frantic comeback from a 21-point deficit, and the Bearcats beat No. 14 Pittsburgh 45-44 on Saturday to secure a BCS berth and their second consecutive Big East title. (News Source: MSNBC - 21:04:39)

Murphy hopes to make his big move

St. Johnsbury native Trevor Murphy still has his work cut out for him at the midway point of PGA Tour Qualifying School, but today’s the day when he might be able to make a big push up the leaderboard at Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. … - By BOB FREDETTE Rutland Herald Staff (News Source: The Barre Montpelier Times Argus - 08:08:18)

Big Country all-district volleyball teams

@Briefs headline 2:Wylie has 9 2-3A picks;Brownwood’s Kennedy is MVPAfter leading Brownwood to a second-place district finish and the area round of the Class 3A playoffs, senior outside hitter Julie Kennedy earned the nod for District 2-3A MVP.Kennedy, an all-state selection a year ago after helping lead the Lady Lions to the state finals, was one of four Brownwood players honored, joining … (News Source: Abilene Reporter-News - 23:31:00)

Holbrook runs to Big Sky All-Conference honors

Kelly Walsh High School graduate and Northern Arizona junior Kam Holbrook placed seventh at the Big Sky Cross Country Conference Championships held Oct. 31 in Greeley, Colo. He ran the 8-kilometer course in 25 minutes, 54 seconds. (News Source: Casper Journal - 07:40:46)

Small country, big emissions - Ireland squares up to responsibilities in Copenhagen

Ireland’s environmentalists have said that the country, though small, must do its bit at the COP15 talks as it has some of the highest emissions per head. (News Source: Environmental Data Interactive Exchange - 16:10:47)

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