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› NASA Says New Heavy-lift Rocket Debut Not Likely Until 2018
NASA’s new heavy-lift rocket, designed to fly astronauts to the moon, asteroids and eventually Mars, likely will not have its debut test flight until November 2018, nearly a year later than previous estimates.
› Sarasota, Manatee Realtors' groups may merge
The Sarasota Association of Realtors and the Manatee Association of Realtors said Wednesday that the two groups may merge, a move they say could trim costs and improve efficiencies.
› Senior scams more prevalent as population ages
A 2011 study by MetLife estimated that the annual loss to elderly victims of financial fraud (perpetrated by strangers) and abuse (perpetrated by family, friends or neighbors) was at least $2.9 billion, a 12 percent hike over its 2008 estimate.
› Airlines mull first-class future after success of business beds
The word's top airlines are questioning the need for first-class cabins as flat-bed seats cradle corporate customers in once-unimaginable comfort, making the premium on front-row seats harder to justify.
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