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The Pain of the CWA Strike Felt by Everyone Except CongressA former C&P, Bell Atlantic employee from Baltimore, watches the anger displayed by the Communications Workers of America up and down the East coast and wonders, if 30 miles to the south in Washington, any pain at all is being felt on Capitol Hill
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The Best Independent Wrestling Show You Don't Know AboutA look at Orangeburg, SC based CWA Pro Wrestling -
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame at the Sanfilippo EstateThe Chicago Literary Hall of Fame is young. Its future is dependent on the attention and concern of people who will step forward as volunteers. The Sanfilippo family through the Sanfilippo Foundation graciously opened their doors to the CWA. -
Insider's Guide to Top 5 Summer Mystery NovelsSummertime at the beach wouldn't be the same without a mystery novel in hand. Here are recommendations for mysteries that are sure to put a sizzle in your summertime reading.
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For Our Children, the Future Leaders of America, Several Lessons Offered During the Recent Economic ActivitiesFrom picket line to bargaining table stalemates, lessons in civics and business negotiations were offered in the public classroom of the Verizon and CWA -
General Electric Unions Ratify AgreementThe ratification votes of both the IUE-CWA and the UE were completed late Wednesday with a vote in the affirmative by 79% of voting union members. The company was informed of the vote this morning.
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Giant Warrior's Online World of Wrestling ProfileOnline World of Wrestling Profile of Giant Warrior -
Squared Circle Showcase: Giant WarriorBio of professional wrestler Giant Warrior
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GE Expands Energy-Efficient Appliance Production in Louisville, KentuckyGeneral Electric is investing $600 million in its Louisville, Kentucky facility to manufacture energy-efficient water heaters, washers and dryers and to create jobs. GE received a federal tax credit, union concessions and local economic incentives. -
What Major Environmental Legislation Has Been Enacted in the United States?Environmental legislation, including the proposed CAFE standards, impact business, society and the environment. Here is a brief overview.
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New Female Secretary General for the Federation of Journalists: Elizabeth CostaElizabeth worked for over 20 years as a television journalist in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. She also became the first female president for the International Federation of Journalists in 1998 '" 2004.
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Dirty Tap Water: Northeast AtlantaThis article talks about the recurring dirty tap water problem in the Atlanta Metro Area. -
Resources for WritersHere's a list of everything from journalism job sites and professional associations to where to find information, learn, or get started as a writer.
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Earthquake in Japan; Hawaii, Alaska, US West Coast on Tsunami AlertA 8.9 earthquake hit Japan Friday. The quake set off a 10-meter tsunami that that left 300 dead and caused an oil refinery fire and nuclear reactor issues. A passenger train is missing. The US northwest, Alaska and Hawaii are under tsunami alert.
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Washington DC Area Closing Announcements Pile Up as Blizzard NearsA predicted blizzard for the DC region has triggered closings before the first flake falls.
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Physician-Assisted Suicide Almost Legal in MontanaThe Montana Supreme Court has cleared the way for voters to make Montana the third U.S. state with legalized physician-assisted suicide.
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Southern Illinois Residents Prepare for Winter WeatherResidents of the southern Illinois region make plans for winter weather that is expected to move into the area on Wednesday, January 6.
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Midwest Braces for First Winter Storm of 2010Southern Illinois, Southeast Indiana, Western Kentucky and Southeast Missouri, Middle Tennessee expect snow accumulation, single digit temperatures to move into region on Wednesday, January 6. -
May 23rd Holidays and ObservancesOn May 23rd, 1618, the Protestants of Prague expressed their displeasure with the Catholic leaders of Prague -- by throwing them out a window. -
Was Margaret Sanger, the Founder of Planned Parenthood, a Racist Eugenicist?It was imperative, Sanger wrote in her 1922 book, The Pivot of Civilization, "to eliminate the stocks that are most detrimental to the future of the race and the world." -
The Effectiveness of Roosevelt's New DealThe New Deal was a combination of actions intended to bring reforms, relief, and recovery to the nation. They were effective in providing relief and reforms but were unable to bring recovery from the depression.
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Supreme Court: Hello Campaign Money, Goodbye McCain-Feingold ActIn January 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate campaigning (including grassroots organizations) was unconstitutionally stifled in 2002.
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Androscoggin Pollution Still a Dormant IssuePollution of Maine's Adroscoggin River, although not steadily increasing, is still an environmental factor today.
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A Tribute to "Macho Man" Randy SavageThe very best in professional wrestling history gets a tribute based on his life and career.
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From Drought to Flash Flood to Freeze Warnings in TexasRain in the eastern U.S. would not be big news, but rain in Texas? That's something to write home about. Texas has been struggling with abnormally high temperatures, devastating wildfires and crippling drought.
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48 mph Winds Wreak Havoc in MichiganWhile other parts of the world are getting hurricanes and typhoons, Michigan is getting tropical storm strength winds, too. 48-mph winds, deluging rain, 21-foot waves, damage, injuries, one death and power outages afflict the state.
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Kean Opposes OutsourcingKean University maintenance Workers alongside Members of the KFT Dispute Whether Jobs Should be Outsourced at Kean -
More Wildfires Break Out in TexasMore wildfires touched off in Texas recently. Bastrop County, Tx., scene of severe September wildfires, is burning again. This time, firefighters say, the damage should not be as extensive. Texas and Oklahoma are struggling under profound drought.
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Freeze Warning - Florida Panhandle - NWS TallahasseeFreeze Warning - Florida Panhandle - NWS Tallahassee
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Calling All Citizen Scientists: Porpoise Sightings in San Francisco BayThat harbor porpoises are now returning to San Francisco Bay after 65 years' absence is good news. Sightings are occurring daily and hundreds of porpoises have been identified.
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Winter Storm Watch for the Albequerque Metro Area - November 30, 2011 - NWS AlbuquerqueWinter Storm Watch for the Albequerque Metro Area - November 30, 2011 - NWS Albuquerque
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Winter Storm Warning - Red Rock Canyon, Nevada - NWS Las VegasWinter Storm Warning - Red Rock Canyon, Nevada - NWS Las Vegas
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Mount Vesuvius Erupts, 79 ADWhen Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the destruction was devastating. It wasn't the first time the volcano had erupted, and it wouldn't be the last. -
Our Children Can Learn a Lot from the Verizon Strike If They Are to Be the Future Leaders of Our CountryA continued look into what is shaped the climate of the Verizon strike --affect on workers, management, customers, and the country
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'Hallelujah, It's Raining Rain' in LouisianaThe Weather Girls say "It's raining men, hallelujah, it's raining men!" This weather girl says "Hallelujah, it's raining" in Louisiana. Not men, but something better for heat wave-beleaguered locals: rain.
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Union Coercion Supports Obama at Virginia Campaign EventRead a factual accounting of an Obama/local Democrat political event in Va that involved the Communication Workers of America.
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Civility Watchdog: "Adolf Christie" Making New Jersey "Nazi Germany"Union leader Christopher Shelton demonizes New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, likening him to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
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Tropical Storm Don Does Little to Alleviate Extreme DroughtThe widespread drought in Texas continues.
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Sign of the StrikeA light limerick about a serious subject--the Communication Workers of America strike against Verizon -
The Big Money Behind the Verizon FightAs Workers strike against Verizon, a look at their political clout
