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Planes
This looks like a winner. I’m digging this. Planes is scheduled for an August 9, 2013. It’s the story of Dusty a cropduster who wants to compete in the big aerial race. Planes features Dane Cook, Val Kilmer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Teri Hatcher, … Continue reading
When Twitter does what journalism can’t
By Roxane Gay On Tuesday, June 25, Sen. Wendy Davis of Texas stood for nearly 13 hours without food or drink, without rest, without leaning, without the ability to use the restroom, to filibuster Senate Bill 5 (SB 5), a … Continue reading
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Tagged Filibuster, social media, Texas, twitter, United States, Wendy Davis
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Captain Crunch Press Conference
Mr. Crunch replies to the reports that he is not a Captain. I really don’t care if he’s a Captain, Commander, or whatever! His cereal is DA BOMB!!! Have a laugh!
Posted in Soul Brother's Funny Bone
Tagged advertising, Cap'n Crunch, cereal, film, food, funny, military rank, video
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Verizon plans sweeping wireless revamp
By Bloomberg News Verizon Wireless is planning a sweeping upgrade of its network this year after surging congestion and deteriorating speed allowed AT&T Inc. to close the gap on service quality. Following years of Verizon dominating the industry in speed … Continue reading
Black Women and HIV: A Decline in Infection Rates Brings Optimism
By Jannell Ross Around Atlanta, Gentry’s speeches — rife with the nitty-gritty and completely true stories of women infected with HIV collected over the course of her research career — are the stuff of legend. In no uncertain terms, Gentry, a … Continue reading
New York City Passes Paid Sick Time Law
By Jennifer Peltz New York City is becoming the most populous place in the United States to make businesses provide workers with paid sick time, after lawmakers overrode a mayoral veto early Thursday to pass a law expected to affect … Continue reading
The Expendables: How the Temps Who Power Corporate Giants Are Getting Crushed
By Michael Grabell It’s 4:18 a.m. and the strip mall is deserted. But tucked in back, next to a closed-down video store, an employment agency is already filling up. Rosa Ramirez walks in, as she has done nearly every morning … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, employment, Guatemala, Honduras, labor, low wage, New Jersey, Nike, temporary worker, United States, wage inequality, Walmart
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7 Institutions That Have Grown So Monstrously Big They Threaten to Destroy America
By Richard Eskow Bigger isn’t always better. From the Tower of Babel to Teddy Roosevelt’s trust-busting, that principle’s been enshrined in law and legend since the dawn of history. Have we forgotten the lesson? Corporations, databases, storehouses of personal and … Continue reading
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Tagged banks, business, corporations, economy, influence, investing, law, life, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, politics, Taco Bell, United States, wall street, Walmart
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Many cities face long waits to regain lost jobs
By Tim Mullaney Most U.S. cities won’t regain all the local jobs lost in the recession until 2015 or later. Top performers: College towns, oil centers, military base communities. More than half of all U.S. metro areas won’t regain the … Continue reading
The Wendy Davis Rocket Ride
By Elise Hu Overnight, Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis became a national political name and a hero to abortion-rights supporters around the country. The Fort Worth Democrat stood and spoke for nearly 11 hours Tuesday to run out the clock … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, Democratic Party (United States), Rand Paul, Texas, Texas Senate, twitter, Wendy Davis, YouTube
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