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George Zimmerman’s jury of peers
By Kathleen Parker The headlines were immediate: All-women jury chosen for George Zimmerman’s trial. What is the likelihood that you, a man, would face a jury of all women? What are the chances that one-third of the jurors judging you … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, George Zimmerman, Jury, justice, Kathleen Parker, law, murder, race, Trayvon Martin, United States, Washington Post
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The Evil Lies of Crazy Bankers: 6 Former Employees Expose Inhuman Greed of BofA
By Thom Hartmann Just when we thought the big banks couldn’t hit a new low, they did. Six former employees of Bank of America have come forward, alleging that the big bank intentionally denied eligible homeowners mortgage loan modifications, and … Continue reading
Mandela’s ambulance broke down, stranding him for 40 minutes
By Debora Patta One of Nelson Mandela’s grandsons said Friday he expects Mandela to be discharged from the hospital soon. And the man who succeeded Mandela as president, Thabo Mbeki, said in a radio interview that Mandela’s health is improving. Mandela, 94, … Continue reading
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Tagged CBS News, Friday, health, Nelson Mandela, Perforated ulcer, South Africa, Thabo Mbeki
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The Dalai Lama Says Female Leaders Are More Compassionate … Hmm
By Shoba Narayan As a Hindu, I often think that if I wanted to choose another religion to follow, it would be Buddhism—and not just because I might get to hug Richard Gere. The Dalai Lama’s recent comments in Australia … Continue reading
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Tagged 14th Dalai Lama, Australia, Buddhism, Dalai Lama, ethics, Julia Gillard, Liberal, morality, Richard Gere, Shoba Narayan
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In All But Six States, You Can Be Fired For Being A Victim Of Domestic Violence
By Bryce Covert Last week, Carie Charlesworth, a teacher in California and a victim of domestic violence, was fired from her job because her abusive husband invaded the school parking lot and put the school on lockdown. While her abuser was sent … Continue reading
Sprint, Clearwire Agree to New $5 Per Share Acquisition Deal
By Ben Munson Sprint today announced that Clearwire has accepted Sprint’s raised bid of $5 per share to buy out Clearwire. The new deal values Clearwire at approximately $14 billion and represents a 47 percent premium over Sprint’s previous offer … Continue reading
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Tagged broadbandd, business, cellular, Clearwire, Comcast, Dish Network, Intel, Shareholder, spectrum, Sprint, Sprint Nextel, technology, Tender offer, wireless
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Fact-check: The NSA and Sept. 11
By Justin Elliott In defending the NSA’s sweeping collection of Americans’ phone call records, Obama administration officials have repeatedly pointed out how it could have helped thwart the 9/11 attacks: If only the surveillance program been in place before Sept. … Continue reading
Goodwill pays workers with disabilities as little as 22 cents an hour
By Katie McDonough In 2011, the multibillion-dollar nonprofit Goodwill Industries paid Pennsylvania workers with disabilities wages as low as 22, 38 and 41 cents an hour, according to Labor Department records obtained by NBC News. In 2010, an Applebee’s in … Continue reading
Meet Zimmerman Murder Trial Juror B-37 (AKA, The Parrot Lady)
By Aua Bogado Six jurors have been picked to decide George Zimmerman’s fate in a Seminole County, Florida court. All six are women; at least four are mothers. Five are white and one is a woman of color (somehow, in a … Continue reading
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Tagged Florida, George Zimmerman, Jeff Weiner, Jury, justice, law, murder, Orlando Sentinel, Seminole County Florida, Trayvon Martin
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Sticker shock: Why are glasses so expensive?
If you wear glasses ahem the more fashionable term, “eyewear” you may find this report from 60 Minutes extremely interesting.
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Tagged 60 Minutes, business, Consumer Goods and Services, eyewear, glasses, health, Luxottica, shopping, Vision
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