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Time to Retire the 77 Cents Myth
Originally posted on The Front Porch Philosopher: “Women make just seventy-seven cents for every dollar men earn.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard this figure quoted as evidence of workplace discrimination: from my Facebook newsfeed, to my classroom, to the State of the Union Address. I am sure we will hear it…
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If Bernie had his way, we’d all be running around naked living in communes dreaming about Freudian tunnels and trains. But, as nice as that sounds to the “enlightened” among us – somebody’s got to pay for it.
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Darlene Cates (What’s Eating Gilbert Grape) Injured and in ICU
Prayers, love and support go out to my friend, Darlene Cates, who would have been the first guest on my new radio talk show. Darlene is best known for her role as “Mama Grape” in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Darlene suffered a fall a few days ago and broke both her femurs, according to her…
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World Trade Organization Says American’s Don’t Need To Know Where Their Meats Come From
In a nutshell, that’s what the WTO said when it struck down the United States appeal over country-of- origin-labeling. But – the fear is that Canada and Mexico will now strike back with billions of dollars in tariffs. Tariffs that will more than likely hurt the American economy and the families that depend on manufacturing.…
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Ed Tech Company That Received Millions in RTTT Funds Shuts Down
Originally posted on LL1885: Education Tech company, Thinkgate LLC, shut its doors this past week. The company was located in Charlotte, North Carolina and provided a number of services to the North Carolina and other states. The company moved their headquarters to North Carolina just over a year ago. Just six months ago, Thinkgate hired a new…
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Butterfield Statement on Republican-Passed FY’16 Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican Fiscal Year 2106 Budget, which passed in the House today: “I’m dismayed that we find ourselves here yet again. The Republican majority, moments ago, passed their FY’16 budget which does little to address the concerns and needs of…
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Fracking in North Carolina may be more problematic than first thought
Forget about forced pooling and landowner protections, at least for the moment. Forget about water contamination and the plight of the Deep River and Dan River basin. And forget about the many contaminants contained in the chemicals used to frack shale and break it apart or that disclosing what those chemicals contain is a felony…
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Butterfield to Join Dept. of Health & Human Services for Panel
WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, March 23rd, Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will join Dr. Pamela Roshell, Department of Health and Human Services Director for Region IV, for a roundtable discussion and celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Patients’ Protections and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Joining in the celebration, which also marks Women’s History…
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FRUITS FROM A POISONOUS TREE—DEFENSE ATTY ARBOUR CONTINUES HIS CROSS EXAMINATION
The defense attorney for Jonathan Broyhill continues to cross examine the lead detective in the Broyhill murder trial. Mr. Arbour—one of two public defenders assigned to Broyhill—again motioned the Judge for a mistrial saying that “…this man deserves a fair trial—and he’s not getting one now…” He also asked for the Judge to step aside…
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NEW FCC NET NEUTRALITY RULES ARE FULL OF TAXES
New Fees… #81 Among the costs that consumers may experience are: high upfront device installation fees; long-term contracts and early termination fees; the activation fee when changing service providers #99 Switching costs may arise due to a number of factors that affect mobile consumers. #528 Bullet 5 the classification of broadband Internet access service as…
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