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Monthly Archives: September 2007

Louis Armstrong: A Forgotten Voice in Civil Rights

Sunday, September 23, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

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Most of us, when we hear the name of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, think of two things: His melodious trumpet, along with his distinctive voice. What many may not know was that Mr. Armstrong voiced strong views about race relations during [...]

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Senator Hillary Clinton Announces Universal Health Care Initiative

Sunday, September 16, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

Tomorrow in Des Moines, Iowa, Senator Hillary Clinton will propose her plan to remedy a significant issue: Universal Health Insurance coverage for all Americans. According to a statistic reported by the New York Times, over 47 million Americans have no medical insurance. Many others, due to the rising costs of monthly premiums, have less than [...]

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Are Books An Endangered Species?

Sunday, September 9, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

Due to the advances in technology, some think that books may be a thing of the past. E-books, or books that can be downloaded electronically and read with computers or other devices, have made gains in the marketplace. But will most of us who grew up with a hardcover books ever migrate and/or accept this [...]

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At IBM, Every Day Can Be A Holiday

Saturday, September 1, 2007
Posted by Steve Amoia

At global leader and blue chip IBM, workers are encouraged to take time off. As much as they need. At IBM, every employee receives at least three weeks of vacation, or paid time off, regardless of seniority. And they can take it whenever they want. With a few caveats.
“Instead, for the past few years, employees [...]

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