Tough times keep libraries full – Raleigh News & Observer
Across the Triangle and the state, public libraries are becoming shelters in an economic storm. Library directors say computers are jammed with job seekers, and circulation is up
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A look at Broward County’s jobless claims by zip code – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Unemployment is equal opportunity: Workers in nearly all industries, professions and cities in South Florida are feeling the pain. That’s not expected to change any time soon. On
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Oppal opens up on judges, police, the Charter THE GOOD – Abbotsford News
Despite public outcries about B.C.’s ‘soft on crime’ judicial system, Attorney General Wally Oppal believes Canada’s courts are the best in the world, with almost no
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Volunteer groups seek tax break for donated time – Edmonton Sun
CALGARY — People who selflessly stuff envelopes, stack food bank shelves and drive countless kilometres to help others should get the same tax benefit as people who crack open
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As U.S. emerges from dark age, Canada’s scientific edge fades – Globe and Mail
It’s time to unite the progressive vote, whether it be through electoral reform (proportional representation), coalition governments, party mergers, or other means. The fact is
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Volunteer group requests tax breaks – CNEWS
CALGARY – People who selflessly stuff envelopes, stack food bank shelves and drive countless kilometres to help others should get the same tax benefit as people who crack open
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Van Buren Police Hunt For Blowtorch Bandit – Southwest Times Record
Police are searching for a suspect who used a blowtorch to break into a change machine at a Van Buren car wash. On Monday, an employee of Hog Wash car wash, 706 Fayetteville Road
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Pope featured on Vatican’s new YouTube channel – CBC News
The Vatican launched its own YouTube channel on Friday, hoping to reach out to a global audience and take back some control of the Pope’s online image. Monsignor Claudio Maria
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Home : general – Romesentinel.com
AT WORK, FINDING WORK — Jean Cook, of 307 Doxtater St., works on her resume at Jervis Public Library. Library Director Lisa Matte said as a result of the recession, more people
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On Day 79, York’s strike becomes longest ever – Globe and Mail
Orest Zarowsky from Toronto, Canada writes: Courage is what the article is really about. Courage is required absolutely to live in a democracy. it takes courage to accept and apply
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