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- Labor Strikes -- Workers
Strikes have been frequent in all industrialized countries where labor has the right to freedom of action. In Great Britain, where the Industrial Revolution occurred first, strikes of various sorts took place during the 19th cent.; these include the antimachine riots of the Luddites, the successful work stoppage in 1889 by the London dock workers, and the bitter and unsuccessful strikes by coal miners in 1898 and 1926, the latter leading to a general strike. The general strike, more successful in countries where labor unions are more closely linked to political parties than in the United States, has ... also been attempted in cities there. Work stoppages have also occurred under authoritarian regimes (which often legally forbid strikes) as protests against both economic and political disabilities. Strikes against foreign owners of mines and oil fields have occurred at various times in Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, Venezuela, and Iran. The strike has also been used as a political weapon in the movements for independence in Asia and Africa. - Ellen Degeneres -- Writers
Ellen DeGeneres cleared some time during an episode of her talk show, set to air today, to comment on the killing of 15-year-old Lawrence King who was shot Feb. 12 in Oxnard, California allegedly because he was gay. In the commentary, posted to her website last night, Ellen talked about equality, homophobia and the importance of screening politicians on equality. She became emotional and choked up. Then she proceeded with the rest of her show, cutting to commercial, welcoming Janet Jackson and probably hissing at some of her writers about how they're not funny. more - Talk Shows -- Television
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CRN Digital Talk Radio (CRN), where the Best Talk Radio Is On TV, today announced plans to launch "The Sally Jesse Raphael Show" on Monday, November 19, 2007. Launched by radio veteran Michael J. Horn in 1983, CRN Digital Talk Radio (AKA Cable Radio Network) is the only 24-hour audio service bringing the best in talk radio to cable television. Focusing on real life issues, love, work, relationships and many of today's current events, "The Sally Jessy Raphael Show" will air weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. PT and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET on CRN 6. - Boeing -- Contracts
Boeing St. Louis gave $1 million to the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Business Consortium Fund (BCF). The BCF provides contract financing to certified ethnic minority businesses across America through a network of local participating certified lending banks and regional councils. - Mutual Assured Destruction -- United States
Mutual assured destruction (MAD) is a military strategy. It should help to avoid a nuclear war. If a state attacks another with nuclear weapons, the state attacked will likely be able to attack back. The attacker must think that he will be destroyed with his victim if he attacks. The theory is that no state would start an attack if attacking its enemy means its own destruction. - The Big Easy -- Miscellaneous
"One of the biggest hotels in the U.S. now rises in the eastern Connecticut woods near Ledyard. Pequot Towers, a $[US]350 million hotel/convention center/casino, which opened on July 3 [1997], is a striking symbol of the Mashantucket Pequot's phenomenal success since entering the gambling business with the Foxwoods Resort Casino in 1992." (Anon., 1997, "Can The Pequots Stay On A Roll?" Business Week, July 21, page 38). - Margaret Thatcher -- Conservative Party
Most of all, Margaret Thatcher, whether as Prime Minister, Conservative Leader, or as a Peer, was first and foremost a leader with presence. A leader that you could love or hate -- but you could not help but respect. - Morrowind -- Levels
Morrowind uses a two-stage skill system. Your hero’s primary stats (strength etc.) increase with each level gained, secondary abilities improve by use – the more often you jump, the more proficient you become in the »Acrobatics« skill. The real-time fights are simple exchanges of strikes or spells, until one combatant dies. The enemy's condition (‘How wounded is he?’) is not shown. - Kinsey Reports -- Studies
The conservative backlash against the Kinsey Reports was far-reaching. It eventually led to a congressional investigation of Kinsey’s financial support, which prompted his backers to drop their funding of his ongoing studies. Dr. Gagnon noted: - Henry Hillman -- Hillman Hall
The highlight of the Hillman Hall expansion will be The Wertz Gallery, named in honor of Ronald W. Wertz, longtime president of the Hillman Foundation. Henry Hillman, Marc Wilson, and everyone else close to the museum give Wertz credit for making the hall what it is today. “There isn’t a bigger champion or advocate of Hillman Hall,” Wilson says. “For 35 years, Ron’s energy and vision have helped to develop the collection and make Hillman Hall one of the best in the country.”