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Lo que pudo ser y no fue

MARCA: Mundial 2014 

En la trastienda del club blanco quedan operaciones fallidas y otras historias de lo que pudo ser y no fue... para acabar en decisiones que han dado títulos  Leer

Mixed forests can reduce the risk of forest damage in a warmer climate

Phys.org 

Forests with few tree species pose a considerably higher risk of being damaged, and the introduced lodgepole pine is especially vulnerable. This is the finding of a new study published in Ecosphere by researchers from Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Science in Uppsala. The results can be useful for preventing forest damage and financial losses related to the forest industry.

FTC Begins Sending Consumers Refunds in ‘Made in USA’ Case

PYMNTS.com 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $140,000 in refunds to consumers after taking action against companies that it alleged made false claims that their products were “Made in USA” or “Hand Crafted in USA.” The agency took this action against Chaucer Accessories, Bates Accessories, Bates Retail Group and the companies’ owner, Thomas Bates, […]

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Is California turning to the right?

Library of Economics and Liberty 

Recent referenda on the minimum wage produced some striking results:

The California proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour in steps by 2026 narrowly failed, 51%-49%. Opponents and backers amassed a combined $1.8 million war chest for the issue — the lowest amount of all the propositions on Californians’ ballots this year, according to The Sacramento Bee. If the measure had passed, it would have made California, along with Hawaii, the highest general minimum wage of any state. Читать дальше...

Call for New WB Board Members!

Working Bikes Cooperative 

Working Bikes has positions open for new board members! We are looking for people with experience in skills such grant-writing, strategy development and more. Our Statement of Interest has more information, and details on applying.

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50 years ago (5 replies)

Small Heath Alliance 

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings.

My only memories are the owner of the corner shop who was also a Prison Officer (he was a Sikh Gent) being investigated for beating up one of the alleged bombers. Also lots of people ignoring our next door neighbour because she was Irish (My mom and dad didn't ignore her). My old man said any Irish got a really hard time at work (he worked at Drew's Lane) and the odd beating wasn't uncommon. Also remember 'going up Town' was out of the question. Читать дальше...

Re: 50 years ago

Small Heath Alliance 

I had just started Primary School, but obviously aged 5 I have zero memory of the event. Regardless, an absolutely dreadful event, as was anything involving the IRA.