CHARTOCK: Minimum wage hike in Gov. Cuomo's hands

Source: Daily Freeman

THE people of New York state are, if anything, fair, solid thinkers and they want a minimum wage of $8.50 an hour. The boys in the back room won’t permit it. Franz Kafka would have understood the situation. He could have pre ...
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Thread Bare: The Art of Kusti Weaving

Source: Parsi Khabar

An unusual book on the weaving of the sacred thread worn by the Parsis adds to the craft revival stories in India Few, even among textile conservationists, would imagine a book deconstructing kusti, (pronou ...
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Trust takes time to earn but seconds to disappear

Source: Independent.ie

If the Taoiseach didn't know about Denis O'Brien attending the NYSE, writes Elaine Byrne, then he should have. Full stop THE first time I met Enda Kenny was in the South Court Hotel, off the Raheen roundabo ...
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Support for GAA must have its price

Source: Independent.ie

There was a suggestion last week that the GAA may need to set up its own version of NAMA. It came from former Cork hurler Tomás Mulcahy, who said a lot of clubs are facing into debt problems which they won't be ...
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Normandy, familiar to Americans for its D-Day beaches, features more history, beauty and charm

Source: TwinCities.com

which borders Brittany farther south down the coast. is another popular Parisian getaway. One of the prettiest cities in Normandy, its Saturday market is a great place to sample the area's famous cheeses: tangy camembert, pungent Li ...
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Signs of Facebook IPO failure, dots connecting European economy offer clues

Source: Nashua Telegraph

Arguably the most anticipated IPO of all time is now one of Wall Street’s most embarrassing screw ups. And as usual, it was Main Street that bears the brunt. Not that I’m sympathetic toward those that bought shares of Facebook. The ...
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Saturday Night at the Movies: SIFFting through cinema Pt. 2 -- Highlights of the Seattle film festival

Source: Hullabaloo

The Seattle International Film Festival is in full swing, so over the next several weeks I will be sharing highlights with you. SIFF is showing 273 films over 25 days. Navigating such an event is no easy task, even for a dedicated buff. Yet, ...
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Jackie The Frankford Yellow Jacket’s Latest Adventure

Source: Frankford Gazette

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Cuenca Ecuador

Source: Travel Blog

I'm alone now. My travelling buddy heads to the coast while I break for the mountains. I find comfort here. Cuenca. Cuenca it is. From what I read it is beautiful. I can't tell yet. It is 3am and I'm sitting in a hostel...awaiting sunrise. I cl ...
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