Puerto Ricans rally in San Juan over U S ties and Vieques dispute
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans filled Old San Juan to celebrate U S citizenship and protest the Vieques bombing range dispute with the Navy. Police estimate near 90 000 rallied while organizers aimed to counter separatist messages amid Vieques clashes and a proposed 2003 closure referendum.
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Mine Workers Union Faces Uncertain Future Amid Changes
LAS VEGAS union leaders from the United Mine Workers of America discuss job prospects and pension gains as mechanization and environmental policy reshape the coal industry. Cecil Roberts warns of global warming, the Clean Air Act and mining practices, while seeking early contract talks with four major operators and protecting members’ retirement security.
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Six no trump misfortune at Wu-Graph match explained
In the Wu-Graph match between France and Great Britain at the European Women’s Championship in Malta, a spectator’s commentary on a three no trump decision and a potential six no-trump contract reveals how misdirection and lead choices altered the outcome. Meyer predicted the British fate when the play diverged from the expected path, noting the crucial club king timing for Nicola Smith’s attack.
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Blue Stuff promises rapid relief from a range of pains
An ad touts Blue Stuff as an Emu Oil based topical with Aloe Vera and herbal concentrates. It claims rapid skin absorption to reduce pain inflammation and swelling for arthritis back pain sciatica carpal tunnel knee hip shoulder hand foot pain and more including insect bites and headaches.
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Firefighters contain Georgia brush fire near St George
A 7,800 acre brush blaze in dense pines near the Georgia Florida line reached 70 percent containment. Route 121 was closed by the Georgia State Patrol due to heavy smoke while about 25 St George residents evacuated on Saturday were allowed to return home as part of the fire near the town was extinguished. A mobile home a barn and several outbuildings were destroyed in the blaze.
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