Sick leave, right to work in New Mexico debate
The author argues for universal sick leave and links it to wage struggles and the right to work battle in New Mexico. The piece contends workers deserve paid sick days, warns rights erosion if unions weaken, and urges consideration despite concerns from small businesses. Contact listed at triplespacedagain.com and nmopinions.com.
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New Mexico
USA
Merilee Dannemann
Nmopinions
Editorial Poll: Government Seen as Nation's Biggest Problem
The Gallup survey shows government as the top problem for an average of 16 percent across monthly polls, ahead of the economy, unemployment and immigration. The piece argues for increased personal and economic freedom as the cure and urges voters to hold officials accountable in 2016 and beyond.
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Barack Obama
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Notable historical events on January 14 across years
On January 14 1966 Manhattan converted Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue to a one way two way system with southbound traffic on Fifth and northbound on Madison. In 1984 the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War. Britain followed in April 1784. In 1814 the Treaty of Kiel ended conflict between Denmark and Sweden with Denmark ceding Norway which Norway rejected. Also in 1814 Ford Motor vastly improved assembly lines at Highland Park. In 1952 NBC launched Today with Dave Garroway as host.
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End of cheap oil gloom gives way to U S energy boom
The piece traces Sierra Club fears of declining oil and gas prices in 2005 to a 2016 shift as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlock U S energy abundance. It notes oil prices dipping below 30 dollars, gasoline under 2 dollars, and the first U S crude exports in over four decades departing Corpus Christi and Houston amid rising global supply.
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Theo. T
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Texas
Heat therapy benefits rheumatoid arthritis pain relief
Heat therapy aids RA by reducing pain and stiffness and improving range of motion. Home options include warm baths or showers, heating pads, and moist heat. Medical options feature ultrasound, diathermy, and paraffin baths, with newer drugs slowing joint destruction. Dr Komaroff notes patients may prefer paraffin baths for relief.
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