Facade Masks Lives of Anxiety in Downton LA
James E. Sharlow, a 51-year-old Kodak retiree, hides anxiety behind a sharp suit as he negotiates layoffs, shrinking retirement security, and a changing job market in the San Fernando Valley. He and his family face uncertain dreams of the American future amid unemployment and downgraded lifestyle.
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Snow Age questioned as Syracuse sees fifth snowiest decade
Forecasters say the season's 157 inches keeps Syracuse on track for the fifth snowiest winter of the century with more than 65 feet in the decade. Experts note the patterns may be random and caution that regional climate shifts take decades to confirm while lake effect storms intensify.
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Taiwan Prepares Defenses as China War Games Begin
Taiwan reports massing troops on outlying islands to defend against a potential beach assault as China stages new military exercises near Taiwan. The China Times cites Wucin island near the coast, 11 miles from the exercise area, amid Beijing pressure before Taiwan's March 23 presidential vote.
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Jesse Jackson Threatens Oscar Protest Over Nominee Diversity
Jesse Jackson plans a protest at the Academy Awards citing virtually no black nominees. The only black nominee is in best live action short as Jackson meets with advocacy groups to discuss a possible protest for the March 25 ceremony amid Academy denies any skulduggery while noting Quincy Jones and Whoopi Goldberg are black. The dispute centers on race exclusion and cultural distortion.
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Arafat Declares Palestine Name for Territories
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat orders areas under his control labeled Palestine in official documents. The West Bank becomes the Northern District and the Gaza Strip the Gaza District, terms he says recall colonial rule.
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