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Saturday, July 6, 2013

City ponders voluntary demolition program

The Alamogordo City Commission will consider a program that will help owners of dilapidated properties demolish their buildings.



http://www.alamogordonews.com/ci_23612726/city-ponders-voluntary-demolition-program

What did you do at the YWCA?

This photo shows the cast of a pageant presented Oct. 28, 1929, by the Delta Kappa Club of Washington YWCA to mark the opening of the new YWCA building.



http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130706/NEWS01/130709548

Wireless Technician III - 1ST Shift

Thank you for your interest in the WIRELESS TECHNICIAN III - 1ST SHIFT. To begin the application process, please enter your information below.



http://jobview.monster.com/WIRELESS-TECHNICIAN-III-1ST-SHIFT-Job-YORK-PA-US-123507164.aspx?rje=0

NRF responds to retail jobs being on the up-and-up

The National Retail Federation's president and CEO Matthew Shay and chief economist Jack Kleinhenz have issued a statement concerning June's employment numbers, released by the Department of Labor.



http://www.retailingtoday.com/article/nrf-responds-retail-jobs-being-and

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

Faith Kassan , 46, and Jennifer Ehrman, 43, feed each other chocolate during their marriage ceremony on July 1 2013 in West Hollywood, California.



http://www.9news.com/rss/article/343963/328/Same-sex-ruling-has-employers-tweaking-benefits-

New York's job openings, worker skills don't match

There are more than 700,000 people out of work in New York, while there are at least 70,000 open jobs.



http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307060083%26nclick_check%3D1

Federal officials interview employees, collect documents at St. Clair County Grants Department

Federal officials from Washington, D.C., have interviewed county employees and collected records as part of the Department of Labor's investigation into whether St. Clair County employees discriminated against disabled residents and punished three county employees for exposing the alleged discrimination.



http://www.bnd.com/2013/07/06/2685123/federal-officials-interview-employees.html#storylink=rss

Holiday break practices vary by employer

This year, America's birthday fell on a somewhat inopportune day of the week. Because the Fourth of July fell on a Thursday, employees who had to work Friday could only enjoy a one-day work break.



http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307060048%26nclick_check%3D1

Students Show No Mercy, Pin Nsa Recruiters Against Wall

When NSA recruiters went to the University of Wisconsin earlier this week to pitch language students on working for the agency, they got more than they bargained for.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3039867/posts

Same-Sex Ruling has Employers Tweaking Benefits

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.edgedallas.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=146687

Jury faults senior residence for death

A mistake of inches--a handrail not quite long enough--cost an elderly woman her life at a senior living community, an Albuquerque jury has decided.



http://www.kasa.com/dpps/news/krqe_news/region_1/jury-faults-senior-residence-for-fall-death_6357454

Whistleblowers Speak Out

Indict the Criminals Responsible for Vast Government Spying Arrest and Prosecute Torture Architect John Yoo Hands Off Edward Snowden "A Conversation with Professor John Yoo" Deputy assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel from 2001 to 2003, Yoo helped draft the Patriot Act and author the legal basis for the NSA ... (more)



http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/07/06/18739440.php

Rebuilding New York's Economy: Where there are jobs

There are more than 700,000 people out of work in New York, while there are at least 70,000 open jobs.



http://www.pressconnects.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressconnects.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307060032%26nclick_check%3D1

Citigroup Inc (C) Investors Stand by Their Stock This Week

An encouraging jobs report and a nearly billion-dollar setback made for an interesting week for Citigroup Inc .



http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/citigroup-inc-c-investors-stand-by-their-stock-this-week-189543/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+InsiderMonkey+%28Insider+Monkey%29

Jury faults senior residence for death

A mistake of inches--a handrail not quite long enough--cost an elderly woman her life at a senior living community, an Albuquerque jury has decided.



http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/local/central/jury-faults-senior-residence-for-fall-death?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+krqe-topstories+%28KRQE+News+13+-+Top+Stories%29

Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act

','', 300)" onmouseout="hideddrivetip()">Spartanburg business leader breathes sigh of relief after delay of Affordable Care Act provision [Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, S.C.] SUMMARY: This document contains final regulations regarding coverage of certain preventive services under section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act , added by the Patient ... (more)



http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2013/07/02/coverage-of-certain-preventive-services-under-the-affordable-care-act-a-386188.html

PM must give us the rice scheme figures

I fully agree with PM Yingluck who said , "Everybody has the right to be concerned" about the rice scheme.



http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/PM-must-give-us-the-rice-scheme-figures-30209883.html

Strong national economy predicted while Indiana lags behind.

A strong national jobs report Friday 195,000 jobs added means little locally as unemployment remains around 9 percent with few companies actually growing.



http://www.munciefreepress.com/node/29121

JPMorgan Stock Ends the Week on a Happy Note

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http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/07/06/jpmorgan-ends-the-week-on-a-very-happy-note.aspx

Citi Investors Stand by Their Stock This Week

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http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/07/06/citi-investors-stand-by-their-stock-this-week.aspx

John Avlon to Host First Post-Kurtz 'Reliable Sources'

Bitcoin allowed Wikileaks to continue to receive donations after an extralegal political blockade prevented supporters from sending money.



http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/john-avlon-to-host-first-post-kurtz-reliable-sources_b187088

Friday, July 5, 2013

Benefit Issues in Puerto Rico: Impact of the ACA, ERISA and the PBGC

This article highlights some recent developments that employers with Puerto Rico employee benefits arrangements should consider concerning compliance with U.S. federal laws on health care reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 , and Pension Benefit ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/benefit-issues-in-puerto-rico-impact-of-34600/

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/05/3486991/same-sex-ruling-has-employers.html

Benefits tweaked over same-sex ruling

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.montereyherald.com/business/ci_23607956/benefits-tweaked-over-same-sex-ruling?source=rss

Labor Dept. sues Columbia practice over 401

The U.S. Department of Labor said Friday that it is suing a Columbia medical practice for allegedly failing to forward more than $100,000 in employee contributions and loan repayments to a 401 retirement plan.



http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-retirement-plan-suit-20130705,0,704882.story?track=rss

DC Circuit Invalidates Mortgage Loan Officer "Administrator...

On March 24, 2010, the United States Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division issued an "Administrator's Interpretation" declaring that employees who perform the typical job duties of a mortgage loan officer do not qualify for the administrative exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act 1 .



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=6bd73705-07c2-4829-8472-ee850f3fd3b3

Reverse Discrimination in California

Mark Hillaker, Jr. is suing Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, on claims of racial discrimination.



http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=4aaa9f92-e9a3-45eb-b2ed-e8042a81e622

Prison whistleblower sent on leave

One of the whistleblowers behind this week's revelations about the Department of Corrective Services has been ordered in writing to take indefinite leave despite her role in bringing corruption and misconduct to the public's attention.



http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/17887934/prison-whistleblower-sent-on-leave/

So Far, so Good for Wells Fargo Stock Today

The single, easiest way to keep track of all the stocks that matter... Your own personalized stock watchlist! It's a 100% FREE Motley Fool service... ) is up by 1.41%.



http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/07/05/so-far-so-good-for-wells-fargo-stock-today.aspx

Food stamp math doesn't add up

'Honey, we got to apply for food stamps,' taken from the weekly email letter I receive from the Department of Labor, explains why we are in the state we are in.



http://www.telegram.com/article/20130705/LETTERS/107059824/1055/rss01&source=rss

Gold and Silver Plunge After Jobs Report

On Friday, gold futures for August delivery, the most active contract, dropped $39.20 to close at $1,212.70 per ounce, while silver futures for September plunged 96 cents to finish at $18.74.



http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/487037/20130706/gold-and-silver-plunge-after-jobs-report.htm

Gold and Silver Plunge After Jobs Report

On Friday, gold futures for August delivery, the most active contract, dropped $39.20 to close at $1,212.70 per ounce, while silver futures for September plunged 96 cents to finish at $18.74.



http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/gold-and-silver-plunge-after-jobs-report.html/

Private Employers Scrambling To Make Sure Employee Benefit Plans...

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/07/05/private-employers-scrambling-to-make-sure-employee-benefit-plans-comply-with-supreme-court-doma-ruling/

Web Extra: Promotion Day

A couple of Army National Guard soldiers have been promoted during a shoot with Big Sarge.



http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=677422

Print

During the presidency of Barack Obama, we've learned something about our Constitution that we did not know: The president can simply refuse to enforce whatever laws he doesn't like.



http://www.nationalreview.com/node/352780/print

How Students Can Survive an Unpaid Internship

Year in and year out, it's the same story: Young students grasp at the first rungs of the career ladder by accepting temporary positions with an organization, unpaid but promising new skills, rich learning experiences and professional connections.



http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/07/05/how-students-can-survive-unpaid-internship/

Hoisington briefs

2 beginning at the Hoisington Activity Center. The course will include a route through the community.



http://www.gbtribune.com/section/40/article/55790/

Pa. fourth in U.S. for breaking hotel wage-and-hour laws

If you've stayed at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center in York County while touring the local sites, toasted newlyweds at the Avalon Hotel in Erie, or settled in for a weekend of pampering at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Laurel Highlands, chances are the person who made your bed, poured your champagne or washed your towels ... (more)



http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_23605851/pa-fourth-u-s-breaking-hotel-wage-and

A Win's a Win for Bank of America Investors This Week

Keep track of the stocks that matter to you. Help yourself with the Fool's FREE and easy new watchlist service today.



http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/07/05/a-wins-a-win-for-bank-of-america-investors-this-we.aspx

More than 40 employers to participate in job fair

More than 40 employers that are ready to hire are on tap for a Tuesday, July 9 job fair at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center in Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive.



http://www.theleafchronicle.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theleafchronicle.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307050031%26nclick_check%3D1

Same-sex ruling has employers scrambling to adjust benefits

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://sclawyersweekly.com/news/2013/07/05/same-sex-ruling-has-employers-scrambling-to-adjust-benefits/

Whistleblowers and Organizational Protesters

The article contemplates a new alliance between whistleblowing and protesting. This is done in the context of seeking more powerful interventions in the fight against corruption in business and government.



http://www.citeulike.org/user/calpierce/article/12461221

Black unemployment at Great Depression rates of 23.7% in 1932

Opportunities remain scarce for young people after years of debt-fueled government spending based on the June, 2013 youth unemployment rate remaining at 16.1%.



http://www.examiner.com/article/black-unemployment-at-great-depression-rates-of-23-7-1932?cid=rss

Job fair shows economic progress, room for improvement

Reynoso revealed a 3 percent drop in unemployment from last year to 15 percent, but said the city still has the highest unemployment rate in the county.



http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/05/national-city-job-fair-unemployment-progress/

Supreme Court's same-sex ruling has employers scrambling to ensure benefits comply

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/07/05/supreme-court-same-sex-ruling-has-employers-scrambling-to-ensure-benefits/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

From the Constitution to Pandora's Box

During the presidency of Barack Obama, we've learned something about our Constitution that we did not know: The president can simply refuse to enforce whatever laws he doesn't like.



http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/352780/constitution-pandoras-box-mario-loyola

City Council approves budget with cuts

The City Council passed the budget at last week's special meeting. The ways and means committee only suggested six cuts to the budget, and the council voted in favor of their decision.



http://advocatenews.net/news/city-council-approves-budget-cuts/3340/

First Look: Zaha Hadid's Shoes for United Nude

This just in: Zaha Hadid collaborates with Rem Koolhaas ! No, not that Rem Koolhaas - his nephew, Rem D. Koolhaas .



http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/first-look-zaha-hadids-shoes-for-united-nude_b30274

Inspire Fashionistas at LuckyMag.com

Lucky prides itself for bringing the shop-ability factor to fashion; every single item in the magazine and on its website is available to purchase from the moment it's featured.



http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/lucky-magazine-write-editor_b30203

RISD Museum Rolls Out New Identity, Website

There's a trend a-brewin' in the form of deconstructed, shape-shifting graphic identities for art museums.



http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/risd-museum-rolls-out-new-identity_b29863

Quote of Note | Ragnar Kjartansson

"I got this old fishing boat from Reykjavik, completely ruined, but it was perfect in terms of size.



http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/quote-of-note-ragnar-kjartansson_b30237

Web Extra: Trying out Auto-Inflatable Life Jacket

Life jackets that automatically inflate as soon as you hit the water are the newest thing in flotation devices.



http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=677252

Stocks Surge on Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report

Blue-chip stocks are higher today on the back of a June jobs report that blew estimates out of the water.



http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/07/05/stocks-surge-on-better-than-expected-jobs-report.aspx

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

In this March 27, 2013 file photo, demonstrators hold flags and chant in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on the second day of gay marriage cases before the court.



http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/politics/article/Same-sex-ruling-has-employers-tweaking-benefits-4647863.php

Do Not Start Reclassifying Your Loan Officers

CFPB vs. The Credit Guy TV What builds good credit? Dave Sullivan covers a few points from a CFPB blog post titled "Good Credit, I Want That" that borrowers should utilize to achieve a high credit score.



http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com//blogs/compliance/Do-not-start-reclassifying-your-loan-officers-1037384-1.html

Unemployment rate holds at 7.6 percent

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.



http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/215649463/scat/d5a8e031d9cda237/ht/Unemployment-rate-holds-at-76-percent

Same-sex marriage ruling has U.S. employers tweaking benefit plans

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/same-sex-marriage-ruling-has-u-s-employers-tweaking-benefit-plans-1.1355330

June 2013 employment situation report shows 195000 jobs added in month

According to 'THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION - JUNE 2013' released today by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics , total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 195,000 jobs during the month while the unemployment rate and number of unemployed persons remained unchanged at 7.6 percent and 11.8 million.



http://www.examiner.com/article/june-2013-employment-situation-report-shows-195000-jobs-added-month?cid=rss

Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage has employers scrambling to change benefit plans

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/214399621.html

The devil is in the details: Positive jobs numbers hide troubling...

President Obama's administration reported a shrinking unemployment number for June, but that statistic masks a drop in full-time jobs and a surge in part-time workers Hidden beneath the surface of Friday's largely positive jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor lurk indications that the U.S. economic recovery is far less developed than the ... (more)



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356932/The-devil-details-Positive-jobs-numbers-hide-troubling-developments-young-workers-net-loss-time-jobs-massive-surge-time-workers.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Same-sex ruling has employersa

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/national/Samesex-ruling-has-employers-tweaking-benefits_14831967

Morning Oopsy: HuffPost Wrecks Charlie Sheen Tweet

Cupport. Support. Who cares, right? HuffPost 's tweeter celebrated his or her Fourth of July in style with this promo that might be clickbait-worthy had it not been so butchered.



http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/morning-oopsy-charlie-sheen-huffington-post_b109603

WaPo Paywall Hits Stages of Grief

Earlier this month, following the NYT , WaPo's metered paywall went up . Now you get just 20 free articles before having to pay a minimum of $9.99 a month.



http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/wapo-paywall-aftermath-stages-grief_b109604

Hey, it Happens! TV Journo Confused by DM

It's early morning. You haven't imbibed enough caffeine. You get on your Smartphone and everything falls apart.



http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/tv-journo-confused-by-dm-cnbc-eamon-javer_b109568

DC Newstand: Your Morning at a Glance

Bitcoin allowed Wikileaks to continue to receive donations after an extralegal political blockade prevented supporters from sending money.



http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/fishbowldc-newstand-your-morning-at-a-glance_b109559

Clarksville Area Job Fair to have over 40 Employers Participating

Tennessee State Representative Curtis Johnson announced he has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Labor, and the City of Clarksville, to host a job fair for the people of Montgomery County and surrounding areas.



http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2013/07/05/clarksville-area-job-fair-to-have-over-40-employers-participating/

County to assess bus stops for benches

As a disabled man suffering from mild cerebral palsy, David Philipsen of Weeki Wachee relies on public transportation to get around Hernando County.



http://hernandotoday.com/he/list/news/county-to-assess-bus-stops-for-benches-20130705/

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/business/21152373-420/same-sex-ruling-has-employers-tweaking-benefits.html

Paycom Releases Video for Restaurant Owners

Restaurant owners know the intricacies associated with running a successful business and those who are prosperous have done so by reducing exposure and increasing workplace efficiencies.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10899707.htm

MSNBC Intern Sues Over Non-payment

NBCUniversal is being sued in a class action suit by two unpaid interns who say they were treated as employees and therefore should have been compensated for the work they did at the network.



http://www.Newsmax.com/US/MSNBC-intern-NBC-sue/2013/07/05/id/513531

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

In this March 27, 2013 file photo, demonstrators hold flags and chant in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on the second day of gay marriage cases before the court.



http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/07/05/2572340/same-sex-ruling-has-employers.html#storylink=rss

Free Books for the Fourth of July

As you enjoy a long holiday weekend, don't forget to remember the books, documents and writers that helped build our country.



http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/free-books-for-the-fourth-of-july_b73635

4 paragraphs from Eugene Robinson

I don't believe government officials when they say the National Security Agency's surveillance programs do not invade our privacy.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/05/1221369/-4-paragraphs-from-Eugene-Robinson

Same-Sex Ruling Has Employers Tweaking Benefits

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.wmal.com/common/page.php?pt=Same-Sex+Ruling+Has+Employers+Tweaking+Benefits&id=32453&is_corp=0

Geeks and leaks: Top 10 tech whistleblowers of all-time

Register for this Computerworld Insider Study Tip guide and gain access to hundreds of premium content articles, cheat sheets, product reviews and more.



http://www.computerworld.com/slideshow/detail/108243

Unpaid internship rules must be met

For many years, young people about to graduate from college looked for internships - to teach them specifics in their field, to give them work experience, to add to their resumes.



http://haysfreepress.com/2013/07/05/unpaid-internship-rules-must-be-met/

Ex-Ashland resident sues OIT for $460,000

A former Ashland resident is suing the Oregon Institute of Technology for $460,000, alleging the school violated her federal and state workers' rights and discriminated against her age and a disability she developed after being diagnosed with thyroid autoimmune disease.



http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130705/NEWS/307050331/-1/rss01

Day labor move called hard on job seekers

The relocation of a day labor site from a downtown homeless shelter could hurt those workers' livelihoods, the shelter's director worries.



http://www.argusleader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argusleader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307050025%26nclick_check%3D1

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

In this March 27, 2013 file photo, demonstrators hold flags and chant in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on the second day of gay marriage cases before the court.



http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/05/same-sex-ruling-has-employers-tweaking-benefits/

Zack Follett, Detroit Lions headed to court over worker's comp

Most days, you can find Zack Follett at the organic coffee shop he owns in his hometown of Clovis, Calif., taking orders, making java and ensuring everything at his latest labor of love, Kuppa Joy, is running smoothly.



http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013307050029

Access to websites for people with disabilities: A new civil rights frontier

Beatrice Luckett, who is blind, goes online using software that reads the text aloud to pay bills, send e-mails and browse sites for medical remedies.



http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013307050017

Grants aid job seekers

The Dan River Region Collaborative recently was awarded two grants totaling $224,700 primarily to help unemployed residents find work sooner than later.



http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=38256

Is racism judged on words or deeds?

Yet his War on Poverty and his signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did more to remedy the plight of minorities than any president had done since Lincoln.



http://www.rgj.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rgj.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307050007%26nclick_check%3D1

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage has private employers around the country scrambling to make sure their employee benefit plans comply with the law.



http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/214347761.html

Protestors urge country to Restore the Fourth in wake of NSA scandal

Joining Occupy protestors in more than 100 cities across the country, about a dozen passionate residents from the area gathered in Market Square for “Restore the Fourth” on Thursday to protest the government's violations of the Fourth Amendment.



http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130705/GJNEWS_01/130709630&template=PortsmouthRegion

Same-sex ruling has employers tweaking benefits

In this March 27, 2013 file photo, demonstrators hold flags and chant in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on the second day of gay marriage cases before the court.



http://www.kansas.com/2013/07/05/2876051/same-sex-ruling-has-employers.html

DMV reopens building after renovation

The former state Department of Motor Vehicles office at American and Park streets, which closed in 2010 when the agency moved to a downtown location, has been renovated and is now being used for hearings over license revocations.



http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130705%2FA_NEWS%2F307050308%2F-1%2Frss01&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RecordnetLatestHeadlines+%28Recordnet+Latest+Headlines%29

London Roundtable: Breaking Models and Innovation: Investors Demand Pan-Alternatives View

Since the financial crisis, investment risks have been completely transformed. Correlations have changed altogether, and many asset managers experience the break down of most of their macro models.



http://www.pr.com/press-release/501314

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Grants to help homeless vets

Two local organizations are getting more than $300,000 help homeless veterans get job training.



http://www.press-citizen.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.press-citizen.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013307040019%26nclick_check%3D1

Ray H. Hoover

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank G. and Bessie Hoover. He married Dorothy Lee Lewis in Warrick County, Va., and she preceded him in death on Dec. 14, 2012.



http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/572991/Ray-H--Hoover.html?nav=743

Ex-Lion Follett take teams to court over worker's comp

Lions linebacker Zack Follett is taken off the field in October 2010 after he was hurt in a game against the New York Giants.



http://www.freep.com/article/20130705/SPORTS01/307050029/1049/sports01

Residents help spruce up Seaside park

From left, Rodrigo Cardenas, 9, Karla Cardenas 5, and Anahi Lopez, 9, play on new equipment at Highland-Otis Park.



http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_23602304/residents-help-spruce-up-seaside-park

Access to websites for people with disabilities: A new civil rights frontier

New software helps blind Detroit woman use compute...: Blind Detroit resident Beatrice Luckett demonstrates how new software allows her to work on a computer .



http://www.freep.com/article/20130705/BUSINESS06/307050017/1002/business

A thin line between hero and zero for whistleblowers

ANYONE recreating Dante's circles of hell for the contemporary age would be remiss if they did not include the netherworld that is the modern airport terminal, the kind of place the US whistleblower Edward Snowden is believed to be pacing as he asks country after country 21 at the time of going to press for asylum.



http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/a-thin-line-between-hero-and-zero-for-whistleblowers.21525867

ENDA Up for Senate Vote July 10

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote next week on legislation long stalled Congress that would prohibit anti-LGBT workplace discrimination, Metro Weekly has learned.



http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=politics&sc2=news&sc3=&id=146668

I love the NHS but that doesn't mean I will ignore the challenges it faces

I will never forget the care my son Ivan received and the inspirational people who helped Sam and me through the difficult times.



http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/politics/4998070/David-Cameron-will-not-ignore-the-challenges-facing-the-NHS.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Politics

AG: LI cleaning service underpaid workers

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the arrest and arraignment of Jose Hector Hernandez Gramajo, who operated Royal Commercial Cleaning out of his home in Huntington, on misdemeanor charges of failing to pay minimum wage and/or overtime pay to six workers.



http://www.newsday.com/business/ag-li-cleaning-service-underpaid-workers-1.5622089

The Story Of ACLU Action

In the three months since ACLU Action launched, hundreds of thousands of us have stood together to secure crucial victories in the fight for civil liberties .



http://tallahasseeo.com/2013/07/04/the-story-of-aclu-action/

ACLU | The Supreme Court Limits Our Employment RightsAgain

In a high-profile few weeks of wins and losses at the Supreme Court, there are two end-of-term opinions that will make it more difficult for workers to sue employers who discriminate against them, which may have gotten a bit lost in the shuffle.



http://tallahasseeo.com/2013/07/04/the-supreme-court-limits-our-employment-rights-again/

Failed care watchdog accused of covering up baby deaths at a hospital spent 1.4m on PR team

The discredited care watchdog accused of covering up baby deaths at a hospital spent nearly 1.4million on lobbying in just two years.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356596/Failed-care-watchdog-accused-covering-baby-deaths-hospital-spent-1-4m-PR-team.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490