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Unemployed worker Pollock carries a sign outside Cobo Center to demonstrate for jobs and good wages before start of press days at North American International Auto show in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit's dilemma: How to share gains with UAW

Over the past two years, Ford Motor Co has roared back from the brink of failure, won accolades for its gains in quality, posted its highest profits in a decade and rewarded patient investors with a 14-fold increase in its share price.

Anorexia in Children and Teens - Control It before It's Too Late

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Bad food habits in children can lead to eating disorders and anorexia nervosa is one of them. Anorexia is characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight. According to the estimate of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, anorexia case in children between 8-11 years are on increase.
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Marijuana Bill Stands 'Snowball's Chance in Hell' in Congress

The first-ever Congressional bill to let states legalize marijuana is a bipartisan effort, and the group of police and judges who make up LEAP, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, are 100% in favor of it. However, majority support does not appear likely in the current session of Congress.
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American Automobile Association to deploy EV chargers on roadside

The American Automobile Association will begin deploying electric-vehicle mobile charging units this summer with the help of its roadside assistance fleet, to help drivers of electric vehicles such as Nissan Motor Co.'s Leaf and Cheverolet Cruze recharge their car batteries.
U.S. Government Says No to Marijuana Reclassification

New Bill Would End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R. Texas, said they will introduce a bill on Thursday to allow states to legalize, regulate, tax, and control marijuana without federal interference.
California

Miss USA 2011 Photos: Do We Look Like the State We're From?

The 60th Anniversary Miss USA pageant aired live on NBC on Sunday, June 19 from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for Performing Arts. As we look back at the contestants, do you think it's possible to tell what state someone is from just by looking at them? Give it a try!
Tennessee faces a major nuclear threat

Tennessee allows nuclear waste for incineration

The Tornado devastated state of Tennessee has received about 1,000 tons of low-level radioactive waste from Germany for incineration putting Nebraska under serious radiation threat, says the local environmental council.
Erin Hatley

Erin Hatley wins Miss Tennessee 2011 title

Its Erin Hatley, a gorgeous lady with a beautiful voice, dedicated to promoting volunteerism who will be representing Tennessee at the Miss America 2012 pageant, next January in Las Vegas.
Bonnaroo Music Festival

Bonnaroo has it all: from Lil' Wayne to NBA

The 2011 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival kicked off yesterday into the early morning hours with musical artists such as, J.Cole, Futurebirds, DJ Neil Armstrong, The Band of Heathens, and Greensky Bluegrass.

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