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2008: The Year In Review (Leesburg Today) Here's a snapshot look back at 10 community issues that had a significant local impact during 2008 as part of Leesburg Today 's annual Year In Review Issue. PSC lawsuit claim period extended (The Fayette Citizen) The judge in the out-of-court settlement of a $4 million class-action lawsuit over illnesses to north Fayette and south Fulton residents caused by emissions at the Phillips Services Corp. (PSC) waste treatment plant in mid-2006 has extended the deadline for those residents to file claims. The new deadline is Jan. 30. Hundreds of area residents reported illnesses from the exposure. Lend a Hand: What does home mean to you? (Portsmouth Herald) Throughout 2008, RiverRun Bookstore in downtown Portsmouth challenged the community to consider what home really means by supporting a group of nonprofits taking a variety of approaches to the housing issue. From homelessness to creating more affordable... END OF THE YEAR: State Supreme Court Says Same-Sex Couples Have Constitutional Right to Marry...Lee Edmon Becomes ... (Metropolitan News-Enterprise) 1- Jean M. Lawler, who became the first female partner at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in 1993, took over as managing partner of the firm. 3-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reappointed Michael Hersek as state public defender....Two denials of parole to a former motorcycle club member by then-Gov. Privacy Policy (WKBN 27 Youngstown) KOIN, which is owned by New Vision Television, Inc. ("New Vision") and operates KOIN.com (the "Website"), strongly believes in maintaining the privacy of nonpublic personal information we may collect from individuals who visit our Website. Implementing a Direct Mail Campaign (PIZZAHEROS) The first thing you'll need is a list of people to send your marketing piece to. This is a science because you want to get the most targeted list you possibly can but the level of detail you seek is correlated to the price you'll pay. In fact, you'll pay for it one way or another anyway. South Jersey printer negotiating reimbursement from Postal Service after mailings ruined (Philadelphia Daily News) An area printer says 3,365 envelopes he mailed to Medicaid subscribers were destroyed and returned three weeks later in hampers along with a withered orange, a bottle of joint ointment, trash and more. Volunteers: Updated Dec 23 ''VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (TCPalm.com) Dogs and Cats Forever Thrift Store: 1762 S.W. Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (772) 879-6002. Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County: Volunteer cashiers, sales floor aides, accessory sorters and pricers needed. Hours, duties flexible. (772) 388-3892. Laughing all the way (The Post-Star) GLENS FALLS - Amid tough times for businesses and residents, a horse-drawn carriage may seem the least likely addition to an office holiday party. Weather makes employers make payroll decisions (South Sound Business Examiner) It's what some are calling the storm of the decade and it seems out of place in the Puget Sound. Unfortunately, the storm is here and businesses are having to make unfamiliar payroll decisions.For example, should employees who can't leave their houses due to the snow be docked a day's pay? Must the employer treat salaried and hourly employees differently? Are employees allowed to make up work ...
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