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What It Means to Be New York's First Legally Blind Governor

New York Lt. Gov. David Paterson will assume of the role of governor on Monday. He will be New York’s first black and first legally blind governor. And he will be left to clean up a mess left by his predecessor. But Paterson is no stranger to adversity. “(He is) …

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How Green Are 'Organic' Shoes?

Earth shoes are back, and they’re not just for the granola types any more. From sneaker giants such as Adidas (www.adidas.com) through crunchy cobblers like Simple Shoes (www.simpleshoes.com) and on to high-end designers like Hetty Rose (www.hettyrose.co.uk), just about every footwear designer around has dipped a toe into the environmentally-friendly …

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Talking Points: Hidden Agendas & Peace Protesters

Hidden agendas and the peace protesters. That’s the subject of this evening’s Talking Points memo. Over the past three weeks, we’ve interviewed a number of peace advocates, including Phil Donahue and a member of the Quakers. And I was very interested in what they had to say, because I see …

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