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County Board of Elections and Registration Apologizes, Enacts New Policy

GEORGIA VOTER “NRA INSTRUCTOR” HAT FEDERAL LAWSUIT SETTLED – VOTERS PROTECTEDSoutheastern Legal Foundation (SLF) today announced the final settlement of a case that captured national attention involving Bundy Cobb, a Douglas County, Georgia voter, who was forbidden from voting in October 2014 unless he removed his hat, which has an “NRA Instructor” logo on it. Cobb was told by an elections official that the NRA is perceived to be “associated with the Republicans.” Bundy Cobb v. Douglas County, Georgia, et al., Case No. 14-3898-CAP. The Douglas County Board of Elections and

Smoke Alarm That Cautions: “Silence Feature…Will Not Extinguish A Fire” Named One of America’s Wackiest Warnings

WASHINGTON, DC: The five wackiest warning labels in America have just been announced as part of the 18th annual Wacky Warning Labels™ Contest. They are: “Silence Feature is intended to temporarily silence the horn while you identify and correct the problem…It will not extinguish a fire.” A label on a ceiling-mounted smoke alarm (Submitted by Charlene Fairleigh, Eugene, Oregon) “This toy is in no way intended to represent living people. Any resemblance is purely coincidental and not intended to harm anyone.” A warning on a one-inch tall water-absorbent grow toy that looks like

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Want More Success in Hiring Vets and National Guard? Free Guide Offers Employer-Based Best PracticesATLANTA, May 26, 2015:                 The Center for America (CFA), the non-profit coordinating the American Jobs for America’s Heroes (AJAH) military hiring campaign, today announced the release of two free Guides to help employers of all sizes improve their recruiting, hiring and retention of veterans, National Guard members, Reservists, and military spouses.  “Best Practices Guide for Employers in Recruiting and Hiring National Guard Members and Veterans” – free to download – is available

Two new trends in litigation based on warnings

17th ANNUAL WACKY WARNING LABELS(tm) CONTEST:2014 FINALISTS SELECTEDFinalist Photos Available at:www.CenterforAmerica.orgWASHINGTON, DC:         The internationally recognized Wacky WarningLabels(tm) Contest, now in its 17th year, has selected the 2014 FINALISTS!The top five finalists are:"Get rid of children."A label on a cell phone battery booster (submitted by Larry Klein, Costa Mesa, CA)"Decals are for decoration only and will not prevent you from any bodilyharm or injury."A warning on a sheet of bicycle helmet decals(submitted by Tim Weibel, Grand Island, NY)"

Lawsuit culture changing consumer habits

15th ANNUAL WACKY WARNING LABELS™ CONTEST:2012 FINALISTS SELECTED Finalist Photos Available at http://www.centerforamerica.org/wwl_11/wwl_11_2012_finalists.htmlWASHINGTON, DC:         The internationally recognized Wacky Warning Labels™ Contest, now in its 15th year, has selected the 2012 FINALISTS! The top five finalists are: “Never use while sleeping.” A label on an electric razor for men (submitted from Wisconsin) “These globes should not be referred to for navigation.” A 7-inch decorative globe (submitted from Texas) “Never use this product while driving.” A “Laptop

Veterans and National Guard Jobs Data Shows 15-50% Unemployment for Young, Minorities

Media reports “inaccurate and incomplete” – real picture much worse than 7%(ATLANTA/WASHINGTON, DC/ST. LOUIS) – The stunning 7 percent unemployment figure widely reported last week does not reflect the accurate and complete picture about the jobless rate among the veterans, Reserves and National Guard. Equally important, the headline figure creates a false impression about real jobless rates across demographic age and race categories, according to the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN), Center for America (CFA), and Corporate America Supports You (CASY). Recent reports

“INSPIRING BY EXAMPLE” NATIONWIDE FUNDING FOR STUDENT VIDEO PROJECTS

Application deadline March 23, 2012 – Apply Now!(Atlanta, GA, March 8, 2012) – The Center for America (www.centerforamerica.org) (CFA) announces “Inspiring by Example,” a national funding project to help student teams develop short videos about their life-changing experiences with career and technical education programs – “the best way to tell the stories and spread the word from peer-to-peer about the doors that open as a result of career and technical skills programs and schools,” says Steve Nowlan, CFA President and CEO. Jobs, Hope, and Brighter Future Await . . . Millions of young

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