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Women in politics -- the first women to run for national office

12:26 PM Fri, Oct 03, 2008 | Permalink | Write a

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By Avis Gunther-Rosenberg

Watching the post-debate last night, I was delighted to see Geraldine Ferraro reminisce about her candicacy for vice president as Walter Mondale's running mate in 1984. As the only woman to receive the vice presidential nominatation from a major......

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Can you really see Russia from Alaska?

1:37 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink |

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By Avis Gunther-Rosenberg

What Tina Fey said: What Sarah Palin actually said: So, is it true? Can you really see Russia from Alaska? The short answer is: Yes! Two islands -- Big Diomede, which sits in Russian territory, and Little Diomede, -- which......

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Understanding the economic crisis

10:27 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | Permalink | Write a

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By Avis Gunther-Rosenberg

With the front page of today's Projo full of stories about the government's bailout plan , the state's cash-flow crisis and National Grid's plan to increase rates, we all need a refresher course in economics. Maryland's Frostberg State University......

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How to watch tomorrow's debate

11:40 AM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 | Permalink | Write a

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By Avis Gunther-Rosenberg

Tomorrow's big story is the televised vice presidential debate. But how do you judge the winner, or know what to look for? The League of Women Voters offers tips on Debate Watching 101. Televised debates have had a significant......

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Earn 3 contact hours AND get a free dinner

12:26 PM Mon, Sep 29, 2008 | Permalink | Write a

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By Avis Gunther-Rosenberg

The Rhode Island Geography Education Alliance, R.I.'s affiliate of the National Geographic Society's Geographic Alliance network invites teachers of all subjects and all grade levels to the RIGEA Fall Geography Dinner at the John Nicholas Brown Center in Providence on......

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