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50 Things That Shaped Our World in 1969

Association Adviser

They won their first game against the New York Mets. In 2004, the team moved to Washington, D.C. They beat the New York Mets during their first game in April 1969. On February 9, the first Boeing 747 jumbo jet takes off from a Boeing field in Everett, Washington and flies to New York City.

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Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s Path to Association Leadership

Associations Now

After leaving the association in 2004, Carter launched Innocence International, a nonprofit that collaborated with AIDWYC with the goal of assisting other similar groups, such as the New York City-based Innocence Project. Rafay and Burns were convicted in 2004 of a crime in Washington state. A Fighter to the End.

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Thursday Buzz: Cleveland Prepares for GOP Convention

Associations Now

Past Republican conventions have seen protest numbers from 1,000 in Tampa, Florida, in 2012, to 100,000 in New York City in 2004. To prepare for a potential influx, Cleveland is not only preparing its 5,000 officers but also is calling for additional support from regional cities.

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Amid Regulatory Pressure, E-Cigarette Group Launches First Fly-In

Associations Now

Just last week, New York City passed a ban on selling tobacco to smokers younger than age 21— a ban that included e-cigarettes. At least one recent study shows they aren’t a gateway to smoking among teens. The post Amid Regulatory Pressure, E-Cigarette Group Launches First Fly-In appeared first on Associations Now.'

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TSA Boosts Marketing for Pre-Check but Will Hold Tighter to the Rules

Associations Now

268 The number of perimeter security breaches that have occurred at airports nationwide since 2004, according to an Associated Press analysis released Thursday.

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6 Ways To Build An Effective Digital Marketing Plan With Google Trends

CMA Solutions

First, go to Google Trends and change review period from “Past 12 Months” to “2004-Present”, which will allow you to see long-term trends. The physician-owned medical practice, which has New Jersey offices in Clifton, Freehold, Mt. Free online tools like Google Trends can help you get to market faster.

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Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Proposals Prompt Debate

Associations Now

The Philadelphia City Council on Thursday failed to overturn Mayor Michael Nutter’s veto of a mandatory paid sick leave bill , preventing the City of Brotherly Love from becoming the fifth major jurisdiction to require employers to provide ill workers with paid time off.