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A comment on International Paper Killing Jobs in Franklin, Virginia (VA)

FranklinGal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:43 GMT

My household for one subscribes to the local paper. Even though this mill does not make newsprint. I send cards, letters and choose to receive paper statements for my bills. Aside from that, the employees were asked earlier this year to brainstorm and implement a cost savings of $29 per ton. This was to compensate for a machine that was shut down in 2008. The employees of this mill went above and beyond what was expected and found ways to save $51 per ton. In return, they didn't even get so much as a thanks for that! They aren't expecting or getting anything that wasn't earned!

A comment on International Paper Killing Jobs in Franklin, Virginia (VA)

Greg Brunnhuber — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:50:44 GMT

sad news to be sure ... but how many of the employees subscribed to the local paper ... or send letters ... or worked to help control costs rather than pursue presumed entitlements

A comment on International Paper Killing Jobs in Franklin, Virginia (VA)

Franklin Gal — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:42 GMT

IP has pretended that they would consider selling the site to another type of industry. However, they have said they will not sell to a competitor. The employees were told by IP officials that this mill will NEVER make paper again. Check out our local paper for better coverage...Tidewaternews.com

A comment on International Paper Killing Jobs in Franklin, Virginia (VA)

Duane Lugdon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:40:40 GMT

What we are NOT seeing in the media reports is whether there is any commitment by International Paper to sell the Franklin mill if a buyer could be found. Although I suppose the answer is academic if we look at this company's track record. They are notorious for ruining communities and families even when other investors have said they would buy the assets. It should be a criminal act to do such things to people. God Bless the hard working people of Franklin and the surrounding communities who deserve better than International Paper's ethic.
Duane Lugdon, Bradley, Maine

A comment on International Paper Killing Jobs in Franklin, Virginia (VA)

Franklin Gal — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:16:34 GMT

What makes it an even harder pill for us to swallow is that this mill is profitable. Also, the CEO was just here in April assuring everyone that the mill was doing well. Corporate greed at it's best!

A comment on Home and Car Invasions Are on the Rise – Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe

Danny Haszard — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:24:23 GMT

Jehovah's Witnesses Trespassing

Call the Police if the JW harasmment persist their sham DO NOT CALL LIST is often ignored (as they admit).

It's is incumbent upon the Jehovah's Witnesses to accept verbal rejection.I will not put up a no trespassing sign and weird out my home as unfriendly just for them.They are the door to door telemarketers of the world.

BTW the Jehovah's Witnesses do not "teach the Bible" but Watchtower cult dogmas they are there to recruit you to be a watchtower society drone.

A comment on Home and Car Invasions Are on the Rise – Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe

George Fusner — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:14:25 GMT

Another tip. Get a handgun, take a concealed carry permit class, practice with the pistol, and carry. I was almost car jacked several years ago after a "fake accident." When I was approached by the thugs, I sweap back by coat, and took a firing grip on my pistol. Their eyes got real big and they couldn' run away fast enough.

A comment on Florida Lawyer Brings Class Action Against UnitedHealthcare

wayne — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:18:24 GMT

I would think that who ever is trying to get a law suit would at least know what they were talking about. First the client cannot even enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan unless they have Medicare. If you would read the Medicare and You book you would find that the enrollees do not lose any of their Medicare rights and are still in the Medicare Program. Secondly you would know that Medicare only provides for 20 days, not 20 weeks at a nursing home. That is after a 3 night stay in the hospital.

A comment on My Law Firm Partner Doubles As Inventor of Fold Flat Products

Darren Wilson — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:47:56 GMT

Great post, John. It really helps when you know the lawyer who pursues products cases knows a great deal about the design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.