Jim Davis
Jim Davis
Cartoonist whose famously sarcastic cat, Garfield, first appeared in 1978. His other works include Gnorm Gnat and Tumbleweeds.
ProfessionCartoonist
Date of Birth28 July 1945
CityMarion, IN
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He had the sense of duty of comradeship with the people he'd been training with, and felt he wanted to go with them.
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He did a great job. They all did, it's just a shame. This is one of the times I can honestly say I don't think we deserved to lose.
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We had some chances, I just didn't think we got any breaks tonight.
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We have a desperate need to update the antiquated facility. We have outstanding faculty researchers there ... this will give them state-of-the-art technology to do their work.
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What are we trying to accomplish? Are we trying to make this as easy as possible for the testing companies? I think we've got this thing upside down.
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Politicians have no role in these tragic experiences except to protect our fundamental right to privacy. These are the ideals and values I fought when I stood up on what has proven to be the most shameful days I experienced in Congress.
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Shareholders are putting pressure on all publicly held companies that this is an important area of corporate responsibility. One way that Chevron responds is by pointing out we've invested and have businesses like Chevron Energy Solutions working with our own company to reduce our carbon emissions but also with other businesses and important public institutions.
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Currently, you have to get a sponsor and intern for two years. Or you can go to a school, and the state gives you one year of credit toward the internship.
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They aimed initially to increase the per capita income to above the state average, to maintain a manufacturing wage above the state average and to reduce the poverty level.
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These are really great places to live for low income seniors, primarily widows and widowers. We have had a few couples move in over the years, but it?s primarily been singles. We provide a safe, comfortable and very affordable living environment. In fact, a lot of times when a resident?s health starts to decline, we have a hard time getting them to move out.
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This is a way to promote green technology and environmentally sound practices. This shows that Chevron has a number of different businesses besides our (oil) base.
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This is the approach I would have preferred. They took a different approach.
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They got the breaks in the last part of the game. No question.
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This project demonstrates the value of combining energy efficiency and clean energy technology. The savings created by new, efficient equipment at these facilities are helping to pay for clean, alternative energy - solar and hydrogen fuel cell power. We commend the Postal Service for implementing a comprehensive, cost-effective solution that meets operating needs, improves the employees' work space and benefits the environment.