The union rejected the NHL's proposal on Wednesday that offered a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenues and ensured a full regular-season schedule.

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On top of that the actual number of qualified regular full time teachers has fallen by 1, 400 between 2002 and 2003.

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But when you listen to the full range of regular commentary on the all-news networks and elsewhere, it has that feeling of adoration.

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