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You never know what you'll find next to a Dumpster. That's where Chris Gulley of Rock Island spotted two authentic Cherner chairs, designed in 1958 by Norman Cherner and manufactured by the former Plycraft Inc. of Lawrence, Mass. Gulley didn't know that immediately, though, on that day about 11 years ago when he was driving down Harrison Street in Davenport. All he knew is that the two chairs he saw sitting next to a Dumpster in an alley were very unusual-looking and that he wanted them. "I knew instantly they were special, and I about killed us both turning the...

Joe Cherner vs. Jacob Sullum If you are going to be in New York City on February 5 (next Wednesday), you are invited to take part in a live taping for National Public Radio (NPR) about smokefree workplace legislation. What:  NPR's Justice Talking (audience participation encouraged)When: Wednesday, February 5, 2003, 6:30pm-8:00pmWhere: Baruch University's Newman Conference Center (151 East 25th Street), Room 750Who: Jacob Sullum, Senior Editor, Reason Magazine   vs.          Joe Cherner, President, SmokeFree Educational Services, Inc.How: Reserve your place at www.justicetalking.org/upcoming.asp (click on "join the audience")         or call Joy Cerequas at 212-316-3636 Cherner will argue that ALL workers deserve a smokefree work...