NJ.com: Izenberg: At Super Bowl, John Mackey's widow speaks out against a cruel, arbitrary NFL rule - Reuters: Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state - FOX: NFL to air Super Bowl ad on player safety - FOX Sports: 4 NFL concussion lawsuits being combined in Philadelphia - Watch the latest video from GridIron Greats - Click HERE. - Support GridIron Greats online auction - click HERE. - Washington Post: NFL, ex-players want concussion lawsuits heard in Philadelphia; $5M suit filed for 100 players - SportingNews: Concussion lawsuits could be tip of crisis for NFL - NY Times: More Ex-Players Sue League, Citing Concussion Damage - Legacy benefits may be delayed until March 2012.

Here are more of the latest stories on concussions. While the sports media has led much of the charge on the short- and long-term damage from concussions, we’ve been noticing more of the geek media like WIRED Magazine have recently been providing fresh coverage from a coldly scientific angle – and in plain English.
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Our Monday Evening News

8 February 2010

First item is one final reminder to get your paperwork sent in to Garden City Group to claim your piece of the GLA settlement lawsuit. If your name is on the list and you don’t have your paperwork, you’ll need to call them immediately (866) 697-5552 and leave a message with your number – they will get back to you quickly. Have them fax it to you so you can get that paperwork postmarked no later than Feb. 9, 2010 to qualify for your first of two checks. Click HERE to find the information and phone numbers that you need.

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