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• Guest Column: The Magical World Of Political Speech

  

  As a novice “wordsmith” myself, I have noticed the increase in carefully selected words and phrases by politicians over the last 25 years or so. Read more

  The 04 june 2014 by   Ingrafted
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• More Than Half of Americans Can’t Afford Their Rent Or Mortgage

  

  Quentin Forttrell reports for Market Watch, June 4, 2014: Over half of Americans (52%) have had to make at least one major sacrifice in order to cover their ren... Read more

  The 04 june 2014 by   Eowyn
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• States Can Stop EPA’s War on Coal

  

  By James Simpson - Cross posted in full from Accuracy In Media, by request This weekend the Obama administration announced a trade for the release of Army... Read more

  The 04 june 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• Unions Slam Obama EPA Rule

  

  FreeBeacon: Labor unions criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s new regulations on carbon emissions from power plants on Monday, highlighting growing... Read more

  The 04 june 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Crisis Alert! Sinking Faster Than The Titanic! Economic Crash Unavoidable Now

  

  By Susan Duclos Further proof is happening across the world and here in the US, as is explained by The Money GPS ~ Author Exposing the Truth in the video... Read more

  The 04 june 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• No Improvement In Congressional Job Approval

  

  The voters haven't liked the 113th Congress for a while now -- believing they are more interested in arguing and ideology than in compromising for the good of... Read more

  The 04 june 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Basic Social Institutions and Democratic Equality

  

  We would like to think that it is possible for a society to embody basic institutions that work to preserve and enhance the wellbeing of all members of society... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Dlittle30
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• Burkean? Maybe, In a Sense. But Left Conservative? Not at All

  

  [Cross-posted to Political Context]Ryan Lizza posted a short note today, about the new limitations on the industrial production of carbon emissions which the... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Russellarbenfox
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• A Reader Wonders, Part II–Currency “Reset” Or Currency Failure?

  

  Dollar Failure–not ResetA reader (“D.”) who posed the some comments and questions (See, A Reader Wonders—Art. 1.10.1 vs Art. 4.3. Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Adask
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• Debt Crisis Management

  After World War II country risk became an issue of prime concern for the international financial community. Various methods have been used by the risk rating... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Rinkesh
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• Global Renewable Energy Generation Achieves New Record

  

  (Credit: Flickr @ BlackRockSolar https://www.flickr.com/photos/freethesun/ and Jim McDougall https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmcd/)The newly released... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Dailyfusion
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• China and Islam

  It is generally assumed that confrontations between Islam and the West are one of the most critical clashes of civilizations since the battle of Tours and... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Shahalexander
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• Is Dave Ramsey Insane?

  

  All signs point to the fact that Dave Ramsey is, in fact, insane. Which makes me think about him again. When I first made the decision to stop living a life of... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Kathleen O'Malley
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• Testy Tuesday – 1,920 Or Bust!

  

  That's 2 closes over 1,920. It's almost enough to make us regret cashing out our Long-Term Portfolio last week. We didn't expect to call a perfect top, when... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Soldiers NO MORE in the War Against Women

  

  A Call to Men to Help End the Nightmare of Misogynyby Chris Crass / Earth First! NewswireThere is a war against women, and men and boys are trained everyday to... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Immigration - Then And Now

  

  I found these charts from the Pew Research Center to be interesting. They show the largest immigrant populations in each state, comparing those populations in... Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Would You Donate $100,000 to a Charity? Breitling Did.

  

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  The 03 june 2014 by   Djrelat7
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• The Wild Hunt by Ron C. Nieto: Guest Post

  

  GUEST POSTHow to plan your story without suffocating itThis is the eternal debate, isn’t it? Plotter or pantser? Well, how about both? Read more

  The 03 june 2014 by   Lauriej
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• EPA Announcement and Kentucky

  

  Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations that would cut U.S. carbon emissions from power plants by 30% of 2005 levels by 2030. Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Paul Phillips
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• Indian Bicycle Marketing: George Osborne Lets the Mask Slip

  From sundaypost.com: George Osborne appears to have admitted defeat on the Tory pledge to bring annual net immigration below 100,000 by the general election. Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Markwadsworth
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• Is the Economic Crisis a Crisis for Economics? Part 1: The Boom & The Bust

  

  For critics of mainstream economics, the 2008 financial crisis represents the final nail in the coffin for a paradigm that should have died decades ago. Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Unlearningecon
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• Role of IMF

  The IMF is responsible for ensuring the stability of the international monetary and financial system of international payments and exchange rates among... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Rinkesh
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• “Strong and Free” at the Wild Rose Brewery in Calgary, AB – #YYC

  

  It’s not often that you find a craft brewery that’s proud to tell you that you can’t have their beer. That’s exactly what you’ll find though when you visit the... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Kenin Bassart
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• Spain’s “indignant Ones”: Exit Rubalcaba

  // THE indignados are back. The spontaneous movement of the “indignant ones” found a new mouthpiece in Podemos (“We Can”), an internet-savvy leftist party... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Stizzard
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• Obamacare Repeal Is Fading As An Election Issue

  

  The House Republicans have stopped voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) right now, and some Republicans are now talking about keeping it and... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• When Fat Cats Meet In Munich: Welcoming the International Monetary Conference

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallOriginally posted at Occupy.com2 June 2014In Part 1 of this series, I examined the history and early evolution of the annual meeting... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Sector Detector: Stocks Confirm Tepid Breakout, but on Ultra-low Volume and...

  

  Courtesy of Sabrient Systems and Gradient Analytics Well, it’s official. The old adage about selling in May didn’t apply this year. Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Charleston 2107

  

  Greetings from Charleston's Under Water FutureLindsay Koob Charleston City Paper , September 12, 2007Market Street, Downtown Charleston S.C. in 2012 Imagine... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Rvbadalam
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• Avoid These Dating Red Flags to Have A Joyful Relationship!

  

  In the last couple of weeks I have been on a couple of nice dates. I know, that's almost shocking coming from me considering some of the dates I've been on... Read more

  The 02 june 2014 by   Chasingjoy
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• Modi 6th Powerful Person on Twitter ~ Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Follows Only 3

  

  A hashtag is a word or an unspaced phrase prefixed with the number sign ("#"). It is a form of metadata tag. Words in messages on microblogging and social... Read more

  The 01 june 2014 by   Sampathkumar Sampath
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• European Elections in the Nordics: Schadenfreude

  // THE Eurosceptic Danish People’s Party (DPP) cannot be blamed for Schadenfreude over the European election. The DPP’s leading candidate, the youthful Morten... Read more

  The 31 may 2014 by   Stizzard
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• That Was the Week That Was (#422)

  

  Preteens selling goodies, the police…lectured [her]…was unfair to establishments…like Starbucks. - Robert FernandesJuxtapositionPopehat suggests we compare and... Read more

  The 31 may 2014 by   Maggiemcneill
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• I Was Nominated for a Liebster Award!

  

  I’m so excited to announce that the blog was nominated for a Liebster Blog Award! I’ve never been nominated for anything in my life, this seems like an Emmy... Read more

  The 31 may 2014 by   Erynecarter06
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• Tips to Buy An Affordable Health Insurance Policy

  

  Affordable health insurance is one of the biggest concerns for individuals facing layoffs or reductions in hours within this tough economyMost people complain... Read more

  The 31 may 2014 by   Rojer
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• Ivan Appelrouth - Blues and Instrumental!

  

  Some artists and albums grow on me. Initially, I may not care for a work, but, I will occasionally put it in the digital rotation until something else comes... Read more

  The 31 may 2014 by   Ripplemusic
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• Want to Do Business in Mexico? Know the 10 Types of Trends Reshaping the...

  

  Some 400 years ago, Mexico was the crossroads of the world. Galleons laden with porcelain, silk, ivory and spices traveled from the Far East through Mexico to... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Ryderexchange
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• IRENA: 6.5 M People Employed in Renewable Energy Worldwide

  

  In 2013, approximately 6.5 million people were already employed in the renewable energy industry worldwide, a new study by the International Renewable Energy... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Dailyfusion
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• Shale Rush Hits Argentina as Oil Majors Spend Billions on Fracking in Andes...

  

  While many countries have banned or delayed their embrace of fracking, one country is taking a full-steam-ahead approach to the unconventional drilling... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• The Top Four States to Start a Nursing Career

  

  With a projected need of 1,001,000 nurses in the United States between now and 2016, it has never been a better time to get a nursing degree. Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Ncrimaldi
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• Fewer Americans Identifying as Conservative and 8 Polls on Economics Proving It’...

  

  Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs poll was released this week with the results showing the gap between those identifying as conservative and those identifying... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Paul Phillips
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• The End of May – Heading into June with CASH!!!

  

  I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real – Nine Inch Nails Were we wrong to cash out? Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• A Love Letter…Of Sorts

  Tonight isn’t special. Nothing seminal happened on this date, but for some reason, you were on my mind all night long. I thought of those piercing blue eyes, th... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Laurken
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• Excessive Corporate Intrusion Is a Major Factor in Maximizing Inequality

  When FDR and LBJ passed laws which maximized equality by providing protections such as Social Security, the right to unionize, and medicare, corporations only... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Andy96
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• Towards a Post-Occupy Utopia

  

  to appreciate the pleasure that erupts into riots, revolutions, and love Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Conservatism Is Declining In The United States

  

  The Gallup Poll surveys Americans at least yearly on whether they are conservative or liberal. The most recent of these surveys was done between May 8th and 11t... Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• A Bloody War for Water in Mexico

  

  Residents attack pipeline leaving at least 100 police officers injured Read more

  The 30 may 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Hell On Earth (Part 3)

  

  Couresty: BBCHell On Earth: Understanding the CongoPart 3: The Inferno Rages OnSee Part 1 hereSee Part 2 hereThe Rule of MobutuMobutu encountered two main... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Devondb
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• Analizing the Ukrainian Presidential Election

  

  (Analysis and Opinion) Naysayers aside, this was perhaps one of the most important and free elections in Ukraine in a long time. Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Bet Shemesh: Violence. Police, Division of City, and Aliza Bloch

  I have avoided Bet Shemesh news for a while now... but the time has come to return to Bet Shemesh.. Here are two pieces of big news items in Bet Shemesh,... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Gldmeier
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• Electric School Buses Could Save Millions of Dollars

  

  Electric school buses that feed the power grid could save school districts millions. (Credit: Trans Tech Bus)Electric school buses that feed the power grid coul... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Dailyfusion
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• Financial Apocalypse - Crash Is Here Now! Retailers Closing, Food Prices Spiking...

  By Susan Duclos An old expression question to mind.... if a tree falls in the forest but no one is there to hear it, does it still make a sound? Of course it... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• Mike Jeavons Week 2: Eating On A Budget For A Week!

  Hi there!Last week I shared something a little different with you all.It was a set of shows which showed a week in the life of Mike Jeavons of... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Pepper Bento
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• GDPhursday – Revisionist History

  

  Revisions, revisions – REVISIONS! We get our first revision of our Q1 GDP at 8:30 this morning (was 0.1%, probably lower now), but the big revision has already... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• VAT is Borne by the Supplier, Part 94: Japan.

  From the BBC: Retail sales in Japan fell 4.4% in April, compared with the same period last year, as the effect of an increase in the country's sales tax began t... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Markwadsworth
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• The Murder of Harriet Krohn – Karin Fossum

  

  Crime Fiction4*’s Charlo Olav Torp is in debt, actively hunted by his creditors to pay back the money he owes. Following the death of his wife Inga Lill he has... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Cleopatralovesbooks
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• Unions And The Middle Class Are Inextricably Linked

  

  Republicans will try to tell you that unions are evil -- that they are anti-capitalist and anti-democratic. That is hogwash. Unions are the only way any worker... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Take a Look Inside Philippine Airlines’ New Airbus 330-300

  

  Philippine Airlines takes the delivery of a brand new Airbus 330-300, as part of a much-talked-about fleet revitalization order spearheaded by its... Read more

  The 29 may 2014 by   Thelostboylloyd
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• Will We Hold It Wednesday – S&P 1,900 Edition

  

  Wow, what a rally! Or, perhaps I should say Wow! What?, A rally??? It's a small distinction but clearly the fact that we are having a rally will come as a... Read more

  The 28 may 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• 'It is in This Context That the Holy Father's Earlier Criticism of...

  

  Cardinal Timothy Dolan has an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal defending Pope Francis' views on capitalism, an op-ed that isn't making much noise in the Catholi... Read more

  The 28 may 2014 by   Brutallyhonest
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• Caring Capitalism?

  This is the text of this morning's Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme:Yesterday a conference on Inclusive Capitalism was held at the Mansion... Read more

  The 28 may 2014 by   Nicholas Baines
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• Wall Street Has Recovered - But Main Street Has Not

  

  The charts above (from Mother Jones) paints a pretty good picture of what has happened, both in the United States and in some other developed economies. Read more

  The 28 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Volkswagen Working on New 10-speed Gearbox

  

  About Volkswagen:Volkswagen one of the top selling automobile brands has successfully emerged to be the second largest automobile maker in the world. Read more

  The 28 may 2014 by   Technogala
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• Please, Please, Please Get Out of Bonds

  

  On a good day, bonds underperform stocks. On a bad day, when interest rates start to rise, fixed income assets fall because of the rising rates, and companies... Read more

  The 28 may 2014 by   Smallivy
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• A Gala Affair: Weddings from Around the Globe

  Hey everybody! I hope you all had a wonderful and relax Memorial Day Weekend. When I wasn't at work you could find me lounging by my Uncle's pool and eating BBQ. Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Breanne_banessi
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• Take a Look at Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis

  

  For children fighting serious illness, Ronald McDonald House Charities-St. Louis offers a home away from home for the families. There are three houses located i... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Goedekershomelife
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• Globalization’s Game of Thrones, Part 2: Managing the Wealth of the World’s...

  

  By: Andrew Gavin Marshall27 May 2014In part 1 of this series (“Globalization’s Game of Thrones”) I examined the concept of corporate and financial dynasties... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• New Statesman: The Front National’s Success in France Shows That “protest...

  

  You can read the piece on the NS site here: Victorious and branding itself France’s “leading party”, the Front National (FN) stormed the European elections... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Mfrancoiscerrah
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• Multinationals Discuss Issues with Supply Chain Compliance in Pakistan

  

  “I see a great need of vendor supply chain training providers to run the show effectively. If we want growth, train the relevant person first” — Ayesha Muharram... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Carlyle Partners Step in to Bail Out Real Estate Developer

  In a dramatic attempt to rescue its investment in Urbplan Desenvolvimento Urbano SA, the American-based private-equity firm Carlyle Group is stepping in to... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Angelicolaw
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• Bolivia’s Conamaq Indigenous Movement: “We Will Not Sell Ourselves to Any...

  

  Bolivia’s Conamaq indigenous movement is currently a major grassroots critic of the policies of the Evo Morales government and its Movement Toward Socialism... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• The Kimye Wedding: All the Details!

  

  While many were remembering those in the armed forces who fought for our freedom or cooking out on the grill to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer, th... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Katie Hoffman
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• U.S. Government Protects Corporations, But Not Workers

  

  The United States is the richest nation in the world. But it is also one of the most backward, when it comes to protecting the rights of workers. This is clearl... Read more

  The 27 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Monsanto: the Toxic Face of Globalization

  

  smashing Monsanto entails a transformation of the modern relationship between people and food. Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Sector Detector: Breakout Or Another Bluff? Bulls Seeking Confirmation This Week

  

  Courtesy of Sabrient Systems and Gradient Analytics Stocks ended last week on a high note, closing a smidge above strong resistance at 1900 for the S P 500,... Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• More Entrepreneurs Are Seeking Purpose In Business

  

  I may be a bit old-fashioned, but I have always looked at a business first for its potential ability to be self-sustaining, and provide reasonable profits to... Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Martin Zwilling
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• Today is Memorial Day

  . Today is the day we honor and acknowledge those who died in military service on behalf of this country. Today is the day we honor and acknowledge that... Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Mikeb302000
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• Memorial Day, and What It Means

  Today is Memorial Day. Today is the day we honor and acknowledge those who died in military service on behalf of this country. Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Doggone
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• A Tale of the Type of Voter the Lib Dems Need to Speak to

  So the past few days have been even more disappointing than my private life. I know you didn’t think it was possible but returning one councillor in Southend... Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Neilmonnery
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• Do Texas Democratic Candidates Really Want To Win ?

  

  Texas hasn't had a Democrat elected to statewide office in over twenty years now. That makes it one of the reddest states in the nation. Why is this so? Read more

  The 26 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Does Radical Capitalism Work Anywhere?

  Capitalist Caucasian wrote:Whites thrive under capitalism. Asians thrive under both, and blacks cannot thrive on any economic system, but totalitarian,... Read more

  The 25 may 2014 by   Calvinthedog
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• Toyota Corolla

  

  The redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla looks to regain stature in the compact sedan class. Crisper styling, better fuel economy, more rear-seat room and a highly... Read more

  The 25 may 2014 by   Moamen Enoo
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• Ford Fusion

  

  With solid power, excellent fuel economy, provocative styling and a huge array of tech features, the 2014 Ford Fusion is a top choice for a midsize sedan. pleas... Read more

  The 25 may 2014 by   Moamen Enoo
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• The Difference Between The GOP's Words And Actions

  

  (This cartoon image is by Mike Peters at grimmy.com.) Republicans make lots of promises. The problem though is that they rarely vote to keep those promises. Read more

  The 25 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Residents Speak Out Against Copper Drilling in Washington

  

  Canadian mining firm wants to mine copper in Washington Read more

  The 24 may 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• “New Cold War,” Same Old Imperialism

  This guy is a Trotskyite, but I often agree with his analysis of capitalism and US imperialism, which is 100% right on.First of all, he is correct that the US... Read more

  The 24 may 2014 by   Calvinthedog
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• Save for College, Or Face Reality. There is No Magic Money Fairy.

  This story really shocked and amazed me. A couple in Massachusettes racked up more than $500,000 in student loans by putting three kids through college using... Read more

  The 24 may 2014 by   Smallivy
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• Interview with Mitchel Davidovitz

  

  Mitchel Davidovitz is a photographer, composer, and sound engineer residing in California. He recently put together an experimental EP consisting entirely of... Read more

  The 24 may 2014 by   Tomatrax
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• Warren Would Be A Great Nominee - But Not in 2016

  

  (This caricature of Senator Elizabeth Warren is by DonkeyHotey.) Let me preface my remarks by saying I am a proud left-winger (progressive, liberal, etc.) --... Read more

  The 24 may 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• When You Run out of Bullshit...start Some More!!

  By RF SchattenHe’s an Enigma within his own imagination…understood only by the postulating ignorance of his admirers.Raphael Eduardo Cruz, must’ve been a... Read more

  The 24 may 2014 by   Rfschatten
  

• Defensive Investing

  

  In this post I am going to talk about investment timing decisions in particular:1. A new financial independence striver 2. Someone who has already amassed... Read more

  The 23 may 2014 by   The Contender
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• Friday Fizzle – Low Volume Rally Tops Out Again

  

  What a week! As you can see from Dave Fry's S P chart, the volume, so far, is just over 5Bn vs. 10Bn+ in a normal week. It's just a bigger version of the patter... Read more

  The 23 may 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Ready to Travel!

  Summer doesn't officially begin until June 21, but the real kick off is Memorial Day Weekend. This is the first long weekend of the year when the weather is... Read more

  The 23 may 2014 by   Travelersmind
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• My Entry For Have You Ever Written Poetry

  

  Poetry is the chiseled marble of language; it's a paint-spattered canvas - but instead of paint the poet uses words to paint, and in the whole process you becom... Read more

  The 23 may 2014 by   Alka Narula
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• Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

  

  Starring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightly, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh, Lenn Kudrjawizki, Alec Utgoff Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Synopsis: Jack Ryan, as a... Read more

  The 23 may 2014 by   Thomasjford
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• America Not That Into Congress

  The Washington Post reports that a recent poll indicates 46% of Americans don’t care which party controls Congress.Meanwhile, Fox News reports that in its lates... Read more

  The 23 may 2014 by   Nottheworstnews
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• Six Months of Sabbatical (More Or Less)

  

  Yesterday was town-hall meeting for all Friends University employees; afterwards, our university's interim president invited me to serve on a summer committee... Read more

  The 22 may 2014 by   Russellarbenfox
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• Russia’s Gazprom to Supply Pipeline Natural Gas to China

  

  Developing gas resources and shaping gas transmission system in Eastern Russia. (Credit: Gazprom)Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom’s Management Committee... Read more

  The 22 may 2014 by   Dailyfusion
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• Shops We Love: Austere, Los Angeles

  

  Los Angeles's downtown has seen a rebirth recently thanks in part to a host of design-forward businesses opening their doors. One of them is Austere, a... Read more

  The 22 may 2014 by   Dwell
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• Tunisian Business Leaders Weigh in on Country’s Future

  

  Since the revolution, CIPE partner IACE – the Institut arabe des chefs d’entreprises, or Arab Institute of Business Leaders – has reached out to citizens from... Read more

  The 22 may 2014 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Federally Faked Thursday – The Unhappy Median

  

  Look at this chart: LOOK AT IT!!!! This is America, damn it! We peaked out in earnings in 2000 and it's been downhill ever since. Even worst, this is America... Read more

  The 22 may 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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