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• Baby Steps To Managing Debt

  

  I always feel a little more organised motivated at the start of a new year, and it spurs me on to tackle things that I usually prefer to sweep under the... Read more

  The 12 january 2014 by   Sparklesandstretchmarks
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• Ecological and Class Warfare in Appalachia, Part Two

  

  Why, for example, in a water-rich area in the country with the fourth largest renewable water supply in the world, are hundreds of thousands of people forced... Read more

  The 12 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Bernie Speaks On LBJ's "War On Poverty"

  

  The presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson was marred by his misguided attempt to impose an American-style government on the people of Vietnam through the use of... Read more

  The 12 january 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• “It’s a Recession When Your Neighbor Loses His Job; It’s a Depression When You...

  

  Harry Truman said that, and it’s relevant to the current debate over extending unemployment insurance (UI). The basic UI program is meant to tide people over... Read more

  The 12 january 2014 by   Fsrcoin
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• Success of 50 Years Of Fighting to End Poverty Minimized by 30 Years of...

  

  … social change is happening and growing inequality is the great enabler. Relative to Bill Moyer’s 8 stages of successful social change and postings in Popular... Read more

  The 12 january 2014 by   Andy96
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• Life’s Coming Attractions

  

  “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” ~ Albert EinsteinTime to Kill Your TV?Even though I don’t watch the news, I can’t... Read more

  The 11 january 2014 by   Shavawn Berry
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• Plunder Road: CANAMEX and the Emerging Impact of NAFTA and TPP

  

  This corridor runs from a port on the Pacific coast of Mexico, through Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and north near the Tar Sands in Alberta, Canada. Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Political Investing?

  

  Asset Classes: Paper vs. Physical[courtesy Google Images]Investment U Daily “Last year, Marc Lichtenfeld predicted a big year for healthcare stocks, especially... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Adask
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• The Problem of Minimum Wages

  Paul Kirby, the former head of No 10s Policy Unit has written on his idea for raising the minimum wage. Here's his justification:-Before I nail my colours to th... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Markwadsworth
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• Record Number of Americans (92m) Not in Labor Force

  

  Here are three graphs that put the lie to the POS and his slavish mainstream media bleating that the U.S. economy is in “recovery.”Graph #1Do you know why the... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Eowyn
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• On Bearing Witness

  

  Image Courtesy of Hurt 2 Healing MagazineSeeing the bombings, killings, and general injustices committed in the US and around the world are extremely... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Devondb
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• Non-Farm Friday – To Work Or Not to Work, That is the Economic Question

  

  I don't think it's going to matter, whether or not we employed more or less than the expected 200,000 new people in December doesn't matter as much as what we... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Feeling Cheerful, Are You? I'll Soon Put a Stop to That!

  Just because it has stopped raining for the first time in 12 years (or does it just feel like 12 years?) and the sun has actually put his hat on and come out... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Davidduff
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• Drought Declaration in the Works

  In a meeting held Thursday in Sacramento, an emergency taskforce is setting the stage to recommend to Gov. Jerry Brown that he issue an official drought... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Jim Winburn
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• My Journey to Feeling Better: Reflecting and Seeing It Start.

  

  I have previously mentioned here that 2014 is the year I am going to start looking at myself a lot differently and stop being so hard on myself. Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Teaantoast
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• Growing Number Of Republicans Are Leaving Their Party

  

  These charts were made from information in Gallup Polls. The latest Gallup Poll surveyed 18,871 randomly chosen nationwide adults during 2013, and has a margin... Read more

  The 10 january 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Lan Pham: Feminism is Not Assmiliation

  

  By Lan Pham Recently, two articles came out which aim to shame, chastise and correct women—both celebrity and everyday—about their misuse or misunderstanding... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Wildgender
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• 5 Myths About Canada’s Health Care System

  

  By Alan BeanAaron Carroll teaches at Indiana University and blogs at The Incidental Economist. He is particularly interested in the health care debate and... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Alanbean
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• After Northern Gateway Recommendation, Unist’ot’en Camp Ups the Ante

  

  With the announcement of the National Energy Board’s ruling in favour of Enbridge’s Northern pipeline, and the fall of yet another government environmental... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Visiting Trinidad in the West Indies: Short Notes

  

  Flights to the Island arrive at POS (not the most politically correct airport code in the world) but it stands for Port of Spain. On a good day (without traffic... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Davedtc
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• Is This a Book You Would Read?

  I’ve never done this. Will you help me out? I’m completing a book project right now about the normal, authentic, daily Christian life. Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Caryschmidt
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• Too Big to Fail?

  Spotted hereSome of the UK's largest regulators could face more onerous oversight requirements after citizens and market participants unveiled proposals to... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Markwadsworth
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• Wiping Away Debts This Shmitta..

  Shmitta is coming.. soon we will get to do the pruzbol, which is almost pointless in today's day and age. The pruzbol, for those of you who do not know, is a... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Gldmeier
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• Baba Ramdev's 'Tax Asan'

  

  Baba Ramdev's interest in bringing back black money and his affiliation towards Narender Modi and BJP has made him to introduce a new Asan ( Yoga posture) for... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Cifarshayar
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• GOP Admits Its Lack Of Compassion For The Unemployed

  

  (The cartoon image above is by Jeff Danziger for the New York Times Syndication service.) At the end of last year, extended unemployment benefits ran out for... Read more

  The 09 january 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• is It Time to De-legalise PROFIT?

  

  well, this post might to cause a stir: is it time to de-legalise PROFIT?"But, then, Mike, how are we to make a living?"Now, we're talking, but first what do I... Read more

  The 08 january 2014 by   Freeplanet
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• LCHF-Success Greetings from India

  

  Last April I received an e-mail from Sameer Pitale in India, and then an updating e-mail in December. Here’s his success story, also including his family’s... Read more

  The 08 january 2014 by   Dietdoctor
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• A Ripple Conversation with Carmine Appice (Rocker Records)

  

  "I Would Love to record with Led Zeppelin" One of the most iconic rock and roll drummers in the world. Carmine Appice has played with Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd,... Read more

  The 08 january 2014 by   Ripplemusic
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• Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo: Okada Drivers’ Analysis of 2014 Budget

  Driver No1: You no hear say $10 billion was missing from the Federal Account because NNPC failed to report it? Did Ngozi, the minister of finance and the... Read more

  The 08 january 2014 by   Samoluexpress
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• An Intergalactic Historian? Contracts and the Akashik Records

  Current Spirituality Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with in5d on BlogTalkRadioListening to the interview, some things were spot on. Read more

  The 08 january 2014 by   Spearcarrier
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• Itinerary & Expenses for Indonesia Trip

  

  I spent two weeks in Indonesia from Jakarta all the way to Bali. Indonesia is diverse and has plenty to offer visitors who want a unique experience. The island... Read more

  The 08 january 2014 by   Wanderingjoshua
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• The Redemptive Power of Love

  "And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Ldsapologetics
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• The EZLN – A Look at Its History (Part 3): The Option for the Poor

  

  “work, land, shelter, food, health, education, independence, freedom, democracy, justice and peace." Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Will the U.S. Military Put Down a Veterans’ March on D.C. in 2014 as in 1932?

  

  Have you heard of Operation American Spring?That’s the name of a planned march on Washington, D.C., on May 16.Retired U.S. Army colonel Harry Riley is calling... Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Police in the Pay of Mining Companies

  

  from WW4 ReportA Corporate Mineral-Security Complex in PeruPeru is a mining conflict country. In September of this year, the Defensoría del Pueblo (National... Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• The Ultimate Regulation Tax

  Economists keep banging on how planning regulations are the main cause of high house prices. They say, if we scrapped regulations, prices would dramatically... Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Markwadsworth
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• Lanier on Getting Paid in a Networked World

  Joe Nocera on Jaron Lanier:Which leads nicely to Lanier’s final big point: that the value of these new companies comes from us. Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Bbenzon
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• {Jewel Oh Jewel}

  

  Outfit: Coat- Thrifted, Sweatshirt- J.Crew, Pants- Vera Wang, Booties- Maurices, Purse- Tommy Hilfiger, Glasses- EyeBobs For one of the coldest days of the year... Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Whimofthesouth
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• We Have a Winner!

  

  . . . for the 63rd FOTM Caption Contest!The FOTM writers had voted, each for his/her #1 and #2 captions. Each #1 vote is worth 3 points; every #2 vote is worth ... Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Cheerios Now GMO-free: Will It Make a Difference? Not Likely.

  

  Chris Metcalf Flickr Creative CommonsWASHINGTON D.C., January 6, 2014—General Mills announced Thursday that original Cheerios will be made without genetically... Read more

  The 07 january 2014 by   Lasesana
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• Greentech News for October

  

  American car rental customers are failing to embrace electric cars because of fears that they will run out of power between charging stations. Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Greentech
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• 6th All-Pakistan Chamber Presidents’ Conference Brings Business Community...

  

  Energy imports are a key issue for Pakistan’s business community. (Photo: The Tribune)CIPE partner Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized its... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Namo Speaks on Abolition of Income Tax - Harish Rawat Hits out at Ramdev

  The debate is raging on…….the incumbent candidate of BJP spoke on this, which induced a Congress person to voice abuses on the person who provided the... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Sampathkumar Sampath
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• Jupiter Conjunct Sirius - Feeling Better and More Optimistic, for Now...

  

  This connection is now active and lasts through until 22nd January 2014. It occurs at 14:17 degrees Cancer.Sirius is the brightest star in the sky apart from ou... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Solarisastro
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• State of the Blog Address.

  Happy 2014, friends! With a new year upon us, it seemed like a good time to talk about this blog: the good, the bad, the goals, the vision, you know. First... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Agadd
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• "To the East of Kathmandu"

  Yes, it's time to put those light-weight, tropical suits on again and remember to tip the punkah-wallah generously because we're going out east again, and I mea... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Davidduff
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• Dear Mr Osborne

  

  Dear Lynn,I've just given a speech setting out the long-term economic plan that the Conservatives are working through - and wanted to email you straightaway to... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Lemoncakeuk
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• 90% Collapse Of The Stock Market!?! Billionaires Dumping Shares Fast (Video)

  

  By Susan Duclos If you want a good gauge of how bad the US economy is and how close a dollar, stock and total economic collapse is, watch the wealthy, the... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Susanduclos
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• Overcome the Eight Barriers to Confidence

  

  It has been a rough few years but there are signs the economy is beginning to edge forward. If we are going to take advantage of the new opportunities that... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Scotcombs
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• 170. Trade

  

  So we waved goodbye to 2013 and have observed the onset of 2014 through the usual blend of fireworks and Fonseca. For it is no lie that this grubby little corne... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Martinfullard
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• “Revolution of the Thirsty”. Egypt and the Privatization of Water

  

  Today the green and gated suburbs of Cairo have become a political tract for the neoliberalism that undergirds the growing power of a global elite Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Lasesana’s GBU List for Sunday, January 5, 2014

  The good From Salon: Pope asks Catholic Church not to alienate kids of gay or divorced parents From TakePart: Watch These Recycled Cans Morph Into Furniture Fro... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Lasesana
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• Downton Abbey Season 4 Episode 1

  

  SPOILER ALERT! This post is intended for those who have already seen Season 4 Episode 1So O'Brien has now scarpered off to India with Lady Susan, and left her... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Jennyallworthy
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• Trip Report (+ / -) Buenos Aires, Argentina 2013

  

  #fullpost{display:inline;} This annual year end trip was to be a a journey with a few bumps in the road, outlined as follows: [+1] Dec 22nd - The 11 hour... Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Quickroute
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• From the Steppe to Central Spain, Europe Echoes to the Howl of the Wolf

  

  After an absence of 70 years, the wolf is back in the Guadarrama hills and breeding just 40 miles from Madrid. Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• France Reportedly Not Lending Mona Lisa To Italy.

  The Local reports that France has rejected a request from Italy to borrow the Mona Lisa for an exhibit.3 Questions That Arise From This Story1. Read more

  The 06 january 2014 by   Nottheworstnews
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• The Ride of a Lifetime

  

  Our Fire - A warm fuzzy feeling what about 2013?*CHUMP - Fool, loser, muppet, victim of THE.FuTuRe, loner, weirdo, odd, strange, picked on.*WINNER - Happy,... Read more

  The 05 january 2014 by   The Contender
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• Can A Three Letter Domain Really Be Worth $2.8 Million; Maybe ioT.com (Internet...

  After reading a lot of article in the tech world,  2013 was the year of Big Data, 2014 is looking to be the year of the Internet of Things (iot). Read more

  The 05 january 2014 by   Worldwide
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• ObamaCare Forces Poor Cancer Patients into Debt

  

  NY Post: For working people making modest wages and struggling with high medical bills from chronic disease, President Barack Obama’s health care plan sounds... Read more

  The 05 january 2014 by   Eowyn
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• Sunday

  

  I love doing questions like this on the blog. It's a great way to get to know bloggers on certain topics and new bloggers are always joining. 1. Do you plan to... Read more

  The 05 january 2014 by   Lifeofasportswife
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• Sector Detector: Stocks Close out a Banner Year. Where to Invest Now?

  

  With plenty of wind in their sails, bulls coasted comfortably into year-end to close out 2013 with a stellar performance, as Santa made his widely-expected... Read more

  The 05 january 2014 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Greentech News for September

  

  A consortium of German companies aims to produce sustainable electricity from around the worlds coastlines. Waves are a huge potential energy source and the... Read more

  The 04 january 2014 by   Greentech
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• Land Conflicts in Argentina: From Resistance to Systemic Transformation

  

  High levels of conflict indicate that lands recently incorporated into soy production, while often untitled, are not unclaimed or empty Read more

  The 04 january 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• A Question to the Energy Giants #Q12014

  OK Energy Giants.... I want you to answer a question and I would really love for anyone with any knowledge to answer it.If you work for the energy watchdog Ofge... Read more

  The 04 january 2014 by   Lemoncakeuk
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• U.S. Health Care System Is Still Deeply Flawed

  

  This humorous cartoon (by Pat Bagley in the Salt Lake Tribune) sums up pretty well the health care views of our two major political parties. Read more

  The 04 january 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Comment on Quirky Girl Shopping Adventure; Fashion Jewelry Vs. Handmade Jewelry...

  

  You have an awesome website. You always keep things interesting because you talk about all kinds of topics. Read more

  The 03 january 2014 by   Quirky Girl
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• Wedding Planner Q&A – “How Do I Start My Wedding Planning Business in a BIG...

  

  Are you getting ready to start your wedding planning business? This is the perfect time to do so since many couples got engaged over the holidays and will be... Read more

  The 03 january 2014 by   Sharonhill
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• How to Find the Time to Start Your Side-Business

  The following guest post is written by Kimberly Palmer, author of a brand new book, “The Economy of You: Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur and Recession-Proof... Read more

  The 03 january 2014 by   Classycareergirl
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• Fashion Around The World: The Irish Rose

  

  Street photography, more specifically street fashion photography has seen a huge rise in the last years. In the last years, a lot of websites allow members to... Read more

  The 03 january 2014 by   Attireclub
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• Question Everything, Act Often.

  

  The year was 2008. I worked from 8:30-5 supporting a commercial lending team at a bank. I wore a suit to work every day and I had nothing to strive for within m... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Ncrimaldi
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• 2014 - What's Expected in the Housing Market?

  We know that the Fed has started to taper it's quanitative easing program which has helped keep interest rates lower. So we expect that mortgage interest rates... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Homesmsp
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• Pres. Lucifer’s Super PAC Will Fund the Hildebeast for President 2016

  

  We’re at the beginning of 2014, a mid-term elections year, and two years away from the 2016 presidential elections.Time to put on our battle armor, because the... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Eowyn
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• 5 Healthy Days in Dublin

  

  For the next stop on our five healthy days tour, we’re heading to the beautifully historic city of Dublin, Ireland. While the city may be about a thousand... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Healthytravelblog
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• [Review] Big Pain for Small Gain in the Eurozone

  // The past year was better than 2012, at least as far as the eurozone economy is concerned, but not much better. News from EUobserver. Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Stizzard
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• International Relations and Complexity Theory

  

  Hilton Root has published some very interesting ideas about systems thinking in international relations theory in Dynamics among Nations: The Evolution of... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Dlittle30
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• 2014 Health Food Trends – My Prediction

  

  Kale, Quinoa, Cacao, Black rice, Coconut, Gluten-free foods, Paleo food plans, and Raw food cafés all ranked pretty high in terms on the health trends I observe... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Staceycurcio
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• Student Debt Continues To Grow

  

  Back in 1993, only 47% of college students graduated with a debt incurred from paying for their education, and that average debt was only about $9,400. Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Start the New Year with Gratitude

  

  Is it really 2014 already? I can’t believe its a new year! Where did 2013 go? Its probably under my bed with the earring I dropped on the carpeted floor and... Read more

  The 02 january 2014 by   Djrelat7
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• It Might Get a Tad Chilly in Chile

  Starting the New Year in my usual style by inventing a pathetic headline, let me first of all apologise for a breakdown here at D N today in which all my... Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Davidduff
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• 2013: Year In Review

  

  Since posts have been scant recently (I have things coming up, promise!) I thought I’d do a standard “most popular posts” post. Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Unlearningecon
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• The Necessity of Dealing with Climate Change

  Thelyniezian writes:I am in little doubt about our need to get off oil and of the dangers presented by climate change. I would also like to include that the... Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Calvinthedog
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• Kim Jong Un Delivers New Year’s Address and Visits Ku’msusan

  

  Kim Jong Un delivers the 2014 New Year’s Address (Photo: Rodong Sinmun). Kim Jong Un (8th L) and his wife Ri Sol Ju (7th L) visit Ku’msusan Palace of the Sun... Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Michael_nklw
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• Dele Agekameh: The Year 2014 and the Tempest Ahead

  By Dele Agekameh  f we don’t take steps to strengthen the economy, diversify our economic base from oil earnings and tackle corruption headlong, all this talk... Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Samoluexpress
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• A Reminder About Social Security

  

  Just wanted to remind you as we enter this new year that the Social Security program is not paid for through income taxes. Each worker pays into the program... Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Jobsanger
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• Happy New Year!

  

  A little New Year’s Trivia from The Lipstick Economy to dazzle your friends. And a wish for Peace, Prosperity and Friendship in the New Year!Who knew? Read more

  The 01 january 2014 by   Jamiedunham
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• The Banksters Are the Enemy of All Mankind

  From the great Tragedy and Hope by Carroll Quigley, a must read for anyone interested in world affairs. It’s only 1,062 pages, so it’s not an easy read. But... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• Happy New Year!!!

  

  I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! What are your plans for New Year? Are you hitting the town or, like me, are you curled up inside in the warm wondering... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Emilybeatrice
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• Happy New Year From All At Gingerfightback!

  

  Happy New Year!As an Urban Dance Collective, this is a busy time for the Gfb crew. But I did manage to round some of them up and send some sort of New Year’s... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• Three Takes On Anarchism

  

  [Cross-posted to Political Context]I've developed some relatively new intellectual interests over the past year. The most important--at least in terms of its... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Russellarbenfox
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• 2013 Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2014

  

  It’s almost time to ring in the new year!  It’s usually around this time that I start making next year’s goals and forget about what happened last year. Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Classycareergirl
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• 30 Days Recap : December 2013

  

  This is it. We’re reaching the very end of the year. 2013 was filled with decent ones and perhaps I entered the more mature path as a movie lover, makes me... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Ikzidna
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• Terminal Tuesday – 2013 Comes to an End

  

  Hard to imagine it being happier for the markets than 2013, with the indexes closing at record highs and investor optimism nearing 80% bullish – as good as... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• 10 Clues That An Entrepreneur Is In Over His Head

  

  If an entrepreneur doesn’t find themselves in over their head at least 20% of the time, they are probably not pushing the limits, not taking enough risk, and... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Martin Zwilling
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• The Best Books I Read This Year (2013)

  

  I suddenly became a voracious reader in 2013. Not that I didn’t love books before but this year I have read paperbacks, ebooks and enjoyed audio books as well. Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Donnambr
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• The Impossibility of the Peaceful Road to Left Power: The Coup + Death Squad...

  Robert Jackson writes:People think America has or has had a capitalist system, they are wrong, what America has is crony capitalism, which is basically just... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• The 12 Worst Things The NRA And Its Media Allies Said In 2013

  

  Media Matters NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre was ridiculed for a February op-ed on a conservative news website that recommended buying guns and... Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Mikeb302000
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• Influential Conservation Papers of 2013

  

  This is a little bit of a bandwagon – the ‘retrospective’ post at the end of the year – but this one is not merely a rehash I’ve stuff I’ve already covered. Read more

  The 31 december 2013 by   Bradshaw
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• 27 Popular New Year’s Resolutions

  

  Photo by Flickr user Anthony Cramp. A new year is almost upon us! As December draws to a close, it’s natural for people to reflect on the year that’s passed... Read more

  The 30 december 2013 by   Goedekershomelife
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• Has Iran Turned Dove Enough for Nuclear Talk?

  The inauguration of moderate Rouhani administration is taken so favorably among the media and experts, and some of them even expect détente with Iran. Read more

  The 30 december 2013 by   Shahalexander
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• London: Gentrification Capital of the World

  

  London is undergoing rapid transformation. It has been the case since the mid-1990s and it shows no signs of slowing down. With this upsurge of development are... Read more

  The 30 december 2013 by   The Conscience Blog
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