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Economy — Economy

• Will 2014 Be the Year That the Financial Bubble Bursts in the United States?

  

  I was asked by one of my followers on my Facebook page what Uranus turning direct would hold for the US. In answering this question posed to me I had a look bac... Read more

  The 16 december 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Stories We Believe In: Learning from Walter Fisher’s Narrative Paradigm

  

  By Alan BeanI published this essay almost three years ago, but it is still generating a lot of interest so I thought it deserved as second go-round.American... Read more

  The 16 december 2013 by   Alanbean
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• Manic Monday – Bouncy Pre-Fed Edition

  

  The great and powerful Bernanke will fix everything by handing out bits of paper to make everyone feel better about themselves (economically speaking) on... Read more

  The 16 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• GOP Economic Theory Is Backward

  

  The Republicans have economic theory backwards. They want to give the rich and the corporations more money -- the very people who need it least in this country. Read more

  The 16 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Arson at Belgian Prison Director’s Home and Other Anti-Prison News

  

  The fire erupted at 4am, and the flames spread to the garage of the villa, which has been destroyed, too. Read more

  The 15 december 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Kalamazoo Activist Could Face Federal Charges for Enbridge Pipeline Protest

  

  “I looked at it, and it was like looking at the landscape of Mars. It was dead and it was quiet and it was still. It looked like a grave.” Read more

  The 15 december 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• “The Marxist Ideology is Wrong.”

  

  That from Pope Francis in a wide ranging interview over at the Vatican Insider: Some of the passages in the “Evangelii Gaudium” attracted the criticism of... Read more

  The 15 december 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
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• How Good Is Your Business At Reading Weak Signals?

  

  When the economy tanks as it did in the recent recession, that’s a strong signal that things have to change, and it’s hard to miss. Read more

  The 15 december 2013 by   Martin Zwilling
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• Dr Rima Laibow - You Heal Yourself - 9/11 Missile Legacy

  I was randomly talking to a person who turned out to be a Hypnotherapist the other day and the summary of that conversation is, "You hear yourself. Read more

  The 15 december 2013 by   Freeplanet
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• Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) Pros You Should Know About

  

  The Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) was introduced to provide an alternative to bankruptcy. It is a legally binding contract between a debtor and his or... Read more

  The 15 december 2013 by   Adeyemiadisa
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• Holiday Marketing to Women: 5 Things You Need to Know This Year!

  

  ‘Tis the season of lists so I thought that we might make a list of important learning from this Holiday Season of Marketing so that we could use it all next... Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Jamiedunham
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• Italian Politics: Heading off the Populists

  

  // Renzi: the next prime minister? BALDING and bespectacled, Italy’s prime minister, Enrico Letta, does not immediately bring to mind a lion. Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Stizzard
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• What Is The True Meaning Of Christmas?

  

  [This post was first published in December of 2009]I have a European friend I met back in High School when he was an exchange student. Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Answersfromthebook
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• Fiat Money Fools

  

  One of my readers sent the following question. It touches on some of the irrationality and outright foolishness that follows when a nation gives up it gold- or... Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Adask
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• Paul Radin’s “Primitive Religion”

  

  Note: This is another post in a continuing series on evolutionary theories of religion. The previous post in this series is “Lowie’s Primitive Religion. Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Cris
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• Out-doing America in Everything May Not Be Altogether Wise for China

  

  Courtesy of ZeroHedge, this diagram provides the background: I have mentioned before my surprise at the number of reports from a variety of observers warning... Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Strategic Partnership with Foreign Government Trumps Homeland Austerity.

  

  in this special SMR or Saturday Morning Report, Free Planet is going to use EDITORIAL CONTENT and links directly from today's excellent Citizens for Legitimate... Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Freeplanet
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• A Semester of Teaching Sustainability

  

  [Cross-Posted to Front Porch Republic]The semester has come to an end here at Friends University, and students are leaving campus for their holiday break. Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Russellarbenfox
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• The GOP Is Still Losing Older Voters

  

  The age group that can be relied on to vote anytime an election is held are those voters who are 65 and older. A higher percentage of these senior voters turn... Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Higher Wages Myth

  

  This is definitely a myth today. There was a time when everyone shared in increased productivity in this country, and it resulted in a healthy economy and a... Read more

  The 14 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Palmdale Plant Construction Awaits Offset Credit Transfer Approval

  

  PALMDALE – Staff for the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District have recommended approving the transfer of emission reduction credits for the Palmdale... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Jim Winburn
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• Uniting Our Struggles: Where Animal Liberation and Anti-Oppression Meet

  

  Days ago, a supporter of the Animal Liberation Front issued a communique calling for movement support and action in dismantling the fur industry. Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Harvest & Gather: A Thanksgiving Recap

  

  November 2013 I’ve read the story numerous times: The economy was bad. A layoff occurred. Life [and bills] were a bit scary, but creativity prevailed. Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Withthegrains
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• Railex Filing Folk Tales: Xmas Special

  

  The third installment from this series sees Railex Filing fully expressing our Christmas cheer. Feeling suitably festive, our run up to the yuletide period... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Railex Filing
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• A Comparison Study of The Washington Post’s Coverage of Violence in Syria and...

  My final project to finish off my Master’s degree.  Was a fun one to do.Introduction Since the beginning of the Arab Spring in late 2010, American media have... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Paul Phillips
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• How to Have a Merry Xmas and Avoid a New Year Debt Hangover

  

  It’s that time of year again where we all go crazy and spend money like it’s going out of style.We all love to have a merry Christmas, but for many of us there’... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Gbmc
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• Failing Friday – Not Even a Weak Bounce?

  

  The NYSE and the Russell, our erstwhile leaders, are now leading us down, having fallen over 2.5% from their Thanksgiving highs and, more importantly, finding n... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Market Perspective For Retail Investors

  Recently the Indian markets touched record high levels and the mood in the markets was jubilant. With the Sensex and Nifty near their peaks, there is a wide... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Rupyagyan
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• House Passes Bloated Defense Spending Bill

  

  Last Monday, the House and Senate armed services committees announced they had finally reached an agreement on funding for military spending for 2014. The figur... Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Hauling in Thailand: Part 3- Lessons Learned

  

  The combination of low costs and skilled labor makes Southeast Asia is an appealing region for boat refits. Phithak Shipyard was all that and more. Read more

  The 13 december 2013 by   Behan Gifford
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• Jang Song Taek Dies By Execution

  

  Jang Song Taek appears before a tribunal of the Ministry of State Security on 12 December 2013 (Photo: Rodong Sinmun) A three-member panel of the Ministry of... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Michael_nklw
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• The Bad Name of the Liberal Democrats

  Ah the Lib Dems. The sandal wearing, beard loving, irrelevance of a political party. When Millwall chanted ‘no-one likes us, no-one likes us, we don’t care’... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Neilmonnery
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• Full Moon in Gemini on 17th December 2013 - Gaining Strength out of Adversity.

  

  We come around to another full Moon on the 17th December and this one falls in the sign of the twins, Gemini. The axis under scrutiny in this full Moon, the... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Who Are the Millennial Beer Drinkers? Part 2: Why Craft Beer is ‘The One’

  

  This week I’m working on posts to respond to a question posed by reader Briana, who took interest in my (now ongoing) series about the cross section of craft... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Bryan Roth
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• Top 10 Reasons to Make Sardinia a Year-round Travel Destination

  

  10. Sardinia’s summer season runs from April – October. 9. The sun shines on average 300 days a year! 8. With 1800km of rugged, emerald coastline you won’t... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Jenniferavventura
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• Secular Definitions Vs Principles of Faith

  

  Better not argue with THAT fence post.[courtesy Google Images]thirty articlesNevertheless, a few of my readers insist on arguing that the phrase “man or other... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Adask
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• The Deal Is Not A Good One - But It Should Be Passed By Congress

  

  I have to admit that I'm a bit surprised. I didn't think there was any way an agreement could be reached on the federal budget by the conference committee -- bu... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Sector Detector: Random Observations, as Consolidation in Stocks Continues

  

  The stock market’s technical consolidation continues, and in fact anyone who missed last week’s entry point for the widely-anticipated year-end rally is... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Press – Rep. Cook Welcomes 100,000-acre Johnson Valley OHV Deal

  

  The following is a news release from the office of Congressman Cook, announcing how 100,000 acres of Johnson Valley will soon be designated by Congress as the... Read more

  The 12 december 2013 by   Jim Winburn
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• Global Power Project: The Group of Thirty, Architects of Austerity

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallOriginally posted at Occupy.comThe Group of Thirty, a preeminent think tank that brings together dozens of the world’s most... Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• GOP = Hypocrites Who Want to Go Back to the Bad Old Days of the Cold War

  

  Except they're still birthers Havana called it a 'gesture of hope'; a few in the U.S. noted it was a gesture consistent with and honoring the message of Nelson... Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   Doggone
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• Which Way Wednesday – Budget Deal Saves the Day

  

  We don't have all the details yet but it seems like unemployment benefits won't be extended and that means about 1.5M people will no longer be considered... Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• It's Time To Normalize Relations With Cuba

  

  The AP photo above is from the website McClatcheyDC. It shows President Obama shaking hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at the funereal of Nelson Mandela.... Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Cutting Social Security Is Unnecessary - And Just Plain Wrong

  

  The good folks over at Alternet have three things they want you to know about Social Security: 1. Social Security is a self-financed program. First, let’s talk... Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• On Emily Dickinson's Birthday: Scraps, Facts, and Dreams

  

  Today's Emily's birthday (as in Dickinson), and I can't think of a better way to commemorate it than by sharing one of her previously unpublished "scraps" that... Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• 13 Things To Leave in 2013

  

  A couple of years ago, at the close of 2011, I wrote a blog post on the 12 things I needed to leave behind in 2011 to have a more 2012. Read more

  The 11 december 2013 by   Chasingjoy
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• Coatigans and Cocktails

  

  The Reason To Dress Last week I got invited by a few girlfriends to go to an aperitivo. I’ve written before about aperitivos here, but basically it’s... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Reasonstodress
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• Obama is 'danger Constitution Was Designed to Avoid'

  The Founders designed a system of checks and balances among three branches of government that was based on the consent of the governed. Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Russia’s Future: Capitalism Or Corruption?

  

  We at the Mendeleyev Journal are committed capitalists for a simple reason: look at a map of the world and find a poor nation that is capitalist. Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Five Tips on Preparing Your Family Finances for a New Addition

  

  Growing your family is an exciting prospect. It’s something you need to be prepared for not only emotionally, but also financially. Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Momatlast
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• The Mapuche’s Struggle for the Land

  

  We might think about our relationship with the land, with anyone who might have been dispossessed of that land, and what a real revolution, in those... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Shop Local: Great Stocking Stuffers

  

  The reason I started this website was to shine a light on what makes Dallas such a fabulous city. We have many creative and talented designers and... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Ohsocynthia
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• Bitcoin: Of Shady Drug Websites and Space Travel

  What is common to Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, The University of Nicosia in Greece, Cheapair.com, Baidu, Reddit and a few hundred more business, or... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Rupyagyan
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• Technical Tuesday – Nasdaq Making New Highs, Will The Other Indexes Join?

  

  The S P came within inches of making a new all-time high and the Nasdaq made their new 13-year high while the Dow, NYSE and Nasdaq also reach for the skies in... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• I Read It as Far as the First Glaring Error. And Then as Far as the Next One.

  Some economics "professor" in City AM Forum: MY NEXT Gresham professorial lecture has the provocative title "Was Karl Marx always wrong?", but those... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Markwadsworth
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• Blue Peace: Red Sea-Dead Sea Pipeline Plan Signed

  

  Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority signed trilateral Red Sea-Dead Sea pipeline plan on Dec. 9th 2013, at the headquarters of the World Bank. Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Arirusila
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• Can Economic Conservatives Reconcile the Pope's Criticism of Capitalism?

  

  This from Rachel Lu addresses the issue thoughtfully: Nevertheless, I believe we will find, if we can elevate ourselves above the fray of American politics, tha... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
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• South Africa and Mandela

  I have written three pieces about South Africa, Nelson Mandela and all that. Two for the Commentator. The first here: South Africa’s peaceful transition t... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Charlescrawford
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• Currency Wars: China’s Yuan Vs the US Dollar

  

  US Dollar vs. Chinese Yuan[courtesy Google Images]CNBCCNBC “The yuan has overtaken the euro as the second most used currency in international trade finance,... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Adask
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• The Shrinking American Middle Class

  

  I have posted a lot recently about the plight of low-wage workers -- about how they have lost much of their buying power, and badly need the minimum wage to be... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Capital One-Delta Offer 25,000 Delta Skymiles for Canadian MasterCard

  Capital One –  Delta Airlines are offering a bonus of up to 25,000 Delta Skymiles for those signing up to Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard in Canada. It is a wel... Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Travellingtheworld
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• The Whole World Reflected in a Fragment

  

  All government is technical, power is found in infrastructure. Read more

  The 10 december 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Firefighters and Crossfit

  

  Putting out Fires by Lon Kilgore (CF Journal March 07) Putting Out Fires Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaii; Orange Country Fire Authority and Oakland Fire... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Firecareers
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• Impromptu Post on Being Changed

  

  There’s a little chain status going around on facebook that I recently participated in… List 15 books that have changed your life. Don’t spend more than 15... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Akklemm
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• Myth: From Lévi-Strauss and Douglas to Conrad and Coppola: A Working Paper

  I've uploaded another working paper to my SSRN page. It is edited from two blog posts, From Heart of Darkness to Apocalypse Now and Lévi-Strauss and Contemporar... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Bbenzon
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• Zionism in Service of Fossil Fuel Extraction

  

  It will be increasingly crucial for social movements to take a principled stand against oppression and colonialism, including Zionism. Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Shop Local: Great Gifts for Moms

  

  The reason I started this website was to shine a light on what makes Dallas such a fabulous city. We have many creative and talented designers and... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Ohsocynthia
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• Monday Market March – Up, Up, Up

  

  That's what Richard Gere said to Lou Gosset in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and that's what the markets are saying to us as the Fed attempts to force them into ... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Preparing For Visitors This Festive Season

  

  Guest Bed Solutions  It’s that time of year when we are all refreshing our decor so our homes are looking at their best – from the annual winter clean, to a... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Sharon Dalzell
  

• Newt Gingrich Is Right (This Time)

  

  (This caricature of Newt Gingrich is by DonkeyHotey.) I have not been kind to Newt Gingrich on this blog, and I'm sure I'll probably have many negative things t... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Breaking Government

  

  This is the Republican blueprint for making sure government doesn't work as long as an African-American inhabits the White House -- and it's been very... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Global Power Project: The Group of Thirty and Its Methods of Financial Governance

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallOriginally posted at Occupy.comIn the first part of this exposé, I examined the origins and recent history of the Group of Thirty as a... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Hauling in Thailand: Part 1- a New Bottom

  

  Southeast Asia is an appealing region for boat hauling and refits because of the combination of low costs and skilled workers. Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Behan Gifford
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• 8 Signs That Indicate It’s Time To File For Bankruptcy

  

  When is the right time to file for bankruptcy? There are times when we just can’t make ends meet. We’re short on funds and the amount we have to pay for our... Read more

  The 09 december 2013 by   Adeyemiadisa
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• Expanded KWP Political Bureau Meeting Removes Jang Song Taek From Office

  

  KWP Political Bureau prior to 8 December 2013 (Graphic: Michael Madden/NK Leadership Watch) “Factional forces have always existed in the history of our party,... Read more

  The 08 december 2013 by   Michael_nklw
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• 10 Things That Help Make Eden Prairie a Great Place to Live

  

  1. Preserved natural beauty - Eden Prairie is one of the only cities in the Twin Cities metro area with more than 4,500 acres of open space wetlands, including... Read more

  The 08 december 2013 by   Homesmsp
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• What to Read This Week: Holiday Mysteries

  

  Nothing says the holiday season like getting cozy with a blanket and hot chocolate, so why not get cozy this week with a cozy…mystery. Read more

  The 08 december 2013 by   Crossstitchyourheart
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• The Fiscal Irresponsibility Of Opting-Out

  

  One of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was the expansion of Medicaid. Texas is the state with both the highest number of and highest... Read more

  The 08 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Promises To Pay

  

  A Nest Egg made of Empty Promises[courtesy of Google Images]CNN Money “A federal judge has given a green light for Detroit to proceed with its bankruptcy, the... Read more

  The 08 december 2013 by   Adask
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• The Necessity of Lying in Korea

  

  Picture by Stepher Uhlmann http://su2.info/gallery/stills/lie (http://artlibre.org/licence/lal/en)One of my favourite writers and speakers currently is the... Read more

  The 07 december 2013 by   Smudger
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• Great Man Dies, Powerline Readers Weigh in

  Curious about what the Powerline philosophers might have to say about the passing of one of the great men of our time--and maybe, so long as I was polluting my... Read more

  The 07 december 2013 by   Erictheblue
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• Screener Updated

  

  The Stock Screener and Market analysis spreadsheet has been updated and a few more analysis graphs have been added.PE10 and Real Commodity Prices have been... Read more

  The 07 december 2013 by   The Contender
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• Markets Are Exploding Higher – Here’s How To Participate “Safely”

  

  Well, we do know where they SHOULD stop, and that's here. In fact, to be very clear – WE ARE SHORT THE MARKET HERE – many of our Members have gone to cash and... Read more

  The 07 december 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Is This the Start of a Christmas Rally?

  

  The Dow has risen nearly 25% this year; if it does the same next year it will make 20,000. That would put it on an historically very expensive footing and ripe... Read more

  The 07 december 2013 by   Andyepb
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• Weekly Market Update - 02 to 06 Dec 2013

  The markets had an air of positivity from early this week which ended in a zoom after the exit polls results were out for the state elections. Read more

  The 07 december 2013 by   Rupyagyan
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• Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom

  

  One of the things I will never forget is the sound of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela singing ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ at the Mandela 70th Birthday concert at... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Nicholas Baines
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• Would Someone Just Shut That Pope Up?

  

  Posted By Patrick J. Deneen On December 5, 2013 @ 10:03 am In Conservatism,Religion | 82 CommentsPope Francis not sufficiently appreciating Ronald ReaganSince... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Rvbadalam
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• La Belle France Slowly Sinks into the 'merde'!

  Two long, detailed but fascinating articles in The National Interest by Milton Ezrati, a sort of super-swot at economics and international affairs. You can... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Toyota Announces New 2014 Prius v Family Hybrid

  

  2014 Toyota Prius v Family Hybrid. (Credit: Toyota Motor Corporation) Largest in the line of Toyota Prius models, the Prius v provides enough room for a family... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• This Idea Got Me to Thinking!

  

  I recently heard this at a seminar and wanted to pass it along. This economy was and still is difficult for many and this is how I feel about it. Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Probestpest
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• Shop Local: Great Gifts for Food Lovers

  

  The reason I started this website was to shine a light on what makes Dallas such a fabulous city. We have many creative and talented designers and... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Ohsocynthia
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• We’re Off To Germany For The Weekend! So Here Is A Heartwarming Christmas Tale...

  Hello! Ma Fightback and I are heading to Germany for the weekend to gawp at baubles and the like.So, to get you all in the mood for Christmas here is an old... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• "Millennials Are Not So Hot on Their President"

  

  I find this hopeful: Young Americans are turning against Barack Obama and Obamacare, according to a new survey of millennials, people between the ages of 18... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
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• RW/FF With Ben P Scott #38

  

  This week: a great compilation from Rocket Recordings, interviews with ex Babybird man Stephen Jones and the magnificent Ultrasound, who release an awesome... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Rw/ff
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• Another Man Famous for What He Did NOT Do

  I refer to our Chancellor of the Exchequor, the Right Honourable, Mr. George Osborne, or, 'Mr. Smiley' as he looked yesterday in the Commons. Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Davidduff
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• NCR’s Muted #onlinepresence Contributes to Under-delivery Against Its Mandate

  

  The screaming title was splashed across many newspapers this past Wednesday: Half of South Africa’s consumers battle to pay debts. South Africa has 20 million... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Brawilly
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• Is the Far Left In Control of the Democratic Party?

  A commenter notes:30-40 years lowered taxes for corporations and the wealthy and a rate of unionization that’s been slashed to 1/3 of its size as a percentage o... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• Why Switchfoot Won't Sing Christian Songs

  Why Switchfoot won't sing Christian songs: Lead singer Jon Foreman was asked if Switchfoot is a... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Caidiva
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• More Of The Pope's Comments On Poverty

  

  (The cartoon image above is by Bill Day at caglecartoons.com.) Pope Francis shocked many right-wingers a few days ago by actually supporting the teachings of... Read more

  The 06 december 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Dave Ramsey Channels Ebeneezer Scrooge

  

  Dave RamseyWe can thank Dave Ramsey for bringing clarity to the economic justice debate.  Ramsey wasn’t trying to shock and dismay thinking Christians, mind you... Read more

  The 05 december 2013 by   Alanbean
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