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Economy — Economy

• IVA Loans Simple Facts You Should Know About

  

  IVAs or IVA loans were introduced to provide an alternative to bankruptcy. The types of debts dealt with by IVAs can include personal loans, credit card balance... Read more

  The 24 october 2013 by   Adeyemiadisa
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• One More Worry For Congressional GOP

  

  It seems that the Republicans actions in Congress has hurt more than just their popularity. It has also slowed donations to the Republican Congressional Campaig... Read more

  The 24 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Green Party Wants A Debate On Capitalism

  

  The current "third rail" of American politics is capitalism. The Republicans want an unregulated version of capitalism, and the Democrats want some regulation o... Read more

  The 24 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• A Too Late Discovery from Rwanda: Their Lies and Duplicity

  

  Former Rwandan President Pasteur BizimunguIn a well written essay on Rwanda recent history Stephen W. Smith explains among many other things how the former... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Therisingcontinent
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• Why Internet Downtime Is Costing Us Billions!

  

  Imagine you’re working for a multinational corporation and you’re just about to send through a deal that will net your company millions, the deadline is... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Kharim Tomlinson
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• Bang! Another Mass Shooting Unwanted, Unnecessary, and Avoidable: GUNS

  

  Our latest dead hero Active-shooter incidents like the shooting at a middle school in Sparks, Nevada, have tripled in the U.S. They shouldn’t occur at all. ... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Doggone
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• Arrow: Season 2 – 7 Things to Remember from the First Season

  

  The first season of Arrow was recently added in its entirety to Netflix, mere weeks after its release on DVD/Blu-Ray. Interestingly, as much as I have written... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Weminoredinfilm.com
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• Fighting Fear - Part 2

  

  THE.PasT: "FeaR! I gave THE.CoNTeNDeR a few cure balls in THE.PasT for you. I told him what to do and where to do it. Since then he has gone off the rails a bit... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   The Contender
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• U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined 3.8% in 2012

  

  Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, 1990-2012. (Credit: U.S. Energy Information Administration)Energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2012 were... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Banksy’s Ronald McControversy

  

  Banksy’s latest New York stunt involves a statue of Ronald McDonald and a real-life shoeshine boy. That Banksy – what will he come up with next? He’s the... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Creativevisualart
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• Sugar: Sweet With a Bitter Aftertaste

  Here’s another great short video (4 minutes) on the dangers of sugar, this one from a Swiss bank! It asks the question whether it was really a good idea to... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Dietdoctor
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• Fifty Women a Month Die by Guns in Domestic Violence Incidents

  Huffington Post October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but most people are in fact unaware. One reason is that Republicans in congress frittered away mos... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Mikeb302000
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• “Obamacare Enrollment Packet”

  

  Honest AbeI wanted to let you know that earlier today I received my “Obamacare enrollment packet” from the White House.It contained: · An aspirin and a... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Unemployment Rate Drops In September

  

  There was some good news from the Labor Department on Tuesday. They released the employment statistics for September, and it showed the official unemployment... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• New Belgium Threatens to Pull Asheville Brewery Over, If Asked If Coming One Mor...

  ASHEVILLE- Sure the owners of New Belgium ride fancy red cruiser bikes to work every day. Sure the owners of New Belgium probably end the workday with a nice... Read more

  The 23 october 2013 by   Citizenthymes
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• Modern Philippine Teleserye: Intelligence Vs. Lameness of the Filipino Mind

  

  (Image by google) With the introduction of television in the Philippines in 1963, Philippine Television has already been in the mainstream in Filipino Culture... Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Jonathan Orbuda
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• Taking a Lot of Shet

  

  Sometimes you find the perfect thing and want lots of it. It doesn’t make for very good financial management, but so long as a purchase doesn’t send you into... Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Dieworkwear
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• Intergenerational Risk and Banking...

  The Rt Hon John Redwood MP has been busy "considering the house price conundrum", explaining "why we have to live with high house prices", and even lecturing... Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Markwadsworth
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• Comment on Quirky Girl Shopping Adventure; Fashion Jewelry Vs. Handmade Jewelry...

  

  I will always support handmade. This is a way to support jobs in the United States and to keep the arts alive. Keep up the good work. Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Quirky Girl
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• Fracking Indigenous Country: Big Green, Sun Media and Elpisogtog

  

  Why do Big Green groups ignore small autonomous uprisings? Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Why I’m Disappointed with Tim Farron Over His Nuclear Comments

  Tim Farron today spoke to the Huffington Post about his dismay over the new nuclear power station and why he personally isn’t supportive of it. I have no proble... Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Neilmonnery
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• GOP Would Rob Social Security/Medicare

  

  (This image above is from the Facebook page United Progressives.) The Republicans love to use the word "entitlements" when they are talking about Social Securit... Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Renewables, Efficiency, and Industry: A Pragmatic Combination

  

  In a recent post I wrote about commitments made by APEC member economy ministers in their October 5 joint statement to implement a set of actions intended to... Read more

  The 22 october 2013 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• ETF Periscope: Is the Eurozone Robust Enough to Qualify as a Buy?

  

  “There was never a genius without a tincture of madness.” — AristotleThe Eurozone has mainly been off the virtual front page of the financial section for the... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• What the Market Wants: Seek Undervalued Growth

  

  Despite overwhelming damage to America’s global face, the dysfunctional politicians in Washington passed a temporary solution to the budget and debt ceiling... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Demi Lovato Coming to HOB

  

  XLent Night Out with Demi LovatoCome hang out with today’s hottest pop artist the gorgeous and crazy talented Demi Lovato. In 2008, she came to prominence as a... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Orlandobands
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• Americans Worried by Global Warming, Care Less About Energy

  

  According to the U-Texas Energy Poll, almost 78% of Americans are concerned about the cost of electricity. This is the second major concern, after gasoline... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Sedo Launches Site In Chinese: Sedo.cn

  Sedo,  unveiled a new Chinese website today, according to  a press release we just received, “expanding its international reach to serve China’s 591 million... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Worldwide
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• Monday Momentum Pushes New Highs into Earnings Week

  

  "Earnings and economic data don’t seem as important now. Reasonable PE ratios and dividend yields are passé. Savings will only be achieved through increased... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• TUC Statement: Britain Losing the Race on Green Growth

  

  Britain is losing the global race on green growth, warns TUC “It’s time for the government to stop dithering and make a firm commitment towards reducing carbon... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Ecoexperts
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• 166. Road Names

  

  What is the most annoying thing in the world? Vevuzelas? Bluebottle flies? Kardashians? The answer is none of these; it is in fact the bureaucratic mentality... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Martinfullard
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• 3 City Road Show in India by Canada Tourism Commission

  

  Three city road show to be organised by Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) in Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad in fourth quarter of 2013 inorder to strengthen... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Vishnudas
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• “How Happy Are Recent College Graduates?” by Alpha Unit

  I remember reading an article roughly 25 years ago about recent college graduates who had jobs as bike messengers and coffee shop baristas. Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• Early Look At The 2014 Elections

  

  Just a few months ago, it was hard to find a political pundit that thought the Democrats had even a remote chance of flipping the House of Representatives (and... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Ireland: The Eighth Austerity Budget

  

  // “TOO long a sacrifice can make a stone of the heart,” said Michael Noonan, Ireland’s finance minister, quoting Yeats, to justify an easing of austerity... Read more

  The 21 october 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Seeing is Believing

  

  My good friend, a died-in-the-wool conservative, contested an earlier post, The Absurdity of Conservative Economics, arguing that stimulus spending doesn't... Read more

  The 20 october 2013 by   Rvbadalam
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• Information? We’re Swimming in the Useless Bits.

  Evening all. Firstly, I am mega sorry for being so late with this blog today. I’ve been thinking about the way in which we are provided with so much... Read more

  The 20 october 2013 by   Ashleylister
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• Quote for Day: Some Republican Jihadists Live in "An Alternate Cognitive Univers...

  

  Arthur Godwag at Salon this morning on what roils the Republican base right now:Some of the Republican jihadists who pressed for default feel so personally... Read more

  The 20 october 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• Call for Support, Solidarity from Mi’kmaq

  from Sacred FireWe are a coalition of Mi’Kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Acadian and other Maritimers. We all know we have to draw the line somewhere. We are... Read more

  The 20 october 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Weekly Market Update - 14 Oct to 18 Oct 2013

  The week started with a positive note and kept up the positive bias throughout the week. Individual stocks with their earnings reports too led the mood... Read more

  The 20 october 2013 by   Rupyagyan
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• The Absurdity of Conservative Economics

  

  There's another "economy lesson" floating through the blogosphere, courtesy of the conservative propaganda machine. This one attempts to defend the Republicans... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Rvbadalam
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• Capital Controls Begin: Chase Bank Limits Cash Withdrawals; Bans International...

  

  The Great Cyprus Bank Robbery earlier this year was our first wake-up call.If you recall, indebted up to its eyeballs, Cyprus’ government made a deal with... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Eowyn
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• KIS Youth League Delegation Meets PRC Vice President

  

  Jon Yong Nam (L), Chairman of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League Central Committee, shakes hands with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao (R) at the Great... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Michael_nklw
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• 53 Years of Nigerian Literature: Lagos Through Fiction

  

  www.foto-j.com "The Tejuosho bus stop is a stone’s throw from where I stand. It is a tangle of traffic – mostly danfos and molues – that one might be tempted... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Bookshy
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• Confusing Himself with God - Ted Cruz

  

  There is a difference between spirituality and ego - unless you are Cruz, or Bachmann, or one of the other religious right nut jobs. Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Doggone
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• Did The GOP Learn Its Lesson ?

  

  The Democracy Corps Poll was conducted between October 6th and 8th of 950 2012 voters nationwide (with a 3.18 point margin of error). Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Public Views GOP As Being Too Partisan

  

  The congressional Republicans want Americans to think their fight with President Obama and the Democrats is over policy. While that may have been true in the... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Stupid

  

  If they hadn't proven it before, the teabaggers have proven it now by shutting down the government (and threatening to force the government to default on its... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Detroit | Selling Art to Pay Debt

  In what can only be described as a sad and desperate state of affairs, Detroit is seriously considering selling some of its valuable artwork in order to help pa... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Modernartandstyle
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• First Look at Twilight Zone #1 by J. Michael Straczynski and Guiu Vilanova

  

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  The 19 october 2013 by   Comicscritic
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• Do You Really Know WHAT the Tea Party Is? I Doubt It.

  

  A refreshingly honest admission by a Yale University professor may do more to help the country see the real Tea Party and understand what it really stands for... Read more

  The 19 october 2013 by   Thelongversion
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• When Gaddafi Rescued Africa Financially

  

  Muammar GaddafiThe following text is an excerpt from the book – African Awakening: The Emerging Revolutions, edited by Firoze Manji and Sokari Ekine. Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Therisingcontinent
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• The Gift of Grace

  Ephesians 1:1-15A couple of weeks ago, we looked at these verses with Clive at the blessings that Christ has given us. We are:· called to be holy and... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Malcolmdrogers
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• Top Ten Grocery Coupon Sites

  

  It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like to save money, but when it comes to clipping and organizing coupons the list gets a bit smaller. It seems not... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Consumerfu
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• Fear and Loathing and the Future of Government

  

  The Hollywood ideologue and right-wing conservative, "B" grade movie actor turned politician, known in some circles as "The Gipper," and elsewhere as Ronnie... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Lowell
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• Blockade Against Monsanto in Argentina Enters Second Month

  

  50 protestors camping against GMO seed processing plant in Malvinas Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Tapped out Conservatives

  

  There are three stories that come to mind for their similarity; two are recent, while one is a few years old. Those three stories are illustrative of attitudes... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Doggone
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• Lucifercare Website is Intentionally Designed to Crash

  

  Nancy Pelosi famously said in 2009 that we [Congress] must pass Obamacare so that we [the great unwashed American people] find out what’s in it. Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Start Business Planning Now For The Holiday Season

  

  In the US, the holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas is fast approaching. But no matter where you live in the world, you should use the holidays to give... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Martin Zwilling
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• City Sanctuary Crafted from Common Materials & Complex Modelling

  

  Two experimental, sculptural timber pavilions formed an “Embassy for Refugees” on London’s South Bank this summer, inspired by spaces of refuge found in nature. Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Lugray
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• Government Shutdown Ends - National Parks Reopen, Antarctica Still In Doubt

  

  By now I'm sure you're all well aware that the shutdown of the U.S. government has ended and all services are being restored. This is, of course, a good thing... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Kungfujedi
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• Savage: Dictator Obama Wants To Control News Media, Talk Radio And...

  

  By Susan Duclos Michael Savage addresses Obama's remarks from a news conference when he said "And now that the government is reopened, and this threat to our... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Warren Says It's Not A Time For Celebrating

  

  Here is the text of the letter Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) sent to her supporters after the votes to re-open the government had been taken and... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• CARD.com Visa Prepaid Debit Card Review

  

  I appreciate the opportunity to review the following product courtesy of CARD.com. All thoughts opinions are my own. When I received the opportunity to review... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Sassysweetstyle
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• 45 Prepper and Survivalist Experts on Getting Started Prepping (Part 1)

  

  Getting started as a prepper can be a daunting task. You’ve made the leap that there is “something” out there you need to be prepared for – whether that’s... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Bklotzman
  

• Germany Delays EU Carbon Cap

  

  Though Americans frequently look to the European Union as a model to increase vehicle efficiency and regulate emissions, Germany, which is the EU’s largest... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• Freedom is the Best

  

  My days have gotten much more palatable since getting laid off in July. Rather than squeezing tiny drops of enjoyment from things like my drive home from work... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Singingfool
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• Sagittarius Rising – Your Horoscope Forecast for November 2013

  

  The following monthly forecast is only valid for those of you with Aries as your rising sign, which is probably different from your Sun sign as it is dependent... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Aries Rising – Your Horoscope Forecast for November 2013

  

  The following monthly forecast is only valid for those of you with Aries as your rising sign, which is probably different from your Sun sign as it is dependent... Read more

  The 18 october 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Arrogance Personified

  

  I confess to any and all reading that this guy is bringing the sinner in me to the surface far too often: “But all my friends in Congress, understand that how... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Brutallyhonest
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• 152. Indian Film Director Praveen Morchhale’s Film “Barefoot to Goa” (2013) in...

  

  Young Praveen Morchhale evidently wrote an original screenplay for his debut film that was pegged on the tenuous relationships of the typical family as larger... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Jugu Abraham
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• Jeepney, King of the Road: From Cultural Icon to Cultural Nuisance

  

  (Photo by The JAVA JIVE) It is the most popular and the most affordable mode of public transportation in the Philippines and it is a symbol of Filipino’s... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Jonathan Orbuda
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• All We Hear Is… \\ The Return

  

  The most eclectic and democratic blogging playlist in the world is back after a lengthy shutdown, with a selection of tracks which will raise the debt ceiling... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Djwillis14
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• While Senators & Representatives Acceded to Evil, a Humble Stenographer Speaks...

  

  Diane ReidyLast night, during the House of Representatives’ vote to end the federal government shutdown — by raising the U.S. debt limit, and approving the... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Doc Hastings Votes "Aye" on H. Res 368

  

  Prior to the impasse over reopening the government after the Republican manufactured shutdown, a majority of House members went on record saying that if given... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Rvbadalam
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• Transition From Coal to Natural Gas Can Halt Greenhouse Emissions

  

  (Credit: Flickr @ Nuraishah Bazilah Affandi http://www.flickr.com/photos/gulaley/) In a recent report called “Energy Perspectives” published by Statoil,... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Politics: False Centrism, False Centrism, False Centrism and the GOP Agenda of...

  

  And political commentary that has caught my eye as the inglorious Republican shutdown of the U.S. government ends ingloriously: For Common Dreams, Richard... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• This is What Losing Looks Like

  A certain sitcom actor made a lot of noise a while back about 'winning'... which was a lot more like whining, and losing. It sounds remarkably like the current... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Doggone
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• 8 of World's 10 Most Competitive Economies Are Democracies

  

  Democracy isn't always easy, but worth it in the long-run Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Thursday Threat Level Reduced: Debt Deal Reached – 90 Days Until Next Crisis

  

  As I told you yesterday, the damage is done. Extending the crisis past Christmas doesn't make it go away and the Dollar fell 1% today on the "great' news that w... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• “It’s Always the Patriots Who First Hear the Call”: Charlton Heston

  This video doesn’t offer much in the way of information, but it offers a great deal in terms of emotion and even motivation.  It doesn’t tell us what all... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Adask
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• Working on Top of the World: The Arctic Opens Up

  

  A couple of years ago, Andrew E. Kramer wrote a story in the New York Times about an "an ice-free passage" across the stretch of Arctic Ocean that... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Stephendeangelis
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• By The Way In Case You Did Not Know, The Shut Down Was….Yes Bush’s Fault.

  Shutdown: Bush’s Fault?October 16, 2013 – 9:08 AM By Matt Vespa MRCTV’s Dan Joseph had a question on his mind that he couldn’t shake: who bears the brunt of... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Eowyn
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• United States – Open for Business Again, but Only Delaying the Pain.

  

  Yesterday, the United States dodged a flying bullet as in congress they agreed to pass a new budget to allow the country to function again. Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Visiting Dublin… A Peaceful Journey of New Discoveries

  

  I get this itch to travel every time I stay in Lebanon for a month. I feel the urge to travel, go discover what’s out there, try new foods, new cultures.. Who... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Nogarlicnoonions
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• The 'Stuck' Generation

  

  Source: jobacle.com I am now at the grand old age of 37. I have been fortunate to receive a good education at a low cost (well I got a small bursary to help... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   The Contender
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• And the Nut Jobs Shall Lead Them

  Over at Media Matters:MADDOW: They have a different sense of what is normal. They have a different sense of what counts as reasonable politics in America --... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Bbenzon
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• Congressional Stenographer Rants About Freemasons And God On House Floor (Video)

  

  By Susan Duclos Must see video of a US House of Representative stenographer ranting and raving about Freemasons and God, then being physically removed as the... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• I Love Birds!

  

  Diary of a Muzungu is proud to be a sponsor of Big Birding Day 2013, supporting the next generation of birders in Uganda.How many birds will you see at Big... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Diaryofamuzungu
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• Congress Kicks The Can Down The Road

  There was a time in which it was possible to govern the United States without having to battle, threaten and negotiate with your opponents every few months in... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Thepoliticalidealist
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• Sector Detector: Bulls Run with a Temporary Green Flag from Congress

  

  As most everyone expected, Congressional brinksmanship gave way to an eleventh hour agreement that will put the government back in business and raise the debt... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Government Will Re-Open As GOP Blinks

  

  It was only a matter of time, and on Wednesday night it happened -- the congressional Republicans blinked. They had painted themselves into a corner by... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Bernie - Damage Has Already Been Done

  

  (This image of Senator Bernie Sanders is from The Raw Story.) On Tuesday (October 15th), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) made the following comments about th... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Barack Obama's Diary: 'Goobly Erbly Gerbly''

  

  Dear Diary: Valerie Jarrett called Dr Rink early today because the suspense of the Congressional wranglings over the debt deadlock and the government shutdown... Read more

  The 17 october 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Ikea Hacking – How to Get Creative with Your Homewares

  

  The life of an expat can feel a little transient at times. The lure of better pay, perks and passport stamps can be tempered by intermittent goodbyes and a... Read more

  The 16 october 2013 by   Abitoflux
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• Wealth is Relative

  

  Photo Wikimedia. Our plate had only two claws on it.Some time ago, I went out to dinner with my husband and a well-heeled couple. The rich couple were hosting... Read more

  The 16 october 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Bil Maher on Wingnuts Bachmann and Scalia

  [Our thanks to Crooks Liars. The commentary below is by Heather.] Bill Maher had a few words for wingnut Michele Bachmann and her counterpart on the Supreme... Read more

  The 16 october 2013 by   Lowell
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• It’s Over

  

  By all accounts the National Parks Hostage Crisis is coming to a close. The good news is that our wonderful parks are unharmed. The bad news is that plenty of... Read more

  The 16 october 2013 by   Everywhereonce
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• Can American Democracy Survive the Madness?

  

  By Alan BeanLast Tuesday night, David Dewhurst called for Barack Obama’s impeachment.  Like most politicians on the right, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas... Read more

  The 16 october 2013 by   Alanbean
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• Top Tips for Driving in Turkey

  

  Even for the most confident of drivers, driving in a foreign country can be an intimidating experience. The road signs are in a different language, local road... Read more

  The 16 october 2013 by   Livingthedreamrtw
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