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We Already Have a Popular Single-Payer Health Care System -- It's for Active Military and Veterans »
Posted by: eezzbeat 2 hours, 26 minutes ago in Political News
In this year's health reform debate, congressional Democrats quickly took proposals for a single-payer system off the table, claiming it was "unrealistic."
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Fundamentalists in any religion see only their own rules »
Posted by: Progressive 13 hours, 22 minutes ago in Religion
Fundamentalists in any religion see only their own sets of rules
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Chase Jarvis—Talent Beyond Equipment (Part 3) »
Posted by: MikeGreaves 14 hours, 7 minutes ago in Style
“The best camera is the one that’s with you.”
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How often should you get your teeth cleaned? »
Posted by: junitj 6 hours, 55 minutes ago in Health & Fitness
Experts have recommended that for the majority of people, a regular dental cleaning and check-up be performed every six months or twice a year. However ...
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50 Best Blogs for Zen-Like Living »
Posted by: nancythegirl 14 hours, 35 minutes ago in Religion
Whether you are a Zen Buddhist or just want to lead a Zen life, these 50 spiritual and simplifying blogs and community web sites will ...
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Adam and Eve Did What? A Visit to the Creationism Museum Makes Scientists Laugh, Cry »
Posted by: bowsnumba1 9 hours, 21 minutes ago in Science & Technology
The museum argues, among other things, that war, famine and natural disasters are to blame on belief in evolution.
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Poll: Obama slipping further on economy »
Posted by: pc25 3 hours, 20 minutes ago in News
Rasmussen’s new poll, taken before the release of June’s unemployment numbers, shows significant slippage for Barack Obama on the economy, his central issue ...
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Marines Launch Mission in Afghanistan's South Focused on Security and Governance »
Posted by: suzanek 19 hours, 55 minutes ago in News
Thousands of U.S. Marines descended upon the volatile Helmand River valley in helicopters and armored convoys early Thursday, mounting an operation that represents the ...
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Twitter followers 'can be bought' »
Posted by: junitj 10 hours, 45 minutes ago in Science & Technology
Twitter users who lack an audience for their messages can now buy followers. Followers are available in blocks starting at $87 (£53) for 1,000 ...
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Atom & Evil »
Posted by: covertress 21 hours, 48 minutes ago in Political Opinion
There has never been a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War. This means the U.S., a combatant in the conflict, as leader of ...
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How to Stop Eating Junk Food: Top Tips »
Posted by: junitj 7 hours, 39 minutes ago in News
Medical research has shown that addictions to sugar and eating too much junk food can be detrimental to the health and well-being of people. Eating ...
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Funny looking fruits and veggies are back in the EU »
Posted by: ZagatBuzz 12 hours, 5 minutes ago in News
Curvy cucumbers and knobbly carrots return to supermarket shelves thanks to the abolition of EU rules on the size and shape of 36 types of ...
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467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent - Yahoo! News »
Posted by: junitj 6 hours, 20 minutes ago in News
Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent. Workers also saw ...
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Senate Democrats Trim Cost Of Health Care Bill While Still Including 'Public Option' »
Posted by: TimALoftis 9 hours, 15 minutes ago in Political News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Determined to advance President Barack Obama's health care agenda, key Senate Democrats are calling for a government-run insurance option to compete with ...
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Two Centuries On, a Cryptologist Cracks a Presidential Code »
Posted by: engineer 6 hours, 26 minutes ago in News
Over 200 years ago, Thomas Jefferson's friend created a cipher that was unsolved -- until now.
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Public Sex »
Posted by: lizbett 5 hours, 1 minute ago in News
Appealing to base instincts, prurience and scandal will always find an audience.
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Lack of sleep is more dangerous for women than men, claim scientists »
Posted by: junitj 11 hours, 12 minutes ago in Health & Fitness
Lack of sleep is more dangerous for women than men, claims a study that suggests it increases the risk of heart disease more among females ...
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Recognition comes late to WWII warrior »
Posted by: gbudavid 12 hours, 5 minutes ago in News
It was only in recent times that Dale Reynolds of Lake Oswego talked about his heroic service in World War II.
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Mapping the Quality of Life in the US »
Posted by: lizbett 4 hours, 9 minutes ago in News
United States of America
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Population Change (1980-2008)
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More Pornography Sneaks onto the iPhone »
Posted by: suzanek 9 hours, 56 minutes ago in Science & Technology
Less than a week after the iPhone app developer behind Hottest Girls was busted for distributing pornographic material on the iPhone, another perpetrator sneaked in ...
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25 Beautiful Digital Photo Manipulations »
Posted by: Fi5herman 5 hours, 23 minutes ago in Arts & Entertainment
Some incredibly beautiful photo manipulations. Blend of creativity, digital work and concept makes these photos outstanding. High quality digital pictures with great texture and colors ...
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Helen Thomas: Not Even Nixon Tried to Control the Media Like Obama »
Posted by: lovemylibs 11 hours, 53 minutes ago in Political Opinion
Following a testy exchange during today's briefing with White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, veteran White House correspondent Helen Thomas told CNSNews.com that ...
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CANADIAN HEALTH CARE EXPLAINED »
Posted by: greenmac 10 hours, 59 minutes ago in Health & Fitness
Canada's health care system is a group of socialized health insurance plans that provides coverage to all Canadian citizens. It is publicly funded and ...
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French: Air France plane hit sea vertically - USATODAY.com »
Posted by: suzanek 10 hours, 18 minutes ago in News
Air France Flight 447 plunged vertically into the Atlantic Ocean intact at a very high speed, a top French investigator said Thursday, adding that problems ...
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Chess Tactics: Attacking castled King with the classic Bishop sacrifice »
Posted by: altnrg 13 hours, 3 minutes ago in Sports
In the game of chess, bishops play a very important role both in attacking the opponent’s King as well as in defending one’s ...
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