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Will the BP Oilspill Be the Final Chapter for an Endangered Species?

2010-06-29T14:09:00.001-04:00

In just one more example of the often cavalier and callous attitude that the oil industry takes toward the ecosystems that it invades, the Kemp's Ridley Turtle, one of the most endangered species of marine life in the world, is now being burnt alive as BP attempts to cleanup their mess. To learn more about this tiny sea turtle go to:...

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2010-05-28T00:00:00-07:00

Culinary Cuts and Philadelphia Cow Shares
Philadelphia Cow Share is a way for individual customers to buy high quality, local, grass-fed beef in bulk by splitting the purchase of a cow with other people.Learn more by downloading their FAQ's which cover topics like:Why should I buy a cow share? (Hint: High quality, grass-fed beef, simplifies...

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2010-05-25T00:00:00-07:00

Oil reaches Louisiana shores - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Stunning and heartbreaking photos of the BP oil spill.

1,000 Dead Americans in Afghanistan

2010-05-18T16:10:00.000-04:00

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2010-04-29T00:00:00-07:00

66 Things You Can Can Grow At Home: In Containers, Without a Garden : Planet Green
Here's a starter list of all the crazy things even urban gardeners, without space for a garden, can grow at home.

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2010-04-20T00:00:00-07:00

CBIR - Traumatic Brain Injury
The devastating impact that traumatic brain injury (TBI) has on society is most dramatically revealed through numbers. Each year, an estimated 2 million Americans suffer some form of traumatic brain injury. Even more alarming, it is the leading cause of death and disability in persons under 45 years old, occurring more frequently than breast cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury combined.
Life NPH - Hope for people with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
This website is a great place to start if you believe you or a friend are experiencing symptoms of NPH,

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2010-03-30T00:00:00-07:00

Lasagna Gardening
Tips for creating a layered garden

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2010-03-23T00:00:00-07:00

Econundrum: 12 Most Pesticide-Laden Fruits and Veggies | Mother Jones
Peaches, apples, and sweet bell peppers were the three most pesticide-laden crops tested, while frozen sweet corn, avocado, and onion were least contaminated. The EWG team estimates you can lower your pesticide intake by as much as 80 percent if you steer clear of the top 12

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2010-03-16T00:00:00-07:00

Hernia Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Types and Treatment by eMedicineHealth
Overview, causes and treatments of various forms of hernia

Geithner On Move Your Money: Not A Good Idea (VIDEO)

2010-01-25T11:59:00.001-05:00

Hmm. And I should believe that Mr. Geithner really cares about the best interests of my family because ....... ? I just can't help but recaling that the Obama administration's fight for Tim Geithner was the reason that they didn't want to risk another confirmation battle over Tom Daschle. In hindsight, how prophetic was that decision. Read...

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FoxNews Basically Ignores Haiti ... Surprise, Surprise

2010-01-14T15:52:00.010-05:00

Media Matters Reports: "On January 13, Fox News' three top-rated programs for 2009 -- The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity, and Glenn Beck -- devoted a combined total of less than 7 minutes of coverage to the earthquake in Haiti, instead choosing to air such things as Beck's hour-long interview with Sarah Palin, Bill O'Reilly's discussion of Comedy...

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Comment on Robert Reich's, "What's Ahead for the Economy and Politics in 2010"

2010-01-05T17:51:00.015-05:00

There is little doubt that Robert Reich's assessment that "jobs" will be the overriding concern on the minds of voters during the midterm elections is correct. As he states in his post, "What's Ahead for the Economy and Politics in 2010": "The Democrats have enough votes to enact health care -- the hurdle Bill Clinton failed to jump,...

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The Reality of War for America's Women in Uniform

2009-12-14T16:19:00.053-05:00

Thanks to Marcia G. Yerman for bringing Kimberly Hefling's article, Female Veterans Struggle for Acceptance, to my attention. As Marcia noted in her comment on the post, "Military Sexual Trauma is a major issue." Sadly, it's a major issue that is gravely under-reported. In her article, Ms Helfing writes: "Female service members have much...

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A Response to President Obama’s “Just War” Doctrine

2009-12-11T12:16:00.010-05:00

As Ben Feller reported for Associated Press, "President Barack Obama evoked the cause of a just war on Thursday, accepting his Nobel Peace Prize just nine days after sending 30,000 more U.S. troops to war in Afghanistan but promising to use the prestigious prize to 'reach for the world that ought to be.'" In response to President Barack Obama's...

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Financial Industry Money Flows To Sponsors Of Industry-Friendly Amendments

2009-12-09T16:06:00.001-05:00

As one commenter posted, "This is a surprise because?" Sadly, it is no surprise to most Americans that the financial sector has undue influence on Capital Hill. That is why it is so very important that citizens contact their Congressperson and ask that they support H.R.4173 - the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. ...

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Can We Say It Now?

2009-11-20T01:20:00.017-05:00

Yesterday, Bloomberg.com ran a story titled, "Bailout Hasn't Checked Wall Street Risks, Warren Says." My first response was, "Duh, and this is news." Did anyone really think that the geniuses who made millions running their companies into the ground; who nearly brought global financial markets to a crashing halt; and who were bailed out in spite...

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A Snake is a Snake is a Snake

2009-11-17T18:13:00.022-05:00

There are two sayings that you've probably heard a million times but they always bear repeating: "Caveat Emptor: Let the Buyer Beware" and "Some people will do anything for a buck" Often these two phrases go hand in hand especially when it comes to real estate. By now you've probably heard of the "We Buy Houses for Cash" scam but just in case...

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Sets the Record Straight on Health Care Reform

2009-11-06T19:52:00.001-05:00

Rep. Debbie Wasserman (D-FL), one of the best spokespersons for the progressives, discusses the facts of the Affordable Health Care for America Act on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. During this interview Rep. Schultz sets the record on questions about abortion and illegal immigration. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Rep. Bilbray:...

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Will A Repeal of the Insurance Industry Anti-Trust Exemption Be Added to the Health Bill?

2009-10-14T12:05:00.002-04:00

It will if Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has his way. And, his argument makes perfect sense. Senator Schumer would like to include all or a portion of the bill introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), S.1681 into the final Health Care Reform bill. To learn more about S 1681 - Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009...

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Robert Greenwald on The Ed Show for Sick For Profit

2009-09-15T21:29:00.001-04:00

Robert Greenwald talks about CIGNA and Sick For Profit on The Ed Show. For more information, go to www.sickforprofit.com

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Before You Eat That Next Soy Burger

2009-09-01T22:58:00.007-04:00

Do you eat soy burgers, drink soy milk, use flavored coffee creamers and/or products that contain aspartame? If you do then please watch this video, "The World According to Monsanto" in its entirety. You may just change your mind, Monsanto, manufacturer of the world's leading weedkiller Round-Up, is also the world leader in supplying soy...

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Get the Independent Truth

2009-08-10T17:43:00.001-04:00

Thanks to BraveNewFilms for sharing this video. Get weekly Senator Sanders Unfiltered episodes delivered to you on Facebook, Twitter, or email. Sign up at: http://sandersunfiltered.com And, be part of Senator Sanders weekly show. Submit your video question via Twitvid with #Sanders.

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Health Care Reform that Marcus Welby Would Appreciate

2009-07-30T12:56:00.001-04:00

You spend years trying to find a doctor that you trust with the health of your family and no insurance company or government agency should dictate their care. Yes, there are abuses in medical treatment and billing but I do believe that most doctors would rather have a healthy, live and long term patient than a critically ill or dead one. As...

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I Wonder If Any of Those Children Asked, "Why?"

2009-07-10T19:20:00.012-04:00

Dear friends, It's a sad irony that while the President and First Lady are taking their two young daughters on the trip of a lifetime, other African-American parents had to explain to their children why a group of White parents didn't want them to swim with their children. In July of 2002 the Ad Council and the Freedom Center launched "the Racial...

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They Count on Our Short Memories

2009-05-26T15:02:00.019-04:00

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." -- Albert Einstein Now that Big Oil has drastically dropped the price at the gasoline pump from the record highs of 2008, most Americans have forgotten about the obscene profits that they raked in and the energy surcharges that...

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Why the Pot Can't Prosecute the Kettle

2009-05-19T22:47:00.001-04:00

I guess it would be hard to investigate acts of torture during a previous administration when the same thing is going on during your own. Jeremy Scahill: "Little Known Military Thug Squad Still Brutalizing Prisoners at Gitmo Under Obama Jeremy Scahill reports the Obama administration is continuing to use a notorious military police unit at...

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Just Another Reason Why Nuclear Energy Is No Solution

2009-05-18T17:25:00.000-04:00

excerpt from: Nuclear Cleanup Awards Questioned by Kimberly Kindy The Energy Department has begun releasing more than $6 billion in stimulus money to clean up 18 nuclear sites from New York to California, more than doubling the typical yearly funding for the program. Contractors helped shape the stimulus package and are lined up to get the...

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Major Retailers Cutting Prices to Attract Consumers

2009-05-12T15:34:00.008-04:00

Many of the nation's top retailers are cutting prices in order to lure cost conscious consumers back into their stores. But if they haven't slash the salaries of their top executives and raised the wages of their front line employees then their efforts are just window dressing. As Yian Q Mui reported in his article "Prices Fall to Match A New...

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Elizabeth Warren Introduces COP's April Report

2009-04-08T15:33:00.001-04:00

In this video Prof. Elizabeth Warren introduces the April report of the Congressional Oversight Panel: Assessing Treasury's Strategy: Six Months of TARP.

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Huffington Post Launches Investigative Journalism Venture

2009-03-29T21:55:00.001-04:00

Kudos to HuffPo for this venture. The American public has seen through the spin machine and is ready to handle the truth about the economy. I hope that you can talk Danny Schecter, Naomi Klein and Greg Palast into becoming key participants. Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

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Just How Does The Fed Have Trillions of Dollars & the Government Doesn't?

2009-03-19T14:24:00.040-04:00

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that in an effort to stabilize the economy The Federal Reserve is saying it will "flood the financial system with an additional $1.2 trillion." That's TRILLION with a T. Washington Post Staff Reporter Neil Irwin reports: "The Federal Reserve yesterday escalated its massive campaign to stabilize the economy,...

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US capital Suffering HIV and AIDS Epidemic

2009-03-18T01:37:00.001-04:00

AljazeeraEnglish reports: "The city's health department says three per cent of residents are living with AIDS, or HIV, a 22 per cent increase since 2006. It means infections are spreading faster in Washington than in some cities in Africa. "

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