January 2012
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“There is an undercurrent in American politics that goes way back—this xenophobic...”
– Sally Denton, author of The Plots Against the President: FDR, a Nation in Crisis, and the Rise of the American Right — Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Those Who Hated Him, by Tierney Sneed
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U.S. Commandos Enter Pirate Camp, Rescue Hostages →
American commandos flew into Somalia Tuesday and rescued two hostages who had been kidnapped by pirates based there, a mission ordered by President Barack Obama before he addressed the nation, the Pentagon said.
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“We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really...”
– President Barack Obama — State of the Union Speech Focuses on Middle Class Success: In election year speech, Obama outlines White House vision for creating jobs and to ‘reclaim American values’ — by Kenneth T. Walsh
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What Every Job-Searching Veteran Needs to Know →
Most employers are not familiar with military service, positions, jargon, or acronyms, so it can be even more challenging for veterans to make a strong case. What can job-seeking veterans do to help transition into civilian positions?
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“According to the results of a study in which researchers examined pain scores...”
– Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases
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5 Sneaky Coupon Strategies Consumers Should Watch... →
Unfortunately, if we’re not careful, coupons can also seduce us into spending money rather than saving it. Retailers are experts themselves at using coupons to lure us into the store and part with our hard-earned money.
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Can Coffee Really Thwart Type 2 Diabetes? Three... →
Your morning “cup of Joe” may do more than deliver the jolt you need to get going — it may also help you stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. But, before you pour yourself a second cup know this: The study authors said their research was done with cell cultures and there’s no proof yet that coffee has any ability to keep type 2 diabetes at bay.
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“He wanted an open marriage and I refused.”
– In excerpts the network released before the broadcast, Marianne Gingrich said that when she learned of Gingrich’s affair with Callista Bisek, a congressional staffer, he asked his wife to share him.
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Perry Abandoning Bid, Backing Gingrich →
Two days before the South Carolina Primary, Perry drops out of the race.
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Photos: Concordia Ship Disaster →
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“One in three American adults and one in six American children are obese, new...”
– Americans Aren’t Getting Any Skinnier. But, the good news is the overall rate of obesity is stabilizing, researchers report
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'Occupy Wall Street' Could Be Broke in a Month →
The group’s bank balance has dwindled to just $170,000 according to the Journal, down from the nearly $700,000 it raised last fall. Very few donations are coming in, volunteers said, a harsh reality following the money that poured in from around the nation during the group’s highly publicized two-month stint in a Lower Manhattan park.
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President Chelsea Clinton? →
Clinton associates have long whispered that the politically-trained daughter would be perfect for politics, but now an Obama expert who advises Fortune 500 firms on communications has bluntly predicted a continuation of the Clinton dynasty.
“It doesn’t matter if she keeps her new television job, or if she quits—Chelsea can do it,” says Gil Peretz, author of Obama’s...
December 2011
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America's Top 10 Booziest Cities →
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“That same biography also explained that the Supreme Commander never made a bowel...”
– 5 Strange Things You Didn’t Know About Kim Jong-Il
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Kim Jong Il, North Korean Leader, Dies at 69 →
Kim rarely traveled abroad and then only by train because of an alleged fear of flying, once heading all the way by luxury rail car to Moscow, indulging in his taste for fine food along the way.
One account of Kim’s lavish lifestyle came from Konstantin Pulikovsky, a former Russian presidential envoy who wrote the book “The Orient Express” about Kim’s train trip through...
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Why Cell Phones Will Never Be Banned In Cars -... →
The NTSB doesn’t regulate transportation; it only makes recommendations about how to improve safety. By design, the NTSB doesn’t worry about how much reforms or new rules will cost, or how much inconvenience they will cause. That’s up to other agencies—federal, state or local—that have to decide whether recommended safety reforms are practical or not. Sometimes...
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“If you want to become an entrepreneur because you don’t want to work for “the...”
– 10 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Full-Time Entrepreneur
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10 Pet Heroes to the Rescue →
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Broadway Strikes an Autism-Friendly Chord:... →
“Honestly, we didn’t actually know what to expect,” admitted “Lion King” cast member Ben Jeffrey, who plays the supporting lead role of Pumbaa, the warthog. “There was a pretty constant amount of noise — sort of a sensory overload for everyone. But you really got feedback during the performance. You could see that the music, in particular, seemed to have a...
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With No Jobs at Home, Some Americans Look Overseas →
Gregory says he chose to travel to South Korea to teach English. According to the report, he said: “It’s the easiest way for me to put my education to use, get government-supported health care, a pension, and earn a living wage. And I’m not the only one. There are thousands of us here in Korea. And thousands more in Japan, China, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. All of...
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“But why can’t Santa bring me an iPad?”
– How to Answer Kids’ Tough Holiday Money Questions
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“The United States jails 702 people per 100,000 (and a vast majority of those...”
– Men Continue To Fare Badly in This Economy
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8 Places to Escape Christmas →
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Tips for Shopping With Your Smartphone →
It’s a good time to master the basics of mobile money. Aready, smartphones can pay for Big Macs, Girl Scout cookies, and taxi rides. With the much-anticipated rollout of Google Wallet underway, some models will also be able to spend gift cards and pay at many more locations. Google Wallet and MasterCard PayPass, two examples of mobile money, work by storing your card data (from credit cards,...
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November 2011
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Stalin's Only Daughter Dies in Wisconsin →
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The only daughter of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, Svetlana Peters, who denounced communism after a Cold War defection worthy of a novel, has died in Wisconsin, authorities said on Monday.
She died November 22, age 85, from colon cancer, according to Benjamin Southwick, the county attorney in Richland County, Wisconsin. He said the county coroner had confirmed her death.
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“I just wanted to give you a heads up. I don’t have anything to hide.”
– Herman Cain Says Woman Will Accuse Him of Having an Affair, denies all allegations.
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The 90-plus population is expected to more than... →
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5 Reasons to Skip Black Friday Sales →
Frenzied buying almost never leads to smart shopping. One-day sales, midnight madness, and other sales techniques that spur quick decision-making tend to be disorienting and lead to over spending, says Kit Yarrow, consumer psychologist and author of coauthor of Gen BuY: How Tweens, Teens, and Twenty-Somethings Are Revolutionizing Retail. “They’re training [consumers] to purchase even...
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What International Students Should Know Before... →
If you, too, are interested in studying in the United States, it’s important to realize that you will likely have to pay in full for your college education. In 2010-2011, 63.4 percent of international students at any degree level relied primarily on personal or family funds to pay their tuition—money that likely comes as a relief to many cash-strapped U.S. universities. Financial support...
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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding ETFs: If... →
Like mutual funds, ETFs allow investors to spread risk over a series of investments, as opposed to one or two stocks or bonds. This lessens exposure to loss and provides peace of mind for investors who are weary of dramatic swings in the market.
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5 College Thanksgiving Traditions →
While Thanksgiving is celebrated in different ways at various colleges, here are five schools that have created annual traditions for students.
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How to Recognize Sexual Harassment in the... →
“There’s no bright-line test on sexual harassment since the courts—including the U.S. Supreme Court—have made it clear that it will depend on the frequency and severity of the conduct, whether the conduct is physically threatening or humiliating and whether the conduct interferes with the employee’s job performance,” says Paul O. Lopez, director and chair of the litigation department at law firm...