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[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) — The index of U.S. leading economic indicators in August rose for the fifth straight time, capping the longest stretch of gains since 2004 and signaling a recovery is under way (see chart above). The Conference Board’s gauge of the economic outlook for the next […]
How America’s Trade Policies Cost 585,000 Jobs
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From the summary of a new study from the Chamber of Commerce, “Trade Action or Inaction: The Cost for American Workers and Companies:”
In recent months, the United States has taken a number of trade actions – and refused to take others – that have a negative impact […]
The Global Reach of America’s Tort Lawyers
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Zurich University Hospital has stopped treating North American “medical tourists,” fearing million-dollar claims from litigious patients if operations go wrong. Hospitals in canton Valais have also adopted measures to protect themselves against visitors from the United States, Canada and Britain.
“The directive applies only to patients from the US […]
Markets In Everything: 99% Medical Savings
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The chart above (click to enlarge) shows surgery costs in the U.S. compared to other countries that promote medical tourism, data are from the Medical Tourism Association. Note that savings are as high as 99%, e.g. for a heart value replacement in India for $1,200 versus $170,000.
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Insulates Employees From Full Cost, Promotes Overspending
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Ezra Klein in today’s Washington Post article “You Have No Idea What Health Costs” writes that “The average health-care coverage for the average family now costs $13,375, according to the the Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2009 Employer Benefits Survey.”
Actually that’s not exactly accurate, since Kaiser actually reported that “In […]
Travolta extortion trial preparing to start
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Written by Black Entertainment USA
So I was reading about John Travolta and the jury selection that is currently ongoing. If you recall, shortly after the death of Travolta’s son, Jett, 2 people were arrested for trying to extort money from the family. There was a document that […]
emma and malinda
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[?]Submitted by Inland Northwest Ballet Blog
Important notice regarding Ballet Memphis Nutcracker Auditions…For pointe dancers, you may wish to attend a pointe class held on Fri. afternoon at Ballet Arts, just prior to auditions. E-mail School Director Janine Fraser for more info, or call Ballet Arts at 838-5705.
Edible Beauty :: Natural’s Next Big Thing?
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We still have plenty of spring fashion coming at us over the next few weeks (London, Milan, Paris), and I know you’re up to your ears in beauty trends. But here’s a seasonless trend that I thought might perk up your ears: beauty products that are […]
Jamie Earl Macadamia Moisturizing Cream :: A Super Smooth Operator.
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Summer is coming to a close and the effects of all that sun-loving, beach-going, outdoor cafe-dining have taken their toll on your skin. Sound like you? Time to bring out the heavy artillery to restore, rejuvenate and revitalize before heading into the colder months because Winter […]
Guess Who’s Got A Make Up Line Coming Out?
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TK Maxx is who. And, the range is set to launch next month. TK Maxx have teamed up with Technic to produce 14 kits designed to create different party looks (are there 14?!). Liking the sound of the Technic Shimmer Lashes Party Box containing 2 pairs of […]
Life Changing Beauty Discovery!
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I have to confess to feeling a bit of a fool that this little trick has somehow passed me entirely by in the time I’ve been a beauty writer. I stopped by at Liberty on Friday afternoon to have a look at products in situ - so […]
“Stop Making Sense” Rock & Roll Wisdom from the Talking Heads
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“Stop making sense.”-Talking Heads
Why do things always have to make sense? They don’t! Not everything in life needs to make sense, except to people who pride themselves on being anal-retentive (does anal-retentive even have a hyphen?).
Sometimes the need to make sense out of every situation […]
Company policy: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Company policy: the corporate equivalent of your parents saying, “Because I said so!”
David Allan Coe’s response: “Take this job and shove it.”
Yes, Johnny Paycheck had a hit with it, but David wrote it.
Adventure: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Adventure: an experience that is always more fun when you are telling the story than it was when it actually occurred.
Elton John: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Don’t give us none of your aggravation…”-Elton John
Do you know people who always seem to heap their aggravation on you? These are the people who always have numerous reasons to complain about everything, yet nothing is ever their fault. It is as if they deliberately […]
Carlos Santana: Rock & Roll Quote
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“Most people are prisoners, thinking only about the future of living in the past. They are not in the present, and the present is where everything begins.”-Carlos Santana
Note to self: All of our power is concentrated in the present moment.
Another note to self: The greatest […]
Tributes to Freddie Mercury
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I’m really glad the blog is accepting comments again, as I just got one regarding the post I did on Freddie Mercury of Queen earlier this month. It had a link to tributes to Freddie from other musicians, including Elton John and David Bowie.
Distress: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Distress: discovering that your luggage has earned twice as many frequent flier miles as you have.
Billy Corgan “Meets” My Son :)
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WOW - this is one fun thing to share, I am so jazzed. My son hasn’t even heard about this yet!
Here is the story: First of all, Keven’s favorite band is Smashing Pumpkins. He thinks Billy Corgan is “the man” and he indentifies with him because […]
Springsteen poll: What’s next for Bruce and the band?
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Springsteen poll: What’s next for Bruce and the band?
I decided to steel this from my buddy Pete. Bruce fans only please, no smart alec remarks, Pete is a very serious fan I would not want to offend him in any way
How can I Manage […]
Mary Travers: R. I. P.
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Folk-rock hit it big in the mid-60s. It became one of the dominant sub-genres of rock for about a decade with bands like Buffalo Springfield and The Byrds leading the way. Even today many bands continue to fuse folk music with their rock ‘n roll. However, there was […]
Iowa Interstate Railroad Tests Use of 20% Biodiesel Blend
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The Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. this week began using 20 percent biodiesel blend, or B20, as part of a Kansas University study of engine performance and carbon emissions.
KL Energy Hires Scientists to Help Develop Cellulosic Ethanol Technology
Biotech Firm Genecor Opens Grain Processing Center in Iowa
Altra Nebraska to […]
Flashback: 13 — 19 Sep 2008
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These posts are still relevant, so please comment!
BEST: Mission Failure — when the Bureau of Reclamation continues to manage water without any customers.
Geo-Engineering — I was against it then, and I am now. Why? The Law of Unintended Consequences. Speaking of that, MET to End Subsidies to Farmers […]
Monday Morning Smile
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From the often brilliant XKCD:
Delta Options: No People or No Fish
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LP asks:
Do you answer questions from lay persons regarding the causes of water shortage in the Delta and the economics involved? I am interested in a simple language and time-frame or point explanation regarding the controversy over the EPA of the Delta Smeldt and farmers in the area, […]
