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Stocks rebound as Fed Chairman Bernanke looks to be reappointed
Stocks rose Monday morning, rebounding from the worst losing streak since the market bottomed last March.
The market is bouncing back from a three-day losing streak that saw the Dow Jones industrial average fall 5.2 percent as concerns eased that Federal […]
WILL HE STAY OR WILL HE GO?
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The media’s all a buzz with the question of whether Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will survive the political gauntlet and be reconfirmed. The latest chatter leans toward an affirmative answer, including this overt prediction from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell yesterday: “”He’s going to have bi-partisan support […]
L.A. Leads Nation in Charter Schools
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LA Times — “Over the last decade, a quiet revolution took root in the nation’s second-largest school district. Enrollment is up at charter schools, and overall, standardized test scores outshine those at traditional campuses.
Today, Los Angeles is home to more than 160 charter schools, far more than any […]
Charter School Demand Surges, Outstrips Supply
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Mackinac Center for Public Policy – “For many parents, public charter schools are seen as an escape from underperforming or unsafe schools. Legislative limits on the growth of charters and subsequent waiting lists force parents to submit their children into a lottery to determine if they’ll get to […]
A Sequel America Can’t Afford
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In this video, Cato’s Dan Mitchell explains why we should be very concerned that a “Tax-and-Spend Interventionist” (Obama), following a “Borrow-and-Spend Interventionist” (Bush), could put America on the road to French-style economic stagnation.
Traffic Volume: Largest 6-Month Increase in 5 Yrs.
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The chart above shows the percent change in U.S. traffic volume through November (from the same month in the previous year), in a report released recently by the Federal Highway Administration (data and report here). After falling for 17 consecutive months starting in November 2007 and continuing through […]
In Canada, Unequal Access to Cancer Drugs Creates A ‘Postal-Code Lottery’ to Get Treatment
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GLOBE AND MAIL — “In Canada, what some provinces consider standard treatment isn’t offered to patients in other parts of the country.
Unequal access to cancer drugs – a long-standing issue for patients and oncologists –was to be remedied with the creation of the Joint Oncology Drug Review, to […]
Top Industries Giving to Members of Congress, 2010
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From OpenSecrets.Org, here’s a list of the top industries contributing to members of the 111th Congress during the 2009-2010 election cycle (see top ten below).
Top Industries Giving to Members of Congress, 2008
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OpenSecrets.Org: “Who’s got the most juice on Capitol Hill? Here’s a list of the top industries contributing to members of the 110th Congress during the 2007-2008 election cycle. The first list shows the overall 50 biggest industries (see top 10 below, click to enlarge).”
MP: It wasn’t even close.
Heavy Hitters: Top 100 Rent Seekers 1989-2010
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From OpenSecrets.org: “In boxing, big punchers seek knockouts. In government, the same principle applies: The wealthiest corporations and special interest groups usually pepper politicians with overwhelming amounts of money in hope of influencing the political process. Here you’ll find total contributions for the 100 biggest givers in federal-level […]
Duke Nukem 2, parts three and four
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And now, here’s the latter half of the second adventure of America’s greatest, most badass computer hero. Up comes the third episode, in 6 parts:
Duke continues to make his way through lava-laden pits, and towards the end, there’s even a moving belt making for quite […]
Ripsey Dreaming
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[?]Submitted by Diary of Scott Morris
I’m having a hard time getting my mind around the Antelope Peak Challenge 115 mile version. I know it’s a big ride, but adding up the moving time from multiple GPX tracks gave some shocking numbers. I’m not so sure it can be done!
And that’s a […]
New Workout Program
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Started a new 4-week program today. Over the last 6 months I’ve had some back issues (from a weird accident) that have made me weaker…
…but recently I’ve made some amazing improvements with help from my chiropractor, Dr. Michael Sommers - top Toronto Chiropractor - and its time […]
My 3 reason I avoid caffeine
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[?]Submitted by Turbulence Training Blog
I personally don’t like caffeine, and there are 3 reasons why.
1 - Jitters, anxiety, insomnia, etc.
2 - Dependency and withdrawal side effects
3 - I don’t need it. I have plenty of energy thanks to diet & exercise.
By the way, I’m not an expert on whether caffeine […]
Friday Motivation & Workout
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Kekich Credo #75. “Persistence is a sure path to success with quality activities. Never, ever, ever, give up.”
Here’s how to apply that to your fat loss program:
• Consistency is key.
• Eat with 90% compliance.
• Don’t go on binges. Make lifestyle changes.
• Look long-term, not […]
Bodyweight Exercise Series: One-Legged Squat
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The bodyweight one-legged squat is a high-level exercise that will improve your lower body strength and dynamic balance. You might have to work up to doing this exercise by using a bench or chair for support.
The one-legged squat is one of the best exercises out there […]
Hierarchy of Midsection Training
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One of the constants in fitness and strength training is that there are always new fads. There’s always some “new” and exciting style of training or implement (most of which are just rehashes of older stuff) that is going to magically transform the fitness industry. Some of […]
If you feed them, they will grow..
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Apparently my daughter’s feet grew. Overnight. While she slept.
This morning she announced, ”Mom, I can’t go to school. My shoes don’t fit.”
Me: ”You have lots of shoes. TRY A DIFFERENT PAIR!”
Her: ”I did. None of them fit.”
Hmmm. […]
Sunday Salon: Unsung YA Books
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[?]Submitted by Book Nut
I’m a little late to this party, but since Kelly at YAnnabe made the suggestion that I throw my hat into the ring, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. So, my two cents about the best YA books you’ve probably never read.
The Order of the […]
Upcoming PDX Jazz Festival Events
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The last weekend of February — and the last of the Alaskan Airlines/Horizon Air PDX Jazz – looks like it’s going to be an epic one. February 27 and 28 offer a slew of conversations, jams, and performances worth checking out. I’m overall pretty bad with […]
The Passions of a Mingus
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I have been listening my way through the 41 tracks on Charlie Mingus’ Passions of a Man. I am thinking that is not only the definitive Mingus collection, but one of the great treasures of modern jazz. Mingus clearly had that genius that most distinguishes […]
New Yorker cartoon
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Yusef Lateef interview on WGBO
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Here’s a nice interview with NEA Jazz Master Yusef Lateef from WGBO’s Checkout show. He talks about his musical influences and development, world music, his involvement with Islam, and his current work.
Yusef Lateef interview
The Main Goals of Meditation
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Meditation is a way in which you can get acquainted with virtue in your mind so that you can have a calmer and more peaceful feeling. Having a peaceful mind is beneficial in helping you become free of your worries.
This is not to say that […]
Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on January 22, 2009
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Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on January 22, 2009
The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.
Under $5.00
Over […]
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