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Why Heavily Taxing The Rich Doesn't Work
It’s strange when you think about it.Not only is President Obama pushing the largest round of tax hikes in almost a generation, but those increases would come during the most anemic economic expansion...
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The Slow Death Of The Voting Rights Act
Several prominent election lawyers on a panel here Friday predicted that the Supreme Court would ultimately strike down a part of the Voting Rights Act that requires states with a history of racial...
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How Alain Ducasse Became The Godfather Of French Cuisine After Surviving A...
One summer’s day 28 years ago, Alain Ducasse—the man dubbed the “godfather” of French cuisine—was rescued half-paralysed from a mountainside in the Alps, sole survivor of a light plane crash.It was...
View ArticleSacrificing The Will Of The People On The Altar of The Euro
The Eurozone debt crisis is exacting its toll. Convoluted undemocratic taxpayer-funded bailouts of bondholders and banks designed to keep the Eurozone together can’t kick the can down the road far...
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What To Do When Your Dream Home Takes A Turn For The Worst
When Justin and Kate Treher purchased their stunning, four-bedroom Tudor in Harrisburg, Pa., in June 2010, they were relieved.After a long search, they thought that they'd found their dream home —...
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Where Was HP’s Management When The Autonomy Deal Was Being Done?
When a company reports a loss per share of $6.41, or roughly half its own stock price, thanks in good measure to the write-off of most of the book value of a $10 billion acquisition that closed barely...
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The Newest Moneymaker For Recent Grads Looks A Lot Like An Escort Service
Two years ago, Tiffany Edwards, now 23, was pondering just how much her degree from New Jersey's Montclair State University was going to cost her.Though she was saving money by living at home with her...
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Arizona Is Still Counting Votes Two Weeks After Election Day
It’s been two weeks since Election Day, but it’s not all over in Arizona.Thousands of early and provisional ballots remain uncounted.These votes aren’t actually expected to impact any more races – just...
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How The Venus Fly Trap Grabs Bugs With Its Speedy Grasp
Plants aren't typically known for their speed, but the carnivorous Venus flytrap can close its jaw-like leaves in the blink of an eye.Charles Darwin once referred to the Venus flytrap as "one of the...
View ArticleThe Secret To Squeezing In That Piece Of Thanksgiving Pie
I don’t know what your grandma called it — mine called it the "special pocket"— but it’s that special place where you can still fit dessert even after your 5-year-old self told your parents that you...
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Bionic Mannequins Are Spying On Shoppers
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg)—Store mannequins are meant to catch your eye. Soon you may catch theirs.Benetton Group SpA is among fashion brands deploying mannequins equipped with technology used to identify...
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Thanks To Cellphones People Are Now Shopping In The Weirdest Places
The next time your date or significant other excuses himself to visit the restroom, he may be shopping for your gift.More than 38 million Americans shop online while on the toilet, according to a...
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We Are In The Third Stage Of The 5 Stages Of Fiscal Cliff Grief
While there are other issues investors are grappling with—such as increasing tensions in the Middle East, meager prospects for earnings growth, and the return to recession in Europe after only three...
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How Penguins' Shape-Shifting Huddle Keeps Them Warm
In the icy freeze of Antarctica, Emperor penguins huddle for warmth – and they stay toasty even though they constantly rotate positions in the scrum. Now, researchers have modeled the workings of the...
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A Record-Smashing Sailboat Is Literally Faster Than The Wind
The Vestas SailRocket2 built on the Isle of Wight has become the fastest boat on the planet after it smashed the world sailing speed record following almost ten years of attempts.With conditions on the...
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Time Warner Extended CEO Jeff Bewkes Contract For Another 5 Years
Time Warner has extended the contract of chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes by five years to 2017, the company announced on Tuesday.The extension won't affect Bewkes' base salary and bonus target, which will...
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10 Reasons Employees Resign
Good managers know very well how expensive employee turnover can be and work diligently to keep those costs at a minimum. It is a fact that not every employee can be retained no matter how fairly they...
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A Major Crisis Indicator Just Hit Its Highest Level Ever
When one thinks of America, the word "savings" is likely the last thing to come into a person's head, for the simple reason that the vast majority of Americans don't save: recall that in September the...
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The 10 Worst States To Retire In 2012
It's no secret that retirees generally don't like the cold, so it should come as no surprise that there is an abundance of northern states on this year's list of 10 Worst States to Retire from...
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Astronomers Snap A Picture Of A Giant 'Super-Jupiter'
In a rare direct photo of a world beyond Earth, astronomers have spotted a planet 13 times more massive than Jupiter, the largest planet in our own solar system.The planet orbits a star called Kappa...
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