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The Adventures of Writing

I have always dreamed of becoming an Author, it was something I wanted to do since I was 12 years old.  In grade six I wrote my first story, just a little thing.  And even illustrated.  It was called...

0 comments    humor writing books
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What's the Real Cost of Fossil Fuels?

Fossil fuel market prices don’t reflect the externality, or social cost, of pollutants, including carbon dioxide that causes global warming. Since the catastrophic effects of climate change will occur decades in the future, it is easier to measure the cost of preventing them than the the damage that will occur if we don’t. Internalizing the prevention cost by adding it to fossil fuel market prices makes these prices more closely reflect the real cost of fossil fuels.

4 comments    global warming taxes al gore
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Universal Healthcare Reform for Illegal Immigrants

"Most illegals are without health insurance, and when these workers need emergency healthcare, the American taxpayer gets stuck with the bill." -Congressman Spencer Bachus, R.- AL It is true that the House...

15 comments    health care reform house bill
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Polluter-pays principle

The Polluter-Pays Principle (PPP), also known as Extended Polluter Responsibility (EPR), is a principle in international environmental law where the polluting parties are made liable to pay for the damages...

2 comments    business environment pollution
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Conservative Economic Lies

      Economic Stimulus and the Conservative Lie       House Republicans, citing economic conservatism, failed to vote in support of the economic stimulus plan advocated by President Obama...

4 comments    business politics america
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2009 Stimulus Bill Changes Cobra Plan for Unemployed Workers

As you know employers are required to provide health insurance coverage for 18 months after an employee leaves his job under the Cobra act. What has changed with the Cobra law under the new 2009 stimulus plan...

1 comment    2009 economic stimulus
Should a Lawyer be making Health Care Decisions?81

One Simple Example Why Mandated Governement Health Care Won't Work

Should a Lawyer be making Health Care Decisions?We need Health Care Reform. We do not need MANDATED health care coverage. Today the Federal COBRA Subsidy ended from many Unemployed Michigan residents. No...

3 comments    insurance government health care
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What is wrong with the farm bill

Flooded fields leave area farmers frustrated (Palladium-Item) Wayne County crops range from extremely good to extremely bad, a prognosis that will deliver an average crop at best, Farm Service Agency executive...

2 comments    obesity nancy pelosi corn syrup
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Single Mom Financial Aid

Single mom financial aid is important for many mother who are struggling to make ends meet and need a helping hand. The costs of raising children as a single mother mean that sacrifices often have to be made...

financial government grants
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So Why Not Ride Free?

Want to create a thriving, popular bus service for a community? Almost anyone can tell you how: Operate lots of clean, efficient buses throughout the district over a wide range of routes on a schedule that cuts waiting time to a minimum with well-paid and happy bus drivers.

0 comments    travel video hubpages
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