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Reflections On Being Born In the First Half of the Last Century...the Was, the Is, and the May Be

Where we were, are now and the future -- from a 75-year-old's perspective.

10 comments    politics america government
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Is Our Democracy in Jeopardy?

This article is about how our democracy is in jeopardy because our congress no longer represents us. It gives examples of how they are influenced by campaign funding from big monied interests and corporations so they can get re-elected, thus distracting them from our issues.

14 comments    politics congress corruption
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Why Do I Love Puerto Rico? Let Me Tell You!

After spending three weeks in Puerto Rico, I am in love with this Enchanted Island. I'd like to tell you why I feel this way!

35 comments    ocean mountains puerto rico
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How Much is a 2 Dollar Bill Worth?

A Legal Tender shrouded with Myth. Learn the value of Two Dollar bills.

8 comments    dollars legal tender small note
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United States Federal Spending: Where Does the Money Go

Previously we took a look at how we got into the financial mess that is the current state of the federal budget, but in order to really understand what is going on it is necessary to examine where the money is being spent. To perform this analysis...

2 comments    spending social security deficit
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Thank You Tommy: A Gift From a Special Boy

Here is the story about how a special little boy has brought love, joy, and compassion for others to our family.

7 comments    life lessons cerebral palsy
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My Patient the Constitution

It was a beautiful sunny day at the station, unlike many others. It was a perfect temperature, not to warm, not to cool. The crew and I were cutting it up in the kitchen as we just finished our breakfast. This was our house, the best house, the...

4 comments    politics obama united states
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How the 1960's changed America

America changed immensely in the 1960's. From MLK, to JFK, to the advancement of technology, to the carefree hippies, America has been changed by the 1960's, or rather, the people and events in it.

6 comments    politics america history
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A History of Gruesome Medical Cures

I promise you, after you have read this article, you will never complain about your doctor or health provider again! Have a look at what the poor souls from the past had to put up with. What was worse - the ailment or the cure?

29 comments    health food water
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LED Light Force Therapy for Pain Relief

I have rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders. This is a situation that can get quite painful and interfere with activities of daily living and even with sleeping. About a month ago, I experienced quite a...

18 comments    technology review medicine
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