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Darwin’s free market wisdom: division of labor starts in the genes
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Asking Aaron Clarey: Does college prepare people for the real world?
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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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21st-Century Pacifist
Musings of a 21st-Century Pacifist is a collection of articles from the perspective of a bilingual, catholic educated, agnostic, combat veteran, pacifist, engineer and jewelry maker.
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Jeffrey Heller interview: The plight of immigrants drives his cause for justice
On his bike trip, Heller found Americans open to a sensible solution to the immigration issue. Published 8:49 a.m. June 3, 2012 - Comments
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Jeffrey Heller's amazing bike ride to support immigration reform
America’s current immigration laws are contrary to common sense or human nature. Published 9:36 a.m. May 25, 2012 - Comments
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Biking 1,000 miles for human rights: Jeffrey Heller's journey for refugees
Attracting attention to the issue of refugees and immigrants by riding a bicycle — an unusual bicycle — gives Jeffrey Heller a way to start talking about Human Rights First. Published 8:26 a.m. May 22, 2012 - Comments
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Facebook IPO creates a buzz: A good investment?
The world’s largest social network is generating excitement as it readies to launch its IPO. Published 12:01 p.m. May 8, 2012 - Comments
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Soldiers and prostitution, what a shock
Since there have been armies and soldiers, the issue of what to do with their sexual desires has been addressed, if not solved. Published 2:22 p.m. April 27, 2012 - Comments
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Google Glasses: Do we really need them? Maybe (VIDEO)
Will I consider spending $250 to $600 for this new technology? Probably not. I will wait until the price is more reasonable and I will definitely buy one. Watch the video, it is sensational. Published 8:37 a.m. April 23, 2012 - Comments
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Is Congressman Allen West the next Senator Joe McCarthy? (Video)
After almost 60 years, the Right Wing fringe of the Republican Party appears to be bringing McCarthyism back as their platform. It seems that they are running out of ideas. Will the American public allow it? Published 9:09 a.m. April 13, 2012 - Comments
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Are atheists to be trusted to run our country?
Many Americans equate religion with morality. Most non-believers actually are as moral as believers. Published 4:45 p.m. April 11, 2012 - Comments
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Volunteer in a soup kitchen: giving forward and back
Are you retired or find yourself with time on your hands and want to help others in your community? Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Try it, you’ll like it. Published 7:12 p.m. April 9, 2012 - Comments
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Sgt. Robert Bales: Are we asking too much of our volunteer army?
Multiple deployments due to the small size of the military may bring unforeseen effects. PTSD and a head injury have been discussed as possible causes for the Robert Bales alleged massacre. Published 9:53 a.m. March 28, 2012 - Comments
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