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It’s just flirting, not cheating, right?
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Darwin’s free market wisdom: division of labor starts in the genes
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Looking for Leonardo? Da Vinci’s Florence starts at Il Salviatino
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Asking Aaron Clarey: Does college prepare people for the real world?
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HBO Movie Preview: Before Elton John and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace
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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla (TSLA) story spreading around the world
Middle Class Guy Archive: November 2011
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Disgraced Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich should get the maximum sentence
Rod Blagojevich is to be sentenced on 17 counts of corruption and lying to federal agents on December 6th. Published November 30 2011
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The implosion of Herman Cain
Herman Cain is not just toast, he is burnt toast. Published November 29 2011
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It's Christmas: How to survive the holiday office party
Some sage advice for holiday partying from memories of things Pabst. Published November 29 2011
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We have a right to know all about Herman Cain
Does Herman Cain have character? Or is he just another flawed human being. We have a right to know. (VIDEO) Published November 28 2011
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Cyber Monday: Put down the mouse and remember charitable gifting
Go do good this Christmas season. Give time or money to some charity that helps the less fortunate. Published November 28 2011
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On Black Friday shop local shop "indie"
Today see if you can "shop local:" in your own neighborhood and patronizing your local independent retailers. Published November 25 2011
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Happy Thanksgiving
For one day, let's just be grateful for what we have, especially our family and friends. Published November 22 2011
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The elderly dilemma: Medicare-Medicaid fail middle class families
The elderly and their families face a dilemma. Choose to be cared for at home or be forced into nursing care due to cost decisions. Published November 20 2011
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Thanksgiving all year round
Cooking and sharing meals is about sustenance and nurturing. It is sharing the love. Published November 20 2011
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Talking turkey: Jon Corzine, MF Global, Obama, Romney, Perry, Paul, Philbin ...
Turkey: Slang, chiefly US and Canadian; a stupid, incompetent, or unappealing person. Published November 19 2011
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Stand-Up Chicago National Day of Action end in fraud
Stand-Up Chicago pulled a nice fraud on the people of Chicago with a fake bridge occupation. It is all about the optics. Published November 18 2011
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Chicago Teacher's Union president Karen Lewis disgusting behavior
The Chicago Teacher's Union president and American Federation of Teachers V.P. Karen Lewis embarrasses herself and her profession. (VIDEO) Published November 16 2011
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Occupy Wall Street: It's about time Zuccotti Park evacuated (Slideshow)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg finally evacuated the squatters camp at Zuccotti Park. The lawyers are having a field day. Published November 15 2011
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The polite treatment of Jon Corzine and the MF Global bankruptcy
Jon Corzine is getting the kid glove treatment compared to others in the investment world who bet the bank and lost big. Published November 14 2011
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It's not about Penn State, it's about pedophilia
The Penn State scandal is a perfect opportunity to shine a harsh light on the crime of pedophilia. Published November 13 2011
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Veteran's Day: All gave some, some gave all
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Never forget our veterans. Published November 10 2011
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Who hired Gloria Allred? Knowing that might shed light on the matter at hand
Who hired Gloria Allred? Who is paying her fees and expenses? Where is the money coming from? Published November 9 2011
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Herman Cain allegations and alligators
"I deny the allegations and I defy the alligators." Indicted Chicago Alderman Published November 8 2011
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The Obama Doctrine- Mope and Blame
Mope and blame should be the new campaign slogan for the president. It is all he does. Published November 8 2011
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Terrorist attacks at Charlie Hebdo: Defending or defiling freedom of speech
The bombing of the Charlie Hebdo offices should make us stand up for freedom of expression. Published November 6 2011
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