Almost a decade ago, Warren Buffett made a claim that would become famous. He said that he paid a lower tax rate than his secretary, thanks to the many loopholes and deductions that benefit the wealthy. His claim sparked a debate about the fairness of the tax system. In the end, the expert consensus was…
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The story of the college professor who serves as the foundation for the slime and destroy attack against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh continues to present more questions than answers despite what the media would lead the public to believe. While Christine Blasey Ford disproved many skeptics when she showed up in Washington last week…
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I think white people really like sailing. Or anything having to do with a regada. Likewise with: 1) educational toys/software for kids 2) illegal immigrants who mow their lawns 3) “gourmet” fast-food (Islands, California Pizza Kitchen, BJ’s, etc.) 4) general Bohemian lifestyles which require no work 5) the musical “Rent” you did a post of…
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Many people are unaware that there are GMO foods on the market that are promoted as healthy and nutritious. It’s high time we put an end to this! One such product is Nutella. Due to the powerful advertising, many are misled into believing that Nutella is a healthy food, without knowing that it actually packs…
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Tips on what to do and what not to do when someone you care about is struggling If you’re lucky enough not to have experienced depression then you probably don’t understand what all the fuss is about. “Why does everyone have depression all of a sudden?” You might wonder, as you go about your daily…
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My partner and I have been documenting daily life with a disability through Instagram without the filters and mushy inspo-porn. I’m brutally honest and open with my photos, revealing aspects of disabled life that you don’t often hear about. I’m Holly Warland, a 27-year-old woman from Australia and I have a rare condition called Limb…
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Smartphones have a similar effect to drugs. It may seem awkward and terrible, but that’s the plain truth. Giving your kid a smartphone is like giving them drugs. An addiction therapist in the UK made the claim after becoming aware of the growing smartphone addiction among teens. Millions of people spend their day scrolling down…
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Freddie Mercury of Queen.Neal Preston It was an utterly unexpected rebirth. from the moment Freddie Mercury and the other members of Queen– guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon – took the stage at London’s Wembley Stadium, on July 13th, 1985, at the historic Live Aid concert, the group captured the day.…
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Before his death, he tweeted, “Loving Jesus doesn’t always cure suicidal thoughts.” Jarrid Wilson, a California church leader, author, and mental health advocate, died by suicide Monday evening at age 30. Wilson, known as a passionate preacher, most recently was an associate pastor at megachurch Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. A co-founder of the…
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Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. Nov. 5, 2018 / 4:04 PM GMT By Maggie Fox Parents who hit their kids may believe that a swat “just gets their attention” or imposes old-fashioned discipline, but spanking in fact makes behavior worse than…
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