
by Brian Darling June 29, 2009 Federal lawmakers returning home for the Fourth of July recess may encounter more fireworks than usual. Voter anger over Congress’s irresponsible spending is growing. It found expression last week in Tea Party demonstrations across the land. And more than 400 such demonstrations have been scheduled for Independence Day. It’s getting [...]
June 29, 2009 | Posted in
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By Dante A. Ciampaglia June 29, 2009 Litter isn’t just a problem in local parks and on sidewalks. It’s also threatening the health of the Earth’s oceans. According a report released earlier this month by the United Nations (UN), our oceans are filling up with trash. The garbage gets into the oceans when people litter. [...]
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By Newsmax June 29, 2009 Washington – The Supreme Court ruled Monday that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, reversing a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor endorsed as an appeals court judge. New Haven was wrong to scrap a promotion exam because no African-Americans and [...]
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By Newsmax June 29, 2009 The Obama White House left open the possibility Sunday that the president would break a campaign promise and raise taxes on people earning less than $250,000 to support his health care overhaul agenda. White House adviser David Axelrod said the administration wouldn’t rule out taxing some employees’ benefits to fund [...]
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By Keep Kids Healthy June 28, 2009 Most people start thinking about childproofing their house once their child is crawling, walking and becoming a lot more mobile. However, if you are moving into or building a new house, now could be a good time to start childproofing. Building a ‘safe’ home can help to save [...]
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By Family Fun June 26, 2009 When it comes to portable private spaces, tents may be fun and practical, but canopies are magical. Hooked on a branch in the yard or suspended in a corner of a child’s room, these airy shelters provide a sweet spot for relaxing with a good book or sharing [...]
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By Ramin Ganeshram June 26. 2009 Marinades bring out a wonderful flavor in chicken, and they’re easy to prepare. Although most recipes for chicken kebabs specify boneless and skinless cubed chicken breasts, breasts are easily overcooked and can toughen on the grill. Joyce Goldstein prefers to use boned chicken thighs with the skin on, [...]