January 2012
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25 clever ideas to make life easier. →
Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com
Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarrantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw).
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Via: apartmenttherapy.com
Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes.
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“Once, civil rights activists were red-baited as communists for trying to...”
– Jodi Melamed (Represent and Destroy)
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like a bosstrich →
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cookinglight's 25 "healthy" (debatable, but still... →
Our Favorite Healthy Pizzas
Pizza Margherita
Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Bacon, Tomato, and Arugula Pizza
Chicken and Herb White Pizza
Four-Cheese Pizza
Garlicky Clam Grilled Pizza
Smoked Salmon Thin-Crust Pizza
Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza
Veggie Grilled Pizza
Apricot and Prosciutto Thin-Crust Pizza
Quick Pizza Margherita
Artichoke and...
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21st century "christian" morality: classmates... →
Rhode Island Cranston High School West student Jessica Ahlquist successfully sued her school to have a Christian prayer mural removed from the state-funded public establishment. Her argument, a textbook case of separation of church and state, was sufficient to win U.S. District Court Judge Ronald R. Lagueux over, who praised her for her courage in his decision:
“The Court refrains from...
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10 things 90s kids will have to explain to their... →
While most things we experienced as tots in that headiest of eras seems pretty self-explanatory (plaid was everywhere, Leonardo DiCaprio was the molten ball of light around which the solar system turned, and there was no color too bright for your sweatpants) there are some things that will be a bit harder to explain. Here, a primer for when your future children want to know what the hell you...
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rick santorum is a horrible human being and should... →
Standing steadfast as the most socially right-wing candidate in the GOP presidential field, Rick Santorum has repeatedly touted his extreme anti-choice position, which dictates that abortion should be uniformly illegal, even in cases of rape or incest. He even suggested that physicians who provide abortions to such victims should be criminally charged.
Last Friday, CNN’s Piers Morgan asked...
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detox foods that make you look great!
thinnify:
The best detox foods for…
Losing Weight:
Artichokes
Lemons
Pink Grapefruit
Pineapple
Celery
Chili Peppers
Radiant Skin:
Watermelon
Red Bell Peppers
Avocado
Dark Leafy Greens
Berries
Flaxseed
Fighting Bloating:
Papaya
Ginger
Sauerkraut and Fermented Foods
Strengthening Bones:
Dark Leafy Greens
Green Tea
Broccoli
Almonds
Sesame Seeds
(via...
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ten reasons why you should never accept a diamond... →
1. You’ve Been Psychologically Conditioned To Want a Diamond The diamond engagement ring is a 63-year-old invention of N.W.Ayer advertising agency. The De Beers diamond cartel contracted N.W.Ayer to create a demand for what are, essentially, useless hunks of rock. 2. Diamonds are Priced Well Above Their Value The De Beers cartel has systematically held diamond prices at levels far greater than...
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america isn't a corporation :: paul krugman →
“And greed — you mark my words — will not only save Teldar Paper, but that other malfunctioning corporation called the U.S.A.”
That’s how the fictional Gordon Gekko finished his famous “Greed is good” speech in the 1987 film “Wall Street.” In the movie, Gekko got his comeuppance. But in real life, Gekkoism triumphed, and policy based on the notion that greed is good is a major reason why income...
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30 things to stop doing to yourself →
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