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Liner tragedy worse than Titanic
This month the world marked the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic. As tragic as the loss of the most famous cruise in history was, however, there was another cruise liner whose story was even more horrific. The Cap Arcona, named for a cape in...Tags: Nazi Party, Adolf Hitler, World War II (1939-1945), United Kingdom, Joseph Goebbels
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Americans once focused on big tasks
Partisan gridlock in Congress has prompted skeptics to proclaim the end of government - or at least government's ability to accomplish major projects. At the same time, conservatives now oppose nearly any social or economic role for government and feel it...Tags: Technology, Government, Politics, Engineering, National Government
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Electoral College should be replaced
To become president, the Constitution specifies that a candidate must win a majority of the Electoral College votes. There are a total of 538 electoral votes, so the fat lady sings when one of the candidates reaches 270. Sometimes the outcome is not...Tags: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, U.S. House of Representatives, Sarah Palin, Joe Biden
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Danville's Centre College lands another vice-presidential debate
dbrock@amnews.comEleven years after the nation’s collective attention was drawn to Centre College for a vice-presidential debate, the school learned Monday it has snagged the coveted hosting gig a second time. “I’m here to tell you the debate is in...Tags: Washington, DC, University of Denver, Boca Raton, Dick Cheney, Education
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State again ignores primary protocol
We did not always allow voters to pick their party nominees for president. In the 19th century, a system known as "King Caucus" prevailed, whereby a few party leaders in smoke-filled rooms handpicked presidential nominees. In the early 1900s, the...Tags: Parties and Movements, 2012 Republican National Convention, World War II (1939-1945), Voting, Tampa
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'Office shoppers' shame district system
When George Washington took the oath of the presidency in 1789, each of the 65 members of the inaugural Congress represented roughly 30,000 people. As the population of the country grew, it became necessary to reflect those changes in the representation...Tags: Government, Tom Rooney, Allen West, George Washington, Population and Census
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Smithsonian wasn't always beloved
In its early days, America lacked world-class universities, libraries, scientific research facilities, and museums. Many Americans believed such things were unnecessary for national security and economic growth, and were disinterested in the promotion...Tags: Science, United Kingdom, Arts and Culture, John Quincy Adams, Smithsonian Institution
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Court has affected elections in past
The Supreme Court recently concluded debate on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama's health care reform. The three days of deliberations are said to have been "unprecedentedly long" and the resulting decision, expected around...Tags: Court Administration, Slavery, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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A camp for every child
Forum Publishing GroupWhen it comes to booking a specialized camp for your special child, the earlier the better. Some schedules are already filled, such as the unique camp for those with MSUD, a rare metabolic problem known as maple syrup urinary disease, at Vee Bar Ranch...Tags: Allergies, Caribbean Vacations, Lake Compounce, Travel, Behavioral Conditions
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A little vino
Christine Najac, award-winning South Florida Food and Wine blogger and author of “Food Lovers’ Guide to Miami and Fort Lauderdale,” knows her wine. She’s a certified sommelier and professor of wine appreciation at Lynn University...Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Fort Lauderdale, Alcoholic Beverages, Wines
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5 things Obama needs to win Florida (or that Republicans must counter)
With 29 electoral votes, Florida is the most glittering prize in this year's presidential election. Without a win in the nation's biggest swing state, it's hard to come up with a scenario that keeps Barack Obama in the White House.
Since 1960, only one...Tags: Quinnipiac University, Voting, Republican Party, Judaism, Palm Beach County
Apr 22, 2012
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Jan 29, 2012
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Feb 12, 2012
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Mar 25, 2012
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Feb 19, 2012
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