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'Die quickly' congressman new hero for Fla. Dems
Can someone explain to me why Republicans are expected to denouce anytime one of their members flies off the handle (ie. You Lie) and yet this guy is treated like a rockstar and that's ok? Can someone tell me how this is helpful to the discourse?I wish every elected official could be challenged in a primary
The Murtha Method Computer Analysis Shows 12 of 16 House Defense Subcommittee Members in Controversial Circles of Lobbyists, Earmarks, and Campaign Cash By The Center for Public Integrity | September 08, 2009 For months, a cloud has swirled around Congressman John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, and the relationship that Murtha and other subcommittee members had with the PMA Group, a lobbying firm filled with former subcommittee aides. Index Follow the links to see reporting on individual committee members. ■Reps.Central Valley Disconnect: Rich Land, Poor Nutrition
California's Central Valley produces many of the fruits and vegetables consumed in America. It is also one of the poorest areas of the country. There are high rates of malnutrition and obesity, and residents have little access to fresh produce themselves.Where do the stars like to holiday and which hotels attract glitzy celebrities? We pick our top 11 favourites.
1/ Amanjena, Morocco
Nestled at the edge of Marrakech against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlas mountains, Amanjena is a celeb favourite, with A-listers including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Sienna Miller and Posh and Becks on its list of high-profile clients. And it's easy to see why – the resort's stunning ancient Moorish design, beautifully decorated dome-ceiling bedrooms and indulgent spa make for a luxurious getaway.
A beautiful and private address stretching leisurely through spacious grounds in the ever popular city of Marrakech and located a short drive from the fever pitch excitement of Djemaa El Fna.
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10. Maison de l'Amitie
The kitchen at Donald Trump's Maison l'Amitie house. There's a gargantuan fountain in the driveway out front and 475 feet of oceanfront out back.
10 U.S. Places to See Before You Die
Many people have a list of places they'd like to visit before they move on to the next world; here are a few American suggestions of my own. For conversation's sake, I have avoided the obvious targets, but a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge or a trip up the Empire State Building is still definitely worth it. Though we are lucky to live in a beautiful country, I have mostly focused on smaller, manmade sites, simply because a catalog of pretty American places could stretch on forever.SHINJUKU.
japanese are crazy over KRISPY KREME. iskinita [alley]@shinjuku forune-teller with his laptop.. isn't it too geeky??How to kill just about everything (pests and diseases, that is)
How to kill just about everything (pests and diseases, that is)
By Jackie French
It can come as a shock to a gardening writer to find out that even her kids don't know their pests from their diseases.
"It's whitefly," I said, looking at the brown edges and tiny specks on my son's bonsai maple tree. I reached for the wettex and began to wipe them off the leaves.
The 53 Places to Go in 2008
:kool: 1. LAOS Vietnam and Cambodia are so 2007. Now, Laos is shaping up to be Indochina's next hot spot.N.J. to close nine state parks in budget crunch
From the Philadelphia Enquirer: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20080402_N_J__to_close_nine_state_parks_in_budget_crunch.html N.J. to close nine state parks in budget crunch By Adrienne Lu and Maya Rao Inquirer Staff Writers Chris Coons has been going to Brendan T. Byrne State Forest for 48 years, since she was 12 years old.
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