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    So Confused

    Why isn't Ted Cruz a Cuban the way Obama is a Kenyan? Is Canada the 51st state, right after Hawaii? The birthers really need to get their story straight. Also, the Supreme Court better define "natural-born" already. Is Ted Cruz Allowed To Run Since He Was Born In Canada? Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the first major candidate to declare for president, but some question whether he’s eligible since he was born in Canada. Legal scholars, though, believe he can. Read at Google+

  • Mini-Posts

    So Confused

    Why isn't Ted Cruz a Cuban the way Obama is a Kenyan? Is Canada the 51st state, right after Hawaii? The birthers really need to get their story straight. Also, the Supreme Court better define "natural-born" already. Is Ted Cruz Allowed To Run Since He Was Born In Canada? Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the first major candidate to declare for president, but some question whether he’s eligible since he was born in Canada. Legal scholars, though, believe he can. Read at Google+

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    Why Is Insulin So Expensive In The US?? WHY? #diabetessucks

    Poor people can't afford it. Other countries have cheaper forms of insulin, why can't we? Because Big Pharma can claim newer is better, while old production methods might not be as profitable or marketable to as many people. I'm not insulin dependent, but still I'm outraged. Why Is Insulin So Expensive In The U.S.? The hormone that controls blood sugar among diabetics is one of the oldest medicines used today. But more than 90 years after its discovery, a low-cost version is no longer available in the U.S. Read at Google+

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    Get Your Ass To Mars

    Buzz Aldrin says so. #GYATM Buzz Aldrin Tweets Epic Superman Photo From Stonehenge Buzz Aldrin is making it no secret that he wants to see humans on Mars. Today, the former NASA astronaut tweeted a photo of himself at Stonehenge, ripping open his hoodie like Superman to reveal a t-shirt with the following message: “Get you… Read at Google+

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    No Schock: IL Congressman resigns

    File this under "not soon enough:" Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Downton Abbey) announces resignation after one too many allegations of misconduct surfaces. Why are we not surprised? Aaron Schock to resign amid spending scandal Embattled Rep. Aaron Schock announced Tuesday he would resign his seat at the end of the month, in the wake of a congressional ethics investigation into reports that he used taxpayer money to fund lavish trips and events. Read at Google+

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    Kirk Going Hat In Hand

    … Still voting for whoever his opponent is. Kirk to host GOP fundraiser for 2016 re-election campaign U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is hosting a number of Republican leaders at a Chicago fundraiser Monday to get his 2016 re-election campaign rolling. Read at Google+

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    Moderation Management: is it possible or not?

    It's an interesting concept, but I'm afraid that some might not be able the concept of "moderate" drinking. The next AA? Welcome to Moderation Management, where abstinence from alcohol isn’t the answer There are myriad reasons people fall into addiction, so it makes sense that there might be more than one way out of excessive drinking Read at Google+

  • Cycling - Health And Fitness

    The Fitness Bug

    Something interesting seems to have happened. I’ve caught the fitness bug. Either that, or Bug has gotten into fitness (my dad’s nickname for me was either Bugginia or Bug). I spent all of last spring and part of the summer not riding the bike I bought, which was a fairly decent women’s step-through that wasn’t quite the right fit or size for me. I went for a few rides, and made it around the 20 mile course for Tour de Cure last year, and I liked it all right, but never felt very comfortable on it. Also, I wished I…

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    http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2015/mar/16/pg-tips-reduced-tea-bags-price-same PG Tips has reduced the amount of tea in its tea bags – still fancy a brew? The nation’s favourite brand of tea has quietly reduced the weight of its pyramid bags, while keeping the price the same. But does less tea make for an inferior cuppa? Read at Google+