Thursday, March 27, 2014

MILLER: Michelle Obama has media blackout in China while touting freedom of press - Washington Times

MILLER: Michelle Obama has media blackout in China while touting freedom of press - Washington Times:



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U.N. climate author withdraws because the report has become 'too alarmist' - Washington Times

U.N. climate author withdraws because the report has become 'too alarmist' - Washington Times:



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Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com

Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com:



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Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com

Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com:



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Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com

Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com:



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Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com

Abby McCloskey and Tom Miller: The Individual Mandate Goes Poof - WSJ.com:



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Daniel Henninger: Why Can't the Left Govern? - WSJ.com

Daniel Henninger: Why Can't the Left Govern? - WSJ.com: "k from the meeti"



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WH - CH 24 Notes

Ch 24 Notes
Unification of Europe

I.  Nationalism Italy- French Revolution and Congress of Vienna
   a.  Foreign rule- Congress of Vienna- Austrian rule
   b.  Mazzini- 30s nationalism- Young Italy- secret society
   c.  Kingdom of Sardinia- leading Italian kingdom- favored unification
   d.  Cavour- newspaper editor who called for unity
   e.  Victor Emanuel- King of Sardinia 49-Cavour as PM

II.  First Steps
   a.  Cavour- PM- economic growth- building projects- canals/roads
   b.  Crimean War- B+F declare on Russia- taking land from Ottomans- Sardinia joins the victors- demand Italian freedom
c.  War with Austria- France and Sardinia trick Austria into war- drive Austria out of Lombardy- forming an alliance
   d.  Napoleon III- backs out fearful of a unified Italy

III.  Unification Completed
   a.  Garibaldi- 1000 Red Shirts- freed Sicily and the kingdom of Two Sicilies- drove out the Spanish
   b.  Moves to the Papal States and Rome- French control- Cavour blocks Garibaldi and takes Kingdom of Two Sicilies
   c.  Victor Emanuel- King of united Italy except Venice and Rome- Italian Parliament
   d.  Prussia defeats Austria- Italy gets Venice
   e.  Franco Prussian War- France pulled troops from Rome and the Italians stepped in

IV.  Problems of the United Italy
   a.  Pope- rebelled against unification- rival to his power- hid in the Vatican
   b.  North versus South- North dominated- controlled government- urban rural
   c.  Limited Constitution Monarchy- Parliament- 20 million 600 thousand could vote
   d.  Incomplete- Nice, Savory, Trentino, Trieste, and Dalmatia still in foreign hands

V.  Unification of Germany- Obstacles
   a.  Austria- losing power- France and Russia also worried
   b.  Protestant Catholicism- small and southern regions worried about Prussian domination

VI.  Prussian Leadership
   a.  Army- best in control
   b.  Aristocracy- Junkers and king
   c.  Industrial might- Ruhr Valley- coal and iron- steel- military might
   d.  Authoritarian- despite some liberal reforms in education and the end of serfdom
   e.  Militarism- glorification of military
   f.  Bismarck- King William’s I P.M.

VII.  Bismarck’s “Blood and Iron”
   a.  Blood and Iron- to unite Germany
   b.  Building the military- ignored the constitution and taxed the population to pay for military

VII.  First Steps
   a.  War over Schleswig-Holstein
   b.  Austria would administer Holstein
   c.  Prussia would administer Schleswig
   d.  Division of war spoils created tension between Austria and Prussia- gave Bismarck excuse for war with Austria
   e.  War with Austria
   f.  Vague promises made by Bismarck
   g.  Provoked Austria into war- Seven Weeks’ War

IX.  The Franco-Prussian War
   a.  Southern German states- military alliance- political unity
   b.  Dispute over assumption of Spanish throne led to war- throne offered to William I
   c.  Bismarck changed telegram- insulted both France and Prussia- Prussians defeated French
   d.  William I proclaimed Kaiser of Germany
   e.  German unification completed

X.  The New German Empire
   a.  Second Reich
   b.  Coining of money- coordinated railroad, mail, and telegraph systems


XI.  Conflict over Religion
   a.  Catholic Church was “threat” to government power
   b.  Bismarck launched an all-out attack on Catholics
   c.  Kulturkampf





Wednesday, March 26, 2014

State allowed logging on plateau above slope | Local News | The Seattle Times

State allowed logging on plateau above slope | Local News | The Seattle Times:



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Inside Ukraine’s Propaganda War | Foreign Affairs / Defense | FRONTLINE | PBS

Inside Ukraine’s Propaganda War | Foreign Affairs / Defense | FRONTLINE | PBS:



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Northwestern University football players can unionize, federal agency says | Fox News

Northwestern University football players can unionize, federal agency says | Fox News:



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Why Likability Matters More at Work - WSJ.com

Why Likability Matters More at Work - WSJ.com:



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ObamaCare v. Religious Liberty - WSJ.com

ObamaCare v. Religious Liberty - WSJ.com:



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DEAN: When Obamacare met Matt Drudge - Washington Times

DEAN: When Obamacare met Matt Drudge - Washington Times:



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Robert Gates: Putin's Challenge to the West - WSJ.com

Robert Gates: Putin's Challenge to the West - WSJ.com:



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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

ObamaCare's Latest Legal Challenge - WSJ.com

ObamaCare's Latest Legal Challenge - WSJ.com:



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Appeals court upholds San Francisco laws regulating gun ownership - latimes.com

Appeals court upholds San Francisco laws regulating gun ownership - latimes.com:



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Ukraine cuts Crimea power, pulls out forces | Nation & World | The Seattle Times

Ukraine cuts Crimea power, pulls out forces | Nation & World | The Seattle Times:



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World Vision to allow gay marriage for workers | Local News | The Seattle Times

World Vision to allow gay marriage for workers | Local News | The Seattle Times:



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Sandra Fluke: At the Supreme Court, a potential catastrophe for women’s rights - The Washington Post

Sandra Fluke: At the Supreme Court, a potential catastrophe for women’s rights - The Washington Post:



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Andy Puzder: Obama's Overtime-Pay Boomerang - WSJ.com

Andy Puzder: Obama's Overtime-Pay Boomerang - WSJ.com:



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Michelle Obama's hotel suite: $8,400 a night — deemed too pricey for Joe Biden - Washington Times

Michelle Obama's hotel suite: $8,400 a night — deemed too pricey for Joe Biden - Washington Times:



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Alaska petition to secede to Russia going strong at 18K signers - Washington Times

Alaska petition to secede to Russia going strong at 18K signers - Washington Times:



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Thursday, March 20, 2014

MILLER: Obamacare is a Trojan horse for government-run health care starting in 2015 - Washington Times

MILLER: Obamacare is a Trojan horse for government-run health care starting in 2015 - Washington Times:



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Daniel Henninger: American Fatigue Syndrome - WSJ.com

Daniel Henninger: American Fatigue Syndrome - WSJ.com:



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What's really going on with Syria, Iran and Ukraine? | Fox News Video

What's really going on with Syria, Iran and Ukraine? | Fox News Video:



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Veterans Affairs wind turbine, built for $2.3 million, stands dormant | Fox News

Veterans Affairs wind turbine, built for $2.3 million, stands dormant | Fox News:



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Obama doesn’t grasp Putin’s Eurasian ambitions - The Washington Post

Obama doesn’t grasp Putin’s Eurasian ambitions - The Washington Post:



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Obama doesn’t grasp Putin’s Eurasian ambitions - The Washington Post

Obama doesn’t grasp Putin’s Eurasian ambitions - The Washington Post:



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Flashback: Obama’s debate zinger on Romney’s ’1980s’ foreign policy

Flashback: Obama’s debate zinger on Romney’s ’1980s’ foreign policy:



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Flashback: Obama’s debate zinger on Romney’s ’1980s’ foreign policy

Flashback: Obama’s debate zinger on Romney’s ’1980s’ foreign policy:



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skullduggery definition - Google Search

skullduggery definition - Google Search:



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Got Obamacare insurance. Can't find doctors. - Mar. 19, 2014

Got Obamacare insurance. Can't find doctors. - Mar. 19, 2014:



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Got Obamacare insurance. Can't find doctors. - Mar. 19, 2014

Got Obamacare insurance. Can't find doctors. - Mar. 19, 2014:



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Gay Arkansas student says his profile was pulled from yearbook - CNN.com

Gay Arkansas student says his profile was pulled from yearbook - CNN.com:



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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Russia warns West it may change stance on Iran, in retaliation over sanctions | Fox News

Russia warns West it may change stance on Iran, in retaliation over sanctions | Fox News:



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Russia warns West it may change stance on Iran, in retaliation over sanctions | Fox News

Russia warns West it may change stance on Iran, in retaliation over sanctions | Fox News:



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EPA reportedly releasing thousands of pages of records to Dem operatives | Fox News

EPA reportedly releasing thousands of pages of records to Dem operatives | Fox News:



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EPA reportedly releasing thousands of pages of records to Dem operatives | Fox News

EPA reportedly releasing thousands of pages of records to Dem operatives | Fox News:



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ISTOOK: It's morning in Moscow, is it midnight in America? - Washington Times

ISTOOK: It's morning in Moscow, is it midnight in America? - Washington Times:



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EXCLUSIVE: EPA fraudster duped bosses – but not the office assistant | Fox News

EXCLUSIVE: EPA fraudster duped bosses – but not the office assistant | Fox News:



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Israeli warplanes strike Syrian military positions in Golan Heights - The Washington Post

Israeli warplanes strike Syrian military positions in Golan Heights - The Washington Post:



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David Ignatius: Russia’s military delivers a striking lesson in Crimea - The Washington Post

David Ignatius: Russia’s military delivers a striking lesson in Crimea - The Washington Post:



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Ukraine Navy Bases in Crimea Stormed by Pro-Russian Forces - WSJ.com

Ukraine Navy Bases in Crimea Stormed by Pro-Russian Forces - WSJ.com:



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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Mistreated Walmart Employees Speak Out Against Company (UPDATED) - TheStreet

Mistreated Walmart Employees Speak Out Against Company (UPDATED) - TheStreet:



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Mistreated Walmart Employees Speak Out Against Company (UPDATED) - TheStreet

Mistreated Walmart Employees Speak Out Against Company (UPDATED) - TheStreet:



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insouciance definition - Google Search

insouciance definition - Google Search:



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mendacity definition - Google Search

mendacity definition - Google Search:



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70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com

70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com:



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A New Obama Doctrine? | National Review Online

A New Obama Doctrine? | National Review Online:



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70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com

70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com:



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70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com

70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com:



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Obama’s foreign policy is a mess, says the New York Times

Obama’s foreign policy is a mess, says the New York Times: "mendacity"



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Mockery greets Obama's new sanctions against Russian officials after Crimea action - Washington Times

Mockery greets Obama's new sanctions against Russian officials after Crimea action - Washington Times:



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Obama’s foreign policy is a mess, says the New York Times

Obama’s foreign policy is a mess, says the New York Times: "mendacity"



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Vegas man stuck with $407,000 medical bill after ObamaCare breakdown | Fox News

Vegas man stuck with $407,000 medical bill after ObamaCare breakdown | Fox News:



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Vegas man stuck with $407,000 medical bill after ObamaCare breakdown | Fox News

Vegas man stuck with $407,000 medical bill after ObamaCare breakdown | Fox News:



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Dana Milbank: With sanctions, Obama aims to hit Vladimir Putin where it hurts - The Washington Post

Dana Milbank: With sanctions, Obama aims to hit Vladimir Putin where it hurts - The Washington Post:



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Bret Stephens: How Obama 'Gets Things Done' - WSJ.com

Bret Stephens: How Obama 'Gets Things Done' - WSJ.com:



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Bret Stephens: How Obama 'Gets Things Done' - WSJ.com

Bret Stephens: How Obama 'Gets Things Done' - WSJ.com:



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Bret Stephens: How Obama 'Gets Things Done' - WSJ.com

Bret Stephens: How Obama 'Gets Things Done' - WSJ.com:



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Monday, March 17, 2014

Scientists find cosmic ripples from birth of universe | Fox News

Scientists find cosmic ripples from birth of universe | Fox News:



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Residents of Crimea voting Sunday on secession from Ukraine - Videos - CBS News

Residents of Crimea voting Sunday on secession from Ukraine - Videos - CBS News:



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Edward Lazear: The Hidden Rot in the Jobs Numbers - WSJ.com

Edward Lazear: The Hidden Rot in the Jobs Numbers - WSJ.com:



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GM announces new recalls - Mar. 17, 2014

GM announces new recalls - Mar. 17, 2014:



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CURL: We overhauled U.S. health care — to insure 4.2 million people? - Washington Times

CURL: We overhauled U.S. health care — to insure 4.2 million people? - Washington Times:



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Robert Samuelson: The verdict on the economic stimulus - The Washington Post

Robert Samuelson: The verdict on the economic stimulus - The Washington Post:



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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Barack's Bad Day - WSJ.com

Barack's Bad Day - WSJ.com: "former IRS official Lois Lerner "told Congress under oath, 'I have not violated any IRS rules "



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Monday, March 10, 2014

Netanyahu blasts world's 'self-deception' on Iran as intercepted weapons unveiled | Fox News

Netanyahu blasts world's 'self-deception' on Iran as intercepted weapons unveiled | Fox News:



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Netanyahu blasts world's 'self-deception' on Iran as intercepted weapons unveiled | Fox News

Netanyahu blasts world's 'self-deception' on Iran as intercepted weapons unveiled | Fox News:



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Condoleezza Rice: Will America heed the wake-up call of Ukraine? - The Washington Post

Condoleezza Rice: Will America heed the wake-up call of Ukraine? - The Washington Post:



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Lawrence Summers: How to provide the best aid to Ukraine - The Washington Post

Lawrence Summers: How to provide the best aid to Ukraine - The Washington Post:



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Ukraine crisis: "We are three steps from war" | Fox News Video

Ukraine crisis: "We are three steps from war" | Fox News Video:



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Ukraine: The heart of the revolution - CBS News

Ukraine: The heart of the revolution - CBS News:



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KNIGHT: Riding the rails to insolvency at high speed - Washington Times

KNIGHT: Riding the rails to insolvency at high speed - Washington Times:



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KNIGHT: Riding the rails to insolvency at high speed - Washington Times

KNIGHT: Riding the rails to insolvency at high speed - Washington Times:



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Staking $1 Billion That Herbalife Will Fail, Then Lobbying to Bring It Down - NYTimes.com

Staking $1 Billion That Herbalife Will Fail, Then Lobbying to Bring It Down - NYTimes.com:



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Friday, March 7, 2014

Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end - The Washington Post

Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end - The Washington Post:



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Natural Gas as a Diplomatic Tool - NYTimes.com

Natural Gas as a Diplomatic Tool - NYTimes.com:



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Mikheil Saakashvili: The West must not appease Putin - The Washington Post

Mikheil Saakashvili: The West must not appease Putin - The Washington Post:



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Colleges Straining to Restore Diversity - WSJ.com

Colleges Straining to Restore Diversity - WSJ.com:



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Charles Krauthammer: Obama’s inaction enables Putin’s grab for Ukraine - The Washington Post

Charles Krauthammer: Obama’s inaction enables Putin’s grab for Ukraine - The Washington Post:



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Natural Gas as a Diplomatic Tool - NYTimes.com

Natural Gas as a Diplomatic Tool - NYTimes.com:



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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Video - Russia Today Anchor Quits On Air, Cites Putin 'Whitewash' and 'Ethical and Moral Challenges' at RT - WSJ.com

Video - Russia Today Anchor Quits On Air, Cites Putin 'Whitewash' and 'Ethical and Moral Challenges' at RT - WSJ.com:



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Video - For Billionaires Only: Tour a $315 Million Yacht, Star of the Dubai Boat Show - WSJ.com

Video - For Billionaires Only: Tour a $315 Million Yacht, Star of the Dubai Boat Show - WSJ.com:



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1M kids stop school lunch due to Michelle Obama’s standards: GAO report - Washington Times

1M kids stop school lunch due to Michelle Obama’s standards: GAO report - Washington Times:



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Kentucky kids to first lady Michelle Obama: Your food 'tastes like vomit' - Washington Times

Kentucky kids to first lady Michelle Obama: Your food 'tastes like vomit' - Washington Times:



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A Climate Analyst Clarifies the Science Behind California's Water Woes - NYTimes.com

A Climate Analyst Clarifies the Science Behind California's Water Woes - NYTimes.com:



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Kentucky kids to first lady Michelle Obama: Your food 'tastes like vomit' - Washington Times

Kentucky kids to first lady Michelle Obama: Your food 'tastes like vomit' - Washington Times:



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Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end - The Washington Post

Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end - The Washington Post: "dilatoriness"



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Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end - The Washington Post

Henry Kissinger: To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end - The Washington Post: "dilatoriness"



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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Health & Science: Science News, Health News, Scientific Developments, Healthcare & Nutrition - The Washington Post

Health & Science: Science News, Health News, Scientific Developments, Healthcare & Nutrition - The Washington Post:



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Zbigniew Brzezinski: After Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, the West must be ready to respond - The Washington Post

Zbigniew Brzezinski: After Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, the West must be ready to respond - The Washington Post:



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Zbigniew Brzezinski: After Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, the West must be ready to respond - The Washington Post

Zbigniew Brzezinski: After Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, the West must be ready to respond - The Washington Post:



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Eugene Robinson: With Ukraine crisis, the U.S. has a credibility problem - The Washington Post

Eugene Robinson: With Ukraine crisis, the U.S. has a credibility problem - The Washington Post:



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Dana Milbank: Obama, the feckless tyrant - The Washington Post

Dana Milbank: Obama, the feckless tyrant - The Washington Post:



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