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  We're Heading Back Toward a Double-Dip
  By BestThinking

  Movitated by Robert Reich's take on the U.S's "recovery" I decided to see what others are saying today about our nation's likely immediate future. Here is a sampling of what people are saying - including some man on the street reactions to Reich's bleak outlook (See the first article below...

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  Greece's Debt and the Euro
  By BestThinking

  The outstanding debt crisis that Greece is currently experiencing has caused yet another uprising for the world to witness. Budget cuts and increasing taxes have prompted demonstrators to establish protests, pushing the government to find a solution to aid the financial trouble.  Because...

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  The Widening Racial Wealth Gap
  By BestThinking

  The Great Recession has truly taken a toll on American households, widening the racial wealth gap between white families and African-American and Latino families. According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, the dwindling housing market was given as the main factor that...

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  Iceland's Survival Plan for Financial Crisis
  By BestThinking

  When the banking crisis of 2008 hit, Iceland chose a route different from other countries. Their three major banks had racked up a considerable amount of foreign debt (mainly to UK and Dutch investors). Iceland faced a similar situation to the rest of the world: bail out the banks or face a...

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  Predictions for the 2012 Wildfire Season
  By Kate Prengaman

  Last year wildfires engulfed almost 4 million acres across Texas alone, destroying thousands of homes and killing 10 people. Climatologists predict that the extreme drought that created highly flammable conditions will continue in 2012. Texas is not alone. Across the United States, more...

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  The Ongoing Debate of American Education
  By BestThinking

  With the upcoming 2012 Presidential Election drawing closer, candidates are sure to address the U.S. education system. As students in the United States continue to lag behind countries such as India and China in math and science, the issue of American education remains an unsolved problem....

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  The Third Party Problem
  By Carrie Kirby

  Come election time, my husband and I often find ourselves on opposite sides of the voting booth. It's not that our political beliefs differ much -- we're both liberals. The difference is that he believes in voting for the candidate who most closely matches his personal beliefs, which often...

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  Is Sunscreen Safe?
  By BestThinking

  It is well-documented that unprotected exposure to the sun and UV rays can lead to skin cancer. With UV levels reaching all-time highs, it is important that people take preventative measures to protect themselves from UV exposure which can cause damage to their skin, as well as their eyes. ...

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  Acid in the Ocean
  By Harvey K Black

  Mention climate change and people’s thoughts typically turn to changes in the weather. We hear stories of extreme events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, mammoth snow and rain--storms linked to man-made climate change. Another eye-catcher is stories of sea-level rise, and the inundation of...

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