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U.S. Census Bureau releases data on growth in U.S. urban population centers

March 27, 2012

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View the most recent update release date March 26, 2015 at this Dilemma X weblink: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates reveal metro areas and counties that propelled growth-Release Date: March 26, 2015 U.S. Census Bureau releases data on growth in U.S. urban population centers Among urbanized areas with populations of 1 million or more, the Charlotte, N.C., […]

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24/7 Wall St.’s list of America’s 10 largest websites

March 26, 2012

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America’s 10 largest websites By Douglas A. McIntyre, 24/7 Wall St. The 10 most-visited websites in America may share a few characteristics, but interestingly enough, none are in the same business, with the exception of two portals. Each has a different business model as well. An analysis of these largest sites shows that no single […]

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Forbes: List of U.S. cities with the most new construction projects

March 23, 2012

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Cities with the most new construction By Morgan Brennan Forbes  Thanks to the housing bubble, Phoenix garnered a reputation for dusty abandoned homes and half-built tracts of retail sprawl. Arizona’s biggest city suffered a 55% drop in home prices since the 2006 peak and it consistently ranks among the country’s 20 worst cities in terms […]

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Whitney Houston drowned accidentally; cocaine in her system

March 22, 2012

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Whitney Houston drowned accidentally; cocaine in her system Thursday, March 22, 2012  Los Angeles Times Whitney Houston died as the result of drowning in what the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled as an accidental death. The coroner said heart disease and cocaine use were also factors in her death on Feb. 11. Cocaine was […]

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Video: Europe without Christianity?

March 20, 2012

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Europe without Christianity __________ Video: BBC News- Europe’s Christian Exodus ___________ Video: BBC News- Does Christianity have a future in England ___________

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Once-burgeoning Latino population growth rate dips in many U.S. cities

March 20, 2012

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  March 20, 2012 Once-burgeoning Latino population growth rate dips in many U.S. cities The downturn is ‘pervasive’ and could hurt future growth, but major metropolitan gateway areas are less affected, analysis of Census data shows. By Don Lee and Rebecca Trounson Los Angeles Times  Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles — For years, America’s […]

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A Conversation with First Ladies Barbara (including talk about current Republicans); Laura Bush- March 6, 2012

March 7, 2012

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A Conversation with First Ladies Barbara & Laura Bush   Barbara Bush discusses the current Republican party at 37mins and 30secs into the video.   The Bush Center  March 6, 2012  

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Air Force marks 60 years in Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz

March 7, 2012

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Air Force marks 60 years in Germany’s Rhineland-Pfalz On March 7, 1936 German military forces entered the Rhineland. This violated the Locarno Treaties and was the first time since the end of World War I that German troops had been in this region. Under the terms of Versailles, the Rhineland had been made into a demilitarized […]

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Food Stamps (SNAP) Household Characteristics Report 33% white, 22.4% black

January 2, 2012

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SNAP  (Food Stamps) Household Characteristics Reports  In fiscal year 2011, about 44.71 million people participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Food Stamp program as of December 1, 2011. In 2008 there were only 28.22 million people who participated. In 2000 there were only 17.19 million people who participated. The United States Supplemental […]

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Video: “Slavery By Another Name” documentary on the re-enslavement of African Americans

January 2, 2012

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Slavery By Another Name   Produced by Twin Cities Public Television and premiering on PBS early 2012. Major funding for Slavery by Another Name is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company and the CPB/PBS Diversity and Innovation Fund.     Slavery by Another Name is a 90 […]

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