15 Caribbean Nations Are Suing Europe Over Slavery - Business Insider

15 Caribbean Nations Are Suing Europe Over Slavery - Business Insider: "“Repatriation to Africa has long been a central belief of Rastafari, a melding of Old Testament teachings and Pan-Africanism whose followers have long pushed for reparations.”"



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Makers of Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Maserati Find It's Never Been Easier to Sell Six-Figure 'Supercars' - Businessweek

Lamborghini Huracan

Maserati Alfieri

Ferrari California T

Makers of Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Maserati Find It's Never Been Easier to Sell Six-Figure 'Supercars' - Businessweek: "Why all the überexpensive machines? They’re selling almost as fast as they drive. Supercars have taken off with U.S. buyers in the past three years, as a bullish stock market and surging home prices drove household net worth to a record high."
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The market for six-figure sports cars crashed in 2009, which is hardly surprising. More notable, however, is the speed with which it got back on track after a global economic crash. As soon as the Masters of the Universe realized the world wasn’t descending into anarchy, they started showing up at swanky dealerships again. In 2010, the sector zipped right by the market for more proletariat cars and never looked back.


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Republicans derail Senate veterans bill - Juana Summers - POLITICO.com

Really!

Republicans derail Senate veterans bill - Juana Summers - POLITICO.com: "Senate Republicans on Thursday derailed a sweeping $21 billion bill that would have expanded medical, educational and other benefits for veterans — in another chapter of the ongoing feud over amendments, spending and new sanctions on Iran. 


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) moved Wednesday night to cut off debate on the bill and blocked consideration of amendments, including one on Iran sanctions demanded by Republicans. And on Thursday, Democrats came up four votes short of the 60 needed to keep the bill moving forward on a procedural budget vote, 56-41."



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Rand Paul: Ted Nugent Should Apologize - Business Insider

Rand Paul: Ted Nugent Should Apologize - Business Insider: "Rand Paul Blasts Ted Nugent, And Says He Should Apologize For Calling Obama A 'Subhuman Mongrel'"



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Impact Of Cutting Extended Unemployment Benefits - Business Insider

Impact Of Cutting Extended Unemployment Benefits - Business Insider: "The cutoff in extended unemployment benefits by Congress wasn't just vile, it explains much of the economic weakness so far this year."

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AP Exclusive: Va. executive mansion in disarray - The Washington Post

AP Exclusive: Va. executive mansion in disarray - The Washington Post: "The National Governors Association convention was fast approaching, promising an important stage for her politically ascendant husband. Organizers were pressing Gov. Bob McDonnell for details on his wife’s part of the agenda, and he felt she was being distracted.

A series of emails from late 2011 to early 2012, obtained by The Associated Press, show that nearly halfway into Bob McDonnell’s term, his wife was struggling with the position into which she’d been thrust."



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The Swedish Neo-Nazis 'Volunteers' of Kiev - The Daily Beast

The Swedish Neo-Nazis 'Volunteers' of Kiev - The Daily Beast: "In early February, Fredrik Hagberg stood at the rostrum in Kiev’s City Hall, offering fraternal and comradely greetings from Sweden to the sweaty, bruised, and exhausted Ukrainian insurrectionists scattered throughout. The place was festooned with flags—some celtic crosses, a stray Confederate banner, a standard for the political party Svoboda, whose members essentially controlled the building—reflecting the dubious politics of its occupiers."

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General to admit guilt on 3 counts; denies assault | Army Times | armytimes.com

General to admit guilt on 3 counts; denies assault | Army Times | armytimes.com: "A U.S. Army general accused of sexual assault was set to plead guilty to three lesser charges Thursday in a move that his lawyer says will strengthen his position going into trial."



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Climate Change's Latest Casualty Could Be Chipotle's Guacamole, Salsa - The Wire

Climate Change's Latest Casualty Could Be Chipotle's Guacamole, Salsa - The Wire: "Bad news for upscale fast food and avocado lovers: Chipotle may stop offering guacamole and some of its salsas due to the increased cost of the ingredients. Chipotle blamed climate change for what is basically a living nightmare for us all.

In its annual report, brought to our attention by Think Progress, Chipotle warns:"



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Wal-Mart Says ‘Looking’ at Support of Minimum Wage Raise - Bloomberg

An increase in the Minimum wage helps their bottom line.

Also, we wouldn't have to subsidize their low wage employees.

Wal-Mart Says ‘Looking’ at Support of Minimum Wage Raise - Bloomberg: "Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), the largest private employer in the U.S., said it’s looking at supporting an increase in the federal minimum wage, breaking with business and industry groups that oppose such a measure.

Wal-Mart is weighing the impact of additional payroll costs against possibly attracting more consumer dollars to its stores, David Tovar, a company spokesman, said today in a telephone interview. Increasing the minimum wage means that some of the 140 million people who shop at the chain weekly would “now have additional income,” Tovar said."



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