The world is facing many environmental problems such as pollution and global warming. Despite these concerns, people should not despair. There is always an innovative way to address these problems. Addressing fundamental threats to our way of life requires us to consider all possible a wide range of possible solutions. ...
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The crisis that almost brought about the fall of civilization as we know was started by unscrupulous Wall Street bankers and brokers who knew that any risk they incurred would be passed on to somebody else. After the federal government stepped in and prevented a financial catastrophe, many observers believed that a new, sobered...
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Every society and civilization relies on the transference of information in order grow, expand, and innovate. The acquisition, synthesis, and transmission of knowledge has helped many formerly third world countries begin competing with Western nations economically and militarily. Since the vulnerabilities of our financial system...
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It should come as no surprise that banks are fighting the new student loan overhaul bill tooth and nail. At issue is what President Obama, and others, describe as an unwarranted subsidy. The banks receive a substantial federal subsidy for providing loans to college students. Instead of having the banks lend to students and take...
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With the recession in full swing, many banks have tried to squeeze every cent from their patrons. By allowing people to exceed their balances and then charge them a substantial overdraft fee for each transaction, banks have implemented a scheme that has harmed many consumers. Overdraft “protection” is really a racket that...
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During difficult times people have a tendency to retreat from social and civic life. This recession has greatly harmed our economic infrastructure and made it more difficult for us to achieve our financial goals. However, there are those who have always been living at the margins of society. When recessions and depressions hit,...
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