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Links 9/18: Hillary on Healthcare, Heartbeats, Scandal Tourism, Warmongering with Words, and more! |
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“Wary of the past,” Hillary Clinton has unveiled her plan for universal healthcare. Discuss.
“Under a law issued by the Coalition Provisional Authority before Iraq regained sovereignty in June 2004, the companies have immunity from Iraqi prosecution.” Following the deaths of 8 Iraqi civilians at the hands of trigger-happy private security personnel, the Iraqi government is considering kicking out all foreign security contractors.
According to this fascinating NPR report on “the hidden mathematics of life,” a few (highly bored?) scientists have discovered that virtually all mammals, regardless of size and lifespan, have hearts designed to beat about one and a half billion times total.
Can’t resist…flying into Minneapolis anytime soon? Don’t forget to check out the international airport’s biggest tourist site — the Senator Larry Craig Toilet!
Blog-O’s
“Like the act of childbearing itself, these books embody deep faith in the future — in our ability to create a world worthy of our children.” Grist’s intriguing series on “green” parenting and the environmental ethics behind reproduction.
Former CENTCOM commander general says using phrases like “Islamic extremism” serves only to alienate some much-needed Muslim allies.
“Should bloggers be considered journalists? Should bloggers have access to press passes through the same outlets as traditional media?” The Obama campaign puts the questions to the folks over at Talk Left.
