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Megan was nice to me when I turned 35

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Images that agree : Laub is German for Foliage

You should keep track of your favorite songs

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Reasons to agree : People don't read and write poetry very often. Most of our effort to say things well comes from lyrics. Music is interesting. Music is a good way to relate to your kids Good music can make your life better Below is my Pandora list of non distracting wuss rock that I listen to when working on the computer. Have any suggestion?  (Nothing But) Flowers by Talking Heads or by Guster  1979 by Smashing Pumpkins  All Apologies by Nirvana  All My Love by Led Zeppelin  American Pie by Don McLean  Angie by The Rolling Stones  Are The Good Times Really Over by Merle Haggard  Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve  Blue by The Jayhawks Candle On The Water - From The Move "Pete's Dragon" by Helen Reddy  Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin  Crossfire by Brandon Flowers  Daydream Believer by The Monkees  Dust In The Wind by Kansas Do You Realize?? by The Flaming Lips  Dust In...

Chart: 'America’s Per Capita Government Debt Worse Than Greece'

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Chart: 'America’s Per Capita Government Debt Worse Than Greece' The office of Senator Jeff Sessions, ranking member on the Senate Budget Committee, sends along this chart, showing that 'America’s Per Capita Government Debt Worse Than Greece,' as well as Ireland, Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain: Isn't this, and shouldn't this be the most important and almost only issue? Who is most qualified to remove our debt? Title: "The Implications of America’s Per Capita Government Debt Being Worse Than Greece" Assuming that the chart from Senator Jeff Sessions' office is accurate and that America's per capita government debt is indeed worse than that of Greece and other mentioned countries, here is an outline of the potential pros and cons, along with various interests and reasons why it's important: 1. Logical arguments: - U.S. debt has been rising at an unprecedented rate, especially in response to financial crises and the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Labor Unions and Efficiency: An Evidence-Based Analysis

Supporting Evidence & Arguments : Logical Arguments : Unions may encourage inefficiency by negotiating for job protections and work rules that make it difficult to terminate underperforming employees or alter inefficient work practices. Union wage demands can exceed productivity increases, causing firms to hire fewer workers or cut hours, leading to decreased efficiency. Evidence (Data, Studies) : A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that unionized companies tend to have lower productivity growth than non-unionized firms. Books : "Why Unions Matter" by Michael Yates provides a perspective on labor unions, but also touches upon the efficiency debate. Videos : "The History and Challenges of America's Labor Unions" (YouTube): Discusses various criticisms of labor unions, including possible effects on efficiency. Organizations and Their Websites : The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation ( https://www.nrtw.org/ ): Advocates for...