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Like all of you. I know that health care is the most critical, and important issue facing the American people. Now, and in the coming elections. And like the vast majority of the American people, I want HR 676 (Medicare For All) passed into law NOW! "Single payer, Tax Supported, Not For Profit, True Universal Health Care" free for all as a right. Like every other developed country in the world has. See: http://www.house.gov/conyers/news_hr676.htm “HR 676: For church goers: less money to insur. companies and more to the church- lots more. Srs on Medicare: save way over $100/wk. Because no more medigap, long term care & dental insur. needed. No more drug bills." But if we the American people fail to bring enough pressure on our current politicians to get HR 676 passed into law before the elections.
Turkey's Kurdish problem: Three readers, three perspectives
In fact, he should normally be the last one in the government to make such an ill-mannered statement. Leave aside the humanistic aspect, it precisely exemplifies how politically we Turks are sometimes shooting ourselves in our own feet. These particular remarks are only worth mentioning if used to understand the psychology prevalent in the country nowadays.From his previous messages I have no doubt that this reader is a sincere, and also very active, friend of Turkey. Yet, this type of criticism is as unfortunate as ahin's statement. It precisely reflects what I meant recently in saying that "a remarkable number of our European friends do not seem to be willing to avoid subjectivity and selectivity in their perceptions with regard to our country." Before making generalizations and accusing the Turks of being hopeless, one should also consider how this statement was approached by the Turkish public.
Terrariums bowl over a new generation
Until six months ago, Trenton Suntrapak of Fresno, Calif., never had seen a terrarium. Then his girlfriend gave him one as a gift. He marveled at the small plants growing in the open glass cylinder. About 16 inches tall, the container includes a fern in soil, small rocks, moss ground cover and even a tiny house. But as an admirer of Japanese maples, he particularly likes the Ming aralia plant, which reminds him of the Asian trees. "It was a very unique gift," says the 34-year-old. "I thought it was cool. I've tried bonsais and have killed them pretty fast." So far, the plants in the terrarium have thrived under his minimal care. The terrarium sits on his dining room table, where it can get sunlight. "The tree is now growing over the top" of the jar, says Mr. Suntrapak, who waters the plants once a month.
Aussie military planes provide flood aid
AUSTRALIAN defence force planes have joined a critical aid mission for thousands of flood victims in Papua New Guinea, as looting broke out in hard-hit Oro province. Last week's floods left thousands homeless, and officials fear the death toll of about 160 could rise dramatically unless food and clean water supplies quickly reach survivors. There are security fears in Oro province, north of the capital Port Moresby, after looters made off with a rice shipment and local MPs were accused of commandeering relief supplies for their own villages. Australia today sent in two C-130 Hercules transport aircraft and two smaller Caribous to start distributing AusAID supplies, including water purification tablets, emergency shelters, blankets and generators.
Howard's $10M win in arbitration sets new high-water mark
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Everywhere Ryan Howard turned, people wanted to dig into his pockets. Howard's bank account just skyrocketed like one of those home runs he deposits into the upper deck. Baseball's best bargain finally will be getting big bucks. Howard won his salary arbitration case against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday when he was awarded $10 million, the highest figure given a victorious player. Now teammates expect him to pay for their meals and pick up the tab on their nights out. "My reaction is mostly relief," Howard said. "It was an interesting process. Anyway you look at it, it's a win-win because it's a substantial raise." Howard made $900,000 last year and $355,000 during his MVP season in 2006. The Phillies offered $7 million, but Howard became the first player to win in six arbitration cases this season.
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