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Forbes explored October 16th data from the Ipsos U.S. Consumer Confidence Weekly Tracker (data as of October 22nd was consistent with it) which found a nearly 10-point gap in the reported consumer confidence of white respondents (54.9) and non-white respondents (45.2), a gap that has been growing considerably since late...
Heroin was first synthesized in 1874 by adding two acetyl groups to the molecule morphine, which is found naturally in the opium poppy. Administered intravenously by injection, heroin is two to four times more potent than morphine and is faster in its onset of action. Heroin can be available...
Representative Alan Grayson (D, Fl) made some points on the lack of diversity and pluralism within the Republican party that bare repeating as we move towards 2016. While the midterms saw the largest gains for the Republican party since 1924, it was in a year that saw the lowest...