luni, 30 septembrie 2013

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Ghost Towns Around the World

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 12:36 PM PDT

Photos of ghost towns around the world. You can google the town's name to read its story.

Dallol, Ethiopia











Nova Cidade de Kilamba Kilamba, Angola









Kolmanskop, Namibia











Taverga, Libya





Pomona, Namibia





















Svalbard, Norway























Charly-Oradour, France











Kayaks, Turkey










Great Blasket Island 



Village Pegrema, Karelia, Russia




Pripyat, Ukraine








San Zhi , Taiwan




Paris In China: Tianducheng







Ghost City of Chenggong near Kunming, China









Centralia, PA







Plymouth, Montserrat 











Bodie, California











Fordlandia, Brazil







Chaiten, Chile









Grytviken, South Georgia






Paris Then and Now: 1900-2013 in Photos

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:54 AM PDT

Paris in the early 1900s vs Paris today.
Paris in the early 1900s vs Paris today.
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Paris in the early 1900s vs Paris today.
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Paris in the early 1900s vs Paris today.
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Paris in the early 1900s vs Paris today.
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Popular Comic Books Get Mashed Up With Lamps

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:11 AM PDT

At EliteFixtures.com, they think lamps are pretty super. Charged with the power of electricity, they can brighten a room with a single bulb and dispel shadows from the darkest corners. There is nowhere to hide from the Power of the Light! Which got us thinking… what would happen to our favorite comic heroes in a face-to-lamp showdown? Here's how we imagined it:







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Awesome Airplane Paint Jobs

Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:03 AM PDT

Airplanes with amazing paint jobs.














Turning the lights off

 

 

If the United States government shuts down tonight and our economy takes a hit, it will be because House Republicans let it happen.

Right now, there's a bill sitting in the House that funds the government for a few more weeks. It doesn't demand the repeal or delay of the health care law, or deny women access to birth control, or include any other failed, partisan proposals. It funds the government. That's it. And if Republican leadership allowed a simple yes or no vote on this bill -- like the Senate has -- it would get enough support from members of both parties to pass.

Instead, the government that these Republicans were elected to fund will close down and that will hurt our economy. Americans across the country won't be allowed to show up for work. Paychecks could be delayed, meaning some folks will have to cut back on groceries or maybe even not pay a few bills. Businesses will have fewer customers. Veterans won't get services they rely on -- and it will put benefits for seniors at risk.

Even though they've already voted over 40 times to defund or delay the health care law, this group of Republicans in Congress is so obsessed with the idea of sabotaging Obamacare that they're willing to take the economy hostage to do it.

Take a look at how this shutdown will affect millions of Americans -- and then make sure you share it so other folks know, too.

President Obama has said time and time again that he's willing to work with folks on both sides of the aisle to grow our economy and even improve the health care law. But using the threat of government shutdown or defaulting on the bills our country owes is reckless and irresponsible.

In fact, shutting down the government won't stop Obamacare. The Health Insurance Marketplace will still open for business starting tomorrow, without delay.

Washington needs to stop manufacturing crises and focus on the issues that matter: creating jobs and building a strong middle class. Taking our economy over the cliff just to score political points isn't fair to the millions of Americans who show up every day to work and do their jobs. It’s time for Congress to do its job.

Make sure you know exactly who this shutdown is directly affecting and then pass it on.

Thanks,

David

David Simas
Deputy Senior Advisor
The White House
@Simas44 

P.S. -- You'll still be able to sign up for affordable health insurance on HealthCare.gov starting tomorrow, shutdown or no shutdown.

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Applying for Health Insurance Just Got Easier

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House
 
 
 
 
 
 
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President Obama delivers a statement from the Briefing Room at 4:45 PM ET. Watch the President's statement here.

 

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Applying for Health Insurance Just Got Easier

On October 1, millions of Americans will have a simple new way to get affordable health coverage: the Health Insurance Marketplace.

With one application, you'll be able to compare all your coverage options side-by-side, learn if you can get lower costs based on your income, and enroll in a plan that fits your needs and your budget. In fact, the new application is so simple that it's 17 pages shorter than the current application you'd fill out to enroll in coverage in the individual market. 

Find out more about signing up for affordable health insurance.

Animated Graphic: Applying for health insurance just got easier.

 
 
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Weekly Address: Averting a Government Shutdown and Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare

The President urged Congress to both pass a budget by Monday and raise the nation’s debt ceiling so that we can keep growing the economy. He also said that those without health insurance and those who buy it on the individual market should visit HealthCare.gov to find out how to get covered on Tuesday.

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Weekly Wrap Up: “No one should go broke just because they get sick”

Last week we took you from Pennsylvania Ave to the heartland of America, to the Rocky Mountains, to the Big Apple, and south of the boarder for a packed week of travel with the President and Vice President.

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President Obama Announces New Diplomatic Efforts with the Islamic Republic of Iran

On Friday, President Obama spoke with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first communication between an American and Iranian President since 1979.

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  Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; the Vice President also attends

12:20 PM: The President holds a working lunch with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; the Vice President also attends

1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 

1:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu

2:45 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the 4th National J Street Conference WATCH LIVE

4:45 PM: The President delivers a statement WATCH LIVE

5:00 PM: The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; the Vice President also attends

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