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Obituaries this week

Avis Marie Snyder, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, May 2, 2015

Robert “Rob” E. Harian, 40, Burlington, died Thursday, April 30, 2015

Fran Kelly, 73, Burlington, died Sunday, May 3, 2015

Yupha Lewis, 95, New London died Saturday, May 2, 2015

Irene Bree Francis, 69, Burlington, died, May 4, 2015

Beth Ann Wilson, 56, Burlington, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Wilma Edith Wagaman, 102, West Burlington died Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Alberta Maxine Taylor, 77, Burlington, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Keith R. McConahay, 75, West Burlington, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Robin R. Muff, 60, rural Mediapolis died Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Beth Ann Wilson, 56, Burlington, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015

William John Witte, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, May 9, 2015

Richard “Dick” Roth, 80, of Burlington, died Saturday, May 9, 2015

James Allen Heckenberg, 55, Burlington, died Saturday, May 9, 2015

Martha Jane Hahn, 58, Burlington, died May 10, 2015

Dianna R. Weiler, 70, Burlington, died Friday, May 8, 2015

Audrey Jewel Klein, 94, Burlington, died Saturday, May 9, 2015

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25% of renters use half their income for housing costs

Click here: 25% of renters use half their income for housing costs
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Stockman: ‘There Are No Markets, Just a Raging Casino’

Mania in financial markets has raged so far out of control as to place them outside the realm of rationality, says former White House budget director David Stockman.
“There are no markets left in any meaningful sense of the word, just a raging casino infected with the madness of the crowds and the central bank pied pipers who mesmerize them.”
“Why everything has gone virtually straight south because the most fantastic credit bubble in recorded history is beginning to burst.”
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Negative interest rates put world on course for biggest mass default in history

Click here: More than €2 trillion-worth of eurozone government bonds trade on a negative interest rate. It’s a bubble that is bound to end badly.
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Why Civil Asset Forfeiture Is Uniting Democrats and Republicans

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Falcons Win Bulldog Invitational

Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Tim Williams reaches for the finish line on the anchor leg to win the 4x100 relay at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
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WBND’s Tim Williams reaches for the finish line on the anchor leg to win the 4×100 relay at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Jacob Smith wins the 400-meter dash at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
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WBND’s Jacob Smith wins the 400-meter dash at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Logan Hoschek runs away from the field to win the 1600-meter run at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
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WBND’s Logan Hoschek runs away from the field to win the 1600-meter run at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Brant Wrede reaches for the win ahead of teammate Xavior Williams in the 200-meter dash at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
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WBND’s Brant Wrede reaches for the win ahead of teammate Xavior Williams in the 200-meter dash at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
Photo by Dan Hockett WBND’s Jett Tjaden wins his 200-meter dash heat at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Tjaden placed 4th in the 200-meter dash overall. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
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WBND’s Jett Tjaden wins his 200-meter dash heat at the Bulldog Invitational Tuesday afternoon in Mediapolis. Tjaden placed 4th in the 200-meter dash overall. Team scores: WBND 190, Mepo 147, Central Lee 123, L&M 79.
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Homeownership rate lowest in 25 years

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Keokuk tops Nikes, 7-2

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame – West Burlington’s Baron West returns the ball in a doubles match against Keokuk Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes fell to Keokuk, 7-2.
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Notre Dame – West Burlington’s Baron West returns the ball in a doubles match against Keokuk Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes fell to Keokuk, 7-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame – West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle returns the ball in a doubles match against Keokuk Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes fell to Keokuk, 7-2.
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Notre Dame – West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle returns the ball in a doubles match against Keokuk Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes fell to Keokuk, 7-2.
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Obituaries this week

Margaret Elaine Hansen, 73, Burlington, died Sunday, April 26, 2015

Ruby Brown, 69, Burlington, died Wednesday, april 29, 2015

Mervin R. Klees, 86, Burlington, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Terri Jo Neally (Zimmerman), 56, Fort Madison, died Thursday, April 30, 2015

Marcella “Sally” M. Duffield, 91, West Burlington died Thursday, April 30, 2015

Pamela Jo Pealer, 51, formerly Burlington, died Friday, May 1, 2015

Avis Snyder, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, May 2, 2015

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Top scientists to examine fiddled global warming figures

Click here: The Global Warming Policy Foundation has enlisted an international team of five distinguished scientists to carry out a full inquiry

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