Daily Archives: March 4, 2012

Why does our health care cost so much?

Ezra Klein: Why an MRI costs $1,080 in America and $280 in France There is a simple reason health care in the United States costs more than it does anywhere else: The prices are higher. That may sound obvious. But … Continue reading

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A legend passes

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies at 64 Guitarist Ronnie Montrose, one of rock’s great sidemen, whose namesake band Montrose introduced Sammy Hagar to the world, died Saturday. He was 64. The cause was complications from prostate cancer, his wife and manager, … Continue reading

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Flush Rush

Sixth Advertiser — Carbonite — Drops Limbaugh Despite His ‘Apology’ Because He’s Beyond The ‘Bounds Of Decency’ Moments ago, Carbonite – a company providing backup software for computers – announced that it will no longer advertise on Rush Limbaugh’s show. … Continue reading

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