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Accuracy of Scientists

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I would like to preface this post by stating that I am not denying that global warming or climate change is occurring presently. I have...

Vox Populi AfterChat – 1-15-10

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Vox Populi – 1-08-10

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VOX POPULI TONIGHT AT 7:00 PM (PST)

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Time Out for O/T – Vol. 2

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During the day, do you read a story and you feel it is worth sharing? Where to place it? I don't...

Your Feedback Needed ASAP

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Last week, we introduced a new feature at The Planet, a checkbox on the comment reply box that allows you to be notified when...

PlanetPOV’s Top Posts of 2009 – The Winners!

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Our members and visitors have spoken! Among the remarkable array of thoughtful, enlightening and clever articles that appeared on this site in 2009, the following...

Our 500th Post!

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We are thrilled to announce that The Planet has published its 500th post! And who has the honor of authoring the 500th member-published article...

Vox Populi – 12-18-09

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