How much longer can the company post results like this?
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On Obamacare’s Popularity
While Americans may not like “Obamacare” — and the political process of passing it — they do support its major provisions and are likely to resist any effort by Republicans to take away their benefits. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that while 56 percent of Americans oppose the law as a whole, 61 percent of respondents favored allowing young adults to stay on their parents’ insurance plans until age 26, 72 percent wish to maintain the requirement that companies with more than 50 workers provide health insurance for their employees, and 82 percent of respondents favored banning insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions. As more benefits roll out in 2014, it will be increasingly difficult for Republicans to argue for their repeal.
Mitt Romney, on Obamacare
What the court did not do on its last day of session, I will do on my first day if I am elected president of the United States. I will act to repeal Obamacare.
Here’s a giant middle finger just for you, Mr. Romney.
On ‘Jack’s Diary’
Having a kid with cancer sucks. Talking to them about it sucks just as hard.
Thankfully, there are a lot of good resources out there for such conversations, including a new ebook out for the iPad:
Jack’s Diary is an interactive, illustrated story about a little boy’s courage and determination during a confusing and frightening time. The book is a colourful and engaging way to learn about cancer, treatment and getting life back to normal. Animations bring to life and add an element of fun to what can be a difficult subject to discuss with children.
Seven Years of Podcasts
Seven years ago today, Apple started including podcasts in the iTunes Store.
Google Drive for iOS
It’s a nice-looking app, but doesn’t offer in-app editing of documents.
Which makes it next to useless.
AP: Stop Mocking CNN
The ModBook is Back
Want an OS X tablet? Jacqui Cheng at Ars has your answer.
Upheld
In a 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court today voted to uphold “Obamacare,” a set of laws concerning Americans’ access to healthcare. 1
(The actual name is the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”)
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, citing Congress’s power to tax as being legal ground to uphold the laws.
By upholding PPACA, the Supreme Court has allowed the federal government to enforce things like protection for children with preexisting conditions, the patient’s bill of rights and more.
On The Minimal Mac Book
Now, I wish to be very clear about what this is. Every single item in this book exists on the site as it stands — right now — for free. I have simply done the hard work for you; which is going through nearly 2000 updates and compiling the best posts, essays, and quotes into a couple of hundred pages. I then had these professionally edited and the cover, layout, and design done to make it an attractive and easy to read book.