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"The same report estimates more than 14,100 foster children were living with one or more gay or lesbian foster parent. Though denied the right to marry in every state except Massachusetts, more and more same-sex couples are turning to adoption and foster care to form families, according to child...

Quite an interesting story- Iceland is considering adopting the Canadian dollar to replace the current krona, which is often seen as too volatile. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/iceland-eyes-loonie-canada-ready-to-talk/article2356634/