Tuesday, September 3, 2013

In the news, Tuesday, September 3, 2013


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from Acronym TV

THE OBAMA DECEPTION ON SYRIA: DEBUNKING THE LIES, HUBRIS, AND MYOPIA IN THE MARCH TO WAR.

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from AsiaNews.it

Muslim intellectual calls for prayer with pope for peace in Syria

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from Breitbart

NY TIMES PUBLIC EDITOR: SYRIA COVERAGE NOT 'CONSISTENTLY SKEPTICAL'

DAILY BEAST: FEMALE CO SENATOR'S RECALL MAY SUCCEED THANKS TO DEMOCRATIC 'BOYS' CLUB'

NY COURT: BLACK-ON-BLACK N-WORD USE STILL ACTIONABLE

AFGHAN TALIBAN ATTACK U.S. BASE DRESSED AS POLICEMEN
American Commanders contradict the President. Afghan security forces can't take this onslaught of violence. American combat troops there for at LEAST 5 more years

Life in the Shadow of Germany's Green Energy Revolution
Green for the Elites-- noisy, windy and dangerous for the common man

FLASHBACK: BBC NEWS RUNS 2003 IRAQ PHOTO AS SYRIAN MASSACRE PHOTO

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from CNSNews.com

Rodman in North Korea to visit his 'friend' Kim

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from Daily Mail

Dark safari: Up close and personal with the big cats of the Kalahari as they enjoy the cool of evening in one of the most punishing places on earth
Wildlife photographer Hannes Lochner spent two years in the Kalahari documenting nocturnal life of Luna the leopard
During that time he saw her have three litters, two of which survived, but one set was taken by a pack of hyenas
Much of his work followed the leopard's activity at night, when it was safer for her to move and hunt for food
During this time he also documented remarkable night-time pictures of lions, cheetahs, hyenas and jackals
The fascinating nocturnal animal world of the Kalahari has been collated in a new book produced by Mr Lochner

The 'calamity of the century': Syrian civil war prompts world's biggest refugee crisis as UN reveals TWO MILLION people have fled fighting
More than 6million Syrians in total have been forced out of their homes with 2million leaving the country altogether
5,000 flee into neighbouring countries such as Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan every day as civil war rages
Angelina Jolie blasts Western 'complacency' and calls for more humanitarian aid to held the refugees
British Government pledges £348million to stave off disaster for refugees in largest ever disaster aid commitment
Barack Obama is set to hold vote on whether to attack the Assad regime after British MPs vote against air strikes

'I never thought I'd see them again': The moment woman who escaped Westboro Baptist Church was walked down the aisle by fellow escapees after her own family refused to attend wedding
27-year-old has not heard from parents since leaving in 2008
Husband's family have welcomed and accepted former hate picketer

'Never ever give up': US grandmother Diana Nyad, 64, swims into the record books as she becomes first person to complete mammoth 103-MILE swim from Cuba to Florida WITHOUT a shark cage
Diana Nyad completed the swim in 52 hours, 54 minutes and 18 seconds
She was put on a stretcher and given an IV as soon as she got to the beach
The swimmer achieved her life-long dream on her fifth attempt
Endurance swimmer paused to thank her team two miles from Florida
The grandmother said she is looking forward to 'a whopping party'
President Obama tweeted: 'Congratulations to @DianaNyad. Never give up on your dreams'

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from The Farmacy

10 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda

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from Fox News

Boehner: I Support Obama’s Plan for Military Strike on Syria

OPINION:
The truth about Obama's new executive orders targeting guns
The Obama administration announced new gun control measures last week, including one that would curb the import of military surplus weapons.
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from The Jerusalem Post

The Jewish New Year is swiftly approaching. After a substantial amount of time and hard work, our team here at the The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com have brought you a list of 5773's most viral everything!
First up, the most viral videos of 5773. Enjoy and Shana tova!


Report: Egyptian attack helicopters kill 15 jihadists in Sinai
Egypt’s air force launched strikes at suspected jihadist networks in the Sinai Peninsula town of Sheikh Zuweid, not far from the border with Israel, according to local media reports.

Russia detects ballistic launch in Mediterranean; Israel denies knowledge
Russian embassy in Syria says there were no signs of a missile attack or explosions in Damascus; RIA news agency says there is not sign of a missile strike on the Damascus

Peace on paper is not peace on the ground
The physical distance between Israel and Jordan is small, but the distance between the people is not something a bridge can easily join.

A Lebanon-based Middle East wheat trader who regularly trades with Damascus said the real challenge is getting wheat to the mills to make flour.

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from KREM 2 News

Dad's ashes stolen before Portland remembrance
A Portland family just wanted to remember their loved-one who recently died. However, on their way to spread his ashes, the containers holding his remains were stolen.

Some flu vaccines promise a little more protection
For the first time, certain vaccines will guard against four strains of flu rather than the usual three. These four-in-one vaccines are so new that they'll make up only a fraction of the nation's supply of flu vaccine, so if you want a dose, better start looking early.

Spokane call center will help with WA health exchange
A Spokane-based toll-free customer support line will start taking calls on Tuesday to help residents choose health plans, figure out costs of plans, and find out what kind of subsidies they may be eligible for.

Beaver Creek Fire fully contained
After fire crews fought for almost a full month, the Beaver Creek wildfire in Central Idaho is finally 100% contained, but not before burning over 100,000 acres.

64-year-old completes first Cuba to Florida swim without shark cage
A 64-year-old woman is the first person ever to complete the swim between Cuba and Florida. It took about 53 hours to swim the entire 110 miles. This is also her 5th attempt.

Playing for time: Can music stave off dementia?
The number of Americans 65 and older with Alzheimer's is expected to nearly triple nearly 2050. Researcher's, however, think music may provide some hope.

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from KXLY 4 News

Light sentencing in rape case could be reversed
A controversial sentencing out of Montana of a convicted child rapist has sparked a lot of outrage across the U.S. Now, that sentencing could be reversed.

Traivon Asterino's life celebrated by friends and family
The candles at Traivon Asterino's memorial have long since burned out, but the hopes for justice from friends and family have not.  Asterino was found face down in a field in the 4400 block of East Buckeye on August 28th with a gunshot wound to the chest.
What does an extended warranty even cover on a car? Find out before you get one. Stacy has the details.

5 Social Security Tips Couples Need to Know

Facebook Is Changing the Rules So It Can Keep Selling Your Face

How to Get Your Free Credit Report in 6 Easy Steps

Are Top CEOs Overpaid for Their Performance?

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from POLITICO

House leaders back Obama call for action in Syria

QUIZ: How well do you know Bashar Assad?

Syria crisis: 5 questions for Chuck Hagel and John Kerry

Report: Bashar Assad calls President Obama 'weak'
Bashar Assad calls the Middle East a powder keg and said there remains a risk of a regional war if it erupts.

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from Prevention Magazine



Cut Your Dementia Risk By 50%
The simple habit that makes your brain grow
Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by as much as 50%.
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from Smithsonian Magazine

How Third-Century China Saw Rome, a Land Ruled by “Minor Kings”
Translations of a 3rd century Chinese text describe Roman life

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from Space.com

Hubble Telescope Spots 'Cosmic Caterpillar' 6 Trillion Miles Long
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured what scientists are describing as a "cosmic caterpillar" nearly 6 trillion miles long slinking through deep space.  The celestial critter is actually a cloud of gas stretching one light-year (10 trillion kilometers) across.

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from The Wall Street Journal

What’s the Difference Between Jobless and Unemployed?
The recession wiped out 8 million jobs. Four years into the supposed recovery, only 6 million of them have been regained. Accounting for population growth, it would take more than seven years at the recent pace of hiring to get back to prerecession levels of employment.

Key Lawmakers Back Obama on Syria Strike
Comments Come as President Pushes to Gain Support for Military Action

The Perfect Nap: Sleeping Is a Mix of Art and Science
Why Some Snoozing Sessions Leave You Groggy While Others Help
The perfect nap is 10 to 20 minutes long.  34% of American adults say they take a nap on a typical day. Do you nap? When is your favorite time to take a snooze?

Microsoft Seeks Stronger Hand in Phone Business
Software Giant Pays $7 Billion for Nokia's Struggling Cellphone Unit

Banks' 'Princelings' Hires Were Widespread in China
IPOs Illustrate Prevalence of Employing Officials' Relatives.  A number of global investment banks employed "princelings," relatives of powerful Chinese officials, during a long boom period for Chinese IPOs.  Two of the biggest IPOs in history, Agricultural Bank of China and ICBC, raised $22 billion apiece. Several of the banks that won key roles in the deal employed princelings.

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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)

BREAKING: Egyptian Media Says Barack Obama Is Muslim Brotherhood Member
The Director of Research at the Brookings Doha Center, Shadi Hamid, tweets out about the Egyptian media depicting Obama as a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Newspaper also claims that the son of a Muslim Brotherhood leader threatened Obama with release of “papers” revealing his MB membership.

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from 100 Percent FED Up
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Obama Addresses Muslim Brotherhood-Tied ISNA Convention…

Flashback: Chemical Weapons In Syria Include WMDs Shipped From Iraq

ICE Union Head Calls For Congressional Investigations Into Administration’s ICE Policies

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