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from ABC News
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om ACLJ
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from AMAC
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from AsiaNews.it
Thousands of Syrian Christians ask for Russian citizenship
Russia's Foreign Ministry posts an appeal by Christians from Qalamoun, blaming the West for supporting the terrorists, praising Russia as a factor of peace. For the "first time since the Nativity of Christ," Christians" are under threat of "banishment from our land".
Gregorios III: Christians do not need Assad to survive
The Greek Catholic Patriarch of Antioch condemns acts of violence against the religious minority, which constituted 7.8 per cent of Syria's population in 2011. For the prelate, Christians are a valuable asset for Syria who, along with Muslims, can create a "new vision" for the country.
Hunger emergency in South Asia , Colombo improves
Global Hunger Index 2013 puts Sri Lanka in 43rd place. However, Colombo is the "most improved" country in South Asia: Bangladesh and Pakistan follow at 57th and 58th place, while India is at 67th with " alarming " levels of malnutrition.
Earthquake in the Philippines : more than 150 dead, Caritas in the forefront of relief efforts
Estimated 300 wounded, while dozens missing. Nassa Executive Secretary tells AsiaNews: "immediate needs are food items in for people in evacuation centers. Serious damage to churches and places of worship, including the century-old minor basilica in Cebu. Catholic activists to help victims, funds from the archdiocese of Manila.
For the first time, Taipei sends its masterpieces to Tokyo
Taiwan's National Palace Museum, home to almost 700,000 pieces of Chinese artwork, signed an agreement with museums in Tokyo and Kyushu in Japan to exhibit part of its collection.
China, Nanjing mayor arrested on corruption charges
Ji Jianye removed from office and brought to Beijing for internal Party investigation. State media praise the new move against bribes, but former mayor’s closeness to powerful Jiang Zemin points to new battle for power within national political scene.
East Jakarta, extremists threaten Catholics. Parish priest defends religious freedom
The parish of Kalvari , in Cipayung, is being targeted in a campaign against the local Catholic community . Banners and signs with threatening slogans appear near the mosque. A parishoner: years of harmony and coexistence at risk. New attacks ( verbal ) also against the church of St. Bernadette.
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from BBC News
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from The Blaze
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from Breitbart
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from CBS News
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from Choice and Truth
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from CNSNews.com
This was one of the most RIDICULOUS stories of the shutdown.
The government went out of its way to BLOCK the open air memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania for the 9/11 United Flight 93 passengers and crew.
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from Columbia Basin Herald
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from The Daily Caller
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The best of Man's Best Friend: Award-winning photographs show dogs of all shapes and sizes at work and play
Pictures were picked from 8,000 submissions for Kennel Club's annual Dog Photographer of the Year Competition
Roger Sjolstad from Norway selected as overall winner with dynamic image of a young girl and a Great Dane
Held annually, the contest is open to both professionals and amateurs, young and old, from all around the world
We want a royal-sounding baby too! George leaps up the name charts following birth of British prince
What's smoking doing to YOUR body? Alarming graphic shows how cigarettes cause women to go grey and sprout facial hair and men to have sluggish sperm
Tobacco Body has been created in conjunction with the Cancer Society of Finland to show the damage smoking causes
from Drudge Report
McConnell-Reid Deal Includes $3 Billion Earmark for Kentucky Project shared from WFPL News
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World’s first mapping of rare plants in the Americas
California, Mexico, the Caribbean islands, parts of the Andes, the south of South America, and the region around Rio de Janeiro have many rare species.
Watch for the almost-full Hunter’s Moon on October 17
It's near the planet Uranus on the sky's dome, but you won't see the planet without optical aid.
Tylenol Just Once A Month Raises A Child’s Asthma Risk 540%
from Forbes
2000+ Reasons Why GMOs Are Safe To Eat And Environmentally Sustainable
A popular weapon used by those critical of agricultural biotechnology is to claim that there has been little to no evaluation of the safety of GM crops and there is no scientific consensus on this issue. Those claims are simply not true.
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from Daily Mail
Pictures were picked from 8,000 submissions for Kennel Club's annual Dog Photographer of the Year Competition
Roger Sjolstad from Norway selected as overall winner with dynamic image of a young girl and a Great Dane
Held annually, the contest is open to both professionals and amateurs, young and old, from all around the world
New and more virulent strain of HIV is spreading rapidly through Russia, claim scientists
The HIV subtype 02_AG/A is spreading rapidly and is now thought to account for more than 50 per cent of new HIV infections in Siberia
It is thought to be the most virulent subtype of the virus in Russia
Infections have also been reported in Chechnya, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
The HIV subtype 02_AG/A is spreading rapidly and is now thought to account for more than 50 per cent of new HIV infections in Siberia
It is thought to be the most virulent subtype of the virus in Russia
Infections have also been reported in Chechnya, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
What's smoking doing to YOUR body? Alarming graphic shows how cigarettes cause women to go grey and sprout facial hair and men to have sluggish sperm
Tobacco Body has been created in conjunction with the Cancer Society of Finland to show the damage smoking causes
Highlights lesser-known effects such as spots, grey hair, increased risk of stomach ulcers and weight gain
Llama that would have died because of badly broken leg saved by custom-made prosthetic
Astonishing power of supermassive black hole caught on camera as it 'eats' immeasurable amounts of matter
The images display the sheer power of the vast astral bodies
By chance, a telescope captured one swallowing a huge amount of mass
Images shed light on how the phenomena affects our galaxy
Sleeping in separate beds will perk up your sex life with your husband! Yes, it really DOES work
Rachel was unable to sleep because of her husband's deafening snore
Fed up, she decided to try out the spare room - and she never left!
Sleeping alone means she gets a good night's sleep
But it also means her relationship with her husband has been reinvigorated
Pale eyed portraits of Kurdistan: Haunting photographs offer insight into the lives of refugees forced from their homes by the conflict in Syria
French photographer Eric Lafforgue travelled to refugee camps near the town of Erbil in northern Iraq
Erbil is part of Kurdistan, an unrecognised autonomous statelet handed to the Kurds after Saddam Hussein's defeat
Many of Lafforgue's subjects have been forced out of their Syrian homes after being bombed out of their homes
Giant fish that breathes AIR and grows armour-like scales to survive deadly piranha bites discovered in Amazon River
The large Arapaima lives in the Amazon River basin alongside piranhas
There are now five known species of the fish including the new leptosome
Although discovered in 2001 its taken 12 years to become classified
Separate study has discovered the fish also has specially-designed scales
Researchers studied the scales to a microscopic level for the first time
They found the fish has evolved the 'armour-like' covering to protect itself
Trying it on for size: Pope Francis models firefighter's helmet during popemobile tour
Put on the helmet as he arrived to lead his Wednesday general audience
Handed the black and yellow helmet by Italian voluntary firefighters
Donned it with a smile, drawing in applause from the volunteer firefighters
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Llama that would have died because of badly broken leg saved by custom-made prosthetic
Astonishing power of supermassive black hole caught on camera as it 'eats' immeasurable amounts of matter
The images display the sheer power of the vast astral bodies
By chance, a telescope captured one swallowing a huge amount of mass
Images shed light on how the phenomena affects our galaxy
Sleeping in separate beds will perk up your sex life with your husband! Yes, it really DOES work
Rachel was unable to sleep because of her husband's deafening snore
Fed up, she decided to try out the spare room - and she never left!
Sleeping alone means she gets a good night's sleep
But it also means her relationship with her husband has been reinvigorated
Pale eyed portraits of Kurdistan: Haunting photographs offer insight into the lives of refugees forced from their homes by the conflict in Syria
French photographer Eric Lafforgue travelled to refugee camps near the town of Erbil in northern Iraq
Erbil is part of Kurdistan, an unrecognised autonomous statelet handed to the Kurds after Saddam Hussein's defeat
Many of Lafforgue's subjects have been forced out of their Syrian homes after being bombed out of their homes
Giant fish that breathes AIR and grows armour-like scales to survive deadly piranha bites discovered in Amazon River
The large Arapaima lives in the Amazon River basin alongside piranhas
There are now five known species of the fish including the new leptosome
Although discovered in 2001 its taken 12 years to become classified
Separate study has discovered the fish also has specially-designed scales
Researchers studied the scales to a microscopic level for the first time
They found the fish has evolved the 'armour-like' covering to protect itself
Trying it on for size: Pope Francis models firefighter's helmet during popemobile tour
Put on the helmet as he arrived to lead his Wednesday general audience
Handed the black and yellow helmet by Italian voluntary firefighters
Donned it with a smile, drawing in applause from the volunteer firefighters
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from Drudge Report
McConnell-Reid Deal Includes $3 Billion Earmark for Kentucky Project shared from WFPL News
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from EarthSky
World’s first mapping of rare plants in the Americas
California, Mexico, the Caribbean islands, parts of the Andes, the south of South America, and the region around Rio de Janeiro have many rare species.
Watch for the almost-full Hunter’s Moon on October 17
It's near the planet Uranus on the sky's dome, but you won't see the planet without optical aid.
from Facecrooks
from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
2000+ Reasons Why GMOs Are Safe To Eat And Environmentally Sustainable
A popular weapon used by those critical of agricultural biotechnology is to claim that there has been little to no evaluation of the safety of GM crops and there is no scientific consensus on this issue. Those claims are simply not true.
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from Fox News
Obama: 'Americans Are Completely Fed Up With Washington'
"Let's be clear, there are no winners here. These last few weeks have inflicted completely unnecessary damage on our economy. We don't know yet the full scope of the damage, but every analyst out there believes it slowed our growth."
House Stenographer's Religious Outburst Stuns Lawmakers
In a bizarre moment during Wednesday night's House vote, a stenographer took to the microphone to rant about God and freemasons before being dragged off the floor.
Krauthammer: Reducing Debt, Deficit Not Obama's Priorityvideo
Obama signs bill ending partial shutdown, raising debt ceiling
President Obama signs bill ending the partial government shutdown and raising the debt ceiling, capping one of the most bitter and brutal political fights in recent memory.
Cruz: Senate Republicans 'Attacked' House GOP in ObamaCare Fight
"This is a lousy deal for the American people." -Sen. Ted Cruz said of the debt bill, while vowing to continue the fight to defund ObamaCare.
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"Let's be clear, there are no winners here. These last few weeks have inflicted completely unnecessary damage on our economy. We don't know yet the full scope of the damage, but every analyst out there believes it slowed our growth."
House Stenographer's Religious Outburst Stuns Lawmakers
In a bizarre moment during Wednesday night's House vote, a stenographer took to the microphone to rant about God and freemasons before being dragged off the floor.
Krauthammer: Reducing Debt, Deficit Not Obama's Priorityvideo
Obama signs bill ending partial shutdown, raising debt ceiling
President Obama signs bill ending the partial government shutdown and raising the debt ceiling, capping one of the most bitter and brutal political fights in recent memory.
Cruz: Senate Republicans 'Attacked' House GOP in ObamaCare Fight
"This is a lousy deal for the American people." -Sen. Ted Cruz said of the debt bill, while vowing to continue the fight to defund ObamaCare.
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from Freedom Foundation
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from The Guardian
The Chinese state is not philanthropic. Questions about safety, sovereignty and cost should be asked before we take its money
Badgers did not move goalposts, say cull experts
Scientists reject Owen Paterson's reason for missed targets
Culls may exacerbate problem of bovine TB, scientists warn
Scientists reject Owen Paterson's reason for missed targets
Culls may exacerbate problem of bovine TB, scientists warn
Scientists are investigating this rare evolutionary trait, thought to have evolved to improve offspring's chances of survival
The Nice guidance telling GPs to be respectful to the obese is long overdue – fat-jiggling is humiliating and doesn't work
Foreign Office strategy likely to enrage conservationists while Greenpeace activists are imprisoned in Russia
Intelligence inquiry begun after Edward Snowden leaks and Guardian revelations on GCHQ and NSA personal data sharing
Government employees return to work and financial crisis averted after bill passes Congress with no concessions to hardliners
Aim to keep borrowing costs low could be thwarted by stronger than expected growth and unusually weak productivity
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from The Heritage Foundation
Our national nightmare isn’t the government shutdown; it’s Obamacare. Congress is still not listening to the American people.
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from The Hindu (Madras, India)
Microsoft releases Windows 8.1, a year in making
Microsoft released its long-awaited Windows 8.1 upgrade as a free download on Thursday. It addresses some of the gripes people have had with Windows 8, the dramatically different operating system that attempts to bridge the divide between tablets and PCs.
Mumbai gang rape survivor faints in court
Stop smoking, stay good-looking
A public health agency in Finland is using an interesting approach to shock teens into not smoking.
Week in science: Polonium-poisoned politician & others
Excerpts from science, technology, environment and health reports from around the web.
Foetuses learn, memorise words
A Finnish study suggests that as a child in the foetus is exposed to speech, its brain responds, records and remembers some words.
Obama blasts opponents as government re-opens
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from iFIBRE ONE News
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
The Boko Haram Islamic terrorists have cleansed another area in Nigeria's north of its Christian population. This ongoing campaign of targeting Christians and other religious minorities with terror attacks is designed to pave the way for establishment by Islamists of a Sharia state in Nigeria.
Across the globe Christians are routinely subject to violent persecution because of their faith. There are many factors that drive persecution, but an extremist interpretation of Islam is behind much of the persecution in the Middle East. Senator Rand Paul addressed this issue at length at a recent event in Washington. There is a greater need for serious engagement not just to react to this persecution, but to work to prevent it and the United States ought to be at the forefront of these discussions.
Palestinian terrorist shot dead trying to enter IDF base in West Bank
According to an initial report from the IDF, the man drove a tractor towards a base near Al-Ram, southeast of Ramallah, and managed to cross the base's perimeter fence.
Turkish officials say Washington Post report is an attempt to "spoil the moderate political atmosphere after Rouhani's election."
If Turkey did blow cover of Israeli spy ring, it would violate unwritten code of conduct between allied intelligence agencies.
Washington Post reports Turks disclosed intel to Tehran.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Palestinian terrorist shot dead trying to enter IDF base in West Bank
According to an initial report from the IDF, the man drove a tractor towards a base near Al-Ram, southeast of Ramallah, and managed to cross the base's perimeter fence.
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
Cheap heroin fueling Arlington crime sprees
Facebook to let teens share with bigger audience
Salsa or ketchup? Changing demographics mean changing tastes
Salsa overtaking ketchup as America's No. 1 condiment was just the start. These days, tortillas outsell burger and hot dog buns; sales of tortilla chips trump potato chips; and tacos and burritos have become so ubiquitously "American," most people don't even consider them ethnic.
Welcome to the taste of American food in 2013.
Heroin cheaper than beer is fueling crime sprees in Western Washington.
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Salsa or ketchup? Changing demographics mean changing tastes
Salsa overtaking ketchup as America's No. 1 condiment was just the start. These days, tortillas outsell burger and hot dog buns; sales of tortilla chips trump potato chips; and tacos and burritos have become so ubiquitously "American," most people don't even consider them ethnic.
Welcome to the taste of American food in 2013.
Barriers went down at federal memorials and National Park Service sites, and thousands of furloughed federal workers returned to work across the country Thursday after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
This extremely addictive injectable opioid is called krokodil (pronounced like crocodile) or desomorphine. It's so named in part because users report black or green scaly skin as a side effect.
A Spokane woman tells KREM 2 News she wasn’t trading sex, food stamps, and a blue ray player for drugs just before someone shot her boyfriend to death. In fact, she calls the allegations “ludicrous.”
A gene may determine whether how likely you are to enjoy a happy marriage. Researchers found a gene that regulates serotonin can predict how much our emotions affect our relationships.
The survey by Microsoft indicated that 94% of parents let their kids use the internet unsupervised.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Today, the suspects accused of murdering 88-year-old WWII Vet Delbert Belton will make a court appearance. Prosecutors will be presenting arguments in favor of prosecuting the teens together.
Lab rats experienced more pleasure eating cookies than being injected with drugs
Eight pot stores are being allowed in Spokane, 18 in Spokane County and 334 across the state.
Imagine if you were trained your whole life to identify one of several items. Now, take one of them away and continue to try to do your job. That's the dilemma facing police dogs trained to sniff out marijuana in Washington. Each K-9 was trained to find an assortment of drugs including marijuana, which has been legalized for recreational use.
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from Money Talks News
Frugal Family Feast: Shrimp with Cheese Sauce
Need some new veggies in your meal rotation? Try this shrimp and cheese sauce with acorn squash! Get the recipe and feed your family for less than $15 TONIGHT.
A Survivor’s Guide to New Social Media Privacy Changes
Which Social Media network is making it harder for you to keep up on your own privacy? Get some tips and tricks for how to keep your privacy without deleting yourself.
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from National Journal
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from National Review
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from Natural Society
Homeopathy is controversial, but the true reasons why are unclear, as it can absolutely work.
Homeopathy started hundreds of years ago as a gentle approach to medicine, but since it costs too little while being effective, it has been buried.
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from NPR
A brewski that has all the complexity of a wine and the zing of a Sour Patch Kid, these tangy, sour beers are rising in popularity. And with little hops in them, they're a great option to try if you don't like bitter beers or prefer a pinot noir to a Pilsner.
In one of the strangest moments of a strange few weeks on Capitol Hill, a House stenographer broke into a rant about God, the Constitution and Freemasonry as representatives cast their votes Wednesday on a deal to reopen the government.
After two weeks of not working, furloughed employees are expected to be back on the job today. But it might not be that simple.
Solomon Northup was born a free man and lived the life of a respected musician until 1841, when he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. British director Steve McQueen's new film, '12 Years A Slave,' brings Northup's best-selling memoir to life in excruciating detail.
HealthCare.gov was meant to create a simple, easy way for millions of Americans to shop for subsidized health care. Instead, in a little two more than weeks, it has become the poster child for the federal government's technical ineptitude. A dysfunctional contracting system clearly bears some of the blame. But entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley likely would have approached the project differently from the start.
We have been reporting for several weeks now on small businesses in America. Today, we explore a business system where entrepreneurs and corporations come together: franchising. Franchising is a bit like marriage. It takes a good long-term relationship to succeed.
Meet 'The Brothers' Who Shaped U.S. Policy, Inside And Out
In 1953, President Dwight Eisenhower appointed John Foster Dulles as secretary of state, and Allen Dulles as director of the CIA. In journalist Stephen Kinzer's new book, 'The Brothers,' he says the Dulles' actions "helped set off some of the world's most profound long-term crises."
The 1973 Arab Oil Embargo: The Old Rules No Longer Apply
"The oil crisis set off an upheaval in global politics and the world economy. It also challenged America's position in the world, polarized its politics at home and shook the country's confidence."
Innovation: A Portable Generator Charges Devices With Fire
Hikers and campers can now keep their cameras charged with FlameStower, which uses heat from a campfire, stove or even candles to charge any device powered by a USB connection. This innovation has the potential to bring power to people in developing countries who have cellphones but not electricity.
The Fiscal Fight's Winners And Losers
As the curtain comes down on the latest, but certainly not the last, partisan convulsion, there's no question that the government shutdown and debt crisis will affect the political calculus in Washington.
Family Caregiving Can Be Stressful, Rewarding And Life-Affirming
The stereotype of caring for a family member is that it's so stressful it harms the caregiver's health. But that's not necessarily so. A study finds that people who care for a family member live longer than similar people who aren't caregiving.
Alone Among The Stars, For Now
The Earth has existed for nearly 5 billion years and, to this point, no other forms of life have been identified in the seemingly boundless expanse of outer space. Commentator Marcelo Gleiser says this simple fact has deep implications for who we are and how we should treat life here on our home world.
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from NWCN
How the Northwest delegation voted on ending shutdown
No one taking responsibility for hoodies for Trayvon flyer
The mother of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin will visit a Portland elementary school. Some parents are upset that students are being encouraged to wear a hoodie in support.
Link Between Bedtime and Behavior
Dave Ramsey lays out the facts of Obamacare for both Democrats and Republicans
Why Low-Fat Diets Make You Fat
Governments here and abroad have been cautioning the public for decades on the dangers of high fat diets. Their claims based on "their science" concluded that it's best to avoid fat because of its extra calories - and saturated fats raise the risk of heart disease. You'll still see this on most food pyramids regulated by government policy on diet and nutrition. However, just as mandated healthcare policies fail at the federal level, so do those related to nutrition. This low-fat mantra has been questioned for years by clinicians and nutritional scientists - not least because it has failed to halt the obesity epidemic. The fact is, contrary to official advice by our diet dictocrats, high-fat diets lower blood sugar, improve blood lipids, and reduce obesity.
15 Steps To Help You Be Grateful For Everything You Have In Your Life
Being grateful is both a state of mind and perspective. One person's idea of expressing gratitude may completely contradict another. Most of us are not born eternal optimists, but being positive and grateful is something that can be imbibed even if a tad forcibly; such as by trying to tweak our sense of humour, the way we react to a given situation, by being more pleasant and believing others too have a mind, by smiling each time somebody says 'thank you', and by understanding that every person in on their own journey and accepting that it's not your position to judge them.
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from Primal Docs
Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity – A Case Study
Non celiac gluten sensitivity is becoming a recognised health condition distinct from celiac disease, but in my observation is not yet recognised by many doctors. This is perhaps because much of the clinical literature is fairly recent.
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Biggest Star Ever Found Is Ripping Apart
The largest star ever discovered may give scientists a better sense of how massive, dying stars seed the universe with the ingredients for rocky planets and even life. The red supergiant star is nearing the end of its life and will eventually explode as a supernova, researchers said.
Does Mercury Hold Clues to Birth of Earth's Moon?
Mercury may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born, a scientist studying the planet says. Mercury is a desolate, rocky and airless body, albeit a bit bigger than Earth's satellite, said Sean Solomon, the principal investigator for NASA's Messenger mission.
India's First Mission to Mars to Launch This Month
If successful, the mission could make the country's space agency one of the elite few of space powers to have explored the Red Planet.
Red Cent: Mars Rover Curiosity Snaps High-Res Pic of Penny Payload
Groceries Become a Guy Thing
As Men Shop More, Packaging Aims to Win Them Over; 'Inner Abs' Appeal
As more men do the grocery shopping and food preparation, marketers are targeting them. For example, Powerful Yogurt features a bull's head symbol on red-and-black packaging.
Congress Passes Debt, Budget Deal
Bill to Reopen Government Through Jan. 15, Lift Debt Ceiling Until Feb. 7
How the Precious Orchid Got So Cheap
The once-rare orchid has become a mass-market commodity. An orchid once changed hands for $100,000. Now orchids sell for as little as $5.48. Behind the shift are Taiwan entrepreneurs, who have brought to orchid-breeding the energy and methods applied to making consumer electronics like iPads.
OMG: How's Your Acronym Acumen?
When you get a text message, you may know what LOL means, but how about YOLO, GLHF or IDK? Eva Tam updates us with the latest tech-inspired acronyms.
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Senate Passes Bill to Raise Debt Ceiling, Re-Open Federal Government
Honor Is Not A Fool’s Errand
John McCain and John Boehner called defunding Obamacare a fool’s errand, and in turn, called those willing to fight with honor, fools.
The 1973 Arab Oil Embargo: The Old Rules No Longer Apply
"The oil crisis set off an upheaval in global politics and the world economy. It also challenged America's position in the world, polarized its politics at home and shook the country's confidence."
Innovation: A Portable Generator Charges Devices With Fire
Hikers and campers can now keep their cameras charged with FlameStower, which uses heat from a campfire, stove or even candles to charge any device powered by a USB connection. This innovation has the potential to bring power to people in developing countries who have cellphones but not electricity.
The Fiscal Fight's Winners And Losers
As the curtain comes down on the latest, but certainly not the last, partisan convulsion, there's no question that the government shutdown and debt crisis will affect the political calculus in Washington.
Family Caregiving Can Be Stressful, Rewarding And Life-Affirming
The stereotype of caring for a family member is that it's so stressful it harms the caregiver's health. But that's not necessarily so. A study finds that people who care for a family member live longer than similar people who aren't caregiving.
Alone Among The Stars, For Now
The Earth has existed for nearly 5 billion years and, to this point, no other forms of life have been identified in the seemingly boundless expanse of outer space. Commentator Marcelo Gleiser says this simple fact has deep implications for who we are and how we should treat life here on our home world.
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from NWCN
How the Northwest delegation voted on ending shutdown
No one taking responsibility for hoodies for Trayvon flyer
The mother of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin will visit a Portland elementary school. Some parents are upset that students are being encouraged to wear a hoodie in support.
Link Between Bedtime and Behavior
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from POLITICO
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from Poor Richard's News
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from PreventDisease.com
Why Low-Fat Diets Make You Fat
Governments here and abroad have been cautioning the public for decades on the dangers of high fat diets. Their claims based on "their science" concluded that it's best to avoid fat because of its extra calories - and saturated fats raise the risk of heart disease. You'll still see this on most food pyramids regulated by government policy on diet and nutrition. However, just as mandated healthcare policies fail at the federal level, so do those related to nutrition. This low-fat mantra has been questioned for years by clinicians and nutritional scientists - not least because it has failed to halt the obesity epidemic. The fact is, contrary to official advice by our diet dictocrats, high-fat diets lower blood sugar, improve blood lipids, and reduce obesity.
15 Steps To Help You Be Grateful For Everything You Have In Your Life
Being grateful is both a state of mind and perspective. One person's idea of expressing gratitude may completely contradict another. Most of us are not born eternal optimists, but being positive and grateful is something that can be imbibed even if a tad forcibly; such as by trying to tweak our sense of humour, the way we react to a given situation, by being more pleasant and believing others too have a mind, by smiling each time somebody says 'thank you', and by understanding that every person in on their own journey and accepting that it's not your position to judge them.
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Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity – A Case Study
Non celiac gluten sensitivity is becoming a recognised health condition distinct from celiac disease, but in my observation is not yet recognised by many doctors. This is perhaps because much of the clinical literature is fairly recent.
________
from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
The largest star ever discovered may give scientists a better sense of how massive, dying stars seed the universe with the ingredients for rocky planets and even life. The red supergiant star is nearing the end of its life and will eventually explode as a supernova, researchers said.
Mercury may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born, a scientist studying the planet says. Mercury is a desolate, rocky and airless body, albeit a bit bigger than Earth's satellite, said Sean Solomon, the principal investigator for NASA's Messenger mission.
If successful, the mission could make the country's space agency one of the elite few of space powers to have explored the Red Planet.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Star (Grand Coulee)
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from USA Today
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from Viral Nova
This Old Couple Tragically Died In A Car Accident. But What Rescuers Found Inside Was Beautiful.
They Knew It Was Going To Happen. But Just 12 Hours After Their Wedding Was Heartbreaking.
Three sisters get married on the same day. But it's what happened 12 hours later that matters most.
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This Old Couple Tragically Died In A Car Accident. But What Rescuers Found Inside Was Beautiful.
They Knew It Was Going To Happen. But Just 12 Hours After Their Wedding Was Heartbreaking.
Three sisters get married on the same day. But it's what happened 12 hours later that matters most.
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from The Wall Street Journal
As Men Shop More, Packaging Aims to Win Them Over; 'Inner Abs' Appeal
As more men do the grocery shopping and food preparation, marketers are targeting them. For example, Powerful Yogurt features a bull's head symbol on red-and-black packaging.
Congress Passes Debt, Budget Deal
Bill to Reopen Government Through Jan. 15, Lift Debt Ceiling Until Feb. 7
How the Precious Orchid Got So Cheap
The once-rare orchid has become a mass-market commodity. An orchid once changed hands for $100,000. Now orchids sell for as little as $5.48. Behind the shift are Taiwan entrepreneurs, who have brought to orchid-breeding the energy and methods applied to making consumer electronics like iPads.
OMG: How's Your Acronym Acumen?
When you get a text message, you may know what LOL means, but how about YOLO, GLHF or IDK? Eva Tam updates us with the latest tech-inspired acronyms.
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from The Washington Post
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from The Weekly Standard
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from The Wenatchee World
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from 100 Percent FED Up
John McCain and John Boehner called defunding Obamacare a fool’s errand, and in turn, called those willing to fight with honor, fools.
Shared from Jen Kuznicki
Cruz Blasts Senate Deal: Establishment Refuses to Listen
shared from Newsmax
Proposal To Re-Open Government Includes Payout To Widow Of Multimillionaire Frank Lautenberg
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Cruz Blasts Senate Deal: Establishment Refuses to Listen
shared from Newsmax
Proposal To Re-Open Government Includes Payout To Widow Of Multimillionaire Frank Lautenberg
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