Wednesday, November 27, 2013

In the news, Friday, November 15, 2013


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from ABC News (& affiliates)

Obamacare's Mystery Woman Says She Fell Victim to Cyberbullies
The smiling woman who was once the face of the Affordable Care Act's website has come out of the shadows to stand up to the "cyberbullying" she says she suffered after the law's flawed kickoff.

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from ACLJ

The "War on Women" Is Being Run By -- Women?

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from AsiaNews.it

"Little flowers" of solidarity blossoming in the desert of Syria's War
Aleppo Melkite Archbishop Jeanbart and Vatican nuncio to Syria Mgr Mario Zenari describe the work that charities have done in recent months. In Aleppo, the Church and parishes offer support to thousands of homeless and jobless people. Scholarships are enabling children to go to school. In Damascus, nuns, priests and lay people bring food and basic necessities door to door.

Websites censored over revelations regarding Wen Jiabao's daughter
Under the alias 'Lily Chang', Wen Ruchun was paid US$ 1.8 million dollars for favours rendered to JPMorgan. The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, New York Times and blogs commenting on the information are blocked. Guo Feixiong, who was arrested for calling on party members to release information about their assets, ends hunger strike.

Elections in Nepal: New Delhi and Kathmandu close border
The aim is to ensure security ahead of elections in Nepal. From 17 to 19 November (election day) no one can cross the border. The border with China remains open.

Revolution in Tokyo: Emperor, Empress to be cremated and buried in eco-friendly mausoleums
Akihito and Michiko break with a 350-year-old tradition, choose to be buried in smaller mausoleums in less socially disruptive services. Meanwhile, the Japanese discuss the future of the imperial household.

Buddhist Patriarch visits the graves of Korean Church founders
The venerable Jinje leads the Jogye Order , the largest in the country with 20 million faithful. During the visit to the shrine of Chon Jin Am , which houses the remains of the first Korean Catholic laity, he stopped under a large statue of Mary Queen of Peace: "Very happy to be here."

After 18 years, Gambia breaks diplomatic relations with Taiwan
The decision was announced in a letter to the embassy and signed by President Jammeh . Role of mainland China unclear. Beijing is pursuing an aggressive policy of economic support in Africa in exchange for diplomatic relations and exploitation of natural resources. Taipei "shocked"

IAEA report: with Rouhani, Iran substantially slows nuclear programme
Between August and September, Iran only put four rudimentary centrifuges to the Natanz plant. In the previous quarter, it had added more than 1,800 new centrifuges into the plant. The cut is the result of reformist President Rouhani's new policies. The UN report reopens the door to an agreement between Iran and the 5+1 group over Tehran's nuclear programme. For Israel, the Islamic Republic is already capable of producing nuclear weapons.

Indonesian bishops to promote programmes for addicts' "physical and moral" rehabilitation
At the Bishops' annual meeting, drugs were discussed in depth for the first time. The prelates plan to act for the physical and spiritual care of those who abuse drugs. In 2013, the number of drug users topped 4.9 million people who come from every walk of life, but more widely found among the upper classes.

TJ Joseph, Christian teacher accused of blasphemy (and mutilated) is fully acquitted
INDIA: Kerala Court hands down acquittal on appeal. In 2010, Islamic extremists accused the teacher of having offended Muhammad. While denying any responsibility, a group of strangers cut off his hand and part of his right arm. After being suspended and then fired by the school authorities, today the teacher was offered his job again.

Caritas Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan tragedy an opportunity to live "the spirit of the Gospel"
PHILIPPINES: The Emergency Unit Coordinator points to gestures of solidarity by population. People affected by the earthquake of October offer aid and support to populations hit by Yolanda . Pope Francis closeness to people "made us proud to be Catholic". The cardinal of Manila calls for a day of fasting and prayer on November 16 .

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from The British Monarchy

A speech by HRH The Prince of Wales
To open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Colombo, Sri Lanka

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from Choice and Truth

10 chemical attacks US doesn't want you to talk about
[from Press TV (Iran)]

Company Admits New ‘Smart’ Street Lights Can Analyze Voices, Track People
[Global Research]The company behind a new ‘smart’ street lighting system which is being rolled out in major cities like Las Vegas admits that the technology has the capability of analyzing voices and tracking people, features that will aid the Department of Homeland Security in “protecting its citizens.”

The History of Compulsory Schooling & its Purpose as a System of Indoctrination

Conspiracy of Silence
“Conspiracy of Silence” is a powerful, disturbing documentary revealing a nationwide child abuse and pedophilia ring that leads to the highest levels of government. Featuring intrepid investigator John DeCamp, a highly decorated Vietnam war veteran and 16-year Nebraska state senator, “Conspiracy of Silence” reveals how rogue elements at all levels of government have been involved in systematic child abuse and pedophilia to feed the base desires of key politicians. movie (59:54)
THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future. movie (2:12:03)

“Greater Israel”: The Zionist Plan for the Middle East
[Global Research] A document pertaining to the formation of “Greater Israel” constitutes the cornerstone of powerful Zionist factions within the current Netanyahu government, the Likud party, as well as within the Israeli military and intelligence establishment.

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For years we’ve seen the “spirit of Christmas” slowly erode away thanks to liberal policies meant to hamper and discourage retail stores from wishing folks a Merry Christmas.

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from CNSNews.com

Sen. Hatch: ‘Simple Human Compassion Requires That We Protect Unborn Children’

Obamacare Got My Son and Company - Eventually, It'll Get Around to You, Too
by Charlie Daniels

Oprah: Racists Have to Die for Racism to End
During an interview with the BBC Friday, she not only said that President Obama is treated with disrespect because he’s black, but also that entire generations of racists are going to have to die for racism to end.

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from Daily Mail

What do riding a bike in a pool and carrying an ice cream cone in your back pocket have in common? They are both illegal in certain states! The illustrated guide to America's most bizarre laws

Thousands evacuated after Sumatran volcano erupts, shooting lava FOUR MILES into the air and threatening villages
Mount Sinaburg in northern Sumatra has been erupting since Tuesday
So far more than 5,000 people have sought refuge in government shelters
Rocks and lava being projected up to four miles into the air in eruptions

She's smoking! Mount Etna puffs out dozens of rings measuring hundreds of feet across as she spews molten lava
The volcano in Sicily erupted violently on November 11 and has created hundreds of smoke rings that travelled east
Volcanologist Dr Tom Pfeiffer, who photographed the phenomenon, believes they were produced by a circular vent
It is not the first time Etna has managed to produce the smoky halos

Are Philippines officials only handing out food to the people who VOTED for them? Shocking claim that millions in other areas are being left to fend for themselves after Typhoon
An aid worker on the ground in the Philippines told MailOnline that favouritism exists at a national and village level
He spoke on condition of anonymity saying he feared he might 'vanish' if identified
The number of confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan has jumped more than 1,200 to 3,621, according to officials



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from EarthSky

Comet ISON: What’s next?
Comet ISON is a first-time visitor from the Oort Cloud surrounding our solar system. Will it survive its November 28 brush with the sun and emerge as a bright comet?

Comet ISON has an outburst!
Many media are now reporting today (November 14, 2013) that Comet ISON has had an outburst. In other words, it brightened substantially last night and may now be becoming visible to the eye alone, in dark country skies.

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from East Oregonian

Arson blamed for Arlington church destruction
Arson caused the fire that destroyed the Arlington Oregon Church of the Nazarene early Tuesday, Gilliam County Sheriff Gary Bettencourt reported.

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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)

Documentary Reveals How the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry Conspire to Maintain a Failing Business Model

from Fox News

Two Secret Service agents removed from Obama detail amid investigation, report says

Retired NJ Cop Arrested for Distributing Christian Literature at Mall

Gonzaga Students Speak Out on Punishment in Gun Incident
Gonzaga University students Erik Fagan and Dan McIntosh are now fighting to have the incident removed from their educational record, something they say will follow them around for the rest of their lives.

Georgia school -- baby Jesus not welcome at Christmas program

Napolitano: Obama Is Assaulting the Fabric of Our Nation by Changing Laws Without Congress’ Approval

Megyn Kelly Ezekiel Emanuel HEATED Over Obamacare Again: You Didn't Foresee Mass Cancellations?!

Passenger recounts midair 'nosedive' aboard Southwest Airlines flight
A woman on a recent Southwest Airlines flight to North Carolina says the pilot told them the plane was “going down” and then passengers endured a stomach-dropping nosedive thousands of feet in the air.

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from The Guardian

Facebook and Microsoft help fund rightwing lobby network, report finds
State Policy Network rejects climate change, opposes workers' rights – and is backed by some top US tech and telecoms firms

The US can lock up hackers, but it can't crush their spirit
Jeremy Hammond is just the the latest to be targeted in a global witchhunt against the brightest minds of a generation

Noah trailer: Darren Aronofsky's $130m-worth of divine retribution
Blood and thunder, the innocent among the barbarians and a camel called Mr Knuckles: Xan Brooks sees prophecy in Russell Crowe's Noah

David Cameron: being prime minister is like standing in asteroid shower
British prime minister tells Indian students that, as a leader, 'you have got things flying at you every day'

Bangladesh garment workers set for 77% pay rise
Wages for Bangladeshi garment factory workers are set to rise after owners said they had agreed to a proposed 77% increase in the minimum wage. The powerful businessmen who run many of the factories in the country, the world's second biggest exporter of clothes after China, had initially opposed demands for higher wages. However, Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, convinced business representatives to implement the rise at a meeting at her private residence on Wednesday night.

Traffic accidents: the main cause of aid worker deaths in developing countries
Why is road safety still a major blind spot, and when will the issue be addressed?

Boy killed himself after years of bullying, inquest hears
Ayden Keenan-Olson, 14, researched suicide online and left notes outlining homophobic and racist abuse he faced at school

Abraham Zapruder: the man behind history's most infamous home movie
Andy Warhol loved it – so do conspiracy theorists the world over. But how exactly did Abraham Zapruder's fuzzy home movie of the Kennedy assassination 50 years ago became one of the great cultural icons of our time?

China to loosen one-child policy and abolish labour camps
Ruling Communist party announces that couples can have two children if one parent is an only child

All hail the mothership: Norman Foster's $5bn Apple HQ revealed
Set in rolling fields, this shimmering spaceship promises to follow Apple's values of 'innovation, ease of use and beauty'. But is it a techno-utopia too far?

I lost my son to mental illness – we must fight for more compassion
Stigma surrounding mental illness will continue until mothers and fathers, siblings and friends come out of the centuries-old shadows of fear, unite and stand firm for our loved ones

How the British state now snoops on those who ask questions of it
The police attempt to get an activist to spy on fellow Cambridge students backfired – but the monitoring of citizens' legitimate activity is now a familiar story

Motivation and aspiration: what’s the point?
David Cameron says people from poorer backgrounds need to 'raise aspirations'. But motivation and aspiration are complex psychological processes that can’t be enhanced just because a politician demands it

Guardian profile: David Tennant, our favourite Doctor … his time has come
Actor returns to face old foe in Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special, possibly the TV event of 2013, then is off to crack US

Female students face a wave of misogyny in British universities
The shocking sexism displayed in a video of Stirling University men's hockey team is a stark example of the misogyny women students are experiencing in the name of 'banter'

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from The Hindu  (Chennai / Madras, India)

Amur falcons Naga and Pangti, which were satellite-tagged in Nagaland, were on Thursday tracked flying over the Arabian Sea, the most difficult stretch of their migratory routes, after passing over Bangladesh, the Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra towards their final destination in South Africa.

U.S. maritime-security firm wary of “high-crime” Sri Lankan waters
U.S.-based AdvanFort — the crew on board its ship MV Seaman Guard Ohio was recently arrested by the Tamil Nadu police for trespassing — has announced that it was avoiding the “high-crime” Sri Lankan waters in a bid to protect clients, crew and cargo.

The hottest item in town
Can you imagine a chilli variety that is nearly 400 times hotter than the normal ones? Well, the Naga Mircha, the traditional chilli variety of Nagaland, is one of the hottest chilli varieties of the world as its pungency level is about 400 times more than the normal ones.

Questions about India’s drug industry
Unless a deeper, institutional change is ushered in to break the nexus between drug companies and the regulatory regime, Indians consuming drugs may be exposing themselves to serious risks.

Whose tribunal is it anyway?
The independence of specialist tribunals must be ensured. But this is not happening, as the functioning of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board shows.

The talks must go on
The talks in Geneva between Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany (the G6) between November 6 and 9 ended, unsurprisingly, without a decisive outcome.

In Jaffna, Cameron speaks up for devolution
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday assured politicians and people of Jaffna that he would take up issues such as devolution, freedom of expression and alleged land-grab by the army with the Sri Lankan government.

IOC serves ultimatum, warns IOA of de-recognition
International Olympic Committee on Friday served an ultimatum to India, saying that the country will be de-recognised if the Indian Olympic Association does not amend its constitution by December 10 as per the world body’s earlier diktat of barring charge-framed persons from contesting elections.

Obama to nominate Indian-origin doctor as Surgeon General
A prominent Indian-origin doctor who heads a group that promotes Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law could become the next US Surgeon General with the President planning to nominate him to the top medical post.

Maoist ideologues keeping Naxal movement alive: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told the Supreme Court that Maoist ideologues and sympathisers are more dangerous than the armed cadres of the CPI (Maoist) as they were making all efforts to keep the Naxal movement alive.

Don’t turn Commonwealth into ‘judgemental’ body: Rajapaksa at CHOGM
With some countries like Britain and Canada seeking to bring human rights violations in the Sri Lankan war against LTTE under the scanner during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) summit, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday asked member nations not to turn the Commonwealth into a “punitive and judgemental” body and desist from introducing bilateral agendas.

Japan dials back climate change emissions target
Japan has drastically scaled back its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, complicating efforts to forge a global climate change pact.

Rainwater harvesting works well
At a time when attempts are made to revive rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures, a city hotel has been silently reaping the benefits of the concept and saving big on water over the past 10 years.

Royal couple stroll through Kochi's historic alleys
A day after celebrating his 65 birthday in Kumarakom near here, Prince Charles accompanied by his wife Camilla, on Thursday visited the Jewish synagogue in Mattancherry – the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II had visited the place of worship.

Philippine govt defends typhoon response
The Philippine government on Friday defended its efforts to deliver assistance to victims of Typhoon Haiyan, many of whom have received little or no assistance since the monster storm struck one week ago. “In a situation like this, nothing is fast enough,” Interior Secretary Mar Roxas said in Tacloban, most of which was destroyed by the storm one week ago. “The need is massive, the need is immediate, and you can’t reach everyone.”

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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)

Malaysian Prime Minster Vows to Keep Defending Name of Allah
In a statement made this morning the prime minister of Malaysia, Datuk Razak, promised to continue to defend the the name of "Allah", a statement which may add more fuel to a divisive issue that has Christians and other religious minorities fearful for their human rights. A Malaysian court recently banned the use of the word "Allah" by a Catholic Newspaper even though the Arabic word for God has been used by Christians in the Malay language for several hundred years. In late 2009, when the same Catholic Newspaper originally won the right to continue using the word, violent protests ensued and at least 10 churches were attacked. The current prime minister also won re-election on a campaign that featured anti-Christian posters. The posters showed pictures of churches and said "Do you want your grand children to grow up in this kind of mosque?"

The Evolution of Christian Persecution in Pakistan
Thought to make up 2% of Pakistan's Sunni Muslim majority population, Christian have been persecuted for decades. When the country was first founded, many thought that Christians would make up an important part of Pakistan. Looking back over the years to independence, Christian persecution has been ever escalating and evolving in Pakistan. Social discrimination gave way to blasphemy law which has now given way to outright assaults on churches. How long until the Christian community of Pakistan is just a thing of the past?

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from The Jerusalem Post

Obama: Military strike could lead Iran to 'pursue nukes more vigorously'
US President urges Congress to hold off on new sanctions, but still "leaving all options on the table."

Power: We have to test the Iranian regime before signing permanent nuclear deal
Obama, Kerry warn of risk of failing to secure interim deal with Iran over its nuclear program.

Peres warns against feud with US over Iran diplomacy
"We must not underestimate the importance of this friendship."

First baby born in IDF field hospital in Philippines, named Israel
148 person IDF delegation helps in Philippines with aftermath of devastating typhoon.

Senator Cruz tells 'Post': Obama is degrading the US-Israel relationship
Republican says US grasping at any deal it can achieve with Iran, giving away its leverage; calls for more sanctions.

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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)

Police Find Missing Remains On Property In Elk
Human remains have been found on property in Elk, they are believed to be the remains of Ramona Childress.

Washington State Won't Let Old Insurance Policies To Be Extended
Washington state's insurance commissioner says President Obama's proposal on old insurance policies isn't a good deal for Washington citizens. Commissioner Mike Kreidler said on Thursday he won't be allowing insurance companies to extend their old policies that didn't meet the requirements of federal health care reform.

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from KING 5 News (Seattle)

Seattle is the smartest city in North America, according to the business magazine Fast Company. "Smart cities" are defined as creative, efficient, entrepreneurial and innovative.

After President Obama announced Thursday that consumers whose health insurance plans have been canceled under the Affordable Care Act now have one year to keep their plan, Washington's insurance commissioner said Obama's extension would not be allowed in Washington state.

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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)

US Airways says it is investigating the removal of a blind man and his service dog from a flight at Philadelphia International Airport.

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from KOMO News (Seattle)

Commissioner Mike Kreidler said Thursday he won't allow insurance companies to extend their old policies that didn't meet the requirements of federal health care reform.

The Boeing Co. said Thursday it will not negotiate with the machinists union regarding a new labor contract until prior to the current contract expiration in 2016.

Cursive. Penmanship. Handwriting. In years gone by, it helped distinguish the literate from the illiterate. But now, in the digital age, people are increasingly communicating by computer and smartphone. No handwritten signature necessary. Call it a sign of the times. When the new Common Core educational standards were crafted, penmanship classes were dropped. But at least seven of the 45 states that adopted the standards are fighting to restore the cursive instruction.

Microsoft introduced a new strategy in the war against online criminals with the launch of its Cybercrime Center.

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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)

Suspect denies killing ex-girlfriend during jailhouse interview
Authorities said they found remains today while searching near Elk, Wash. The murder suspect denies killing his ex-girlfriend during a jailhouse interview. Jason Flett's says Ramona Childress "had a great personality," but that he had nothing to do with her disappearance.

Obama: People can keep old insurance plans
Bowing to pressure, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced changes to his health care law that would give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled.

Boeing considers sites around U.S. for 777X
Since the machinist union rejected Boeing's contract extension offer, the company is looking to build the 777X somewhere else. Some of the state they are looking at are South Carolina, Texas, Utah and California.

Deputy fired for having sex on duty files for arbitration
Investigators said Deputy Scott Kenoyer admitted to having sex with a woman while he was on duty. He was fired August 15. He has filed for arbitration in hopes of getting his job back.

Coeur d’Alene leaders planning for 2030
Leaders in North Idaho want to create a specific plan for the growth of the Coeur d’Alene area. It is called CDA 2030 and the goal is to create a vision for what the city should be like by 2030. The process started back in July.

Court documents: Landlord upset over secret video taping lit house on fire
Authorities said Dee Farmin set the fire because he was apparently upset with his roommate who is a registered level 3 sex offender. A woman was inside the home when he started the fire.

Senator calls for special session to make WA 'right-to-work' state
Spokane Senator Michael Baumgartner is calling for Governor Jay Inslee to convene a special session to turn Washington into a "right-to-work" state. This comes after union machinists voted to reject a contract extension from Boeing. There's been speculation that Boeing may be targeting cities in Alabama, California, South Carolina, Texas and Utah to build the 777x. All of those states except California are right-to-work states.

Post Falls family helping Hillyard food bank after being burglarized
A Post Falls family is helping a Hillyard food bank after someone stole almost $1,000 worth of food last Wednesday.

Thieves swipe 9 mountain bikes from Hillyard fire station
The bikes are used for large crowd events like Hoopfest, Bloomsday and the Coleman Run. The bikes hold medical supplies and help medics maneuver around crowds much easier.

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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)

Google releases stats on government requests
Total government requests double since 2009

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from Money Talks News
Could Medicaid Come After You for Mom’s Nursing Home Bill?
Some little-known state laws hold grown children responsible for their parents' care -- at least in theory.

Frugal Family Feast: Black Bean Quesadillas

In Europe, Bicycles Outsell Cars
Many Europeans would rather use bike pedals than a gas pedal. Can you imagine that happening in America? As it turns out, it's true here as well.

When Freezing Your Credit Is a Bad Idea
A credit freeze may not do exactly what you hope it will and might inconvenience you. Be sure you know the facts before you freeze your credit.

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from National Review

Cancel Obamacare
Using its preferred legislative tool, lawless executive decree, the administration has decided not to enforce some of Obamacare’s costly mandates in 2014, allowing insurance companies, in theory, to renew plans that don’t meet them. Insurers may cancel many of the plans anyway on grounds it is too complicated and expensive to go back now, and state insurance regulators may not want to backtrack, either. Washington State has already suggested it will ignore the “fix” and follow the ACA’s regulations.



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from Natural Society

Study Finds WHOLE Foods (Not Supplements) Harness Amazing Protective Properties

Man and Woman Use Carrot Juice to Cure Stage 4 Cancer

3 Ways Citrus and Vitamin C can Help Reverse Signs of Aging

Doctor Says Modern Modified Wheat a “Perfect, Chronic Poison”
Dr. William Davi says it’s not gluten that makes modern wheat a “perfect, chronic poison.” It's the fact that modern modified wheat has taken over.

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An Obamacare "death spiral" is possible if the fix President Barack Obama lasts more than a year, or if there is an imbalance in the exchanges, said David Cutler, Harvard economics professor, and one of the Affordable Care Act's architects.

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from The News Tribune (Tacoma)

Washington state's insurance commissioner said Thursday President Barack Obama's proposal to extend old health insurance policies isn't a good deal for Washington citizens. Commissioner Mike Kreidler said he won't allow insurance companies to extend their old policies that didn't meet the requirements of federal health care reform. An estimated 290,000 Washington residents have received notices that their old insurance policies will be canceled.

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from The New York Times

C.I.A. Collects Global Data on Transfers of Money
The Central Intelligence Agency is secretly collecting bulk records of international money transfers handled by companies like Western Union — including transactions into and out of the United States — under the same law that the National Security Agency uses for its huge database of Americans’ phone records, according to current and former government officials.

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from NPR

Denver's Smell-O-Scope Targets Marijuana's Skunky Scent
Recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado. But that doesn't mean residents want the air to smell like a pot rally. Denver is getting more calls to enforce an odor ordinance that can impose a buzz-killing fine on violators. To find them, the city relies on a device called the Nasal Ranger

New Study Shows Brain Benefits Of Bilingualism
The largest study so far to ask whether speaking two languages might delay the onset of dementia has reported a robust result. In the study, bilingual patients suffered dementia onset an average of 4.5 years later than those who speak only a single language. Commentator Barbara J. King takes a look at the results.

Old Dogs, New Data: Canines May Have Been Domesticated In Europe
Fossil DNA suggests ancient European wolf populations are the direct ancestors of most modern dogs.

Bacterial Competition In Lab Shows Evolution Never Stops
Evolution is relentless process that seems to keep going and going, even when creatures live in a stable, unchanging world. That's the latest surprise from a unique experiment that's been underway for more than a quarter-century.

How I Learned To Stop Explaining How Old Things Make Me Feel
It's tempting to use your nostalgic impulse to lament how old you feel, but it's probably a bad idea. After all, your inner 13-year-old is not the boss of you.

Plastic Guns Made With 3-D Printers Pose New Security Concerns
Agents at the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have spent months testing plastic weapons. And in findings released Tuesday, they say the guns are both lethal and hard to detect.

We Beheaded The Wrong Man, Syrian Terrorists Say
Apparently thinking he was a fighter loyal to President Bashar Assad, one Islamist militant group executed a commander from another anti-Assad militia. An apology has been offered.

Wait Continues In The Philippines: 'We Have Nothing To Eat'
Aid is starting to get to some of the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, but the sad news is that for many of the storm's victims things still aren't much better after a week without adequate food, water or shelter.

Removal Of Blind Man, Service Dog From Flight Sparks Outrage
When the crew members aboard a US Airways plane removed a blind man and his service dog from a flight before takeoff on Wednesday, they probably weren't expecting a full-scale passenger mutiny.

Travelers Rent Their Cars Out At Airports, In A New Business Model
At a few U.S. airports, travelers have a new option besides paying for long-term parking or finding a ride. A service named FlightCar allows them to leave their car in the company's lot - and rent it out while they're away.

Americans Might Soon Get To Buy Mexican Beachfront, Border Land
Mexico is considering relaxing its law prohibiting foreigners from owning land within 30 miles of the coast or about 60 miles from an international border. Real estate developers say the change would lead to a boom along Mexico's coasts. But opponents fear it could launch a modern-day foreign land grab.

As Climate Warms American West, Iconic Trout In Jeopardy
In the mountain streams of the American West, the trout rules. People don't just catch this fish; they honor it. And spend lots of money pursuing it. But some western trout may be in trouble. Rivers and streams are getting warmer and there's often less water in them. Scientists suspect a changing climate is threatening this iconic fish.
The New Jersey governor cites Reagan as an example of a politician who reached beyond the GOP base.

Images of Tacloban: Before and After Typhoon HaiyanSatellite images from Google and DigitalGlobe show how Tacloban and the Anibong district looked in February 2012 and then two days after Haiyan made landfall.

Should Mountain Bikers Be Allowed In Maryland's Expanded 'Wildlands?'
Maryland's Wildlands are comprised of 44,000 acres across 15 counties. A new proposal would add 27,000 acres to that total.

What Links Magellan, Gen. MacArthur And Imelda Marcos?

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from NWCN



Boeing today says it will not re-engage with the Machinists union until the current contract is set to expire in 2016.


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from One Minute Healings
(& Mother Nature Network)

10 items you didn't know were made in America
In honor of American Made Matters Day, we've rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S. [mnn]

12 holiday cookies packing a secret super food punch
Make the holiday season a little healthier with these sweet cookie recipes. [mnn]

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from Rhonda Gessner (blog)
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from RT (Russia Today)

Seattle police deactivate surveillance system after public outrage
Police in Seattle, Washington have responded to a major public outcry by disabling a recently discovered law enforcement tool that critics said could be used to conduct sweeping surveillance across the city.

Court rules Dept. of Homeland Security must reveal ‘internet kill switch’ protocol
The US District Court for the District of Columbia shot down claims made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which stated that revealing the agency’s capability to use an internet shutdown plan during “national crises” should be exempt from public disclosure.



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from The Seattle PI (Post-Inteligencer)

Boeing may move 777X out of Washington state
The Boeing Co. said it would begin a bid process for a new home for its 777X production line, after Northwest machinists rejected a contract proposal Wednesday that would have exchanged concessions for decades of secure jobs.

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from The Seattle Times

Sea Change: The Pacific Ocean's Perilous Turn
Ocean acidification, the lesser-known twin of climate change, threatens to scramble marine life on a scale almost too big to fathom.

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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
collectSPACE: Alexander Serebov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut who once held the Guinness World Record for the most spacewalks and who was the first to test drive a "space motorcycle," has died at age 69, according to Russia's federal space agency.
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from The Spokesman-Review

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Rumours that Obama has removed the red/white/blue motif from the Whitehouse are untrue.

The world faces worst snowfall in a zillion years. Or does it?
When it comes to online nonsense, it doesn’t come much more ludicrous than the tabloid “weather report.”

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from USA Today

Fewer teens smoke but more use e-cigarettes, hookahs

3-D guns seen as threat as 'invisible' gun law expires
Federal officials worry that plastic guns could pose a high security risk when a decades-old law expires next month.

Boeing machinists reject contract proposal
The machinists' union announced proposal was rejected by 67% of the votes.

First Take: What's ahead in the Yellen years
The Senate's genteel handling of Janet Yellen, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, means that the Fed's easy money policies will continue for some time to come. For investors in bond funds, that's bad news followed by worse news. In the Yellen years, interest rates will remain low for some time, and then they will rise.

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from The Wall Street Journal

Bitcoin Couple Travels the World Using Virtual Cash
World-Wide Odyssey Spanned Three Continents and Proved One Can Live on Bitcoin Alone

Are You Repaying Your Federal Student Loans?
The cost of student loans in the U.S. rose from $33 billion to $1.027 trillion from 2003 to 2012. Mandatory federal student-loan payments are about to kick in for the youngest group of borrowers.

The Fight Against Bland Airline Food
One reason airline food often tastes bland: In the air, passengers lose about 30% of their ability to taste due to high-altitude pressure and dry cabin conditions. British Airways tries umami to bring more flavor to in-flight meals.

TRIALS: A Desperate Fight to Save Kids & Change Science
For six years, The Wall Street Journal followed a group of parents and scientists seeking a treatment for a rare and fatal genetic disease that strikes primarily children. Their collaboration accelerated development of a promising drug and, along the way, pushed the boundaries of medical research itself. Individuals who become part of the research process in the search for cures for rare diseases are sometimes known as “citizen-scientists.”

White House to Allow Insurers to Continue Canceled Health Plans
Insurers will be able to continue health-insurance coverage next year for current policy holders. The change is meant to quell an intensifying protest over Obama's faulty promise that Americans can keep their insurance plans under the new law.

China Eases One-Child Policy
China is tempering its controversial one-child policy, allowing more couples to have a second child in a surprise concession over a much-disliked control that comes as the country faces a looming worker shortage. Economists say the policy risks eroding China's competitive advantage.

Quick Guide: What Money-Transfer Data Does CIA Collect?
The CIA is building a vast database of international money transfers that includes millions of Americans' financial and personal data, officials say. The information collected ranges from basic financial data like who sent how much money to whom to Social Security numbers.

The New Executive Home Office
Corporate Leaders Run Empires From Custom-Built Rooms Designed to Inspire

Chinese Developers Move Beyond Shopping
Developers in China are using a new strategy to attract rich Chinese who have more leisure time—and it involves things like horses and skis instead of malls with luxury brands. Lavish polo clubs, ski resorts and hotels with water sports are on the rise.

One Man's Search and Stubborn Hope
A Week After Typhoon, Mr. Guanda Believes His Family Is Still Alive

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