Sunday, November 10, 2013

In the news, Saturday, November 9, 2013


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NOV 08     INDEX      NOV 10
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SPOKANE


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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)


Gonzaga Students Face Possible Expulsion After Pulling Gun On Home Intruder
Two Gonzaga students could be expelled from the university after they pulled a gun on a six-time felon in self-defense after he tried to force his way into their university-owned apartment. Even though the firearm may have saved both of their lives, the student handbook reportedly prohibits students from having handguns anywhere on property owned by the university.

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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)


Olympic torch headed to International Space Station
The Olympic torch is on its way to the International Space Station! Russia launched it into space with a 3 person crew and they will take it on a space walk.


Obama apologizes to people losing health coverage
President Barack Obama apologized to Americans who are losing health insurance plans he repeatedly said they could keep. Now, he's pledging to find a fix that might allow them to keep their coverage.


Spokane veteran’s dinner honors local Medal of Honor recipient
Highly decorated veterans were honored at a Veteran’s Day dinner on Spokane’s South Hill Thursday night. One of them was local boy Staff Sergeant Ty Carter. Carter received the Medal of Honor back in August.


Walmart glitch offers unusually low prices
A glitch on Walmart.com offered some extremely low prices! The X-Box 360 was marked at $18 and they usually sell for $299. The company said it was a computer glitch and they will not honor the pricing.


Gonzaga University students could face expulsion for gun


Girls say Oregon school did not protect them from 'sextortion'
Three Ore. teens have taken action after a case of "sexting" got so out of hand, it almost drove a girl to suicide.


Melinda Gates gives US education a C-plus

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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
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from The Spokesman-Review


Book event benefits Honor Flight
‘Radioman’ signing includes author, Pearl Harbor survivors


more to be added in a new window

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REGION


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from KING 5 News (Seattle)


The Anti-Inflammation Diet and why it could work for you
A diet started in Washington involves no counting calories, no portion controls and no cutting out fats. But it's no fad. The Anti-Inflammation Diet and why it could be right for you.

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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)

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from KOMO News (Seattle)


Typhoon slams Philippines; high death toll feared
The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday, a day after being ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons on record, as horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees and authorities said they were expecting a "very high number of fatalities."


Behind the walls of iconic, abandoned, Fisher Mill
Abandoned and left to rot, the Fisher Flour Mill was once a thriving business located along the Seattle waterfront. The mill was built in 1911, towering cylinders of cement reaching to the sky, and when it was booming, three million pounds of wheat rolled in the front door every day, and exited out the back as flour.


Wash. House committee OKs Boeing tax breaks
Wash. - A House committee has approved a measure that would extend tax breaks for Boeing Co. if key manufacturing work of the new 777X remains in Washington state.

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from NWCN


Over 100 dead in typhoon onslaught in Philippines
The death toll could reach over 1,200 after this monster typhoon struck the Philippines.


Fired female coach appealing dismissal over Facebook photo

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from The Seattle PI (Post-Inteligencer)


Over 100 dead in typhoon onslaught in Philippines
16 photos


What is the risk to your lungs if you smoke marijuana?

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from WSU News (Washington State University)


War posters comprise new WSU Libraries digital collection
The Propaganda Poster Digital Collection, roughly 520 images of posters made 1914-1945, is available at http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/propaganda.

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from The Wenatchee World

to be added

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NATION


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from AMAC


At Fundraiser, Obama Makes a Chilling Admission About the Courts
At a fundraiser in Texas last night [Nov. 7], President Obama said his administration is “remaking the courts.”

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from The Blaze


LEGAL CONCEALED HANDGUN PROTECTS TWO COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM SIX-TIME FELON – NOW THEY FACE EXPULSION
Two Gonzaga students could be expelled from the university after they pulled a gun on a six-time felon in self-defense after he tried to force his way into their university-owned apartment. Even though the firearm may have saved both of their lives, the student handbook reportedly prohibits students from having handguns anywhere on property owned by the university.

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from Breitbart


POLL: UNINSURED AMERICANS REJECT OBAMACARE
A new Gallup poll brings more terrible news for President Obama and his signature health plan, showing that only 22% of uninsured Americans who plan to buy insurance have visited the ObamaCare exchanges. One of the major selling points for using ObamaCare to disrupt our health care system (that polls showed up to 80% of Americans were satisfied with) was to insure the uninsured. But according to this poll, only a very small minority of that small minority is even interested in obtaining insurance.


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ZUCKERBERG, AND LA RAZA COORDINATE PRO-AMNESTY TWITTER CAMPAIGN
Special interests lobbying for amnesty—including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s FWD.us, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Council of La Raza—have taken to Twitter to further coordinate their pro-amnesty advocacy.

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from CNSNews.com


CBS: 'White House Had Years of Warnings' About ObamaCare Debacle


Sen. Graham: ‘If You Can Feel Pain, the Government Should Protect You From Being Destroyed By An Abortion'
At a Capitol Hill press conference on Thursday, Sen. Lindsey Graham announced the introduction of legislation that would ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation nationwide, because unborn babies feel pain and should be protected from being “destroyed by an abortion.”


Planned Parenthood: Late-Term Abortion Ban Bill ‘Dangerous Attack on Women’s Health’

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from The Daily Beast


Long before a nuclear deal was in reach, the U.S. was quietly lifting some of the financial pressure on Iran, a Daily Beast investigation reveals. How the sanctions were softened.

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from Fox News


Rescue efforts underway after Philippines typhoon leaves an estimated 1,200 dead, reports say


Low Blow? O'Reilly, Ingraham Analyze Time Mag's Controversial Christie Cover
This week's Time magazine cover features NJ Governor Chris Christie with the headline "The Elephant in the Room." Both Bill O'Reilly and Laura Ingraham agreed that Christie probably was not offended and would probably laugh it off.


Father Labeled ‘Unfit’ for Refusing to Take His Son to McDonald’s!?
A father is suing his child’s psychologist after she labeled him an unfit parent for not taking his son to McDonald’s! David Schorr wouldn’t take his son to the chain because he felt the boy was eating too much junk food.


Now is the time to support Jana Winter
Fox News reporter Jana Winter could be facing jail time... for doing her job! "All Americans who believe that democracy depends in part on a free and independent press have a stake in the outcome of this fight." - Fox News contributor Judith Miller.

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from The Heritage Foundation


FDA’s Proposed Trans Fat Ban: An Attack on Freedom
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the first step to ban trans fat. It has made a preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which are the major dietary source of trans fat in processed food, are not “generally recognized as safe.” The FDA is trying to control what people eat. This isn’t even about behavior modification anymore, since the public has already modified its behavior in a way that meets the government’s wishes. The FDA is now playing the role of nutrition activist and ignoring the most important issue: the freedom of Americans.



from National Review


Obama’s Massive Fraud
If he were a CEO in the private sector, he’d be prosecuted for such deception.

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from NPR
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from Senior Airman Brian Kolfage

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from The Wall Street Journal


Miniature City Models Around the World
From the Panorama of the City of New York to Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, downscaled versions of real places


How Tall is One World Trade Center? A Council Will Soon Decide
A group of architects and engineers are meeting to determine whether One World Trade Center will be the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere. They're debating whether the 408-foot mast on top of the building should be counted in its height, putting it at 1,776 feet.


The Great Lawn Sprinkler In The Sky
Scientists have found an unusual asteroid - one with six comet-like tails radiating from it. A normal asteroid appears as a tiny point of light. With its tails, this one is acting more like a comet, scientists say.


How to Communicate Better with Your Dog
All domestic dogs share a set of instincts that are part of their evolution from wolves. How to use those instincts to train dogs and communicate with them.

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from The Washington Post


Did Chris Christie just try to knife an ally?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), fresh off a landslide reelection win and seemingly with an eye on the 2016 presidential race, spent Thursday trying to oust a longtime Republican ally from power. Christie and his staff lobbied Republican state senators to dump their leader, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr., after three terms atop the GOP conference. At least four Republican senators paraded through Christie’s office Thursday morning to get the hard sell.


The New York Times endorsed a secretive trade agreement that the public can’t read
The Obama administration is secretly negotiating a treaty that could have significant effects on domestic law. Officially, it's a "free trade" treaty among Pacific rim countries, but a section of the draft agreement leaked in 2011 suggested that it will require signers, including the United States, to make significant changes to copyright law and enforcement measures.

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from Weasel Zippers (100 Percent FED Up)


DML on THE KELLY FILE
CLOSE THE BORDER NOW! OUR GOOD FRIEND,DENNIS MICHAEL LYNCH, ON MEGYN KELLY SPEAKING ABOUT OUR OPEN AND UNPROTECTED BORDERS

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WORLD


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from AsiaNews.it


Bangladesh: three leaders of the main opposition party arrested
The three members of the Bangladesh National Party ( BNP) are accused of inciting violence . Their arrest is due to the climate of tension in recent months and in view of the 72-hour general strike scheduled for tomorrow. Clashes in Dhaka between BNP protesters and police.


PHILIPPINES: Death toll from Typhoon Haiyan rises to 120. The Church is ready to send aid
The most affected province is Leyte (central Philippines ), where the authorities have recovered at least 100 bodies . Dozens of villages and towns are still isolated due to landslides. Superior General of PIME speaks of the work of the Catholic Church to bring aid to the displaced.


CHINA: Third Party Plenum: secret (and perhaps non-existent ) reforms
The gathering of 250 members of the Central Committee lasts until November 12, under strict media silence. Think-tanks put forward important propositions: provinces detached from the economy; reduction in monopolies; reform of residence certificate for migrants. However it is uncertain whether they will be taken into account. Party monopoly of power remains, like in the days of the Chinese empire . Xi Jinping also retreats after promising many reforms.


A free trade agreement "opens" the doors of Singapore to Taiwan
The economic relationship between the two nations is worth about $ 30 billion a year and is expected to grow. The agreement is also a sign of a thaw in relations between Taipei and Beijing, which no longer blocks Taiwanese attempts to assert itself on the world stage.


Church in Brunei, a young and "missionary” reality
The Apostolic Vicar Msgr. Cornelius Sim tells of a really small, but " prosperous and lively” reality . The prelate thanked the community of Filipino immigrants who make the life of the Church "active", and his hopes for "new vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life”. To date, together with Bishop there are only three priests to care for 20 thousand people.


Kerry: still no agreement in Geneva on Iran's nuclear programme
For the Secretary of State, some things "are unresolved" but there is hope to "narrow the differences". The outline of an agreement is expected at the next meeting. People in Iran are praying for the success of negotiations.


Desmond Tutu says no to Commonwealth meeting to stop violations in Sri Lanka
The Anglican Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate calls on Commonwealth leaders to boycott the meeting summit in Colombo on 15-17 November. For Archbishop Tutu, this would put pressure on Rajapaksa and his government to address outstanding issues like forced abductions, war crimes against Tamils, and media repression.

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from BBC News


Row over US mobile phone 'cockroach backpack' app
he US company that developed an "electronic backpack" that controls the movements of a cockroach through a mobile phone app has defended itself against claims of animal cruelty. For the "backpack" to work, the cockroaches' antennae need to be cut and holes poked into its thorax.

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from Daily Mail


Biggest storm in history: 1,200 dead and now 100,000 flee homes in Vietnam as 235mph Typhoon Haiyan heads for mainland Asia
Typhoon Haiyan was a maximum category-five storm with ground winds of up to 235mph
Red Cross today estimates 1,200 people have been killed, 1,000 of those in the city of Tacloban, Leyte
800,000 evacuated before gales whipped up 19ft waves that battered the islands of Leyte and Samar
Storm has now passed majority of the islands and is set to move inland towards Laos and Vietnam
Hundreds of thousands of people in South East Asia have been evacuated and moved to shelters
Disaster relief teams are now attempting to get supplies to those most affected
International aid teams are being flown in to the devastated country with three UK experts arriving today
Locals, many of whom are pictured transporting corpses in wheelbarrows, now attempt to rebuild their lives


'I got a bit carried away': Sheep farmer spent 11 years building elaborate Hobbit House by hand - then abandoned it when a new quarry disturbed his peace
Farmer and stained glass artist Colin Stokes, 68, bought 10 acres of land near Chedglow, Wiltshire in the 1980s
Collected stones left on land before starting work on a hay store using dry stone walling techniques
Mr Stokes then spent 11 years creating magical two-storey property and said today, 'I just got a bit carried away.'
Includes dovecots, several turrets and a selection of hand-made stained glass windows created by the artist
Mr Stoke, who now farms in Scotland, sold land where the property is built in 2000 when a quarry was built nearby


The mean moms of Facebook: Mothers create group dedicated to sharing photos of other people's DISABLED and 'ugly' children
Melissa Anetucci has made it her mission to expose the identity of the mean mothers in the now deleted facebook group
'An ugly baby thread. I have died and gone to heaven...why can't you guys live near me so we can do this over cocktails?' said one cruel commenter
'We think out children are beautiful and miracles and have somebody even though you know it's not true to have somebody say something negative or derogatory about your child.. it hurts,' said Veach of comments about her targeted child


Illegal entry: Australian navy investigating claims sailors aboard ship that intercepts asylum seekers are forced to perform sex acts on each other with bottles
Pens and bottles believed to have been used in ritual on board frigate
Men and women thought to be perpetrators of unusual initiation ceremony
Admiral praises sailor who reported concerns to their superiors


Motorola wants to patent a NECK TATTOO that doubles up as a microphone to make calls clearer in noisy places
Tattoo picks up sounds caused by changes in throat muscles when talking
It sends these sounds wirelessly to a smartphone using Bluetooth or NFC
Google-owned Motorola also claims it could be fitted to animals
The technology could make it easier to hear callers in noisy places
The firm has also said it is working on tattoos to replace passwords

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from The Guardian


Why I hate being a black man
We espouse 'black is beautiful', but the true image of blackness is ugly. If we confront our self-hatred, maybe we'll have real pride


The trouble with democracy
Government shutdowns, petty policy squabbles, voter disaffection – democracy doesn't seem to work very well. But what's the alternative? And can we rely on muddling through?


Soldier worship blinds Britain to the grim reality of war
A Royal Marine's murder of a wounded Afghan in his custody lays bare the truth of military campaigns


Do you know where your children go online?
Sexting, bullying and getting round security settings… young people tell Olivia Gordon what really happens on the internet


First metal 3D printed gun is capable of firing 50 shots
Solid Concepts replica of classic Browning 1911 pistol surpasses plastic gun in durability and accuracy


Like Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed, I went on the run as a 'terrorist'
Our security services often get it wrong. I was innocent, but bore the brunt of secret hearings. Mohamed should keep on running


Bitcoin site TradeFortress loses £1m after hackers strike twice
Inputs.io, known as TradeFortress, waits two weeks to report loss of 4,100 Bitcoins in two separate hacks to its customers

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from The Hindu  (Chennai / Madras, India)


from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)


Despite Community Protests, Vietnam Sentences Christians to Prison
As one of the five remaining Communist nations on earth, Vietnam continues to pursue a policy of tight control over the spread of religion, and especially Christianity. Only a few denominations are recognized as legal, and anyone that chooses to worship in their home or a church not a part of one of those denominations can be arrested and imprisoned. In this case, despite being a part of a recognized church, two Catholic parishioners were arrested for unclear reasons. Their arrest sparked protests which were brutally crushed by Vietnamese security forces. Last week, the two were sentenced to several months in prison.

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from The Jerusalem Post


Iranian FM: If no deal Saturday on nuclear program, talks with world powers to continue soon
Zarif says talks to resume in 1 week-10 days, if no result today.


Iran announces new air defense missile system amid nuclear talks
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced that the Islamic Republic has successfully developed a new air defense system capable of destroying modern fighter jets and drones, Iranian Fars News agency reported on Saturday.


US, France, Britain: Iran nuclear negotiations have reached an abrupt halt
Fabius stresses importance of Israel's security concerns, says there will be no deal.


Israel surprised by US course of action on Iran, officials say
PM criticizes prospective Iran deal after meeting with Kerry.


Amid negotiation tensions, Obama tells Netanyahu he's committed to nuclear weapons free Iran
PM: Deal being forged in Geneva clear victory for Iran; White House says PM's critique of agreement "premature".

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from RT (Russia Today)


More than 50 arrested after largest civil disobedience act ever against Walmart
Los Angeles police arrested more than 50 people out of a crowd of 200 protesting what they believe to be unfairly low wages provided by Walmart.

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FEATURES


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from EarthSky


Incredible images and video of Super Typhoon Haiyan
We are still receiving information regarding damages and possible deaths from Super Typhoon Haiyan, although it appears that more than 100 people were killed in the coastal Philippine city of Tacloban. EarthSky weather blogger Matt Daniel wrote: "From a meteorological perspective, Haiyan is no doubt the most extraordinary storm I have seen in satellite images. We might never know exactly how powerful the storm was, but, as I looked at the satellite imagery, I could not remember a scarier-looking storm."

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from Facecrooks


How to Use ‘Trusted Contacts’ to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account
Facebook introduced 'Trusted Contacts' a short while ago. This account recovery feature can help you reclaim your account if you ever forget your password or get hacked. Check out the post for more details and instructions, and be sure to share it with your friends. Taking a few minutes now to set this up could save you a lot of trouble down the road!

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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)


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These amazing colorized photos can make the past seem not so far away


from Money Talks News


FDA: Even a Tiny Bit of Trans Fat is Dangerous
Even if the FDA successfully bans trans fats, it can’t get rid of them altogether. They also occur naturally, in small amounts, in meat and dairy products. The American Heart Association recommends no more than about 2 grams of trans fats per day, preferably from those natural sources.


Mortgage Interest Deduction and Other Homeowner Tax Breaks Are Safe — for Now
Tax perks could eventually go on the chopping block, so you're only safe temporarily.


Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web

Fear: Fight, Flight or Opossum?
[from Planting Our Pennies]

The Surprising True Costs of 9 Common Expenses
[from PT Money]

The Big Why of Money
[from Save Outside the Box]

5 Things Growing Up on a Farm Taught Me About Finances
[from Three Thrifty Guys]

Success Secrets You Should Have Learned in High School — But Didn’t
[from Wise Bread]


Child Care: More Costly Than College?
At least teenagers can get scholarships. Babies? Not so much. In many states, child care costs more than college or a place to live, CNNMoney says.

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from Natural Society


We Should All be Protecting Our Deep Sea Medicine: Spirulina
Spirulina is one of the most important natural medicines we have on this planet. And due to the destruction of our oceans, it is being depleted.


Breastfeeding for Just One Year Boosts Infants IQ


McDonald’s Sues Protesters for Rejecting the Fast Food Junk

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from One Minute Healings
(& Mother Nature Network)


Don't toss those old potatoes or celery scraps. Put them to work and grow a kitchen garden from leftover bits and pieces.


Health Benefits of Super Food Cranberries
[from whfoods.org]


15 houseplants to improve indoor air quality
Plants help clean indoor air, which is typically far more polluted than outdoor air. Find out what common toxins these plants can filter out of the air in your home.

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from PreventDisease.com

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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)


Spacewalkers 'run' historic Olympic torch relay outside space station
Olympic history unfolded outside the International Space Station Saturday morning (Nov. 9) as two Russian cosmonauts carried an unlit Olympic torch on a symbolic spacewalk relay for the 2014 Games.


REPLAY: Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse Views from Africa by Slooh
If you missed last weekend's rare hybrid solar eclipse, you're not out of luck! You can still see it here.

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from Viral Nova

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