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Chair McMorris Rodgers Questions Kathleen Sebelius About Obamacarevideo (2:46)
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from Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Chair McMorris Rodgers Questions Kathleen Sebelius About Obamacarevideo (2:46)
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Food Stamp Cuts Kick In As Congress Debates More
More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will see their benefits go down starting Friday, just as Congress begins negotiations on further cuts. Beginning in November, a temporary benefit from the 2009 economic stimulus that boosts food stamp dollars will no longer be available. The Agriculture Department says a family of four receiving food stamps will receive $36 less a month.
Fargo "Fat Kids" Won't Get Candy, They'll Get A Letter Chastising Mom And Dad For Irresponsible Parenting
Health Site Security Concerns Raised In Memo
Gov't Document Obtained By The Associated Press Show That The Affordable Care Act Website Posed A Security Risk To People's Confidential Information
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Authorities released new dash cam video leading up to a trooper shooting and killing a suspect on i90 on June 12, 2013.
John Stockton's autobiography goes on sale
Court documents: U-High crash victims took Ponderosa JumpThe deadly wreck that killed two University H.S. student is being investigated as vehicular homicide. The 16-year-old driver has not been charged. Court documents said he left a party with the two victims to take the Ponderosa Jump- a place where teenagers drive fast to use the bump in the road as a jump.
Plans to arm staff dropped in N. Idaho school district
Lake Pend Oreille School Superintendent Shawn Woodward said arming staff is no longer under consideration by district officials. Only 8% of teachers and other certified staff and 14% of classified staff were in favor of the plan.
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John Stockton's autobiography goes on sale
Court documents: U-High crash victims took Ponderosa JumpThe deadly wreck that killed two University H.S. student is being investigated as vehicular homicide. The 16-year-old driver has not been charged. Court documents said he left a party with the two victims to take the Ponderosa Jump- a place where teenagers drive fast to use the bump in the road as a jump.
Plans to arm staff dropped in N. Idaho school district
Lake Pend Oreille School Superintendent Shawn Woodward said arming staff is no longer under consideration by district officials. Only 8% of teachers and other certified staff and 14% of classified staff were in favor of the plan.
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With sIx months of renovations nearly completed, the Garland Theater has been brought into the digital age.
Detectives pursuing vehicular homicide charges against teen driver
Spokane County Sheriff's deputies are pursuing vehicular homicides charges against the teen driver who killed two of his University High School classmates on Oct. 5. The teen driver had gotten his license the day before, wasn't allowed to have passengers in his vehicle, and friends said he was attempting the "Ponderosa Jump" when he lost control of his car and went off the road, hit a curb, went airborne and slammed into a tree. Sophomores Josie Freier and McKenzie Mott were killed in the crash.
Westboro plans to picket Speaker Foley's memorial
Westboro Baptist Church plans to have picketers at Gonzaga University Friday to protest at former House Speaker Tom Foley's memorial service.
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Detectives pursuing vehicular homicide charges against teen driver
Spokane County Sheriff's deputies are pursuing vehicular homicides charges against the teen driver who killed two of his University High School classmates on Oct. 5. The teen driver had gotten his license the day before, wasn't allowed to have passengers in his vehicle, and friends said he was attempting the "Ponderosa Jump" when he lost control of his car and went off the road, hit a curb, went airborne and slammed into a tree. Sophomores Josie Freier and McKenzie Mott were killed in the crash.
Westboro plans to picket Speaker Foley's memorial
Westboro Baptist Church plans to have picketers at Gonzaga University Friday to protest at former House Speaker Tom Foley's memorial service.
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REGION
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Declination hearing looms for parental shooting case
A decision on whether the 14-year-old Moses Lake boy accused of shooting his parents will be tried as an adult could be made in early December. The boy is currently charged with two counts of attempted murder and his bail is set at $500,000.
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Prop 1 Enforcement Looks to Be Pricey
When it comes to raising the minimum wage, somebody always pays. In the case of Proposition 1 in SeaTac, add taxpayers and city government to the list of workers and businesses the initiative would harm.
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Hallmark Nixes Word "Gay" From "Deck the Halls" Lyrics[shared from NBC Southern California]
Seattle man finds life's calling dressing the dead
Clothes not to die for, but to be buried in. A Seattle man makes clothes and accessories for the dead that are 100 percent biodegradable - everything is designed to disintegrate over time.
Tacoma hospital putting newborns in sleep sacks to combat SIDS
What Each Country Leads The World In
[shared from Doghouse Diaries] Who knew? Apparently the U.S is a global leader in Nobel laureates and getting killed by lawn mowers. Doghouse Diaries put together a map showcasing how each country ranks #1.
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Liquor Control Board takes steps to ban marijuana use at bars
Washington's Liquor Control Board wants to make sure people aren't using marijuana in bars and nightclubs, so it filed a draft rule that would explicitly ban any business with a liquor license from allowing marijuana use on site.
Affordable Care Act debate hits home for Edmonds man
Debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act is coming to a head for thousands in Washington State, including one Edmonds man who says he will be dropped from his current healthcare plan by the end of the year.
Hero bus driver saves young woman from jumping off bridge
Issaquah schools to stop weighing students in front of peers
Responding to a torrent of criticism from concerned parents, the Issaquah School District has discontinued the practice of weighing teenage students in front of their classmates, school officials said.
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For the third installment of the 'Ghost Towns of Washington' series, we explore an old mill nestled in the foothills of the Cascades in the Pacific States Lumber company town of Selleck. (23 photos)
Pakistan: 3 percent of drone deaths were civilians
The surprisingly low number has sparked criticism from groups that have investigated death tolls from the attacks.
Starbucks' profit climbs as customers spend more
Chalk this up to ‘The times are a’changing’: Lynnwood police return $1 million in marijuana to collective
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from The Register-Guard (Eugene, Oregon)
EDITORIAL: Let Oregon’s voters speak
They enacted gay marriage ban, let them retract it
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Pakistan: 3 percent of drone deaths were civilians
The surprisingly low number has sparked criticism from groups that have investigated death tolls from the attacks.
Starbucks' profit climbs as customers spend more
Chalk this up to ‘The times are a’changing’: Lynnwood police return $1 million in marijuana to collective
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from The Register-Guard (Eugene, Oregon)
EDITORIAL: Let Oregon’s voters speak
They enacted gay marriage ban, let them retract it
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from The Star (Grand Coulee)
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from The Wenatchee World
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NATION
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from ACLJ
Today, we filed a brief with the Supreme Court in support of a family-owned business challenging President Obama's abortion-pill mandate.
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AMAC Supports ‘Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013′
Obamacare: More than 2 million people getting booted from existing health insurance plans
Kerry ‘Amazed’ That Some Americans Still Don’t Grasp Urgency of Global Warming
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from CBS News
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from CNN
Sources: White House told insurance execs to keep quiet on Obamacare
Government memo warned of high security risk at health care website
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from CNN
Sources: White House told insurance execs to keep quiet on Obamacare
Government memo warned of high security risk at health care website
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from CNSNews.com
Obama Has Presided Over 5 of 6 Largest Deficits in U.S. History
Bill Maher: 'I Don't Think Obama Should've Lied to People
You know it's getting bad for Obama, when arch-liberal Bill Maher is criticizing him!
If You Like Your Insurance You Can Keep It? Not Necessarily, WH Now Admits
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Forget the apologies -- fire Sebelius and delay ObamaCare
How the Administration Knew Americans Would Lose Their Current Health Plans
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from Huffington Post
First Person Account of 1938 Martian Invasion
Today is the 75th Anniversary of the original 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast! Here's one woman's memory of the night the Martians invaded (or so she thought).
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from Los Angeles Times
White House OKd spying on allies, U.S. intelligence officials say
NSA and other U.S. intelligence agency staff members are said to be angry at President Obama for denying knowledge of the spying.
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Reagan, O'Neill, and Someone Named Chris
Matthews’s new book, “Tip and the Gipper,” is not the history of Ronald Reagan and neither is it the history of Thomas P. O’Neill III. It is the history of Chris Matthews before he became the Chris Matthews we see on cable television today. It falls into the category of micro personal history, but is so elfin as to be inconsequential. An actual history should be written someday about Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill. But not by Chris Matthews.
“Mobsters in the White House!” – Mark Levin SLAMS Obama admin as acting like a communist, fascist regime
LIBERAL TAKEOVER OF AMERICA- WATCH & READ
FAA Says Fliers Can Use Devices During All Phases of Flight
The FAA has given the go-ahead for the use of tablets, e-readers and other gadgets during all phases of flight.
Why Kids Aren't Watching Baseball
Thrills in October, But Kids Don't Watch Like They Have in the Past; The 'Opera of Sports'
Apple’s Tablet Market Share Falls to Lowest Point at 29.6%
World-wide shipments of tablets jumped nearly 37% last quarter compared to a year ago. But Apple lost ground as its market share dropped to 29.6%. Meanwhile, Samsung held 20.4% market share, up from 12.4% a year ago.
Halloween Candy Goes Gourmet
New Sweets Test Boundaries; D'Anjou Pear, Açai or Beef Jerky?
Foreign Workers Say Thailand Is Tops
Which country provides the best overall expat experience? Here’s a list of the top 37.
The Most Powerful Person in the Office
Executive-Assistant Jobs May Be Thankless, but They Also Offer Big Impact.
Ted Cruz criticizes DOJ for arguing international treaty can trump the Constitution
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Two U.S. commandos fought in Benghazi rescue, privately honored for valor
Two out of eight in Tripoli sent to rescue, honored for valor
Sportsmen for Obama
Down and Out in Vermont
Heroin in the hills
Bangladesh Catholic Church launches its first online weekly
Pratibeshi is the digital version of the first Catholic paper in Bengali (Bangla). The initiative is designed to spread the Gospel message and the Church's teachings via new media. Working with the Christian Communication Centre and SIGNIS, the Bishops' Conference inaugurated the site on Monday.
The plight of Papua refugees, "second-class citizens" forgotten by the world
The Iowara camp hosts refugees from West Papua, who fled strife in the Indonesian province in the 1990s. After nearly 30 years, they are still without citizenship or freedom of movement, ostensibly abandoned by those who were supposed to care for them. On the ground, "The Catholic Church is now virtually left alone to cater at least for health and education." What follows is the story of a Verbite priest, involved for decades in trying to help the refugees' situation.
Oligarchs and anti-Putin protests disappear from Russian school history books
Guidelines for a unified text for middle and high schools are presented, sparking controversy over coverage of post- soviet period. Even the Church is ready to weigh into debate.
As OPCW destroys chemical plants, Assad insists only Syrians can "decide on Syria's future"
In his meeting with UN-Arab League Special Envoy Lakdhar Brahimi, the Syrian President slams foreign powers for providing weapons to the rebels. The tête-à-tête took place yesterday in Damascus ahead of the Geneva Conference, scheduled for late November. The OPCW announces the destruction of all the 20 plants that made sarin gas for chemical weapons.
In Israel, a state-funded call centre selling illegal West Bank homes
Set up by Amana, the settlement branch of the Yesha (settlement) Council, the office has been active for four years. During this period, it sold illegal Palestinian land to hundreds of unaware foreign customers. Amana is supported by the World Zionist Organisation, an agency funded by the state.
Year of Faith in India: Poverty is destroying the country
Bishops, priests, religious and lay Catholics around the country take part in a national symposium on how the social doctrine of the Church is applied today. Examining some documents of the Second Vatican Council, participants identify five "critical" areas. AsiaNews presents the Symposium’s conclusions. Part One.
Three million Indonesian workers strike for higher wages
Inflation, caused on purpose to enhance exports to strengthen the local economy is destroying the lives of workers. Who ask why, after contributing to the growth of the common welfare, they are forced to live in sewers.
Chinese generals: Friendship with United States undermines politicians and military and will topple China
A video produced by two PLA Generals accuses the United States of wanting to topple China as was the case with the USSR and the "Jasmine Revolution" in Tunisia. Patriotism risks hiding the real causes of corruption.
"Egypt's military want order, but we fear new anti-Christian attacks"
Fr Rafic Greiche, spokesman for the Catholic Church, tells AsiaNews that Islamists could lash out at Christians again when former President Morsi goes on trial on 4 November. As army and police try to maintain order and security, Essam el-Erian, a leading Islamist leader on the run since July, is captured. Islamist sit-in at Al-Azhar Islamic university ends without serious incidents. Christians in Al-Warraq defy extremist threats and celebrate six weddings a week after an attack left five people dead.
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World faces global wine shortage - report
Research from the financial services giant Morgan Stanley says the world is facing a wine shortage, with global consumer demand already significantly outstripping supply
Dozens Feared Dead As Boko Haram Attacks State Capital in Coordinated Terror Campaign
The Boko Haram Islamists are waging a campaign of religious cleansing in Northern Nigeria in an effort to establish Sharia rule. Christians and non-Muslims have suffered severe persecution as a result. A recent military offensive held hopes of relief for the besieged civilians in the rebel areas, but this assault appears to have been a major effort by the Islamist to counter the gains of the military and regain the initiative. Yobe state is majority Muslim, but there is a notable Christian minority that has been specifically targeted for attack by Islamist.
A taste of Poland comes to Israel
Israel's first ever Polish Culinary Week will include a plethora of cultural events around the country celebrating Polish cuisine.
Palestinians threaten international legal action over Israeli settlement construction
The PA Foreign Ministry said it is seeking condemnation of Israel for its recent decision to build new housing beyond 1967 Green Line; PLO official says no point in peace talks while Israel continues "Judaization" of J'lem.
Bill Maher: 'I Don't Think Obama Should've Lied to People
You know it's getting bad for Obama, when arch-liberal Bill Maher is criticizing him!
If You Like Your Insurance You Can Keep It? Not Necessarily, WH Now Admits
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by Jay Seculow
San Francisco Chronicle to stop using 'Redskins' to refer to Washington football team
At last! FAA green lights gadgets on planes
The FAA says airlines can allow passengers to use most electronic devices during takeoffs and landings on planes that meet certain criteria for protecting aircraft systems from electronic interference.
Alarming Trend: Young Girls Posting More and More 'Pretty or Ugly?' Videos
Have you heard of 'pretty or ugly' YouTube videos? Read more about the alarming trend that parents of young girls should be aware of.
NSA secretly tapped Google, Yahoo data centers worldwide, new report claims
By tapping into unencrypted links, the NSA can collect data at will from hundreds of millions of user accounts, including emails, videos and audio from American citizens.
Rob Lowe Joins The Factor to Discuss His Role as JFK in 'Killing Kennedy'
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Earth 2? Scientists study rocky, Earth-sized planet 700 light years away
A planet with a similar mass and size to our own planet Earth, likely similarly composed of rocks and iron, has been spotted orbiting a star some 700 light years away.
How to immunize our kids against Obama’s victim mentality
Woman Giving Some Kids Fat Letters Instead of Halloween Candy
Cheer Squad's Car Wash Fundraiser Banned Over Pollution Law
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Obama and Sebelius: Obamacare Didn’t Cancel Your Plans
Yesterday, they both came out publicly to tell America that it’s not Obamacare that’s causing you to receive a cancellation notice—it’s your insurance company. Obamacare dictates what government-approved health insurance looks like. That’s the whole point of the law. You must buy government-approved health insurance, and the bureaucrats will tell you what it must cover. But President Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius are now denying this.
San Francisco Chronicle to stop using 'Redskins' to refer to Washington football team
At last! FAA green lights gadgets on planes
The FAA says airlines can allow passengers to use most electronic devices during takeoffs and landings on planes that meet certain criteria for protecting aircraft systems from electronic interference.
Have you heard of 'pretty or ugly' YouTube videos? Read more about the alarming trend that parents of young girls should be aware of.
NSA secretly tapped Google, Yahoo data centers worldwide, new report claims
By tapping into unencrypted links, the NSA can collect data at will from hundreds of millions of user accounts, including emails, videos and audio from American citizens.
Rob Lowe Joins The Factor to Discuss His Role as JFK in 'Killing Kennedy'
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Earth 2? Scientists study rocky, Earth-sized planet 700 light years away
A planet with a similar mass and size to our own planet Earth, likely similarly composed of rocks and iron, has been spotted orbiting a star some 700 light years away.
How to immunize our kids against Obama’s victim mentality
Woman Giving Some Kids Fat Letters Instead of Halloween Candy
Cheer Squad's Car Wash Fundraiser Banned Over Pollution Law
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from The Heritage Foundation
Obama and Sebelius: Obamacare Didn’t Cancel Your Plans
Yesterday, they both came out publicly to tell America that it’s not Obamacare that’s causing you to receive a cancellation notice—it’s your insurance company. Obamacare dictates what government-approved health insurance looks like. That’s the whole point of the law. You must buy government-approved health insurance, and the bureaucrats will tell you what it must cover. But President Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius are now denying this.
How the Administration Knew Americans Would Lose Their Current Health Plans
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from Huffington Post
First Person Account of 1938 Martian Invasion
Today is the 75th Anniversary of the original 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast! Here's one woman's memory of the night the Martians invaded (or so she thought).
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from Los Angeles Times
White House OKd spying on allies, U.S. intelligence officials say
NSA and other U.S. intelligence agency staff members are said to be angry at President Obama for denying knowledge of the spying.
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from NPR
from Real Clear Politics
Matthews’s new book, “Tip and the Gipper,” is not the history of Ronald Reagan and neither is it the history of Thomas P. O’Neill III. It is the history of Chris Matthews before he became the Chris Matthews we see on cable television today. It falls into the category of micro personal history, but is so elfin as to be inconsequential. An actual history should be written someday about Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill. But not by Chris Matthews.
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from The Right Scoop
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from Senior Airman Brian Kolfage
LIBERAL TAKEOVER OF AMERICA- WATCH & READ
Breitbart at CPAC - This election we're going to vet him...I've got videos (3:09)
This is the speech that got Breitbart assassinated by Obama (NDAA). I urge everyone to research this man, if you haven't already, read his work and what he exposed, and find his documentary online. He understood the liberals and exposed their scheme to overthrow our nation. They were not ready to relinquish their power in 2012 and this man was a direct threat to the president. For this he was taken out, and soon after he was assassinated, the medical examiner was killed. However, the mainstream media says they are not related but anyone with common sense knows its too coincidental. Our government is now one of the most shady dark worlds on this planet. This government is spying on American citizens, they are spying on our allies, they are re-writing the Constitution in a negative manner, they have secret courts and they allow targeted kills of Americans without due process. This is a scary government and Americans should NEVER fear the government. Andrew Breitbart saw what was happening. Look at our government its a communist like power ruling people with an Iron Fist. We are no longer free. Obama has created a par-military force so large that it rivals the US military. The Department of Homeland Security bought 2700 fully armored MRAP vehicles that are IED resistant, these vehicles will never leave US Soil and cost a cool $1 million each and they bought enough ammo for 7 Iraq wars. No one needs this type of power in America unless someone is planning and 'prepping' for something to take place. Just as people prep for catastrophe our government is prepping for something massive. The DHS is essentially the Obama Admins private military force. DHS leaders are 99% liberal, and his newly appointed DHS Secretary is a NOBODY, with NO security background. He's just some rich liberal schmuck who donated millions to Obamas campaign. See where this is going? The liberal movement wants to control the power in the USA an they are stocking their people in the government, and removing generals who are not liberal so they can be replaced by liberal generals; they are going all in and hedging their bets. Just ask yourself why we need armored combat vehicles on american streets, and in a time of economic crisis the white house shelled out 2.7 billion dollars for these vehicles. This comes from the top, and a fool would only be blind to deny this.
This is the speech that got Breitbart assassinated by Obama (NDAA). I urge everyone to research this man, if you haven't already, read his work and what he exposed, and find his documentary online. He understood the liberals and exposed their scheme to overthrow our nation. They were not ready to relinquish their power in 2012 and this man was a direct threat to the president. For this he was taken out, and soon after he was assassinated, the medical examiner was killed. However, the mainstream media says they are not related but anyone with common sense knows its too coincidental. Our government is now one of the most shady dark worlds on this planet. This government is spying on American citizens, they are spying on our allies, they are re-writing the Constitution in a negative manner, they have secret courts and they allow targeted kills of Americans without due process. This is a scary government and Americans should NEVER fear the government. Andrew Breitbart saw what was happening. Look at our government its a communist like power ruling people with an Iron Fist. We are no longer free. Obama has created a par-military force so large that it rivals the US military. The Department of Homeland Security bought 2700 fully armored MRAP vehicles that are IED resistant, these vehicles will never leave US Soil and cost a cool $1 million each and they bought enough ammo for 7 Iraq wars. No one needs this type of power in America unless someone is planning and 'prepping' for something to take place. Just as people prep for catastrophe our government is prepping for something massive. The DHS is essentially the Obama Admins private military force. DHS leaders are 99% liberal, and his newly appointed DHS Secretary is a NOBODY, with NO security background. He's just some rich liberal schmuck who donated millions to Obamas campaign. See where this is going? The liberal movement wants to control the power in the USA an they are stocking their people in the government, and removing generals who are not liberal so they can be replaced by liberal generals; they are going all in and hedging their bets. Just ask yourself why we need armored combat vehicles on american streets, and in a time of economic crisis the white house shelled out 2.7 billion dollars for these vehicles. This comes from the top, and a fool would only be blind to deny this.
thedailytrumpet.blogspot.com
youtube.com/gvloanguy
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from The Wall Street Journal
FAA Says Fliers Can Use Devices During All Phases of Flight
The FAA has given the go-ahead for the use of tablets, e-readers and other gadgets during all phases of flight.
Why Kids Aren't Watching Baseball
Thrills in October, But Kids Don't Watch Like They Have in the Past; The 'Opera of Sports'
Apple’s Tablet Market Share Falls to Lowest Point at 29.6%
World-wide shipments of tablets jumped nearly 37% last quarter compared to a year ago. But Apple lost ground as its market share dropped to 29.6%. Meanwhile, Samsung held 20.4% market share, up from 12.4% a year ago.
Halloween Candy Goes Gourmet
New Sweets Test Boundaries; D'Anjou Pear, Açai or Beef Jerky?
Foreign Workers Say Thailand Is Tops
Which country provides the best overall expat experience? Here’s a list of the top 37.
The Most Powerful Person in the Office
Executive-Assistant Jobs May Be Thankless, but They Also Offer Big Impact.
Though they work behind-the-scenes, executive assistants are essential to the company and executives they serve. "You work very, very hard...so that they can shine and they can do their best," says D'Andra Galarza, executive assistant to the president at NBCUniversal Inc. "You're kind of the stage mom."
Waste Lands: America's forgotten nuclear legacy.
Do you live near an old nuclear site? Enter your zip code in our interactive database to look up information on sites near you.
Ease of Doing Business in India Slips
The easiest places in which to start a business, according to a new World Bank report
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Waste Lands: America's forgotten nuclear legacy.
Do you live near an old nuclear site? Enter your zip code in our interactive database to look up information on sites near you.
Ease of Doing Business in India Slips
The easiest places in which to start a business, according to a new World Bank report
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from Washington Examiner
from The Washington Times
Two U.S. commandos fought in Benghazi rescue, privately honored for valor
Two out of eight in Tripoli sent to rescue, honored for valor
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from Weasel Zippers (100 Percent FED Up)
video (1:45) Lebanon, VA, September 9, 2009
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from The Weekly Standard
Down and Out in Vermont
Heroin in the hills
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WORLD
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from AsiaNews.it
Bangladesh Catholic Church launches its first online weekly
Pratibeshi is the digital version of the first Catholic paper in Bengali (Bangla). The initiative is designed to spread the Gospel message and the Church's teachings via new media. Working with the Christian Communication Centre and SIGNIS, the Bishops' Conference inaugurated the site on Monday.
The plight of Papua refugees, "second-class citizens" forgotten by the world
The Iowara camp hosts refugees from West Papua, who fled strife in the Indonesian province in the 1990s. After nearly 30 years, they are still without citizenship or freedom of movement, ostensibly abandoned by those who were supposed to care for them. On the ground, "The Catholic Church is now virtually left alone to cater at least for health and education." What follows is the story of a Verbite priest, involved for decades in trying to help the refugees' situation.
Oligarchs and anti-Putin protests disappear from Russian school history books
Guidelines for a unified text for middle and high schools are presented, sparking controversy over coverage of post- soviet period. Even the Church is ready to weigh into debate.
As OPCW destroys chemical plants, Assad insists only Syrians can "decide on Syria's future"
In his meeting with UN-Arab League Special Envoy Lakdhar Brahimi, the Syrian President slams foreign powers for providing weapons to the rebels. The tête-à-tête took place yesterday in Damascus ahead of the Geneva Conference, scheduled for late November. The OPCW announces the destruction of all the 20 plants that made sarin gas for chemical weapons.
In Israel, a state-funded call centre selling illegal West Bank homes
Set up by Amana, the settlement branch of the Yesha (settlement) Council, the office has been active for four years. During this period, it sold illegal Palestinian land to hundreds of unaware foreign customers. Amana is supported by the World Zionist Organisation, an agency funded by the state.
Year of Faith in India: Poverty is destroying the country
Bishops, priests, religious and lay Catholics around the country take part in a national symposium on how the social doctrine of the Church is applied today. Examining some documents of the Second Vatican Council, participants identify five "critical" areas. AsiaNews presents the Symposium’s conclusions. Part One.
Three million Indonesian workers strike for higher wages
Inflation, caused on purpose to enhance exports to strengthen the local economy is destroying the lives of workers. Who ask why, after contributing to the growth of the common welfare, they are forced to live in sewers.
Chinese generals: Friendship with United States undermines politicians and military and will topple China
A video produced by two PLA Generals accuses the United States of wanting to topple China as was the case with the USSR and the "Jasmine Revolution" in Tunisia. Patriotism risks hiding the real causes of corruption.
"Egypt's military want order, but we fear new anti-Christian attacks"
Fr Rafic Greiche, spokesman for the Catholic Church, tells AsiaNews that Islamists could lash out at Christians again when former President Morsi goes on trial on 4 November. As army and police try to maintain order and security, Essam el-Erian, a leading Islamist leader on the run since July, is captured. Islamist sit-in at Al-Azhar Islamic university ends without serious incidents. Christians in Al-Warraq defy extremist threats and celebrate six weddings a week after an attack left five people dead.
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from BBC News
World faces global wine shortage - report
Research from the financial services giant Morgan Stanley says the world is facing a wine shortage, with global consumer demand already significantly outstripping supply
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from Daily Mail
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Dozens Feared Dead As Boko Haram Attacks State Capital in Coordinated Terror Campaign
The Boko Haram Islamists are waging a campaign of religious cleansing in Northern Nigeria in an effort to establish Sharia rule. Christians and non-Muslims have suffered severe persecution as a result. A recent military offensive held hopes of relief for the besieged civilians in the rebel areas, but this assault appears to have been a major effort by the Islamist to counter the gains of the military and regain the initiative. Yobe state is majority Muslim, but there is a notable Christian minority that has been specifically targeted for attack by Islamist.
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from The Jerusalem Post
A taste of Poland comes to Israel
Israel's first ever Polish Culinary Week will include a plethora of cultural events around the country celebrating Polish cuisine.
The PA Foreign Ministry said it is seeking condemnation of Israel for its recent decision to build new housing beyond 1967 Green Line; PLO official says no point in peace talks while Israel continues "Judaization" of J'lem.
Watchdog: Syria has destroyed chemical production facilities
OPCW teams have inspected 21 of 23 declared WMDs sites.
Reports: Syrian air base destroyed in missile attack from seaUnclear who is behind the attack on base located in stronghold of Assad's Alawites, but Syrian, Lebanese media accuse Israel; Channel 2 reports attack's target were S-125 surface-to-air missiles.
Analysis: As Iran closes in on nuclear capability, regional states pursue their own programs
UAE, Jordan, Turkey plan to build nuclear power plants.
US knew of settlement construction plans
PM gives final nod to projects in east Jerusalem, settlement blocs, plans for construction in smaller communities.
White House begins pushback against Senate sanctions bill on Iran
Senate proposal would seek to halve Iran's remaining oil exports; administration argues bill would likely pass due to timing.
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American WWII veteran and candy maker, 87, died after mugging by teens
A World War II veteran well known and loved by his local community in Mississippi was attacked by four teens in a mugging, and died two days later. Lawrence E. “Shine” Thornton, an 87-year-old widower, was targeted after the four muggers recognized him as king of the second annual Delta Hot Tamale Festival, which was just drawing to a close on October 18 in Greenville. The four teens, all aged 18 and 19, “pushed him down and stole his wallet,” local police told the Delta Democrat Times. The incident took place at 5:30pm on Thornton’s driveway. After emergency services arrived, Thornton was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, where he died two days later.
Record number of nations oppose US embargo of Cuba in UN vote
In an overwhelming UN vote, 188 countries have called on the US to lift its 53-year trade embargo on Cuba. Havana has slammed the financial sanctions as a flagrant violation of human rights and said they are tantamount to genocide. The recording-breaking opposition to the embargo saw Israel isolated as the only country to vote in support of the US. Palau, the island nation that got behind the US last year, abstained in the 22nd UN annual vote, along with Micronesia and Marshall Islands.
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How Nikola Tesla Wanted to Provide Free Energy to the Whole World
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[shared from Middle East Monitor]
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How these spooky-sounding animals got their names.
Algol is the Demon Star
On (or around) Halloween, look for Algol – a star named for a demon!
Halloween derived from ancient Celtic cross-quarter day
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video (3:08)
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With a radius about 1.2 times that of Earth and a mass equal to about 1.7 times Earth’s, Kepler-78b has a density is the same as Earth’s, suggesting that it also made primarily of rock and iron.
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Researcher Finds Two Vulnerabilities in Facebook Android Apps
A security researcher found 2 bugs that could have lead to hacked user accounts. Facebook has fixed the vulnerabilities, but Ramadan recommends that users update their Facebook Android Apps and Facebook Pages Manager for Android NOW! He also gives this "Pro Tip: You must change your facebook password now if you are using facebook android apps."
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from Mercola.com
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5 Halloween Pranks Covered by Car Insurance
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White House begins pushback against Senate sanctions bill on Iran
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from RT News (Moscow, Russia)
American WWII veteran and candy maker, 87, died after mugging by teens
A World War II veteran well known and loved by his local community in Mississippi was attacked by four teens in a mugging, and died two days later. Lawrence E. “Shine” Thornton, an 87-year-old widower, was targeted after the four muggers recognized him as king of the second annual Delta Hot Tamale Festival, which was just drawing to a close on October 18 in Greenville. The four teens, all aged 18 and 19, “pushed him down and stole his wallet,” local police told the Delta Democrat Times. The incident took place at 5:30pm on Thornton’s driveway. After emergency services arrived, Thornton was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, where he died two days later.
Record number of nations oppose US embargo of Cuba in UN vote
In an overwhelming UN vote, 188 countries have called on the US to lift its 53-year trade embargo on Cuba. Havana has slammed the financial sanctions as a flagrant violation of human rights and said they are tantamount to genocide. The recording-breaking opposition to the embargo saw Israel isolated as the only country to vote in support of the US. Palau, the island nation that got behind the US last year, abstained in the 22nd UN annual vote, along with Micronesia and Marshall Islands.
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The Hemp Conspiracy: Why U.S. Hemp Farming Was BannedMass Poverty and Social Inequality in India: The Devastating Impacts of the Neoliberal Economic Development Model[shared from Global Research]
US, biggest nuclear threat to world: Ken O’Keefe
The United States poses the biggest nuclear threat to the world, former US Marine Ken O’Keefe tells Press TV in an interview. [shared from Press TV]
Insurance Companies Profit from Obamacare
Israel approves 1,500 new settlements in occupied Jerusalem
Only hours after celebrating their release in Ramallah, where the PA President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a speech promising not to leave any Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, the occupation authorities announced the new settlement plans.
[shared from Middle East Monitor]
Dr. Barrie Trower – Exposes Government’s Secret Experiments and Microwave Weapons (interview)
How to Protect Yourself from Fukushima Radiation
Hemp – One Of The Most Healthy Recyclable Substances Around
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from EarthSky
Goblin sharks, ghost crabs and vampire bats, oh my!
How these spooky-sounding animals got their names.
Algol is the Demon Star
On (or around) Halloween, look for Algol – a star named for a demon!
Halloween derived from ancient Celtic cross-quarter day
Yes, Halloween is an astronomical holiday.
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
Today’s Taiwan earthquake has been downgraded to 6.3 magnitude, and it occurred in a remote mountainous region. No reports of injuries or damages so far.
Can stress actually kill you?
video (3:08)
Scientists find Earth-sized rocky exoplanet
With a radius about 1.2 times that of Earth and a mass equal to about 1.7 times Earth’s, Kepler-78b has a density is the same as Earth’s, suggesting that it also made primarily of rock and iron.
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from Facecrooks
Do you use Facebook Lists? If not, it's a great way to enhance your Facebook experience. You can create lists around your favorite interests, hobbies, etc. Lists are also a good way to make sure you receive all of the updates from your favorite friends and pages.
Researcher Finds Two Vulnerabilities in Facebook Android Apps
A security researcher found 2 bugs that could have lead to hacked user accounts. Facebook has fixed the vulnerabilities, but Ramadan recommends that users update their Facebook Android Apps and Facebook Pages Manager for Android NOW! He also gives this "Pro Tip: You must change your facebook password now if you are using facebook android apps."
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
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from Mercola.com
As the EU Launches Shocking Fructose Health Claim Label, Oreos Are Found to Be as Addictive as Cocaine
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from Money Talks News
5 Halloween Pranks Covered by Car Insurance
Slashed tires? Egged car? Some "tricks" are covered thanks to car insurance.
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Are Paper Menus on the Way Out?
Are digital menus going to make a better restaurant experience?
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Bananas: 4 Reasons they are Gaining the Title of “Superfood”
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Mother's Delivery of Her Baby in Hospital Leads To Flesh Eating Disease And Quadruple Amputation
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Major X2 Flare Erupts From Very Active Sun
For the fourth time since Friday Oct. 25th, the Sun has unleashed an X-class flare (the highest class of flares). NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the fireworks emanating from Sunspot AR1875 on Oct. 29th, 2013. video (1:14)
Quadrantid Meteor Shower: Odd in Several Ways
The Quadrantids (pronounced KWA-dran-tids) are a meteor shower that happens every January.
Strange 'Lava World' Is Most Earthlike Alien Planet Yet
A puzzling alien planet is the closest thing to an Earth twin in size and composition known beyond our solar system, though it's far too hot to support life, scientists say.
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Facebook Privacy Stories – the Daily Mail comments debacle
Remember, always be careful what you write online. It may get you in trouble.
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from Viral Nova
A 29 Year Old Farmer Just Tragically Died. What His Community Did Will Make You Cry.
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from The Voice of Reason
Harry Hamlin is 62 years old today!
Harry Robinson Hamlin (born October 30, 1951) is an American film and television actor, known for his roles as Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans, Bart McGuire in the groundbreaking 1982 film on gay relationships Making Love, and as Michael Kuzak in the legal drama series L.A. Law.
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from YouTube
Atlas Blizzard Relief Video
This video will give you a realistic view of what the poor ranchers in South Dakota faced when they receive a random early major snow storm about a month ago. Devastating. (16:23)
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5 Things Not to Do on the Internet While Flying
It may be a habit to log in wherever you can and check your email or even your bank account, but try to avoid it when in the air.
Are Paper Menus on the Way Out?
Are digital menus going to make a better restaurant experience?
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from Natural Society
Research indicates quercetin, an antioxidant compound found in onions, apples, and more, to actually counter the toxic effects of this dangerous metal.
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from PreventDisease.com
Mother's Delivery of Her Baby in Hospital Leads To Flesh Eating Disease And Quadruple Amputation
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
Major X2 Flare Erupts From Very Active Sun
For the fourth time since Friday Oct. 25th, the Sun has unleashed an X-class flare (the highest class of flares). NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the fireworks emanating from Sunspot AR1875 on Oct. 29th, 2013. video (1:14)
Quadrantid Meteor Shower: Odd in Several Ways
The Quadrantids (pronounced KWA-dran-tids) are a meteor shower that happens every January.
Strange 'Lava World' Is Most Earthlike Alien Planet Yet
A puzzling alien planet is the closest thing to an Earth twin in size and composition known beyond our solar system, though it's far too hot to support life, scientists say.
________
from ThatsNonsense.com
Facebook Privacy Stories – the Daily Mail comments debacle
Remember, always be careful what you write online. It may get you in trouble.
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from Viral Nova
A 29 Year Old Farmer Just Tragically Died. What His Community Did Will Make You Cry.
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from The Voice of Reason
Harry Hamlin is 62 years old today!
Harry Robinson Hamlin (born October 30, 1951) is an American film and television actor, known for his roles as Perseus in the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans, Bart McGuire in the groundbreaking 1982 film on gay relationships Making Love, and as Michael Kuzak in the legal drama series L.A. Law.
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from YouTube
Atlas Blizzard Relief Video
This video will give you a realistic view of what the poor ranchers in South Dakota faced when they receive a random early major snow storm about a month ago. Devastating. (16:23)
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