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from ACLJ
Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel, appeared on Fox News this morning to discuss the Obama Administration’s appalling betrayal of a U.S. citizen, Pastor Saeed, who was abandoned in obtaining a nuclear “deal” with Iran.
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear HHS Mandate ChallengesToday, the high court announced it will decide whether the government mandate that requires employers to purchase and provide abortifcacient drugs in an employee health plan (the HHS Mandate) impermissibly interferes with the free exercise of religion.
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SCOTUS Agrees to Hear HHS Mandate ChallengesToday, the high court announced it will decide whether the government mandate that requires employers to purchase and provide abortifcacient drugs in an employee health plan (the HHS Mandate) impermissibly interferes with the free exercise of religion.
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from AMAC
AMAC Supports Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013 – S.1183 and H.R. 2429
In an effort to support family businesses and mature Americans directly, AMAC is proud to announce our support for a bicameral piece of legislation, the “Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013.” Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced H.R. 2429 and S. 1183 to protect small businesses and hard-working Americans – especially seniors and their families – from the devastating impact of the Federal estate tax, known more commonly as the “death tax.”
In an effort to support family businesses and mature Americans directly, AMAC is proud to announce our support for a bicameral piece of legislation, the “Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013.” Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced H.R. 2429 and S. 1183 to protect small businesses and hard-working Americans – especially seniors and their families – from the devastating impact of the Federal estate tax, known more commonly as the “death tax.”
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from Ancestry.com
Want to interview family members, but don't know what questions you should ask them? Our family history expert Juliana Szucs Smith has put together a list of interview questions to get you started.
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from AsiaNews.it
In Lebanon, more than 800,000 Syrian refugees living in the open or shacks
By the end of December, at least 3 million Syrians will have found refuge in neighbouring countries. For the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, the situation is likely to get worse with the arrival of winter. In Lebanon, most refugees live in 960 makeshift camps. The most serious situation is in the Bekaa Valley. About half of the 800,000 refugees are under 17. Cor Unum, Caritas Lebanon and Rome's Bambin Gesù Hospital for Children launch a health mission for Syrian refugee children.
Christian Gypsy wants to use his faith in God to stop discrimination
By the end of December, at least 3 million Syrians will have found refuge in neighbouring countries. For the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, the situation is likely to get worse with the arrival of winter. In Lebanon, most refugees live in 960 makeshift camps. The most serious situation is in the Bekaa Valley. About half of the 800,000 refugees are under 17. Cor Unum, Caritas Lebanon and Rome's Bambin Gesù Hospital for Children launch a health mission for Syrian refugee children.
Christian Gypsy wants to use his faith in God to stop discrimination
SRI LANKA: Shanthakumara, 21, is married and living in the settled community of Kudagama. With great willpower and love for Christ, he got an education and opened a store which employs other young people. His goal is to help fellow Gypsies empower themselves "without losing our culture and traditions."
Thai opposition protest spreads from Bangkok
Thai opposition protest spreads from Bangkok
THAILAND: Yellow Shirts lay siege to government offices and ministries; in the southern provinces they storm local government buildings. Thailand's prime minister asks for special powers to contain the protest. Sources tell AsiaNews that "the situation is beginning to be worrisome" but remains calm. A power struggle is behind the unrest.
As Seoul archbishop speaks about Catholics and politics, threats are made against Myeongdong Cathedral
Mgr Andrew Yeom Soo-jung reminds the Church of its doctrine and teachings after remarks by Fr Park Chang-Shin sparks mega controversy. For him, Christians "must be involved in politics," but "the Pastors of the Church" cannot "intervene directly in the political structuring and organisation of social life." False bomb alert is made as police is deployed around Seoul's cathedral.
Life sentence for Noida Muslim couple who killed their daughter and Nepalese servant
Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar committed murder to punish an alleged affair between their 14 year old daughter and the Nepalese domestic worker, Yam Prasad Banjade. Dating to 2008, the crime sparked strong debate among Muslim, Hindu and secular Indians. Interviewed by AsiaNews, Banjade’s wife welcomes the judgment. Impoverished, the woman hopes to be compensated for her husband’s murder.
Social and environmental issues win at Chinese Oscars
The "Golden Horse, the oldest and most important film festival in the Asian world, awards Singapore's Anthony Chen’s "Ilo Ilo" best film. It analyzes the relationship between a wealthy family in the city - state and their Filipino maid. Awards also go to a Taiwanese documentary on environmental protection and the "disarming honesty" of the Chinese "Back to 1942," which brings the horrors of famine during the war with Japan to the big screen.
Priests in Bac Ninh come out against bill that restricts religious freedom
VIETNAM: Worship is "a right, not a favour," priests say in a statement issued in response to a proposed provincial law imposing new constraints and obstacles on religious life. The new rules are "useless nonsense, requiring religions to seek permits and authorisations." Religious freedom is an essential condition for "harmonious development."
More bloodshed in Bangladesh: 8 dead and 300 injured in clashes with police
Violence degenerated during the hartal (strike) called by the Nationalist Party to pressure the prime minister. Supporters of the government and the opposition trade homemade bombs and Molotov cocktails. Transport is paralyzed. To disperse the protesters, the police opened fire.
Beijing, more raids against Protestant Christian communities
The police forcibly cleared at least three gatherings in different parts of the capital. Seized Bibles, religious books, and other materials of worship. According to police, the faithful "are not welcome" in the country.
As Seoul archbishop speaks about Catholics and politics, threats are made against Myeongdong Cathedral
Mgr Andrew Yeom Soo-jung reminds the Church of its doctrine and teachings after remarks by Fr Park Chang-Shin sparks mega controversy. For him, Christians "must be involved in politics," but "the Pastors of the Church" cannot "intervene directly in the political structuring and organisation of social life." False bomb alert is made as police is deployed around Seoul's cathedral.
Life sentence for Noida Muslim couple who killed their daughter and Nepalese servant
Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar committed murder to punish an alleged affair between their 14 year old daughter and the Nepalese domestic worker, Yam Prasad Banjade. Dating to 2008, the crime sparked strong debate among Muslim, Hindu and secular Indians. Interviewed by AsiaNews, Banjade’s wife welcomes the judgment. Impoverished, the woman hopes to be compensated for her husband’s murder.
Social and environmental issues win at Chinese Oscars
The "Golden Horse, the oldest and most important film festival in the Asian world, awards Singapore's Anthony Chen’s "Ilo Ilo" best film. It analyzes the relationship between a wealthy family in the city - state and their Filipino maid. Awards also go to a Taiwanese documentary on environmental protection and the "disarming honesty" of the Chinese "Back to 1942," which brings the horrors of famine during the war with Japan to the big screen.
Priests in Bac Ninh come out against bill that restricts religious freedom
VIETNAM: Worship is "a right, not a favour," priests say in a statement issued in response to a proposed provincial law imposing new constraints and obstacles on religious life. The new rules are "useless nonsense, requiring religions to seek permits and authorisations." Religious freedom is an essential condition for "harmonious development."
More bloodshed in Bangladesh: 8 dead and 300 injured in clashes with police
Violence degenerated during the hartal (strike) called by the Nationalist Party to pressure the prime minister. Supporters of the government and the opposition trade homemade bombs and Molotov cocktails. Transport is paralyzed. To disperse the protesters, the police opened fire.
Beijing, more raids against Protestant Christian communities
The police forcibly cleared at least three gatherings in different parts of the capital. Seized Bibles, religious books, and other materials of worship. According to police, the faithful "are not welcome" in the country.
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from BBC News
Pope Francis calls for power to move away from Vatican
"Excessive centralisation, rather than proving helpful, complicates the Church's life and her missionary outreach." Pope Francis has called for power in the Catholic Church to be devolved away from the Vatican, in the first major work he has written in the role.
US B-52 bombers challenge disputed China air zone
The US has flown B-52 military aircraft over disputed islands in the East China Sea in defiance of new Chinese air defence rules, officials say. China set up its "air defence identification zone" on Saturday. A US colonel said the two planes had followed "normal procedures, which include not filing flight plans, not radioing ahead". The islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, are a source of rising tension between the two nations.
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from Breitbart
OBAMA TO COLLECT MORE MONEY FROM HOLLYWOOD NEXT WEEK
Fresh off the heels of STABBING ISRAEL IN THE BACK, OBAMA GOES TO FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY HOLLYWOOD'S TOP JEWS. BUT WAIT A MINUTE. Didn't Steven Spielberg direct Schindler's List? Surely he must understand the ramifications of supporting an anti-semitic tyrant. Oh. never mind, it's Hollywood, and they're just too hip to be bothered with reality.
SUPREME COURT WILL TAKE UP NEW HEALTH LAW DISPUTE
The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to referee another dispute over President Barack Obama's health care law: whether businesses may use religious objections to escape a requirement to cover birth control for employees.
VALERIE JARRETT, CHICAGO, AND THE IRAN DEAL
Last week, the Times of Israel reported that senior presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett had been leading talks with Iran in secret for a year before the formal negotiations in Geneva this month. While the White House denied the report "100 percent," the existence of back-channel talks has been confirmed by other reporting. The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that President Barack Obama had "personally overseen" the talks.
OBAMA TELLS HECKLER HE DOESN'T HAVE POWER TO STOP ALL DEPORTATIONS
After he was heckled by a protester on stage with him on Monday, President Barack Obama conceded that he did not have the executive power to stop all deportations at a time when immigration rights activists are pressing him to give temporary amnesty to all of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the nation.
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‘Non-partisan’ group paid $1 million to produce positive Obamacare stories
Families USA (FUSA) — an organization that describes itself as a “national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans” — was given a $1.1 million grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on October 4, 2013, to gather “success stories” of Americans dealing with Obamacare and distribute them to the media who often refer to them as an “independent” group.
from Capitol City Project
‘Non-partisan’ group paid $1 million to produce positive Obamacare stories
Families USA (FUSA) — an organization that describes itself as a “national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans” — was given a $1.1 million grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on October 4, 2013, to gather “success stories” of Americans dealing with Obamacare and distribute them to the media who often refer to them as an “independent” group.
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from Chicago Sun Times
Sneed: Hillary Clinton reaps $450,000 fee for speech
Ka-ching! Little Miss Moneybags. Probable Dem presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is lugging home big simoleons these days. To wit: Sneed hears rumbles that Hillary may have outstripped her loquacious hubby Bill in the speech department by taking home a hefty $450,000 fee for addressing the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Global Financial Leadership Conference last week in Naples, Fla.
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from Choice and Truth
NSA Infects 50,000 Computer Systems Worldwide
24,000-year-old Siberian boy links Western Europeans to Native Americans
[My Science Academy] The anthropological world was stunned when the recent genome study of the 24,000-year-old remains of a small Siberian boy revealed that the child was both part-Western European and modern Native American. This turns on its head the long-held notion that those who first settled the Americas (themselves descendants of Siberian populations) were related to East Asians, as well as raising questions as to when the Americas were first settled – and by which peoples. New evidence gleaned from the three-year-old Mal’ta boy found near Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia shows that the ancient Native Americans could in fact be a mixture between West Europeans and an ancient East Asian people, according to a study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday.
4 Solutions for Preserving Brain Health and Preventing Alzheimer’sYoung people may not be so worried about where their minds will be 40 or 50 years from now, but it’s extremely important to preserve brain health through diet and exercise to really enjoy life at all stages.
10 More Years in Afghanistan
[Global Research] When Barack Obama became president, there were 32,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. He escalated to over 100,000 troops, plus contractors. Now there are 47,000 troops these five years later. Measured in financial cost, or death and destruction, Afghanistan is more President Obama’s war than President Bush’s. Now the White House is trying to keep troops in Afghanistan until “2024 and beyond.”
Women in Aviation
24,000-year-old Siberian boy links Western Europeans to Native Americans
[My Science Academy] The anthropological world was stunned when the recent genome study of the 24,000-year-old remains of a small Siberian boy revealed that the child was both part-Western European and modern Native American. This turns on its head the long-held notion that those who first settled the Americas (themselves descendants of Siberian populations) were related to East Asians, as well as raising questions as to when the Americas were first settled – and by which peoples. New evidence gleaned from the three-year-old Mal’ta boy found near Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia shows that the ancient Native Americans could in fact be a mixture between West Europeans and an ancient East Asian people, according to a study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday.
4 Solutions for Preserving Brain Health and Preventing Alzheimer’sYoung people may not be so worried about where their minds will be 40 or 50 years from now, but it’s extremely important to preserve brain health through diet and exercise to really enjoy life at all stages.
10 More Years in Afghanistan
[Global Research] When Barack Obama became president, there were 32,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. He escalated to over 100,000 troops, plus contractors. Now there are 47,000 troops these five years later. Measured in financial cost, or death and destruction, Afghanistan is more President Obama’s war than President Bush’s. Now the White House is trying to keep troops in Afghanistan until “2024 and beyond.”
Women in Aviation
[My Science Academy] Amelia Earhart was an inspiration to women everywhere. In a world where men dominated operating machinery, Amelia was not afraid to demand to be included too! This was pre-WWII, and therefore it was almost unheard of for women to be interested in working on planes flying planes.
Monsanto, the TPP, and Global Food Dominance
[Global Research] “Control oil and you control nations,” said US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s. “Control food and you control the people.” Global food control has nearly been achieved, by reducing seed diversity with GMO (genetically modified) seeds that are distributed by only a few transnational corporations. But this agenda has been implemented at grave cost to our health; and if the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) passes, control over not just our food but our health, our environment and our financial system will be in the hands of transnational corporations.
Park Avenue: money, power and the American dream – Why Poverty? movie (59:04)
Monsanto, the TPP, and Global Food Dominance
[Global Research] “Control oil and you control nations,” said US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in the 1970s. “Control food and you control the people.” Global food control has nearly been achieved, by reducing seed diversity with GMO (genetically modified) seeds that are distributed by only a few transnational corporations. But this agenda has been implemented at grave cost to our health; and if the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) passes, control over not just our food but our health, our environment and our financial system will be in the hands of transnational corporations.
Park Avenue: money, power and the American dream – Why Poverty? movie (59:04)
Israel Charged with War Crimes and Genocide. Complete Judgment of Kuala Lumpur Tribunal
[Global Research]
US Sends B-52s to China’s Air Defence Zone
[Global Research] In a deliberately provocative move, the US announced yesterday that two B-52 strategic bombers conducted a training mission over the disputed Senkakus islands (known as Diaoyu in China) in the East China Sea, just days after Beijing declared an “air defence identification zone” (ADIZ) covering the area.
There Are Shocking Differences Between Raw Honey And The Processed Golden Honey Found In Grocery Retailers
Tennessee Family Moves to Colorado to Combat Daughter’s Epilepsy with Medicinal Marijuana [benswann.com]
NASA-USGS Landsat Data Yield Best View to Date of Global Forest Losses and Gains [My Science Academy]
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from EarthSky
Even if emissions stop, carbon dioxide could warm Earth for centuries
Even if carbon dioxide emissions came to a sudden halt, the carbon dioxide already in Earth’s atmosphere could continue to warm our planet for hundreds of years, says a new study.
Google Earth reveals untold fish catches
Large fish traps in the Persian Gulf could be catching up to six times more fish than what’s being officially reported.
Why scientists trained locusts to recognize odors
Locusts have a relatively simple sensory system, which is ideal for studying brain activity. Barani Raman, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis, found that odors prompted neural activity in the brain that allowed the locust to correctly identify the stimulus, even with other odors present.
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from Eat Local Grown
10 Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance
More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
An aspiring police officer’s federal lawsuit for discrimination has been rejected by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Robert Jordan was denied acceptance into the police force due to a high test score on the intelligence exam. Jordan scored a mere 33 points, the equivalent of an IQ of 125.
from The Federalist Papers
Who is a Racist?
Many in today’s media, politics and Hollywood accuse people of racism— the cries of racism are everywhere and for everything, but are they founded in truth? Or, do these accusers of racism illustrate their own discriminatory feelings when they shout racist epitaphs at others because they do not wish to compete honestly in the world of ideas?
The NSA Controversy, the Founding Fathers, and the Fourth Amendment
How much did the Founding Fathers worry about what they called “general warrants,” or broad-based searches not prompted by reasonable evidence of criminal activity?
Many in today’s media, politics and Hollywood accuse people of racism— the cries of racism are everywhere and for everything, but are they founded in truth? Or, do these accusers of racism illustrate their own discriminatory feelings when they shout racist epitaphs at others because they do not wish to compete honestly in the world of ideas?
The NSA Controversy, the Founding Fathers, and the Fourth Amendment
How much did the Founding Fathers worry about what they called “general warrants,” or broad-based searches not prompted by reasonable evidence of criminal activity?
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from Fox News
Group gets $1.1 million grant to collect ObamaCare 'success stories' Your tax dollars used by the regime to spread propaganda
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from Freedom Foundation
Special Session amounts to political miscalculation
Jay Inslee recently called a special legislative session concerning Boeing and a transportation package. How was the session seen in the eyes of many legislators? Not great.
SEIU-funded group paying fast food workers to protest
Washington State has the fourth highest unionization rate in the country and, in recent months, has seen a high level of activity by union and alternative labor (alt-labor) groups.
Thurston County to citizens: living here is a big gamble.
Recently-appointed Thurston County Manager Cliff Moore is well-known for telling residents that owning property in Thurston County is a gamble. It is his way of telling property owners they made a mistake living in Thurston County, and the Thurston County Commissioners are not going to do anything to make life better. Just because you purchase property with certain expectations based on existing law, there is no guarantee you’ll be to develop or even use your property in the future. In fact, if you were willing to gamble your resources on buying a home, farm, or business in Thurston County, that gamble is looking riskier by the day.
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from The Heartland Institute
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from The Heritage Foundation
Obamacare Undermines American Values
Obamacare goes against two values that should be no-brainers: prioritizing American citizens over non-citizens, and prioritizing help for the disabled over assistance for able-bodied adults.
The Thanksgiving Menu: Overstuffed with Regulations
Even the Thanksgiving menu is laden with regulatory do’s and don’ts. Some may be justified as safeguarding public health and safety, but thousands of others are simply the meddling of an administrative state that is threatening to transform us into regulatory serfs.
Even the Thanksgiving menu is laden with regulatory do’s and don’ts. Some may be justified as safeguarding public health and safety, but thousands of others are simply the meddling of an administrative state that is threatening to transform us into regulatory serfs.
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from Huffington Post
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DOE takes Grant County to task for wood chip fire at fairgrounds
The state warned Grant County to find a different way to deal with wood shavings after an October fire. The state Department of Ecology issued a notice of correction to the county after people complained about the fire which started spontaneously in a pile of livestock bedding.
from iFIBRE ONE News
DOE takes Grant County to task for wood chip fire at fairgrounds
The state warned Grant County to find a different way to deal with wood shavings after an October fire. The state Department of Ecology issued a notice of correction to the county after people complained about the fire which started spontaneously in a pile of livestock bedding.
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
China: Callers Threaten to ‘Wipe Out Entire Family’ of Pastor’s Daughter
ICC has been following the case of Pastor Zhang Shaojie and nearly two dozen of his church members who were arrested by Chinese authorities on November 16th and 17th. Recently Pastor Shaojie's daughter, Zhang Huixin reported that she was not only forced to flee her home to avoid arrest, but that she is now receiving threatening phone calls promising to "Wipe out her entire family" if she does not stop reporting on the churches case to international media. The arrests and crackdown, which took place in Nanle County, Henan Province, occurred despite the fact that the church was legally registered. The operation against the church came only days after China's leaders promised human rights reforms, including the abolition of the countries notorious re-education through labor system.
Atheists Push for Religious Groups to be Taxed in U.S.
A group known as "American Atheists" has filed suit in a federal court in Kentucky with the goal of pushing the Internal Revenue Service to begin taxing religious groups. Currently churches and other religious organizations in the United States are tax exempt, but the atheist organization is claiming this is religious discrimination and a violation of the First and Fifth Amendments. If the suit is successful, churches and other organizations would likely have to begin reporting on their earnings and possibly even paying taxes. The end result could result in a much slower growth for religious organizations in the United States.
Christians in Malaysia Vow to Continue Worship Despite Threat of Prosecution
Christian congregations in two Malaysian states have pledged to continue to use the Arabic word 'Allah' to refer to God despite the possibility that a recent court ruling in the country may result in prosecution for using the word. The debate over the use of 'Allah' to refer to God by anyone other than Muslims has threatened to deepen divides between religious groups in the country. In late 2009, early 2010, a court ruled to protect the right of Christians and other faiths to use the word. The ruling sparked violent protests and at least ten churches were attacked. A court recently overturned that right, leading Christians to fear that their religious freedom will be increasingly curtailed in the Muslim-majority nation.
Tanzanian Youth Pastor Killed in Machete Attack
The brutal murder of a youth Pastor in Tanzania confirms suspicions of an ongoing campaign of Christian persecution in the region and raises concerns over the rise of radical Islamists in East Africa.
ICC has been following the case of Pastor Zhang Shaojie and nearly two dozen of his church members who were arrested by Chinese authorities on November 16th and 17th. Recently Pastor Shaojie's daughter, Zhang Huixin reported that she was not only forced to flee her home to avoid arrest, but that she is now receiving threatening phone calls promising to "Wipe out her entire family" if she does not stop reporting on the churches case to international media. The arrests and crackdown, which took place in Nanle County, Henan Province, occurred despite the fact that the church was legally registered. The operation against the church came only days after China's leaders promised human rights reforms, including the abolition of the countries notorious re-education through labor system.
Atheists Push for Religious Groups to be Taxed in U.S.
A group known as "American Atheists" has filed suit in a federal court in Kentucky with the goal of pushing the Internal Revenue Service to begin taxing religious groups. Currently churches and other religious organizations in the United States are tax exempt, but the atheist organization is claiming this is religious discrimination and a violation of the First and Fifth Amendments. If the suit is successful, churches and other organizations would likely have to begin reporting on their earnings and possibly even paying taxes. The end result could result in a much slower growth for religious organizations in the United States.
Christians in Malaysia Vow to Continue Worship Despite Threat of Prosecution
Christian congregations in two Malaysian states have pledged to continue to use the Arabic word 'Allah' to refer to God despite the possibility that a recent court ruling in the country may result in prosecution for using the word. The debate over the use of 'Allah' to refer to God by anyone other than Muslims has threatened to deepen divides between religious groups in the country. In late 2009, early 2010, a court ruled to protect the right of Christians and other faiths to use the word. The ruling sparked violent protests and at least ten churches were attacked. A court recently overturned that right, leading Christians to fear that their religious freedom will be increasingly curtailed in the Muslim-majority nation.
Tanzanian Youth Pastor Killed in Machete Attack
The brutal murder of a youth Pastor in Tanzania confirms suspicions of an ongoing campaign of Christian persecution in the region and raises concerns over the rise of radical Islamists in East Africa.
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from The Jerusalem Post
In light of the first night of Hanukka, Jerusalem Post's photographer catches a glimpse of Jerusalem as it is lit up, one candle at a time.
Secretary of state also plans to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, after a stop in Brussels.
By dropping demands that Iran shut down underground uranium enrichment facility, ship material out of the country, nuclear negotiators have pushed discussion on some of the toughest questions to talks on permanent deal.
Despite dismay over the deal signed in Geneva over Iran's nuclear program, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni tells Israel Radio that her expertise will prevent a similar bad deal from happening with the Palestinians.
Some of the spies were captured carrying a large quantity of images of military installations and vehicles.
Iranian FM Zarif says "no new nuclear fuel will be produced," no new components will be installed, but Islamic Republic will press on with building at heavy-water reactor.
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
CRIME TRACKER: Inside The Drug Molly
Molly. It's a popular drug among the club scenes and college campuses. Young people are popping the pills to get high for musical events like concerts and raves. Both Molly and Ecstasy are officially known as MDMA. It works by releasing large amounts of serotonin in the brain, which influences mood. Serotonin also triggers the release of hormones that play an important role in love, trust and sexual arousal. However, the surge in serotonin also depletes the brain of the important chemical, which can lead to confusion and depression in the days and weeks following the high.
1 Of 63 Horses Seized From West Plains Dies; Owner Nowhere To Be Found
SCRAPS announced on Wednesday that one of the horses seized from a ranch in the West Plains back on November 15th has died.
8 Tips For A Thinner Thanksgiving And Holiday Season!
Haven't we heard all these before? Sometimes it's nice to refresh our memory.
Spokane's UGM Serving 1500 Thanksgiving Meals!
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
The snow's a comin' Is your car ready? If you're in the market for a new one, here's Forbes' list of the top 14 new cars that handle best in the snow.
Industry insider speaks out on body shops
Can you trust the repairs made to your vehicle? A Get Jesse investigation showed questionable and dangerous work done by auto body shops under the direction of insurance companies.
Washington police chiefs push for liquor theft stats
Alarmed over the scale of alcohol thefts from grocery stores, a group representing Washington state's police chiefs and sheriffs has been pushing quietly for changes in how retailers police liquor on their shelves.
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Industry insider speaks out on body shops
Can you trust the repairs made to your vehicle? A Get Jesse investigation showed questionable and dangerous work done by auto body shops under the direction of insurance companies.
Washington police chiefs push for liquor theft stats
Alarmed over the scale of alcohol thefts from grocery stores, a group representing Washington state's police chiefs and sheriffs has been pushing quietly for changes in how retailers police liquor on their shelves.
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Growing fear about wave of violent gay bashing
video (4:33)
Photos: Most dangerous Toys 2013 from PIRG Report
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Inslee calls Boeing work outside state a 'disaster' and a 'big risk'
Washington Governor Jay Inlsee has a message for his fellow governors who are competing against him for Boeing manufacturing of the 777X. "Good luck! And may the best state win. And we're the best state. We are clearly the best state to build these airplanes," Inslee said.
Google Glass ban at Capitol Hill restaurant stirs privacy debate
The owner of Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge has outlawed the use of Google Glass inside the establishment. The ban became a public controversy last week when Nick Starr was asked to leave if he didn't put the wearable computer away. Starr says he asked the manager for something in writing saying his device wasn't allowed. "She said she wasn't able to provide any documentation or any website that showed that, but I wasn't allowed to wear it," Starr said, "and I could either leave or take it off."
Amish girl, family flee to avoid forced chemotherapy
A 10-year-old Amish girl with leukemia and her parents have fled their home in Ohio, leaving the country at one point, so that she won't be forced into resuming chemotherapy treatments, the family's attorney said Wednesday.
Brick-and-mortar stores and Amazon go head-to-head
The online giant has attracted customers from big store chains like Wal-Mart and Best Buy with low prices and convenient shipping. Now, stores are fighting to get customers back during the busiest shopping period of the year. Stores are doing things like matching the lower prices on Amazon.com and offering the same discounts in stores as on their websites. For its part, Amazon is giving customers the option to pick up items at physical locations and adding Sunday delivery.
Thanksgiving shopping? Not in states that ban it
Shoppers won't be lining up for Thanksgiving Day deals at stores in Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts. They can't. It's the legacy of so-called "blue laws," which prohibit large supermarkets, big box stores and department stores from opening on Thanksgiving.
Lawsuit: DSHS failed to stop mom's abuse, neglect of girls
A lawsuit filed Tuesday says two Washington state girls suffered abuse and neglect from their mother and that state officials failed to stop the problem. Family members, neighbors and school officials repeatedly alerted the state Department of Social and Health Services to express concerns about the children, lawyers said.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Customers remain loyal at URM stores despite card hacking
Although URM leaders still don't know all of the details about recent credit card hackings at their stores, customers are remaining loyal.
Washington releases list of pot business applicants
The state Liquor Control Board on Tuesday released a list of 929 applications to produce, process and sell marijuana received since Nov. 18, when the window for applying opened. The deadline is Dec. 19.
GOP asks Kootenai Co. Sheriff to not enforce federal gun laws
Some republicans in North Idaho are taking a stand on how they feel about federal gun laws. Kootenai County GOP leaders passed a resolution Tuesday night. The resolution asks the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office to make any federal laws which violate the second amendment unenforceable there.
Public Interest Research releases dangerous toy list
Restaurant investigating whether gay waitress really was denied tip
Restaurant owners say they are investigating after a waitress’ claim a family decided not to tip her because she is gay went viral. That family reportedly came forward with what they say is the real receipt and credit card charge to prove otherwise.
Spokane Valley leaders restrict nearly-nude baristas
City leaders passed an ordinance unanimously Tuesday night which restricts nearly-nude barista stands.
Washington to try dual Medicaid-Medicare program
Washington state's Medicaid program that gives free health insurance to the poor is working with the federal government on an experiment that is expected to save taxpayer dollars and improve services. The new program would combine Medicaid with Medicare, which is the federal health insurance for older Americans.
Supreme Court weighs new health law dispute
President Barack Obama's health care law is headed for a new Supreme Court showdown over companies' religious objections to the law's birth-control mandate. Roughly 40 for-profit companies have sued, arguing they should not be forced to cover some or all forms of birth control because doing so would violate their religious beliefs.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
With 85,000 unpaid parking tickets totaling more than $4 million, the city of Spokane is now considering bringing back the boot to curb the parking problem.
Disgusted shoppers threaten to boycott 'Black Thursday'
Kmart plans to open stores at 6 a.m. Thursday
American, US Air cleared to land merger
The formal combination of the companies' two separate operating certificates with the Federal Aviation Administration might not take place until 2015. But the combined company that will exist on Dec. 9 will be the largest airline in the world in terms of revenue, passengers carried and the number of miles flown by paying passengers, surpassing United Continental Holdings, which was also formed by a merger.
Roadkill for Thanksgiving? Montana approves
State began issuing its first wildlife salvage permits Tuesday
5 Black Friday tricks to avoid
Watch out for these common retail tricks
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from Money Talks News
Black Friday Deals: Ads and Hours
Not only is this year’s Black Friday set to start earlier than ever, Black Friday deals are already underway on some retailers’ websites. Be sure to double-check the hours of your favorite stores today, as most have changed since last year.
10 Things You Should Never Hear From a Car Insurance Company
Ask Stacy: Should I Invest in Stock Options?
How to Outsmart Airlines at the Fee Game
3 Tips to Keep Your Sanity This Holiday Season
10 Unexpected Things Your Smartphone Can Do
Could Banks Start Charging You Interest Just to Hold Your Savings?
5 Department Store Tricks of the Trade, and 3 Ways to Turn the Tables
Not only is this year’s Black Friday set to start earlier than ever, Black Friday deals are already underway on some retailers’ websites. Be sure to double-check the hours of your favorite stores today, as most have changed since last year.
10 Things You Should Never Hear From a Car Insurance Company
Ask Stacy: Should I Invest in Stock Options?
How to Outsmart Airlines at the Fee Game
3 Tips to Keep Your Sanity This Holiday Season
10 Unexpected Things Your Smartphone Can Do
Could Banks Start Charging You Interest Just to Hold Your Savings?
5 Department Store Tricks of the Trade, and 3 Ways to Turn the Tables
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from Mother Nature Network
Ethereal horses tower over Scottish park
Ranking among the tallest of all public structures in the UK, this artwork has an amazing story.
The skins of fruit and vegetables are full of flavor and vitamins — and they've got a lot to give.
Most of us will never visit the Arctic Circle — and the residents of this northernmost region are perfectly happy with that. We're not talking about Eskimos; we're talking about the animals that call the Arctic home. Though the subzero temperatures and rugged boreal forests may seem bleak and unforgiving, many species thrive in the frigid tundra of the Arctic Circle.
[shared from Treehugger]
Boxes aren't just fun and games for your kitty. Those 4 cardboard walls offer safety and security — in addition to being a great place to swat at passersby.
It's harder to eat local as the days get shorter, but it's possible. Here's how.
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from National Review
The hypocritical majority leader spreads rumors, sows discord, and moves ever farther left.
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from Natural Society
A compound in the vegetable watercress has been found block signals in cells that facilitate cancer growth, thereby starving cancer cells to death.
Celery: A Potential Alternative to Blood Pressure Medication
Research shows that celery could offer similar or better benefits than drugs for individuals suffering from high blood pressure.
Research shows that celery could offer similar or better benefits than drugs for individuals suffering from high blood pressure.
4 Studies Proving that Marijuana can Treat Brain Cancer
Some of the most remarkable research is on the topic of cannabis and the treatment of cancer, especially brain cancer. Repeatedly, we are seeing that the various medicinal compounds in cannabis could be used to halt tumor growth, kill tumor cells, and do so without the negative side effects so often associated with conventional cancer treatments.
Some of the most remarkable research is on the topic of cannabis and the treatment of cancer, especially brain cancer. Repeatedly, we are seeing that the various medicinal compounds in cannabis could be used to halt tumor growth, kill tumor cells, and do so without the negative side effects so often associated with conventional cancer treatments.
Fish Eat Plastic from Polluted Oceans, Travels up Food Chain & Harms Humans
The majority of plastic pollution in our oceans is so small that fish and wildlife eat it. That toxic pollution then travels up the food chain and damages those who eat it.
The majority of plastic pollution in our oceans is so small that fish and wildlife eat it. That toxic pollution then travels up the food chain and damages those who eat it.
Study: “Safe” Levels of Food Contaminants Contribute to Chronic Disease Risk
Despite the FDA and EPA claiming safety for the small amounts of contaminants we’re exposed to, a recent study indicates that long-term, low-level exposure to food contaminants could result in an increased risk of chronic diseases associated with metabolic function like diabetes.
Despite the FDA and EPA claiming safety for the small amounts of contaminants we’re exposed to, a recent study indicates that long-term, low-level exposure to food contaminants could result in an increased risk of chronic diseases associated with metabolic function like diabetes.
How Flavored Water is Ruining Children’s Health
Many parents pat themselves on the back when they give little Johnny a flavored water rather than a soft drink. But while it might be an improvement from soda, flavored water is far from healthy. As a matter of fact, experts (and everyone else) are now warning against using it as a substitute for the clear stuff, indicating flavored water could make children abhor the real thing.
Many parents pat themselves on the back when they give little Johnny a flavored water rather than a soft drink. But while it might be an improvement from soda, flavored water is far from healthy. As a matter of fact, experts (and everyone else) are now warning against using it as a substitute for the clear stuff, indicating flavored water could make children abhor the real thing.
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from NPR
Booming Demand For Donated Breast Milk Raises Safety Issues
For-profit milk banks are federally regulated but online swapping of breast milk by moms is not.
Did Your Thanksgiving Turkey Take Any Antibiotics?
The government doesn't collect data on antibiotic use in turkeys. And producers don't volunteer any.
Even In Winter, Let Salads Reflect The Season
Get recipes for Farro Salad With Lemon, Avocado And Pistachios, Cauliflower Salad, Yam And Russet Potato Salad With Greens And Bacon and Not Your Aunt Zelda's Waldorf Salad.
For Top-Flight Animators, The Gag Is An Art All Its Own
In movies like Toy Story, Despicable Me and the new fairy tale Frozen, elaborate sight gags are critical to the cartoon humor. And the process of getting the laughs from storyboard to screen is more complicated than you might think.
Swarming Thieves Wreak Havoc On Famed Rio Beaches
The mob thefts — involving boys as young as 10 — are part of an overall rise in crime.
Don't Stuff The Turkey And Other Tips From 'America's Test Kitchen'
Don't Stuff The Turkey And Other Tips From 'America's Test Kitchen'
A bigger turkey isn't always a better turkey, and give the bird a break before you carve it.
At The BBC, The Beatles Shocked An Institution
At The BBC, The Beatles Shocked An Institution
It was no easy task for Kevin Howlett to track down all 53 BBC appearances for an extensive book.
How Republicans And Democrats Ended Up Living Apart
How Republicans And Democrats Ended Up Living Apart
New research suggests a growing number of Americans want to live among those with the same ideology.
Micro-Distilleries Outside Kentucky May Help Define What Comes After Bourbon
Micro-Distilleries Outside Kentucky May Help Define What Comes After Bourbon
There are 10 times more micro-distilleries in America than there were a year ago. And a handful of industry insiders and aficionados think these newcomers might spark an innovation in the history-rich bourbon and could help develop the next American taste.
Twelve goats living in Portland's Central Eastside Industrial District will have to move out so a developer can break ground on a new apartment building.
Easy As Pie: Master The Art Of The Perfect Crust
Easy As Pie: Master The Art Of The Perfect Crust
With pie-making season in full swing, we share lessons on getting crust right. It's simple as 3-2-1.
Expulsion from the Senate may open him up to arrest. He's already been convicted of several crimes.
Three Seattle-area organizations will split a massive charitable gift of $187.6 million, thanks to one generous donor. Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington School of Law and the Salvation Army call it the biggest gift given in the state this year, and the sixth largest nationwide. Jack MacDonald was never one to flaunt his wealth, says Doug Picha of Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation.
It's been called the most significant environmental story of this century: the removal of hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River, near Port Angeles, Washington.
Why would aliens capable of traveling the interstellar void want to physically poke at human bodies?
The spooky site of the abandoned Virginia Renaissance Faire in the woods of Fredericksburg is supposed to be off-limits to photographers, but not for one man who is able to fly a camera in from a safe distance.
"We’re going to end that discrimination in Boston,” Mayor Menino.
'The Knockout Game': An Old Phenomenon With Fresh Branding
'The Knockout Game': An Old Phenomenon With Fresh Branding
Every so often, there's a new name for the phenomenon of young people assaulting random strangers.
Judge Orders Sriracha Factory To Cool It
Judge Orders Sriracha Factory To Cool It
Neighbors complain about smells from the California plant. A judge says it must partially shut down.
2009 Flu Pandemic Was 10 Times More Deadly Than Previously Thought
2009 Flu Pandemic Was 10 Times More Deadly Than Previously Thought
The Americas were hit harder than Europe, and the deaths occurred in a younger group of people.
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Atheist group erects 'Good without God' billboards in California
As the Christmas season approaches in the United States, a group of non-believers in the California capital are planning to erect billboards explaining why they are atheists in hopes of bringing broader visibility to their lack of religious faith.
GMOs linked to gluten disorders plaguing 18 million Americans
Genetically modified foods such as soy and corn may be responsible for a number of gluten-related maladies including intestinal disorders now plaguing 18 million Americans, according to a new report released on Tuesday.
28 Tiny Satellites Launching Together In December to See Earth from Space
San Francisco-based startup Planet Labs delivered the 28 tiny satellites that will make up its "Flock 1" fleet to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia earlier this month. The constellation is slated to blast off for the International Space Station aboard a private cargo vessel on Dec. 15, then be deployed from the orbiting lab a month or so later.
How to Find Alien Life on Dying Planets
Astrobiologists are studying how biosignatures, or signs of life, might look on dying planets.
Why Jupiter's Great Red Spot Has Lasted So Long
The mystery of why Jupiter's Great Red Spot did not vanish centuries ago may now be solved, and the findings could help reveal more clues about the vortices in Earth's oceans and the nurseries of stars and planets, researchers say.
Space shuttle replica vandalized, sprayed with graffiti in Houston
Mars Rover Curiosity Bounces Back from Electrical Glitch
Virgin Galactic Now Takes Bitcoin for Private Spaceflights, Sir Richard Branson Says
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson said his company Virgin Galactic is now accepting the digital-only currency for its commercial spaceflights aboard SpaceShipTwo.
Red Planet or Bust: 5 Manned Mars Mission Ideas
Law enforcement contract will likely split
An eventual contract for law enforcement services between the Bureau of Reclamation and local agenices will probably end up looking like this -- Grand Coulee, four officers; Coulee Dam, two officers; and two officers from the Colville Tribal Police department.
Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own
Saudi Arabia claims they were kept in the dark by Western allies over Iran nuclear deal and says it will strike out on its own.
Iran, North Korea Secretly Developing New Long-Range Rocket Booster for ICBMs
Iranian missile group delegation visited Pyongyang as Geneva nuclear talks were underway
Iran: White House Lying About Details of Nuke Deal
The White House released a multi-page fact sheet containing details of the draft agreement shortly after the deal was announced. However, Iranian foreign ministry official on Tuesday rejected the White House’s version of the deal as “invalid” and accused Washington of releasing a factually inaccurate primer that misleads the American public.
Nigerian Muslims Slaughter 37 Christians
Why the post-antibiotic world is the real-life version of the zombie apocalypse
Right now, humanity is engaged in an epic battle against fast-adapting and merciless predators. No, zombies are not beating down doors to tear chunks of flesh out of the living. Rather, humanity is being hunted by deadly pathogenic bacteria that have gained resistance to antibiotics. And thanks to the peculiar incentives that drive the pharmaceutical industry, it looks like the cavalry may be a long time in coming.
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from NWCN
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from Patriot Survival Plan
There is a hot new game being played in cities all over America, and it is very simple. You pick out a defenseless person on the street and you try to knock them out. In most areas, it is known as “the knockout game.”
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from POLITICO
President Obama pitches new rules for political nonprofits
In an aggressive move designed to crack down on free-spending outside political groups, the Obama administration is proposing strict new rules curtailing nonprofits like Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS and the pro-Obama Priorities USA. The draft proposal, released Tuesday by the Treasury Department, would keep so-called social welfare 501(c)(4) nonprofits from getting a tax exemption if they engage in too much “candidate related” political activity.
In an aggressive move designed to crack down on free-spending outside political groups, the Obama administration is proposing strict new rules curtailing nonprofits like Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS and the pro-Obama Priorities USA. The draft proposal, released Tuesday by the Treasury Department, would keep so-called social welfare 501(c)(4) nonprofits from getting a tax exemption if they engage in too much “candidate related” political activity.
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from PreventDisease.com
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from Real Clear Politics
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from Reuters
Atheist group erects 'Good without God' billboards in California
As the Christmas season approaches in the United States, a group of non-believers in the California capital are planning to erect billboards explaining why they are atheists in hopes of bringing broader visibility to their lack of religious faith.
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from RT (Russia Today)
GMOs linked to gluten disorders plaguing 18 million Americans
Genetically modified foods such as soy and corn may be responsible for a number of gluten-related maladies including intestinal disorders now plaguing 18 million Americans, according to a new report released on Tuesday.
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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Study: Seattle is one of loneliest cities in U.S.
Seattle has a rep for social frostiness, in which we don’t exactly embrace newcomers. But what’s the consequence of our so-called “Seattle freeze?” We’re apparently a bunch of lonely hearts.
County by county: How marijuana applications are shaking out so far
With nearly a thousand applications submitted so far to grow, produce products from and sell marijuana in Washington, competition in the new legal marijuana market established by I-502 and the Liquor Control Board looks to be rather capitalistic.
What beverages are on Seattle’s ‘naughty’ list?
About 10 years ago, Seattle began experimenting with “Alcohol Impact Areas” in an effort to curb chronic inebriation problems in certain areas. The AIAs ban a specific list of beverages deemed to be dangerous due to their low cost, high alcohol content and, in most cases, a combination of both.
NASA photos: A remarkable nearly cloudless U.S. at night
The night scape of our country makes us realize just how all alone we are up here in the NW. And, no wonder the East-coasters think they run the country ... they're everywhere over there!
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Study: Seattle is one of loneliest cities in U.S.
Seattle has a rep for social frostiness, in which we don’t exactly embrace newcomers. But what’s the consequence of our so-called “Seattle freeze?” We’re apparently a bunch of lonely hearts.
County by county: How marijuana applications are shaking out so far
With nearly a thousand applications submitted so far to grow, produce products from and sell marijuana in Washington, competition in the new legal marijuana market established by I-502 and the Liquor Control Board looks to be rather capitalistic.
What beverages are on Seattle’s ‘naughty’ list?
About 10 years ago, Seattle began experimenting with “Alcohol Impact Areas” in an effort to curb chronic inebriation problems in certain areas. The AIAs ban a specific list of beverages deemed to be dangerous due to their low cost, high alcohol content and, in most cases, a combination of both.
NASA photos: A remarkable nearly cloudless U.S. at night
The night scape of our country makes us realize just how all alone we are up here in the NW. And, no wonder the East-coasters think they run the country ... they're everywhere over there!
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
28 Tiny Satellites Launching Together In December to See Earth from Space
San Francisco-based startup Planet Labs delivered the 28 tiny satellites that will make up its "Flock 1" fleet to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia earlier this month. The constellation is slated to blast off for the International Space Station aboard a private cargo vessel on Dec. 15, then be deployed from the orbiting lab a month or so later.
How to Find Alien Life on Dying Planets
Astrobiologists are studying how biosignatures, or signs of life, might look on dying planets.
Why Jupiter's Great Red Spot Has Lasted So Long
The mystery of why Jupiter's Great Red Spot did not vanish centuries ago may now be solved, and the findings could help reveal more clues about the vortices in Earth's oceans and the nurseries of stars and planets, researchers say.
Space shuttle replica vandalized, sprayed with graffiti in Houston
Mars Rover Curiosity Bounces Back from Electrical Glitch
Virgin Galactic Now Takes Bitcoin for Private Spaceflights, Sir Richard Branson Says
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson said his company Virgin Galactic is now accepting the digital-only currency for its commercial spaceflights aboard SpaceShipTwo.
Red Planet or Bust: 5 Manned Mars Mission Ideas
Red Dwarfs: The Most Common and Longest-Lived Stars
The largest population of stars in the galaxy hide in the shadows, too dim to be seen with the naked eye from Earth. Their limited radiance helps to extend their lifetimes, which are far greater than that of the sun. Scientists think that 20 out of the 30 stars nearest to Earth are red dwarfs; however, none of them can be seen with the naked eye. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a red dwarf.
The largest population of stars in the galaxy hide in the shadows, too dim to be seen with the naked eye from Earth. Their limited radiance helps to extend their lifetimes, which are far greater than that of the sun. Scientists think that 20 out of the 30 stars nearest to Earth are red dwarfs; however, none of them can be seen with the naked eye. The closest star to the sun, Proxima Centauri, is a red dwarf.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Star (Grand Coulee)
Law enforcement contract will likely split
An eventual contract for law enforcement services between the Bureau of Reclamation and local agenices will probably end up looking like this -- Grand Coulee, four officers; Coulee Dam, two officers; and two officers from the Colville Tribal Police department.
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from The Telegraph (UK)
Iran nuclear deal: Saudi Arabia warns it will strike out on its own
Saudi Arabia claims they were kept in the dark by Western allies over Iran nuclear deal and says it will strike out on its own.
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from ThatsNonsense.com
5 Common Ways Malware Infects your Computer
There are hundreds and hundreds of different malware attacks spreading every single day, with never-ending variants of malicious software being created and thousands of different social engineering tricks and traps to lure unsuspecting victims. With that said however, the number of different ways malware actually infects a computer is limited, and once you understand the general templates used by malware scammers, of which there are several, you are then able to spot nearly every malware scam out there before it’s too late.
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from Viral Nova
And This Is Exactly Why You Never Judge Someone By Their Looks
Bikers strike fear into the hearts of many. They’re seen as rough thugs… but there is more to a biker than you think. This gang, for instance, is happy to intimidate people. However, they only intimidate people who dare hurt children. They are the Bikers Against Child Abuse International. And they mean business.
When High School Sweethearts Get Married, It Usually Doesn’t End In A Heart-Crushing Way.
There’s something different about Leslie Rivera and Daniel Mendez. Sure, they are high school sweethearts in love… but there’s more to the story. Leslie is dying and Daniel refuses to leave her side. So instead of letting the illness defeat them, instead they embraced each other and their love (you may need some tissues).
This Dog Fell Into A 700 Foot Pit. But That’s Not The Part That Shocked Me The Most.
What happened to this dog is about as miraculous as it gets. A puppy was wandering near the world’s largest man-made hole – 700 feet deep – when he lost his footing and fell in. Instead of an unfortunate tragedy, this story turned out to be awesome thanks to a dog’s will to live and the kindness of people. It all started when some tourists noticed the dog below, frantically swimming and trying to find her way out.
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from ThatsNonsense.com
5 Common Ways Malware Infects your Computer
There are hundreds and hundreds of different malware attacks spreading every single day, with never-ending variants of malicious software being created and thousands of different social engineering tricks and traps to lure unsuspecting victims. With that said however, the number of different ways malware actually infects a computer is limited, and once you understand the general templates used by malware scammers, of which there are several, you are then able to spot nearly every malware scam out there before it’s too late.
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from U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5)
“WWII Quarterly” Magazine: Mayhem at Midway An excerpt from RADIOMAN appears in the current edition of "World War II Quarterly." This drew a thoughtful analysis from the website that specializes in the history of the aircraft carrier Yorktown (CV-5).
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And This Is Exactly Why You Never Judge Someone By Their Looks
Bikers strike fear into the hearts of many. They’re seen as rough thugs… but there is more to a biker than you think. This gang, for instance, is happy to intimidate people. However, they only intimidate people who dare hurt children. They are the Bikers Against Child Abuse International. And they mean business.
When High School Sweethearts Get Married, It Usually Doesn’t End In A Heart-Crushing Way.
There’s something different about Leslie Rivera and Daniel Mendez. Sure, they are high school sweethearts in love… but there’s more to the story. Leslie is dying and Daniel refuses to leave her side. So instead of letting the illness defeat them, instead they embraced each other and their love (you may need some tissues).
This Dog Fell Into A 700 Foot Pit. But That’s Not The Part That Shocked Me The Most.
What happened to this dog is about as miraculous as it gets. A puppy was wandering near the world’s largest man-made hole – 700 feet deep – when he lost his footing and fell in. Instead of an unfortunate tragedy, this story turned out to be awesome thanks to a dog’s will to live and the kindness of people. It all started when some tourists noticed the dog below, frantically swimming and trying to find her way out.
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from The Washington Examiner
Labor Relations Board OKs unions paying people to protest Walmart
National Labor Relations Board lawyers okayed a major union's practice of paying people to protest against Walmart in a legal memorandum earlier this month. The federal labor law enforcement agency said the practice of paying workers $50 apiece to join protests “did not constitute unlawful … coercion of employees.”
Exography: Survey finds doctors rebelling against Obamacare, famous hospitals declining to join
Obamacare applicants across the country are finding their premiums are tripling, their favorite doctors aren't available, the physicians they can see are often far away and many prestigious hospitals offering specialized care are off-limits to them, according to a Washington Examiner survey of health insurance agents and brokers across the country.
National Labor Relations Board lawyers okayed a major union's practice of paying people to protest against Walmart in a legal memorandum earlier this month. The federal labor law enforcement agency said the practice of paying workers $50 apiece to join protests “did not constitute unlawful … coercion of employees.”
Exography: Survey finds doctors rebelling against Obamacare, famous hospitals declining to join
Obamacare applicants across the country are finding their premiums are tripling, their favorite doctors aren't available, the physicians they can see are often far away and many prestigious hospitals offering specialized care are off-limits to them, according to a Washington Examiner survey of health insurance agents and brokers across the country.
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from The Washington Free Beacon
Iran, North Korea Secretly Developing New Long-Range Rocket Booster for ICBMs
Iranian missile group delegation visited Pyongyang as Geneva nuclear talks were underway
Iran: White House Lying About Details of Nuke Deal
The White House released a multi-page fact sheet containing details of the draft agreement shortly after the deal was announced. However, Iranian foreign ministry official on Tuesday rejected the White House’s version of the deal as “invalid” and accused Washington of releasing a factually inaccurate primer that misleads the American public.
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from The Washington Post
Oops: WHO says it was wrong about Greeks giving themselves HIV en masse
The World Health Organization has just published a doozy of a correction. In a 188-page report published last month on health issues in European countries, the WHO's European office said something very alarming: large numbers of Greek people were deliberately infecting themselves with HIV to get public benefits worth about $1,000 per month. This was causing HIV rates in Greece to rise "significantly," it warned, with about half of the new cases being self-inflicted. Except it turns out that this is not true.
In Turkey, can Islam and democracy coexist?
"Turkey can no longer afford to treat its religious minorities – Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Alevi Muslims, Armenians, Syriacs and Orthodox Christians – as second-class citizens."
The World Health Organization has just published a doozy of a correction. In a 188-page report published last month on health issues in European countries, the WHO's European office said something very alarming: large numbers of Greek people were deliberately infecting themselves with HIV to get public benefits worth about $1,000 per month. This was causing HIV rates in Greece to rise "significantly," it warned, with about half of the new cases being self-inflicted. Except it turns out that this is not true.
In Turkey, can Islam and democracy coexist?
"Turkey can no longer afford to treat its religious minorities – Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Alevi Muslims, Armenians, Syriacs and Orthodox Christians – as second-class citizens."
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from The Washington Times
Suspected Muslim herdsmen slaughtered 37 Christians in coordinated attacks on four Plateau state villages early this morning after Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 34 Christians in Borno state earlier this month, sources said.
Pope picks powerful Putin for summit as Obama hobnobs with celebs in Hollywood
The rising power of Russia’s Vladimir Putin was in stark display this week as he commanded an audience with Pope Francis — and then forced the pontiff to wait for almost an hour for the face-to-face meeting. The meeting this week was billed as a historic summit between the two power-players, and went forth behind closed doors, for about 35 minutes. Both Mr. Putin and the pope are in agreement about the need to bring a diplomatic wrap to the years-long conflict in Syria. The meeting underscored Mr. Putin’s rising clout in the world — and many pundits noted the absence of President Obama in such a powwow.
Pope picks powerful Putin for summit as Obama hobnobs with celebs in Hollywood
The rising power of Russia’s Vladimir Putin was in stark display this week as he commanded an audience with Pope Francis — and then forced the pontiff to wait for almost an hour for the face-to-face meeting. The meeting this week was billed as a historic summit between the two power-players, and went forth behind closed doors, for about 35 minutes. Both Mr. Putin and the pope are in agreement about the need to bring a diplomatic wrap to the years-long conflict in Syria. The meeting underscored Mr. Putin’s rising clout in the world — and many pundits noted the absence of President Obama in such a powwow.
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from The Week
Why the post-antibiotic world is the real-life version of the zombie apocalypse
Right now, humanity is engaged in an epic battle against fast-adapting and merciless predators. No, zombies are not beating down doors to tear chunks of flesh out of the living. Rather, humanity is being hunted by deadly pathogenic bacteria that have gained resistance to antibiotics. And thanks to the peculiar incentives that drive the pharmaceutical industry, it looks like the cavalry may be a long time in coming.
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from The Weekly Standard
Obamacare Event Hands Out Condoms as Prizes
IRS Program Allows Employees to Access IRS Data on Personal Smartphones
The Internal Revenue Service is conducting a pilot program allowing IRS employees to use personal smart phones to access government email accounts and other work related information. The program is known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has raised concerns about the security and cost-effectiveness of the program in a recent report.
IRS Program Allows Employees to Access IRS Data on Personal Smartphones
The Internal Revenue Service is conducting a pilot program allowing IRS employees to use personal smart phones to access government email accounts and other work related information. The program is known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has raised concerns about the security and cost-effectiveness of the program in a recent report.
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