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from American Center for Law and Justice
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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
Support For a Bipartisan Initiative to Protect Medicare Advantage
Unafraid of the truth, Korean priests write open letter calling for Park's resignation
Sharia court rules blasphemers can only be punished with death penalty
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from The American Conservative
Would Someone Just Shut That Pope Up?
Since the release of Evangelii Gaudium there have been countless articles and commentary about the economic portions of Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation.
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Would Someone Just Shut That Pope Up?
Since the release of Evangelii Gaudium there have been countless articles and commentary about the economic portions of Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation.
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from AsiaNews
SOUTH KOREA: The Catholic Priests' Association for Justice calls on the government to shed light on the abuses committed by the Secret Service and on President Park to step back and take the "honourable course of action." Saying that they are unafraid of retaliation and willing to bear their cross, they found encouragement in the pope's words and the "blood-stained records of the martyrs."
The Federal Sharia Court accepts lawyer's petition claiming that the death penalty, not life in prison, is the only punishment in blasphemy cases. Under Nawaz Sharif, it is "dark times" for minorities. For many activists and NGOs, Islamisation progresses in the country. Paul Bhatti notes that poverty must be the "priority" through "employment and investment to boost development."
Pope: with Mandela, a nation built on the foundations of non-violence, truth and reconciliation
In a message of condolence Francis pays homage to the strong commitment shown by Nelson Mandela in the promotion of human dignity of all citizens of the nation.
India salutes Nelson Mandela, "an apostle of non-violence like Mahatma Gandhi"
Catholic priests and human rights activists pay tribute to the South African leader as "an ideal and an icon to follow." Mandela wanted not only to "end the segregation of blacks," but also that "all his people lived, walked and worked together." And this is what India should do to try to "fight the caste system, violence of a religious nature and social exclusion."
Salafists to support new constitution spare the country "more anarchy"
EGYPT: The al-Nur Party will call on its followers to vote 'yes' in the constitutional referendum of January 2014. The move goes against the positions taken by other Islamist parties. For Salafist leader Makhyoun, the priority is to restore stability to the country. The Muslim Brotherhood instead is going back to the streets against the interim government and the new constitution.
The Bishop of Shanghai, under house arrest, prays for Mandela and recalls his fight for freedom
Bishop Ma Daqin has been under house arrest in Sheshan Seminary since July of 2012 when, shortly after his ordination, he resigned from the Patriotic Association. On his microblog, he invites prayers for the deceased South African leader and cites three sentences, symbolic of his struggle: freedom is indivisible, faith is sometimes persecuted, oppressor and oppressed are both in chains.
Nelson Mandela, a life of commitment and passion (timeline)
Three marriages, two degrees, a Nobel Prize and more than 27 years in prison. The life of the first leader of South Africa free from apartheid.
The South African leader passed away last night at the age of 95. He was the first black president of his country. Tributes of Desmond Tutu and FW de Klerk : He taught a divided nation to live together. Also from Nobel Peace Laureates Aung San Suu Kyi and the Dalai Lama. Even China calls him "friend", although many of Mandela petitions for Tibet and dissidents have been ignored.
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from Associated Press
6 DETAINED IN MEXICO THEFT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
Six people tested for possible radiation exposure have been released from hospital but remain under detention as suspects in the theft of a truck carrying highly radioactive cobalt-60, officials said Friday.
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Six people tested for possible radiation exposure have been released from hospital but remain under detention as suspects in the theft of a truck carrying highly radioactive cobalt-60, officials said Friday.
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from Breitbart
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
Sharpton, Other Civil Rights Leaders Launch Fight Against ‘Knockout Game’
'Knockout Game' Is 'Vicious. It Is Ugly. It Must Be Stopped,' Sharpton Says
Obama: ‘Biden Will Go Down In History As One Of The Best Vice Presidents Ever’
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from Columbia Basin Herald
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from The Conservative Post
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from CNSNews.com
Pelosi: Extending Unemployment 'One of Best Ways to Grow the Economy'
Which is exactly the kind of thing you’d expect Nancy Pelosi to say. Never mind that job you can’t get a job in President Obama’s economy.
Levin: Glad Liberal Profs Finally Speaking Out Against Obama’s Power Grab
Rand Paul Proposes Plan for Detroit to Bail Itself Out
Palin Responds To Bashir Resignation: Don’t Let Personal Attacks Keep You Out of the Arena
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from Don't Pin That
There are a lot of myths out there on what you can do to prolong the beauty of cut flowers. Everything from vodka, bleach, even aspirin is said to help. This one is an old wives' tale that has been around for so long that I doubt anyone knows where it came from. I remember my grandmother doing this when she bought fresh flowers. But can a copper penny prolong the life of your flowers? No, not really.
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from Facecrooks
How to Protect Your Facebook Account from Rogue Applications
There are currently scams circulating that are automatically posting spam links to user Timelines, Facebook Groups, etc. You will often see these offering free iPads and other high end products. These compromised accounts will likely have a rogue Facebook application or a rogue browser extension installed.
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from The Federalist Papers
Rand Paul: Right to Health Care Means Slavery
Obama Denies There Was An IRS Scandal, Slams “So-Called Progressives” For Expressing Outrage Over Targeting of Conservative Groups
Barak Obama has no shame. He lies as easily as you and I breathe. When the scandal first broke he apologized and expressed fake outrage. Now he denies it ever happened and that it’s all just a manufactured scandal.
Judge orders baker to serve gay couples despite his religious beliefs
Gowdy: Can the President fail to enforce categories of law?
Rep. Gowdy Questions about the President’s use of prosecutorial discretion at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on the President’s constitutional duty to faithfully execute the laws.
McClintock–The Great Question: Will Our Constitution Stand?
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Obama Denies There Was An IRS Scandal, Slams “So-Called Progressives” For Expressing Outrage Over Targeting of Conservative Groups
Barak Obama has no shame. He lies as easily as you and I breathe. When the scandal first broke he apologized and expressed fake outrage. Now he denies it ever happened and that it’s all just a manufactured scandal.
Judge orders baker to serve gay couples despite his religious beliefs
Gowdy: Can the President fail to enforce categories of law?
Rep. Gowdy Questions about the President’s use of prosecutorial discretion at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on the President’s constitutional duty to faithfully execute the laws.
McClintock–The Great Question: Will Our Constitution Stand?
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from The Fiscal Times
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from Fox News
Exclusive: J. Christian Adams' explosive new claims
Judge orders baker to serve gay couples despite his religious beliefs
#TechThisOut: How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe Online
White House Changes Story About President Obama’s Uncle
Alien planet 11 times bigger than Jupiter found in bizarre, massive orbit
'Nothing is beyond our reach,' National Reconnaissance Office's new logo claims
Olympic outsourcing: Team USA snowboarders' uniforms foreign-made
U.S. Adds 203,000 Jobs In November
Judge orders baker to serve gay couples despite his religious beliefs
#TechThisOut: How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe Online
White House Changes Story About President Obama’s Uncle
Alien planet 11 times bigger than Jupiter found in bizarre, massive orbit
'Nothing is beyond our reach,' National Reconnaissance Office's new logo claims
Olympic outsourcing: Team USA snowboarders' uniforms foreign-made
U.S. Adds 203,000 Jobs In November
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from The Guardian (UK)
Muslim vigilantes jailed for 'sharia law' attacks in London
Three members of 'Muslim Patrol' terrorised couple for holding hands, abused woman over her clothing and attacked drinkers
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from The Heritage Foundation
Congress Wants to Tax Your Christmas Tree
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Ephrata police receive a donation from the military
The Ephrata Police Department recently received a large donation – a Hummer from the military. Police Chief Mike Warren recently told the city council about the vehicle and how donations changed it from a surplus military vehicle to a useful tool for public relations.
Soap Lake Regatta set to return with powerboat racing in 2014
Soap Lake budget trouble delivered with news of increased construction
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Judge Rules Duncan Was Competent To Waive Appeal
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that Joseph Edward Duncan III, convicted of murder and kidnapping two northern Idaho children in 2005 was mentally fit when he waived the right to appeal his death sentence.
Obama Reaches Out To Next Generation To Complete His Legacy
In a reflective mood Thursday, President Barack Obama spoke candidly to msnbc's Chris Matthews about the challenges of being commander in chief and the legacy he will leave behind. Above all, he urged young people not to lose faith in the notion that government could genuinely improve Americans' lives.
LOOK: 20 Years Of Commemorative Airplane Art From Spokane International Airport
SeattleInsider: Seattle FACT or FICTION?
Did you know that Washington outlawed alcohol in 1916 – four years before the nationwide prohibition? Here are some other fascinating Seattle history facts and urban legends.
PHOTOS: Top 10 worst health inspection scores in Seattle
Missouri lawmakers OK $1.7 billion incentive plan for Boeing
Sinkhole swallows car: 'The car was nice, now look at it'
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — David Williams said he got a phone call about 5:30 a.m. Friday. His car was partially underground.
The week's best photos
We found some intriguing pics for this week's gallery of the best photos from around the world.
World mourns Mandela, struggles to find the words
For most of the world, his name is synonymous with courage and perseverance. Leaders and citizens, athletes and artists remembered Nelson Mandela on Friday - though many struggled to find words big enough to describe the man who changed the face of South Africa and inspired a continent and a world: a colossus, a father figure, a giant baobab tree providing shade for an entire nation.
Party at Space Needle to celebrate legal pot anniversary
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from iFIBRE ONE News
Ephrata police receive a donation from the military
The Ephrata Police Department recently received a large donation – a Hummer from the military. Police Chief Mike Warren recently told the city council about the vehicle and how donations changed it from a surplus military vehicle to a useful tool for public relations.
Soap Lake Regatta set to return with powerboat racing in 2014
Soap Lake budget trouble delivered with news of increased construction
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Christians living in Sudan are subjected to daily persecution, violence, and discrimination. Not only is the Sudanese government limited missionary personnel and forbidden new churches, they are working to purge the nation of it remaining Christians.
An Egyptian Christian convert who had previously made headlines for his attempts to legally convert his identity card from Islam to Christianity and the torture that he underwent at that time, has been arrested in Egypt. Bishoy Armiya was arrested on charges that his reporting on abuses suffered by Egyptian Christians is fueling sectarian strife. There have also been reports that the charges include proselytizing.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Foreign minister says lack of trust between Israel, Palestinians makes deal unlikely, but adds that talks are crucial to preventing violence.
Known as the “Teflon president,” Reagan maintained popularity no matter what scandals arose. After what Israeli sources are calling "hell week," perhaps Netanyahu should learn a thing or two from the former US president.
Palestinian leaders: Mandela is a symbol of freedom from 'Israeli occupation'
PA president says former South African president's goals have not been reached as long as "Palestinians are not free."
NY Jewish Community Relations Council offers reward for information leading to arrest, conviction of attack perpetrators.
Kerry: No Israel-Palestinian deal if Israel's security is not enhanced by peace accord
Following third meeting in 36 hours with Netanyahu, US secretary of state says Israel, US completely in synch regarding what is needed in final accord with Iran; says Israeli-Palestinian peace talks progressing.
Mandela and Israel
The iconic South African leader had an ambivalent relationship with the Jewish state
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
Judge Rules Duncan Was Competent To Waive Appeal
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that Joseph Edward Duncan III, convicted of murder and kidnapping two northern Idaho children in 2005 was mentally fit when he waived the right to appeal his death sentence.
Obama Reaches Out To Next Generation To Complete His Legacy
In a reflective mood Thursday, President Barack Obama spoke candidly to msnbc's Chris Matthews about the challenges of being commander in chief and the legacy he will leave behind. Above all, he urged young people not to lose faith in the notion that government could genuinely improve Americans' lives.
LOOK: 20 Years Of Commemorative Airplane Art From Spokane International Airport
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from KING 5 (Seattle)
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
SeattleInsider: Seattle FACT or FICTION?
Did you know that Washington outlawed alcohol in 1916 – four years before the nationwide prohibition? Here are some other fascinating Seattle history facts and urban legends.
PHOTOS: Top 10 worst health inspection scores in Seattle
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Missouri lawmakers OK $1.7 billion incentive plan for Boeing
Sinkhole swallows car: 'The car was nice, now look at it'
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — David Williams said he got a phone call about 5:30 a.m. Friday. His car was partially underground.
The week's best photos
We found some intriguing pics for this week's gallery of the best photos from around the world.
World mourns Mandela, struggles to find the words
For most of the world, his name is synonymous with courage and perseverance. Leaders and citizens, athletes and artists remembered Nelson Mandela on Friday - though many struggled to find words big enough to describe the man who changed the face of South Africa and inspired a continent and a world: a colossus, a father figure, a giant baobab tree providing shade for an entire nation.
Party at Space Needle to celebrate legal pot anniversary
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
A World War II veteran who survived Pearl Harbor almost did not make it back for a special remembrance of the attack Friday. Ewalt Shatz said he was bumped from his United Airlines flight because he was told the plane was overweight.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Straub: Police Oversight ordinance could bring transparency
Judge rules Duncan was competent to waive appeal
Unemployment falls to 7%
Economy added 203,000 jobs in November
Healthy eating costs you $1.50 more a day
Some food groups show more of a difference in price than others
City leaders gather for mass conference call with Spokane residents
At 6 o'clock a reverse phone call was sent out to 40,000 Spokane residents. Anyone interested in participating was asked to stay on the line and included in a discussion the Mayor Condon and Police Chief Frank Straub along with a spokesman from Spokane Fire. About 5,000 people in all participated.
Nelson Mandela's funeral plans
Plans hammered out between government, military, family, clan
Judge rules Duncan was competent to waive appeal
Unemployment falls to 7%
Economy added 203,000 jobs in November
Healthy eating costs you $1.50 more a day
Some food groups show more of a difference in price than others
City leaders gather for mass conference call with Spokane residents
At 6 o'clock a reverse phone call was sent out to 40,000 Spokane residents. Anyone interested in participating was asked to stay on the line and included in a discussion the Mayor Condon and Police Chief Frank Straub along with a spokesman from Spokane Fire. About 5,000 people in all participated.
Nelson Mandela's funeral plans
Plans hammered out between government, military, family, clan
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from Money Talks News
Here’s Who Gives and Gets the Best Tips
Power Up: How to Make 2014 Your Most Productive Year Ever
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
1. Cheap Grocery Alternatives to Meat
2. The Price Is Right: A Guide to Getting Free Stuff
3. Saving Too Much For Retirement? Is It Really Possible?
4. 3 Unconventional Ways to Advance Your Career
5. 10 Rules of Etiquette Everyone Should Know (and Follow!)
Power Up: How to Make 2014 Your Most Productive Year Ever
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
1. Cheap Grocery Alternatives to Meat
2. The Price Is Right: A Guide to Getting Free Stuff
3. Saving Too Much For Retirement? Is It Really Possible?
4. 3 Unconventional Ways to Advance Your Career
5. 10 Rules of Etiquette Everyone Should Know (and Follow!)
Big Banks Fined Billions for Rigging Interest Rates
The banks fined were Deutsche Bank, RBS, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, France’s Societe Generale and UK-based brokerage RP Martin, according to Reuters.
Don’t Get Scrooged by These 20 Nasty Holiday Scams
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from Mother Nature Network
12 animals mistaken for mythical creatures
10 superfoods that can improve your life
These dietary dynamos fight everything from cholesterol to cancer, helping you live a longer, healthier life.
Why is it so hard to walk and not spill your coffee? Physicists have the answer
Researchers offer tips on how to keep your coffee safely in the cup.
The surprising health benefits of ginger
The root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years.
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from National Journal
Young Americans Expect Obamacare to Be Repealed
United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll finds widespread pessimism among African-Americans about the law's future too.
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from Natural Society
Autism-Antidepressant Link Affirmed by Johns Hopkins Review
Photos: 6 Absolutely Beautiful Places on Earth You’ve Never Seen (Part 3/3)
Improving Memory Naturally: Sage Contains Similar Compounds as Modern Alzheimer’s Drugs
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from NPR
Nosy Driver In The Next SUV? It May Be A Cop Watching You Text
Paneer Pizza: Domino's Sees India Becoming Second-Largest Market
How Two Similar States Ended Up Worlds Apart In Politics
Like a lot of neighbors who were once close, Minnesota and Wisconsin have drifted apart over time. Their politics and policy directions are now about as disparate as can be.
A Tale Of Two Cookies: The Brass Sisters' Shortbread
The Brass Sisters, Marilynn and Sheila, say the recipe for this shortbread is a treasure from their childhood they nearly lost forever.
Shanghai's Choking Smog Registers 'Beyond Index'
How Miami's Shrewd Black Leadership Turned The Mandela Snub To Local Advantage
23andMe Bows To FDA's Demands, Drops Health Claims
Silicon Valley's 23andMe said late Thursday that it would comply with the Food and Drug Administration's demand that the company stop marketing health-related genetic tests.
What Separates A Healthy And Unhealthy Diet? Just $1.50 Per Day
Science And Its Reality: Take 2
Last week commentator Alva Noë drew readers' ire by suggesting that there is a conflict between science and both religion and common sense. Today he takes another stab at the matter.
Hoped-For AIDS Cures Fail In 2 Boston Patients
Would You Drink Yellow Water? St. Augustine Replaces Rusty Pipes
How Important Is A Bee?
When their bees went missing these farmers decided to replace them with humans. They pollinated by hand.
Two Mandela Speeches That Made History
There are two speeches delivered by the late Nelson Mandela that changed the course of history and cemented his legacy as one of the most revered leaders of our time.
Adrift In Frigid Water, Not Caring 'If You Live Or Die'
It was 1966, and a ship called the Daniel J. Morrell was making its last run of the season, hauling steel across Lake Huron. Caught in a severe storm, the ship broke apart and sank. Watchman Dennis Hale survived.
Robot And Chimpanzee: It's Evolution At Work
Think robots are interesting? So do chimpanzees.
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from Patriot Survival Plan
Horrific Consequences: “People Don’t Understand the Scale of the Emergency That’s Going On Right Now”
First the threat of deflation (1), followed by a helicopter drop (2), followed by big reflation (3), followed by a real deflation (4), and then followed by hyperinflation (5),
Security Breach: Truck Carrying “Extremely Dangerous” Radioactive Material Hijacked In Mexico
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from PJ Media
Despite the sequester, the Department of Homeland Security has just completed a hiring blitz of attorneys to oversee and manage immigration litigation. Almost all of these new civil service attorney hires hail from an activist pro-amnesty and pro-asylum background.
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Thad Cochran to run for 7th Senate term
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Two Researchers Disprove Government Geoengineering Initiatives Demonstrating They Do Not Reduce Climate Change
Many geoengineering techniques are focused on ways of reducing the sun’s rays by blocking them spraying chemical compounds into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight away from earth. At least this is the claim by government scientists justifying global operations of this kind to reduce climate change and global warming. However, two German researchers are debunking the claim using a simple energy balance analysis to explain how the Earth’s water cycle responds differently to heating by sunlight than it does to warming due to a stronger atmospheric greenhouse effect.
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from PreventDisease.com
Two Researchers Disprove Government Geoengineering Initiatives Demonstrating They Do Not Reduce Climate Change
Many geoengineering techniques are focused on ways of reducing the sun’s rays by blocking them spraying chemical compounds into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight away from earth. At least this is the claim by government scientists justifying global operations of this kind to reduce climate change and global warming. However, two German researchers are debunking the claim using a simple energy balance analysis to explain how the Earth’s water cycle responds differently to heating by sunlight than it does to warming due to a stronger atmospheric greenhouse effect.
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from The Right Scoop
Mark Levin schools Charles Krauthammer on why it’s not “honorable” for governors to expand Medicaid[originally posted 21 Feb 2013]
FULL AUDIO: Breitbart’s Joel Pollak discusses the life of Nelson Mandela on the Mark Levin Show
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from RT (Russia Today)
(Russian government-supported propaganda channel)
Tighter rules of engagement contributed to US casualty rate in Afghanistan – report
US military directives enacted in Afghanistan after President Obama took office in 2009 could be to blame for an increase in casualties according to a critical new report, and may have laid the seeds for the current impasse in negotiations.
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Tighter rules of engagement contributed to US casualty rate in Afghanistan – report
US military directives enacted in Afghanistan after President Obama took office in 2009 could be to blame for an increase in casualties according to a critical new report, and may have laid the seeds for the current impasse in negotiations.
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
Excitement Builds for NASA Probe's 2015 Encounter with Dwarf Planet Ceres
Giant Alien Planet Discovered in Most Distant Orbit Ever Seen
Gliese 581g: Potentially Habitable Planet — If It Exists
Giant Alien Planet Discovered in Most Distant Orbit Ever Seen
Gliese 581g: Potentially Habitable Planet — If It Exists
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
Excitement Builds for NASA Probe's 2015 Encounter with Dwarf Planet Ceres
Giant Alien Planet Discovered in Most Distant Orbit Ever Seen
Gliese 581g: Potentially Habitable Planet — If It Exists
Giant Alien Planet Discovered in Most Distant Orbit Ever Seen
Gliese 581g: Potentially Habitable Planet — If It Exists
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from Think Progress
"Think Progress" doesn't get it, but Ted Cruz does
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from Viral Nova
Looks Like A Normal Warehouse, Right? Well, It Is…But Take A Closer Look Inside.
It’s hard to believe that Amazon.com started in someone’s garage as just an online bookstore.
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from Watchdog
At least 1.7 million in taxpayer dollars are going to the main group behind these protests, the Restaurant Opportunities Center. It also receives funding from a variety of leftist organizations including the Tides Foundation.
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from The Weekly Standard
Dear Barack
Seduced and then disappointed by a hipster who turned out just to be another solipsistic boomer, now chastened yet still hopeful for change (if no longer swept away by the promise of Hope and Change), young Americans are ready to ditch Barack Obama. Things had been getting rocky for a while, but seeing the dawning of the Age of Obamacare in its full glory seems to have been the final indignity.
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