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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
A Central Deception in the Obama Administration’s Case Against the Little Sisters of the Poor
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from Americas Freedom Fighters
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from AsiaNews
Hanoi: Buddhist leader detained, placed under house arrest
The authorities detain Le Cong Cau, head of the Buddhist Youth Movement (BYM) of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam (UBCV), which is banned by the government. He was taken into custody at the airport, waiting to board a flight for Saigon. His papers and a computer were also seized. Activists accuse the authorities of gross violations of religious freedom.
Tibet: repression continues in Driru with two monasteries shut down and monks arrested
Communist authorities have Drongma and Rabten monasteries surrounded and closed. The county is under the government's 'special watch'. Afraid of instability and a possible domino effect, the authorities continue to crack down, a source said.
Some 300 Bibles seized over 'Allah' controversy, a move Malaysian priest calls "unlawful and unconstitutional"
In the State of Selangor, the authorities raid a Christian centre and seize hundreds of copies of the sacred text. Fr Lawrence Andrew calls the action "wrong" and contrary to the nation's values. Sources tell AsiaNews that Catholics are being pressured to drop the case and that religious freedom is being progressively restricted.
Kolkata: police ignore 16-year-old girl who is killed after being gang-raped
After attackers set the girl on fire to prevent her from speaking, she dies from burns to her body. Doctors reveal she was pregnant. The family accuses the police of negligence and of cremating their daughter's body against their will, perhaps to hush up the case. For Catholic doctor, the incident is "an attack on the dignity of life itself".
'Occupy Central' chooses Rev Chu Yiu-ming as its new leader
A veteran human rights activist, the Baptist minister is known for helping protesters escape following the massacre in Tiananmen Square. He was chosen because of his many connections with groups who want real democracy for the Territory by 2017.
Phnom Penh police fire on striking textile workers, three victims
Hundreds of workers protest for an increase in minimum wage. Police respond to a provocation by opening fire on the crowd. Several injured and several arrests. Human rights activists speak of the "unprecedented" use of force, a sign that the authorities want to crack down on "peaceful protests."
With tens of thousands of visitors every year, Beijing boosts tourism in Egypt
In 2012 about 67 thousand of 700 thousand tourists were Chinese nationals. The figure is still growing. In Cairo, a meeting between the Ministry of Tourism and major Chinese tourist agencies for the development of the sector among the hardest hit of the Egyptian economy.
Card Gracias: The Message of Peace is a recipe for India's development
The archbishop of Mumbai reflects on AsiaNews about the importance of the theme chosen by Francis for World Peace Day. "Only fraternity can save our beloved country from the evils of discrimination and social inequality. We are all brothers and sisters; we must live as a family to make the world a better place."
Al Qaeda -linked militants take control of Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Ramadi
The news confirms the new increase in violence in the country. According to the UN, from 2012, the number of civilian casualties are returning to 2008 levels : 270 per month. And in the year just ended the number has doubled.
A Chinese helicopter saves 52 passengers stranded in the Antarctic
The Akademik Shokalskiy was locked in ice for 10 days. No ship that came to the rescue could penetrate the ice. The scientists on board were to study the rate of the melting ices.
Pope: the Gospel is not proclaimed "with inquisitorial beatings" but "gently, with fraternity and love"
Celebrating Mass in the Gesu, Francis says that "the power of the Church does not lie within itself and its ability to organize, but it is hidden in the deep waters of God." A celebration of thanksgiving for the enrollment in the list of saints the first Jesuit priest, Peter Faber, on December 17 last.
The authorities detain Le Cong Cau, head of the Buddhist Youth Movement (BYM) of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam (UBCV), which is banned by the government. He was taken into custody at the airport, waiting to board a flight for Saigon. His papers and a computer were also seized. Activists accuse the authorities of gross violations of religious freedom.
Tibet: repression continues in Driru with two monasteries shut down and monks arrested
Communist authorities have Drongma and Rabten monasteries surrounded and closed. The county is under the government's 'special watch'. Afraid of instability and a possible domino effect, the authorities continue to crack down, a source said.
Some 300 Bibles seized over 'Allah' controversy, a move Malaysian priest calls "unlawful and unconstitutional"
In the State of Selangor, the authorities raid a Christian centre and seize hundreds of copies of the sacred text. Fr Lawrence Andrew calls the action "wrong" and contrary to the nation's values. Sources tell AsiaNews that Catholics are being pressured to drop the case and that religious freedom is being progressively restricted.
Kolkata: police ignore 16-year-old girl who is killed after being gang-raped
After attackers set the girl on fire to prevent her from speaking, she dies from burns to her body. Doctors reveal she was pregnant. The family accuses the police of negligence and of cremating their daughter's body against their will, perhaps to hush up the case. For Catholic doctor, the incident is "an attack on the dignity of life itself".
'Occupy Central' chooses Rev Chu Yiu-ming as its new leader
A veteran human rights activist, the Baptist minister is known for helping protesters escape following the massacre in Tiananmen Square. He was chosen because of his many connections with groups who want real democracy for the Territory by 2017.
Phnom Penh police fire on striking textile workers, three victims
Hundreds of workers protest for an increase in minimum wage. Police respond to a provocation by opening fire on the crowd. Several injured and several arrests. Human rights activists speak of the "unprecedented" use of force, a sign that the authorities want to crack down on "peaceful protests."
With tens of thousands of visitors every year, Beijing boosts tourism in Egypt
In 2012 about 67 thousand of 700 thousand tourists were Chinese nationals. The figure is still growing. In Cairo, a meeting between the Ministry of Tourism and major Chinese tourist agencies for the development of the sector among the hardest hit of the Egyptian economy.
Card Gracias: The Message of Peace is a recipe for India's development
The archbishop of Mumbai reflects on AsiaNews about the importance of the theme chosen by Francis for World Peace Day. "Only fraternity can save our beloved country from the evils of discrimination and social inequality. We are all brothers and sisters; we must live as a family to make the world a better place."
Al Qaeda -linked militants take control of Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Ramadi
The news confirms the new increase in violence in the country. According to the UN, from 2012, the number of civilian casualties are returning to 2008 levels : 270 per month. And in the year just ended the number has doubled.
A Chinese helicopter saves 52 passengers stranded in the Antarctic
The Akademik Shokalskiy was locked in ice for 10 days. No ship that came to the rescue could penetrate the ice. The scientists on board were to study the rate of the melting ices.
Pope: the Gospel is not proclaimed "with inquisitorial beatings" but "gently, with fraternity and love"
Celebrating Mass in the Gesu, Francis says that "the power of the Church does not lie within itself and its ability to organize, but it is hidden in the deep waters of God." A celebration of thanksgiving for the enrollment in the list of saints the first Jesuit priest, Peter Faber, on December 17 last.
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from BBC News (UK)
Antarctic rescue: Chinese vessel 'may now be stuck in ice'
The Chinese ice-breaker that helped rescue passengers stranded on the Akademik Shokalskiy vessel in Antarctica may now itself be stuck.
Cubans shocked at prices as foreign cars go on sale
Cubans have reacted with shock after foreign-made cars went on sale for the first time since the 1959 revolution at what some termed "crazy" prices.
Facebook sued over alleged private message 'scanning'
Facebook is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that it monitors users' private messages.
Obesity quadruples to nearly one billion in developing world
The number of overweight and obese adults in the developing world has almost quadrupled to around one billion since 1980, says a report from a UK think tank.
Intermittent fasting: The good things it did to my body
Many of the changes in my body when I took part in the clinical trial of an intermittent fasting diet were no surprise. Eating very little for five days each month, I lost weight, and I felt hungry. I also felt more alert a lot of the time, though I tired easily. But there were other effects too that were possibly more important.
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from Breitbart
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
Doctor’s Office Spends 2 Hours On Hold With Health Insurer For Patient’s Surgery Authorization
Oregon Mother: I Can’t Afford Obamacare For Myself, 1-Year-Old Son
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
ABC Hypes 'Historic' Pot 'Revolution' in Colorado: 'From the Underground to the Mainstream'
Frozen Out: 98% of Stories Ignore That Ice-bound Ship Was On Global Warming Mission
NBC Skips Dire New Warning: ObamaCare Will 'Make Things Worse' in the ER
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Grant County Animal Outreach holds Polar Bear Plunge
YouTube: Polar Bear Plunge Moses Lake Jan. 1 2014
Officer named in fatal shooting of Moses Lake man
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from The Daily Caller
Rand Paul: James Clapper and Edward Snowden should ‘share a prison cell’
Latest sunrises for mid-northern latitudes in early January
Fireball FAQs
[from American Meteor Society]
Lunar meteorites
[shared from Washington University in St. Louis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences]
Flower preserved in 100-million-year old amber one of most complete ever found
The perfectly-preserved scene is from the mid-Cretaceous, when flowering plants were changing the face of the Earth forever, adding beauty, biodiversity and food.
NASA orbiter spies Chang’e 3 and Yutu rover on the moon
Cool image of the landing site of China’s moon mission, taken by a NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Also, a word on first science results from Chang’e.
6 Ways to Shrink Your Belly (And 5 Don’t Include Exercise!)
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Female Marine Pullup Failure Doesn’t Mean Women Aren’t Strong
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They had no idea if my insurance was active or not!': Obamacare confusion reigns as frustrated patients walk out of hospitals without treatment
MailOnline spoke with patients who were told they would have to pay their bills in full if they couldn't prove they had insurance
One was faced with a $3,000 hospital room charge and opted to leave the hospital after experiencing chest pains
'Should I be in the hospital? Probably,' she said
Another, coughing in the cold, walked out without receiving a needed chest x-ray
Consumers face sticker-shock from medical costs under the new Obamacare system, made worse if they can't prove they're insured
As many as one-third of new enrollees' applications have seen problems when the government transmits them to insurance companies
'We heard a pop like pottery cracking': Parents heartbroken as baby girl dies after skull and spine were broken during forceps delivery
Rachel Melancon and Allen Coats plan to sue obstetrician and Texas hospital
4ft 11in mother had pleaded for C-section as baby was too big
Couple claim doctor pulled with such force he had foot up on table
After forceps failed baby had to be pulled from beneath mother's pelvis during emergency C-section
Baby Olivia Marie died after five days on life support
from Daily Mail
They had no idea if my insurance was active or not!': Obamacare confusion reigns as frustrated patients walk out of hospitals without treatment
MailOnline spoke with patients who were told they would have to pay their bills in full if they couldn't prove they had insurance
One was faced with a $3,000 hospital room charge and opted to leave the hospital after experiencing chest pains
'Should I be in the hospital? Probably,' she said
Another, coughing in the cold, walked out without receiving a needed chest x-ray
Consumers face sticker-shock from medical costs under the new Obamacare system, made worse if they can't prove they're insured
As many as one-third of new enrollees' applications have seen problems when the government transmits them to insurance companies
'We heard a pop like pottery cracking': Parents heartbroken as baby girl dies after skull and spine were broken during forceps delivery
Rachel Melancon and Allen Coats plan to sue obstetrician and Texas hospital
4ft 11in mother had pleaded for C-section as baby was too big
Couple claim doctor pulled with such force he had foot up on table
After forceps failed baby had to be pulled from beneath mother's pelvis during emergency C-section
Baby Olivia Marie died after five days on life support
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from EarthSky
Latest sunrises for mid-northern latitudes in early January
Fireball FAQs
[from American Meteor Society]
Lunar meteorites
[shared from Washington University in St. Louis Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences]
Flower preserved in 100-million-year old amber one of most complete ever found
The perfectly-preserved scene is from the mid-Cretaceous, when flowering plants were changing the face of the Earth forever, adding beauty, biodiversity and food.
NASA orbiter spies Chang’e 3 and Yutu rover on the moon
Cool image of the landing site of China’s moon mission, taken by a NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Also, a word on first science results from Chang’e.
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from East Oregonian
[may require subscription]
Next week, several dozen Dutchmen RV employees will show up for their first day of work in Pendleton.
A Hermiston woman and Pendleton man separately walked hundreds of miles along the Camino de Santiago, which ends in Spain. Neat photos and a pretty cool adventure.
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from Facecrooks
Two Facebook Users Sue the Site for Allegedly Reading Private Messages
How to Delete All of Your Facebook Activity From Your Timeline
How to Delete All of Your Facebook Activity From Your Timeline
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
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from The Federalist
More than half of female Marines in boot camp can't do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year. Men and women are both strong but strong in very different ways, both of which contribute mightily to human flourishing.
The Terrifying Truth: We Are Big Brother
Government doesn’t need to intervene to stifle speech because we have taken on the role of big brother. We’ll become a nation where every utterance is the equivalent of football halftime interview with the coach: The interviewee can’t say anything of worth for fear of backlash. So they all sound the same save a few proper nouns.
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from The Federalist Papers
2013 – The Year of the Washington Power Grab
This past year will be remembered for many things, but let 2013 be hailed mainly for this: It was the year that the genius of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” became clear in America. Efforts to centralize control in the name of “fairness” have led to a society that is ever more at the mercy of a federal power—one that decides who does and does not succeed. The winners are favored special interests, political cronies and wealthy lobbyists. The losers are everyone else.
This past year will be remembered for many things, but let 2013 be hailed mainly for this: It was the year that the genius of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” became clear in America. Efforts to centralize control in the name of “fairness” have led to a society that is ever more at the mercy of a federal power—one that decides who does and does not succeed. The winners are favored special interests, political cronies and wealthy lobbyists. The losers are everyone else.
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from Forbes
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
The Obama administration proposed two new executive actions to make it easier for states to provide mental health information to the national background check system, wading back into the gun control debate after a months-long hiatus.
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from The Freedom Press
Pastor Burned By Muslims Issues Warning To America About Impending Islam
Pastor Umar Mulinde was born in Uganda to a Muslim family with his father being an area-Muslim leader. But after Mulinde converted to Christianity he was attacked for his new faith. Mulinde went on record to tell his story and issue a warning to America.
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from The Heritage Foundation
New Poll: Health Care Reform Is America’s Top Concern for 2014
Meet the Humble Nuns Who Just Shook Up the Obama Administration
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Murder suspect reportedly attacked inmate, struggled with officer
Prosecutors recently charged Vasquez in Grant County Superior Court with custodial assault, after a correctional officer reportedly tried to stop Vasquez from attacking another inmate. Vasquez, a 23-year-old Moses Lake man, is presently facing one count of murder in the first degree for allegedly shooting Juan J. Garcia outside of the Airport Grocery Mart on Patton Boulevard in September. He is presently being held in the Grant County Jail.
Moses Lake police name officer that shot and killed suspect on Dec. 30
Moses Lake police officer Aaron Hintz shot James Eshelman from about three feet away on Dec. 30, while Eshelman was carrying a large hunting knife.
Smokiam Days is set to entertain in July, but with no fireworks
There will likely be no fireworks at this year’s Smokiam Days event in July. “That’s the way it looks right now,” Soap Lake Chamber president Kyle Nelson said. “We’re keeping an open mind right now in the event someone comes forward.”
Meet the Humble Nuns Who Just Shook Up the Obama Administration
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from iFIBRE ONE News
Murder suspect reportedly attacked inmate, struggled with officer
Prosecutors recently charged Vasquez in Grant County Superior Court with custodial assault, after a correctional officer reportedly tried to stop Vasquez from attacking another inmate. Vasquez, a 23-year-old Moses Lake man, is presently facing one count of murder in the first degree for allegedly shooting Juan J. Garcia outside of the Airport Grocery Mart on Patton Boulevard in September. He is presently being held in the Grant County Jail.
Moses Lake police name officer that shot and killed suspect on Dec. 30
Moses Lake police officer Aaron Hintz shot James Eshelman from about three feet away on Dec. 30, while Eshelman was carrying a large hunting knife.
Smokiam Days is set to entertain in July, but with no fireworks
There will likely be no fireworks at this year’s Smokiam Days event in July. “That’s the way it looks right now,” Soap Lake Chamber president Kyle Nelson said. “We’re keeping an open mind right now in the event someone comes forward.”
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from Independent Journal Review
Global Warming Scientists Stuck In Antarctic Ice Saved By Dirty Fossil Fuel Burning Helicopters
Geologists investigate Spokane earthquake danger
Geologists visited Spokane Friday to talk about the potential earthquake hazard in the area. The study comes after dozens of small earthquakes occurred in Spokane a little more than 10 years ago. The geologists want to understand why 105 small quakes occurred beneath Spokane in a six-month period in 2001. The tremors caused the ground to bulge a half an inch near Gonzaga University.
Prosecutor calls fatal Coeur d'Alene officer-involved shooting justified
The Prosecuting Attorney said Friday that a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Coeur d'Alene in August was justified. Newly released details show why officials believe Eric Johnston intended to commit suicide by cop.
Family Slays More Than $100,000 of Debt in 4 Years
When Death Comes Calling: 5 Things to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
1. 7 Steps to Make Sure It’s the Right House to Buy
5 unusual ways to keep your house warm
From candles and compost to an underground data center, home heating can come from some unexpected sources.
Spirit & Opportunity 10-Year Highlights
Consensus: 97% of climate scientists agree
Ninety-seven percent of climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are very likely due to human activities, and most of the leading scientific organizations worldwide have issued public statements endorsing this position.
Mars Meteorites
Of the 60,000 or so meteorites that have been discovered on Earth, only 124 have been identified as originating from the planet Mars.
4 Reasons to Start Adding Cucumbers to Your Juices and Smoothies
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Global Warming Scientists Stuck In Antarctic Ice Saved By Dirty Fossil Fuel Burning Helicopters
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Indonesian President Accused of Passing the Buck on Religious Intolerance
Recent comments by President Yudhoyono of Indonesia saying it is the responsibility of faith leaders to promote religious tolerance has drawn criticism from Christian pastors and others who say the president has largely avoided dealing with rising intolerance in the country. In 2012, ICC recorded at least 50 churches that were shut down by local governments under pressure from radical Islamic groups. The federal government has avoided becoming involved in the church closures, despite rulings by the Indonesian Supreme Court in at least two cases ordered the churches to be reopened.
3 Christians Killed in Attack on Church in Central Nigeria
During a New Year's Eve worship service, an evangelical church located in central Nigeria was attacked by a group of Fulani herdsmen. When the dust settled after the attack, as many as three Christians had been killed and as many as 16 others were injured. The number of attacks on Christians perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen continues to soar in Nigeria. Many Christian leaders suspect these groups are taking orders from the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group who is seeking to purify northern Nigeria's Muslim society. Please pray for these persecuted Christians.
Churches in the Central African Republic Flooded with Christians seeking Refuge
After Islamic rebels connected to a group called Seleka took power in the Central African Republic, increased inter religious violence has dominated the country. Fighting between the Christian and Muslim communities of the Central African Republic has claimed the lives of thousands and has displaced hundreds of thousands. Little has been done by the international community to stem the violence. Please pray for peace to be reclaimed in the Central African Republic.
Christians and Muslims March Together for a Better Pakistan
Members of both the Christian and the Muslim communities of Pakistan marched together this week in cities across the South Asian country. The protestors main message was that Pakistan is in need of serious change. Among the issues highlighted, the protection of religious minorities was central. Many protestors called back to the September attack on All Saints Church in Peshawar that claimed the lives of over 130 Christians. Please pray that Pakistan is able to change in 2014.
Syria Sees Bloodiest Year
2013, the bloodiest year for Syria with more than 73 thousand deaths
The year was the bloodiest in the Syrian civil war since ongoing since March 2011. Yesterday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in Britain, issued its data stating that in the past year, from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013, there were more than 73,455 dead, including 22,436 civilians.
Egypt's Christians pray for peace after months of unrest
Christians in Egypt pray for peace as they endure frequent attacks. They say they are being made to "pay" for supporting the ousting of President Morsi.
14 challenges for Netanyahu in 2014
Heading into the new year, the prime minister faces a myriad of tests: Keeping his coalition together, the peace talks with the Palestinians and getting a good deal on Iran are just the beginning.
At halftime in peace talks, US mulls moving the goal posts
Washington hopes that, similar to interim deal forged in Geneva over Iran’s nuclear program, a framework that offers real prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace will tempt skeptics, hopefuls.
from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Indonesian President Accused of Passing the Buck on Religious Intolerance
Recent comments by President Yudhoyono of Indonesia saying it is the responsibility of faith leaders to promote religious tolerance has drawn criticism from Christian pastors and others who say the president has largely avoided dealing with rising intolerance in the country. In 2012, ICC recorded at least 50 churches that were shut down by local governments under pressure from radical Islamic groups. The federal government has avoided becoming involved in the church closures, despite rulings by the Indonesian Supreme Court in at least two cases ordered the churches to be reopened.
3 Christians Killed in Attack on Church in Central Nigeria
During a New Year's Eve worship service, an evangelical church located in central Nigeria was attacked by a group of Fulani herdsmen. When the dust settled after the attack, as many as three Christians had been killed and as many as 16 others were injured. The number of attacks on Christians perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen continues to soar in Nigeria. Many Christian leaders suspect these groups are taking orders from the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group who is seeking to purify northern Nigeria's Muslim society. Please pray for these persecuted Christians.
Churches in the Central African Republic Flooded with Christians seeking Refuge
After Islamic rebels connected to a group called Seleka took power in the Central African Republic, increased inter religious violence has dominated the country. Fighting between the Christian and Muslim communities of the Central African Republic has claimed the lives of thousands and has displaced hundreds of thousands. Little has been done by the international community to stem the violence. Please pray for peace to be reclaimed in the Central African Republic.
Christians and Muslims March Together for a Better Pakistan
Members of both the Christian and the Muslim communities of Pakistan marched together this week in cities across the South Asian country. The protestors main message was that Pakistan is in need of serious change. Among the issues highlighted, the protection of religious minorities was central. Many protestors called back to the September attack on All Saints Church in Peshawar that claimed the lives of over 130 Christians. Please pray that Pakistan is able to change in 2014.
Syria Sees Bloodiest Year
2013, the bloodiest year for Syria with more than 73 thousand deaths
The year was the bloodiest in the Syrian civil war since ongoing since March 2011. Yesterday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in Britain, issued its data stating that in the past year, from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013, there were more than 73,455 dead, including 22,436 civilians.
Egypt's Christians pray for peace after months of unrest
Christians in Egypt pray for peace as they endure frequent attacks. They say they are being made to "pay" for supporting the ousting of President Morsi.
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from The Jerusalem Post
14 challenges for Netanyahu in 2014
Heading into the new year, the prime minister faces a myriad of tests: Keeping his coalition together, the peace talks with the Palestinians and getting a good deal on Iran are just the beginning.
At halftime in peace talks, US mulls moving the goal posts
Washington hopes that, similar to interim deal forged in Geneva over Iran’s nuclear program, a framework that offers real prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace will tempt skeptics, hopefuls.
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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from KING 5 (Seattle)
Machinists accept Boeing's 777X contract offer
Wash. man pleads guilty to blowing up dog, sentenced 1 year
Steel pipe may be blocking Bertha the boring machine
Original Cheerios to go GMO-free
North Carolina councilman resigns in Klingon
A North Carolina councilman boldly went where no politican had gone before -- he wrote his letter of resignation in Klingon.
Wash. man pleads guilty to blowing up dog, sentenced 1 year
Steel pipe may be blocking Bertha the boring machine
Original Cheerios to go GMO-free
North Carolina councilman resigns in Klingon
A North Carolina councilman boldly went where no politican had gone before -- he wrote his letter of resignation in Klingon.
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Boeing machinists approve contract tied to 777X
Steel pipe blocking Bertha thought to have been removed before dig
WSDOT says that they've made progress in their efforts to get Bertha - the SR 99 tunneling machine - digging again. They have found an 8-inch-diameter steel pipe in Bertha's path.
Get a tour of Bertha through pictures here: Viewing tour of Bertha
Seattle mayor: $15 minimum wage for city workers
Soldier’s quick reaction saves hundreds in nightclub fire
Steel pipe blocking Bertha thought to have been removed before dig
WSDOT says that they've made progress in their efforts to get Bertha - the SR 99 tunneling machine - digging again. They have found an 8-inch-diameter steel pipe in Bertha's path.
Get a tour of Bertha through pictures here: Viewing tour of Bertha
Seattle mayor: $15 minimum wage for city workers
Soldier’s quick reaction saves hundreds in nightclub fire
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Geologists investigate Spokane earthquake danger
Geologists visited Spokane Friday to talk about the potential earthquake hazard in the area. The study comes after dozens of small earthquakes occurred in Spokane a little more than 10 years ago. The geologists want to understand why 105 small quakes occurred beneath Spokane in a six-month period in 2001. The tremors caused the ground to bulge a half an inch near Gonzaga University.
Prosecutor calls fatal Coeur d'Alene officer-involved shooting justified
The Prosecuting Attorney said Friday that a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Coeur d'Alene in August was justified. Newly released details show why officials believe Eric Johnston intended to commit suicide by cop.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Trio stickup Washington Trust branch at gunpoint
Spokane Police and the FBI are investigating the robbery of a Washington Trust Bank branch where three men entered the bank and demanded cash at gunpoint. The robbery happened at the branch located at 3810 N. Maple at 9:30 a.m.
US seeks to preserve health care law contraception mandate
Case again puts Affordable Care Act in legal spotlight
McMath family, hospital discussing transfer
Judge has ruled her ventilator can be cut off at 5 p.m. Jan. 7
Spokane Police and the FBI are investigating the robbery of a Washington Trust Bank branch where three men entered the bank and demanded cash at gunpoint. The robbery happened at the branch located at 3810 N. Maple at 9:30 a.m.
US seeks to preserve health care law contraception mandate
Case again puts Affordable Care Act in legal spotlight
McMath family, hospital discussing transfer
Judge has ruled her ventilator can be cut off at 5 p.m. Jan. 7
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from Money Talks News
Family Slays More Than $100,000 of Debt in 4 Years
When Death Comes Calling: 5 Things to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
1. 7 Steps to Make Sure It’s the Right House to Buy
2. Feeling Stuck? You Only Need 30 Minutes to Take Control of Your Career
3. 7 Reasons to Not Always Live Frugal
4. 5 Ways to Stop Wasting Time Surfing the Web
5. Say No! 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get Married if You’re in Debt
Target Says Some of Its Gift Cards Won’t Work at Checkout
Resolutions 2014: 8 Tips to Find Help With Your Debt
Today’s Deals: Groceries, Pizza and ‘Free’ Ice Cream
Resolutions 2014: 8 Tips to Find Help With Your Debt
Today’s Deals: Groceries, Pizza and ‘Free’ Ice Cream
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from Mother Nature Network
5 unusual ways to keep your house warm
From candles and compost to an underground data center, home heating can come from some unexpected sources.
Snowstorm of Herculean proportions hits U.S.
How many meerkats do we have? London Zoo kicks off 2014 animal census
The 3 most important questions to help you live smaller
Do I really need this? If I've lived without this until now, can I continue to do so? Is this item the most long-lasting (physically and stylistically) and greenest option available?
How many meerkats do we have? London Zoo kicks off 2014 animal census
The 3 most important questions to help you live smaller
Do I really need this? If I've lived without this until now, can I continue to do so? Is this item the most long-lasting (physically and stylistically) and greenest option available?
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from NASA
Spirit & Opportunity 10-Year Highlights
Consensus: 97% of climate scientists agree
Ninety-seven percent of climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are very likely due to human activities, and most of the leading scientific organizations worldwide have issued public statements endorsing this position.
Mars Meteorites
Of the 60,000 or so meteorites that have been discovered on Earth, only 124 have been identified as originating from the planet Mars.
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from Natural Society
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from NPR
5 Things That Could Alter The Perception Of Obamacare
Here are five things that are likely to be important measuring sticks of the Affordable Care Act in 2014 and beyond. Enrollment will be a key measure for assessing whether the Affordable Care Act is working.
Destroyed By Customs? Or Stolen? Whatever Happened, Flutes Are Gone
Whatever actually happened to musician Boujemaa Razgui's collection of handmade flutes, it's a reminder not to put precious items in your checked luggage.
After Two Decades, Milwaukee Woman Continues Quest to Restore Outdoor Sculptures
The Sweet Taste Of Grade Inflation
New Standards Mean All Vt. Maple Syrup Will Be Grade A. The state's sugar makers will begin switching over to international grading standards this season. Gone will be Fancy, Dark Amber and Grade B. Instead, all syrup will be labeled Grade A, with flavor descriptors like Delicate, Rich, Robust and Strong Taste.
Why do people with little time or little money tend to make decisions that give them less time, and less money?
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Machinists accept Boeing's 777X contract offer
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from NWCN
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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
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Report: Kim Jong Un fed uncle alive to starved dogs
Kim Jong Un reportedly fed his ousted uncle alive to a pack of hunting dogs. This is just the latest in a string of brutal, bizarre stories coming from reclusive North Korea.
Kim Jong Un reportedly fed his ousted uncle alive to a pack of hunting dogs. This is just the latest in a string of brutal, bizarre stories coming from reclusive North Korea.
from PreventDisease.com
The 3 Reasons Viruses Are Most Successful In The Winter and 6 Ways To Protect Yourself
"Dress warm or you'll catch a cold" said every parent that ever existed. While it's partially true that the body's optimal temperature is a significant player in a well-functioning immune system, that's only part of the equation. The other two reasons we get sick are far more relevant as to why millions are more vulnerable to cold viruses in colder climates.
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from Salon
Ani DiFranco’s faux-pology: White privilege and the year in race
With most white people not having to confront the true history of plantations, honesty about race remains elusive.
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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
A steel pipe may be blocking Bertha
The state Transportation Department said in a news release that "at least some of the obstructions found by the exploratory holes are pieces of the 2002 steel pipe, which could be a contributing factor in the delay of boring."
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A steel pipe may be blocking Bertha
The state Transportation Department said in a news release that "at least some of the obstructions found by the exploratory holes are pieces of the 2002 steel pipe, which could be a contributing factor in the delay of boring."
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from Smithsonian Magazine
There's a pocket of cold air hanging over the eastern states, and it is very cold indeed
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
China's Moon Rover and Lander Spotted by NASA Spacecraft
First Asteroid Discovery of 2014 Likely Hit Earth
Moon Rovers Planned for Commercial Lunar Exploration Project
Mock Mars Mission: Utah Habitat Simulates Life on Red Planet
STAR WARS Comics Go to Marvel in 2015, Dark Horse Responds
[from newsarama.com]
China moon rover stamps and medallions celebrate country's first lunar landing
Kepler-22b: Facts About Exoplanet in Habitable Zone
Cinema Classics: Five of the Best Science and Technology Films (Op-Ed)
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STAR WARS Comics Go to Marvel in 2015, Dark Horse Responds
[from newsarama.com]
China moon rover stamps and medallions celebrate country's first lunar landing
Kepler-22b: Facts About Exoplanet in Habitable Zone
Cinema Classics: Five of the Best Science and Technology Films (Op-Ed)
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from Sunny Skyz
The FDA Is Removing Antibacterial Soaps From The Shelves. Here's What You Need To Know
The FDA Is Removing Antibacterial Soaps From The Shelves. Here's What You Need To Know
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from The Washington Post
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from The Washington Times
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from The Weekly Standard
New York Times Wrong Again
To hear it from the New York Times editorial page, the many issues surrounding the attacks in Benghazi are now settled.
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from The Wenatchee World
[may require subscription]
Phil and Cheri Rayburn expected to spend the rest of their lives in Chelan County’s rural Colockum region. Fire and flooding abruptly turned their 12-year romance with the region to fear last summer. The Rayburns were one of three families who lost their homes in the July 27 Colockum Tarps Fire.
Wenatchee snow-making expert Jon Wax is one of a handful of snowmakers worldwide who’s laying the powder on the slopes above Sochi, Russia, for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
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from WND (World Net Daily)
THE TOP 10-MOST CORRUPT POLITICIANS
President Obama leads the “Top Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians” for 2013, named by the Washington watchdog Judicial Watch.
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