Thursday, January 23, 2014

In the news, Monday, January 6, 2014


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JAN 05      INDEX      JAN 07
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)


Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

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from AsiaNews

Pope: the Magi teach us to follow "the Light" and use "holy cunning" to keep the faith
On the feast day of Epiphany, of the 'Lord's manifestation', Francis said that "The destiny of every person is symbolized in this journey of the Magi of the East: our life is a journey, illuminated by the lights which brighten our way, to find the fullness of truth and of love". The Holy Father also sends his best wishes to "the brothers and sisters of the Eastern Churches that celebrate Christmas tomorrow. May the peace God gave humanity with the birth of Jesus, the Word Incarnate, strengthen in everyone faith, hope, and charity, and give comfort to Christian communities at a time of trial."

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from BBC News (UK)

Stress test: Are you fit for work?
Should employees' stress levels be monitored? It's well-known that stress can weaken the immune system and could lead to illness, which in turn would mean time off work. Aware of that, more employers are using diagnostic testing equipment to help spot health problems before they arise. The technology is too expensive to become widely used, but is it ethical, given the stigma attached to mental health?

Fifa president critical of Brazil's World Cup preparations
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has accused Brazil of being badly prepared with five months to go before it hosts this year's World Cup.

UK storms: Giant waves hit amid fresh flooding fears
Huge waves have battered southern and western coasts of the UK, as forecasters warn exposed areas could see a fresh round of flooding.

Dennis Rodman leads team to North Korea for match
Retired US basketball player Dennis Rodman has arrived in North Korea along with a team for a match marking leader Kim Jong-un's birthday.

The Mint countries: Next economic giants?
Are Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey the next emerging economic giants? In 2011, the economist Jim O'Neill coined the phrase Bric (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries as potential powerhouses of the world economy. Now he's looking elsewhere and has a new acronym - the Mint countries:

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from Breitbart
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from CBS News (& affiliates)


DMV: Most Fail Test For Driver Authorization Card
 Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles officials have advice for immigrants seeking a driver authorization card: study. They estimate 75 percent of applicants have failed the written test needed for the card under a new law that made the state the 11th nationally to offer driving privileges to people in the country illegally.

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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
from EarthSky

When does the Age of Aquarius begin?

Images of a supernova’s dust factory
An international team of astronomers used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope to capture, for the first time, the remains of a recent supernova brimming with freshly formed dust.

Triple millisecond pulsar reveals secrets of gravity
Astronomers have pinned down masses and orbits of three stars in a unique system. Next, they’ll use the system to study details in Einstein’s theory of General Relativity.

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from East Oregonian
At first glance, they might not seem to have much in common. One is a computer-savvy Brazilian college student, Matheus (Matt) Simoes Pires, who lives in a city of one million. The other, 75-year-old Pendleton boot maker George Ziermann, doesn’t even own a cell phone. They live in different hemispheres, separated by more than 6,500 miles.


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from Facecrooks

How to Spot a Facebook Survey Scam
Survey scammers often use shocking and extreme headlines to trick users. If you see an outlandish story in your news feed, think before you click! Check out this post to learn more about Facebook survey scams and how to clean up after them.

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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)



from The Federalist

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from Fox News (& affiliates)


INTERVIEW: Former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, the Real-Life 'Lone Survivor'


Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as Fed Chair
The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen in a 56 to 26 vote as chair of the Federal Reserve – the first woman to head the central bank in its history.


Supreme Court puts gay marriage on hold in Utah


Liz Cheney dropping out of Wyoming Senate race
In a written statement released this morning, Liz Cheney said, "Serious health issues have recently arisen in our family, and under the circumstances, I have decided to discontinue my campaign."


"Blue Monday" said to be the most miserable day of the year

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from The Heritage Foundation


Supreme Court Stops Same-Sex Marriages in Utah
A new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court today ensures that the state will not be forced to issue marriage licenses to people in same-sex relationships.


The National Debt in One Picture

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from iFIBRE ONE News


Soap Lake resident ponders the secrets o the universe
When he’s  not working the web cams from his home on West Beach in Soap Lake, Dave Hoffman is a man of the universe and the fascinating stuff that goes along with it. The Soap Lake- raised and educated retiree ended up teaching math, astronomy and physics.


Soap Lake's McKay Healthcare still accepting residents, rumors not true
Sam Van Meter, the hospital’s administrator, sent a message to the community stating the Soap Lake long-term care facility’s doors are remaining open. “While our boiler concerns are very real, we have contingency plans to meet any emergency,” he wrote. “We continue to provide the very best of care to the residents of the greater Soap Lake area.”


Nathon Brooks officially charged as an adult, will be arraigned Tuesday
Prosecutors charged the 15-year-old boy in Grant County Superior Court with two counts of attempted murder in the first degree today, Prosecutor Angus Lee stated.


MAC opens exhibit on Moses Lake Woman's Club on Thursday
The Moses Lake Museum and Art Center is opening a new exhibit on the Moses Lake Woman’s Club on Thursday. The Moses Lake Woman’s Club was organized in 1914, previously known as the Neppel Woman’s Club. The club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer services.

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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)

Pakistan’s Deadly “Reform” to Controversial Blasphemy Laws
A recent order by the Federal Sharia Court (FSC) of Pakistan to “reform” Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws has Christians and other religious minorities fearing for the future of their religious communities in Pakistan. In early December, the FSC issued an order to the Pakistani government to remove life imprisonment from the ever shrinking list of punishments courts are allowed to consider when judging blasphemy cases, leaving death as the exclusive punishment for blasphemy.


Tensions Continue to Rise in Malaysia After Bible Seizure
A recent ruling by a Malaysian court banning the use of the Arabic word for God, "Allah", by non-Muslims has stoked simmering tensions between Muslims in Christians in the Southeast Asian nation. Last week authorities seized more than 300 Bibles and arrested two members of a Bible society as a part of the new ruling. Muslim groups are also threatening to hold protests at churches across the country if Christians do not drop their attempts to appeal the ruling. Christian literature in the Malay language has used the Arabic word for God  for several hundred years.


Revolutionary Court Sentenced a Christian Convert to One Year in Prison
Another Iranian Christian has been sentenced to prison on charges related to his Christian faith. Hossein Saketi was sentenced to one year in prison for Christian activities. Hossein is a Farsi-speaking Christian. The Iranian regime has been increasingly hostile towards Christians who speak Farsi and has recently barred another church from allowing them to even attend services.


Christians Harassed, Beaten by Authorities in Central China
ICC Note: Christians reported being attacked over Christmas week by "government hired thugs" in China's central Henan Province. The Christians were involved in the case of the Nanle Country Christian Church, an official government backed church that has nevertheless come under tremendous pressure from authorities after one of the churches pastors was arrested in November. While unregistered house churches in China still face fairly regular harassment in some areas, it is highly unusual to see an official "Three-Self" congregation so strongly repressed by the government. 14 members of the churches congregation remain in custody.


The War on Mideast Christians
The Middle East has been the site of some of the worst persecution of Christians for the past few decades. There are multiple factors that drive the persecution of Christians. It is crucial that those outside the region remain involved in addressing those factors and working to promote the rule of law that provides protections for all people, regardless of religious belief.


Asia Bibi Writes Pope from Prison in Pakistan
From prison in Pakistan, Asia Bibi wrote a letter to Pope Francis over the Christmas holiday declaring that only God could liberate her from prison. Asia has been languishing in Pakistani prison for four and a half years after being accused and convicted of blasphemy under Pakistan's controversial anti-blasphemy laws. Many human rights groups agree that the controversial laws are often abused, often to the determent of religious minorities in Pakistan. Please pray for Asia Bibi and her continued struggle.


China Formally Abolishes Labor Camps Used on House Church Christians
In late December China's parliament officially adopted a resolution ending the use of forced labor camps as a form of punishment for political prisoners. The camps have been used for more than five decades as a way to punish and silence groups considered "dissidents", which includes Christians who refuse to worship in a government controlled "Three-Self" Church. The resolution is great news for house church Christians and other groups in China who regularly saw members sentenced to up to four years without  trial in the camps by local police. However China continues to use other forms of detainment, including house arrest and unmarked "black jails" to pressure dissident groups.


California School Reverses Decision to Apply Extra Fees to Christian Club
A school district in California has agreed to refund thousands of dollars of fees charged to a Christian club for the use of its facilities. The school's policy of charging for facility use appeared to apply only to Christian clubs, even as secular clubs were allowed to use the school for free. The reversal of the decision comes after the school was confronted by a religious liberty organization that pointed out the policy was discriminatory. Americans have become increasingly aware of efforts around the country in recent years to remove all traces of Christianity from the public sphere, especially in the education system.


Christians of Nigeria Celebrate Christmas in Relative Peace
Since the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram began its armed insurgency in northern Nigeria in 2009, Christians living in the north have been targeted for terrorist attacks during the Christmas holiday. Boko Haram has declared its intention of establishing a separate Islamic state in Nigeria's northern regions and has demanded all Christians leave northern Nigeria so that a purely Islamic society will be possible. The Christians that have stayed in the north have been the targets of Boko Haram's attacks. Fortunately, over the 2013 Christmas holiday, there was little to no violence against Christians in northern Nigeria. In years past, the holiday was marred by church bombings and drive-by shootings. Praise the Lord for providing peace during this past year's Christmas holiday.

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from Jen Kuznicki

Lotfi’s “Sound Judgment”
Michael Lotfi wants to make a name for himself in the nullification movement by going after Mark Levin.

Delving Into the Tenth
The Tenth Amendment Center is one of the leading proponents of nullification for States to declare federal laws null and void or unenforceable.

Lotfi and Tenthers Wrong!

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from The Jerusalem Post


Netanyahu vows to fight for Israeli control over settlement blocs, Hebron
In closed-door Likud faction meeting, PM says he has successfully persuaded US Secretary of State John Kerry to adopt positions viewed more favorably by Jerusalem.


Leviathan partners sign first gas export agreement with Palestinian power firm
The drilling partners behind Israel’s large gas reservoir have sealed a $1.2 billion sales agreement with the Palestine Power Generation Company.


Tel Aviv to commemorate LGBT Holocaust victims
A monument in the form of a pink triangle will pay respect to the estimated 15,000 members of the LGBT community sent to concentration camps.


Ten thousand migrants rally outside foreign embassies in Tel Aviv
Netanyahu says "no rallies or strikes will help" and stresses that "these are illegal work infiltrators" and not refugees.

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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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from KING 5 (Seattle)


Worker who died in fall from Seattle building identified
A worker who died Monday after he fell about 50 feet from a building under construction in the Denny Triangle area of Seattle was identified Tuesday as 34-year-old Aaron Adair.  It was his first day on the job.


Why Jan. 6 is the year's most depressing day


Eastside Catholic back to school; will discipline protesting students
Class is back in session at Eastside Catholic. The school sent a letter to parents and faculty saying that any students who protest over former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda will be sent home.

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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)


FAQ on legal marijuana
A majority of Americans now support legalizing pot, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. Of the people they surveyed, 55% said they wanted to see pot legalized.


Mary Kay Letourneau jailed again
Remember Mary K. Letourneau, the former teacher who went to prison for molesting the 12-year-old student she later married and had kids with? She was arrested again.
TIMELINE: Mary Kay Letourneau child rape case

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from KOMO News (Seattle)


Judge: Chicago's ban on gun sales is unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday overturned Chicago's ban on the sale and transfer of firearms, ruling that the city's ordinances aimed at reducing gun violence are unconstitutional.


Eastside Catholic warns students about missing classes for protests
Students are going back to school at Eastside Catholic High School without their vice principal Mark Zmunda, who was dismissed in December after school officials learned he married his male partner. But the school is warning those who might be intent on missing classes in protest that their absence will be noted.

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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)


Blog names Inchelium among the safest Wash. cities
A real estate blog has named the town of Inchelium the #1 safest city in Washington State. According to Movoto Blog only 410 people live there. They said it also has a crime index of 98 with 100 being the safest. Here's a list of the top ten cities that are the safest: 1. Inchelium  2. Cathlamet  3. Colton  4. Reardan  5. Dupont  6. Duvall  7. Valleyford  8. Springdale  9. Maple Falls  10. Kittitas

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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)


Spokane school resource officers could be armed by spring
Resource officers at Spokane high schools could be armed by April with the rest installed by next school year.


Murder suspect accidentally shoots himself
Police say a Spokane murder suspect accidentally shot himself in the leg and nearly bled to death when he mistakenly thought he was getting pulled over by police in Pasco.


Jahi McMath released from California hospital
Jahi McMath, the 13-year-old on life support after complications from a tonsillectomy, has been removed from her California hospital still attached to a ventilator. Her new destination has not been revealed.

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from Money Talks News

Lawsuit Claims Facebook Is Snooping in Private Messages
A lawsuit claims that Facebook is going through users’ private messages looking for more data to share with marketers.
from Mother Nature Network

13 totally excellent time-travel movies
We're so enamored with this go-to plot device and all the films — some wonderful, some painful — that resulted. Jump in and take a ride back in time.

20 household things you can clean with salt
Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.

Oatmeal nutrition facts
The mix of slow-burning carbohydrates and fiber found in oats is a great source of fuel for breakfast.

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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from NPR


Army Takes On Its Own Toxic Leaders
Top commanders in the U.S. Army have announced publicly that they have a problem: They have too many "toxic leaders" — the kind of bosses who make their employees miserable.


Looks Like The Paleo Diet Wasn't Always So Hot For Ancient Teeth
When hunter-gatherers started adding grains and starches to their diet, it brought about the "age of cavities." At least, that's what a lot of people thought.


Where The Jobs Are, In 2 Graphs (Hint: Not In Manufacturing)
The United States has a cultural obsession with manufacturing. When policymakers stump about job growth and job creation, they often focus on manufacturing jobs. But for more than 60 years, the number of manufacturing jobs has been stagnant, while the number of service jobs has exploded. Service jobs now account for over 80 percent of all private sector jobs.

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from NWCN

City bus crashes into Idaho Power building
A passenger bus veered off the road and struck the Idaho Power corporate headquarters just after 6:30 a.m. Monday. The crash happened at the intersection of 13th and Main Streets in downtown Boise.

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from PreventDisease.com

Garlic Kills Brain Cancer Cells Without Side Effects
Cancer cells have a high metabolism and require much energy for rapid growth. Researchers reported in the Journal Cancer that that garlic compounds produced reactive oxygen species in brain cancer cells, essentially gorging them to death with activation of multiple death cascades and blocking pathways the proliferation of brain tumors.

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from Project Syndicate



3 Trillion meals served worldwide containing GMO with no problems yet the opponents insist GMO foods are dangerous.

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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)


Baby slapper on airliner gets 8 months in prison
The Idaho man who slapped a crying 19-month-old boy on a Delta flight in February was sentenced Monday to eight months in prison, the man’s lawyer said.


Seattle’s new socialist on City Council lets fly in inauguration speech
Seattle's new socialist on the City Council lets it fly in her inauguration speech, slamming Wall Street, Congress, the city government and capitalism where, she says, "the market is God and everything is sacrificed on the altar of profit” to the detriment of 99% of Americans.

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from Reuters

Sexting common, linked to sex among high-risk youth
More than one in five middle-school aged children with behavioral or emotional problems has recently engaged in sexting, according to a new study.



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from TheRoot.com

How Many Slaves Landed in the US?
100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: You might think you know, but you’re probably wrong.

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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)

11 Must-See Skywatching Events in 2014

New Views of Famed Supernova Reveal Cosmic Dust Factory
Scientists used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope in Chile to make the discovery while observing supernova 1987A, an exploded star in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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from The Spokesman-Review

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from Time

Climate Change Might Just Be Driving the Historic Cold Snap
Climate change skeptics are pointing to the record cold weather as evidence that the globe isn't warming. But it could be that melting Arctic ice is making sudden cold snaps more likely—not less

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from The Weekly Standard

The Genealogy of Obamacare
Harking back to the worst of the New Deal.

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from The Wenatchee World


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