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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
Ask a Veteran About Government Health Insurance
Myanmar ready for constitutional amendment to open presidency to Aung San Suu Kyi
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from The American Spectator
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from Ancestry.com
January 1839 Daguerreotype Announced in Paris
The history of the daguerreotype from our friends at Fold3.
The history of the daguerreotype from our friends at Fold3.
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The nuns' abduction shows a "loss of all spiritual sensitivity by the kidnappers, who have no sense of the values professed by their religion." As the conflict widens, we should be afraid that a whole generation will grow up, no longer believing in anything but money, weapons, force and domination.
For Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, head of the peace panel negotiating with MILF rebels, Muslim women in the autonomous region will become more active in their communities. Ms Coronel-Ferrel is the first woman to lead the government team involved in talks with Islamist insurgents, a team that includes nine women and three men. In August, the MILF added to its team Raissa Jajurie, a human rights lawyer.
Myanmar's president is in favour of changes to the country's fundamental law, enacted in 2008 under the military regime. He calls for amendments that would allow the opposition leader to be elected as head of state. He warns though about political deadlock if demands "are larger than what the current political system can accommodate."
Japan's 'empty cradles' threaten Shinzo Abe's recovery attempt
For the seventh consecutive year, the number of births fell in Japan. For the 33rd consecutive year, the number of those under 15 years dropped as well. With the national economy in danger of collapse, the Church comes out in favour of more births.
California tests natural disaster early warning system
An early warning system for earthquakes, tsunamis and floods is being trialled in the US.
South Sudan fighting continues ahead of Ethiopia talks
Fighting is continuing unabated in South Sudan as the two sides prepare to begin peace talks in Ethiopia.
Cuba leader Raul Castro warns of 'subversive campaign'
Cuban President Raul Castro has warned that Cuba is confronting "ideological and political subversion aimed at toppling its socialist system." "It's been 55 years of constant struggle against the plans of 11 US administrations, that with varying hostility, have not stopped in their goal to change the economic and social regime brought about by the revolution."
New Delhi cancels "with immediate effect" a US$ 753 million deal with AgustaWestland, a company owned by the Italian aerospace giant. For more than a year, Finmeccanica, AgustaWestland's parent company, has been involved in a bribery and tax fraud investigation.
The 36-year old priest Nguyen Quang Thuan "gives back" to the country that welcomed him devoting himself to psychologically helping to those who have been evacuated from their homes in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster of March 2011.
Shuxia Zhang admits her involvement in human trafficking. Police save six children, but one is dead before her rescue. China's one-child policy has sparked a lucrative baby business. Each year, at least 200,000 children disappear.
The victim, identified only as Lee, held his demonstration on a flyover in the capital. In his last message before killing himself he asked the government to "tell the truth" about the electoral fraud of 2011 and the South Korean people to "stand up" for democracy.
Strengthening of foreign policy, structural reforms and improving education. These are some of demands of participants in the solidarity march 2014, organized by Aman Ittehad activists. Thousands of people marched across Pakistan, expressing solidarity with the victims of fundamentalist violence.
For the first time in the history of the province, people were not able to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Firecrackers , trumpets and other "special items" associated with new year celebrations confiscated. The deputy police chief confirms the aim of "the full implementation of sharia".
Most of those killed were military or armed rebels , but there are also tens of thousands of civilians among the victims. International community accused of being concerned about use of chemical weapons, but not about massacres.
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from BBC News (UK)
California tests natural disaster early warning system
An early warning system for earthquakes, tsunamis and floods is being trialled in the US.
South Sudan fighting continues ahead of Ethiopia talks
Fighting is continuing unabated in South Sudan as the two sides prepare to begin peace talks in Ethiopia.
Cuba leader Raul Castro warns of 'subversive campaign'
Cuban President Raul Castro has warned that Cuba is confronting "ideological and political subversion aimed at toppling its socialist system." "It's been 55 years of constant struggle against the plans of 11 US administrations, that with varying hostility, have not stopped in their goal to change the economic and social regime brought about by the revolution."
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
NBC New Year’s Eve Mocks Pearl Harbor Survivors As Only Able to Chew SpaghettiOs
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Moses Lake boy, 15, likely faces adult charges
Boy accused of shooting both his parents will likely be tried as an adult.
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from Conservative Outfitters
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from The Daily Beast
Dear De Blasio, Put Down the Pitchfork and Pick Up a Shovel
New York City’s new mayor wants to end the inequality that blights the city but he doesn’t have the power to affect that kind of change. He should stick to cleaning the streets.
New York City’s new mayor wants to end the inequality that blights the city but he doesn’t have the power to affect that kind of change. He should stick to cleaning the streets.
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from EarthSky
Small asteroid entered our atmosphere on January 2, 2014
This is only the second time that astronomers spotted an asteroid before it struck Earth’s atmosphere. It underscores the need to be watching for these objects.
Will I see the northern lights tonight?
Answers to commonly asked questions about seeing one of nature’s wonders: the aurora borealis or northern lights.
First auroras of 2014
When can you see Earth’s shadow?
Where we experience emotions in our bodies
Researchers found consistent results, even across cultures. For example, anxiety might feel like chest pain, while falling in love might trigger body-wide sensations.
2014: The Year In Science
The 20 ideas, trends, and breakthroughs that will shape our world in 2014
[from Popular Science]
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from Facecrooks
Beware of Socially Engineered Phishing Attacks on Facebook
Just a quick reminder - Facebook doesn't have lottery or special promotions where they give away millions of dollars. Scammers love to take control of Facebook accounts and try to trick the victim's friends. This alert details some of the most common socially engineered attacks on Facebook.
Just a quick reminder - Facebook doesn't have lottery or special promotions where they give away millions of dollars. Scammers love to take control of Facebook accounts and try to trick the victim's friends. This alert details some of the most common socially engineered attacks on Facebook.
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from The Federalist Papers
Ben Carson on Marijuana Legalization: We’re gradually removing all barriers to hedonistic activity
Dr. Ben Carson Warns Obamacare Will Destroy Doctors Relationships With Patients
Obamacare fundamentally changes the way doctors practice medicine. They will only be allowed to prescribe government approved forms of treatment. Of course VIP patients will be treated differently regardless of what the law says.
The Shot Heard Round the World – School House Rock
Georgia Mother Shoots Home Invader and Puts New Spin on Gun Control Debate
Customers walk over dead body after Michigan man killed in store doorway
Salon: “Bad Neighborhood” is a racist term…Who knew?
Today In History – The Battle of Princeton, 1777
(STUDY) Concealed Carry Means Fewer Murders and Less Violent Crime
Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower or Traitor?
Georgia Mother Shoots Home Invader and Puts New Spin on Gun Control Debate
Customers walk over dead body after Michigan man killed in store doorway
Salon: “Bad Neighborhood” is a racist term…Who knew?
Today In History – The Battle of Princeton, 1777
(STUDY) Concealed Carry Means Fewer Murders and Less Violent Crime
Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower or Traitor?
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from Fox News
Texas Keeps Pregnant Woman on Life Support Against Family's Wishes
California activist pushes to expand government -- to 12,000 lawmakers
Ron Paul: Americans Must Be Allowed to Opt Out of ObamaCare
Mayor declares 2014 the 'year of the Bible' in Texas city
Bar Owner Sends Starbucks $6 After Getting Cease-and-Desist Letter
Gun from botched 'Fast and Furious' operation turns up after Mexican resort shootout
Woman's tragic death witnessed by family on laptop
MA Lawmaker: Food Stamp Cards Being Sold For Drug Money
Passengers rescued from ship stuck in ice in Antarctica
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from The Heritage Foundation
More New Taxes and Fees: How You’ll Pay for Obamacare in 2014
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from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
25 Reasons Norway Is The Greatest Place On Earth
The Important Thing About Yelling
I cherish the notes I receive from my children -- whether they are scribbled with a Sharpie on a yellow sticky note or written in perfect penmanship on lined paper. But the Mother's Day poem I received last spring from my first-born daughter left a profound impact. It was the first line of the poem that caused my breath to catch before warm tears slid down my face. "The important thing about my mom is ... she's always there for me, even when I get in trouble." You see, it hasn't always been this way.
"Polar bears" plunge into a frozen Moses Lake
Moses Lake parent questions book's change of Second Amendment
Eshelman challenged police in situations before being shot by officer
New Year's Car Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital; One With Life Threatening Injuries
UPDATE: Couple Still In Hospital After New Year's Car Crash; Baby Is Doing Fine
California Grants Law License To Immigrant
California Supreme Court Grants Law License Today To Man Living In The U.S. Illegally Who Graduated From Law School And Passed The State Bar Exam
Oil shipments to Washington state are more flammable
Snapchat security breach affects millions of users
Crowds line up to buy legal marijuana
Poll: Americans have little faith in government
2 newspapers call for clemency for Edward Snowden
The New York Times and Guardian newspapers have called for clemency for Edward Snowden, saying that the espionage worker-turned-privacy advocate should be praised rather than punished for his disclosures.
Original Cheerios to go GMO-free
The Minneapolis-based company said Thursday that it has been manufacturing its original-flavor Cheerios without GMOs for the past several weeks in response to consumer demand. It did not specify exactly when those boxes would be on sale.
Chunk of metal crashes through windshield, nearly kills driver
Some workers set to reach $100,000 pay in Boeing deal
Poll: Americans have little faith in government
Pay for Idaho state workers continues to fall
For the first time in six years, lawmakers in Idaho will examine decreasing wages for state employees. The pay for these employees is about 19% less than market rates.
Snapchat security breach affects millions of users
Poll: Americans have little faith in government
SCRAPS doubles in size, waits for new facility
SCRAPS is getting ready for big changes in 2014, essentially becoming THE regional headquarters for all missing pets.
Passengers trapped on Antarctic ship rescued
Tri-Cities group studies small nuclear reactor
The Tri-City Development Council is studying a small modular nuclear reactor system that could address demand for low-carbon power. The smaller reactors could produce 45-300 megawatts of power.
Ross Point undergoes $1 million expansion and renovation project
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The Important Thing About Yelling
I cherish the notes I receive from my children -- whether they are scribbled with a Sharpie on a yellow sticky note or written in perfect penmanship on lined paper. But the Mother's Day poem I received last spring from my first-born daughter left a profound impact. It was the first line of the poem that caused my breath to catch before warm tears slid down my face. "The important thing about my mom is ... she's always there for me, even when I get in trouble." You see, it hasn't always been this way.
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from iFIBRE ONE News
"Polar bears" plunge into a frozen Moses Lake
Moses Lake parent questions book's change of Second Amendment
Eshelman challenged police in situations before being shot by officer
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Another Church Forced to Close its Doors on Farsi-Speaking Christians
An Iranian church in Tehran has been forced to prevent its Farsi-speaking members from attending or having any contact with the church. Iran has increasingly cracked down on any Christian activity among Farsi speaking Iranians. The decision affects many long-standing members of the church including Sunday school teachers and elders, some of who have been attending the church for more than 20 years. The decision affects the majority of the attendees of the St. Peter Church, leaving just a few Armenian and Assyrian families permitted to attend.
Philippines: New Year’s Eve Bombing Near Church Kills Seven
A bombing on New Year's Eve down the street from the San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church in the Southern Philippines has killed seven, including family members of a church worker. The motivation for the bombing is still unclear, though the attack may have been related to the church worker, Manuel Casineros', position as an anti-militia volunteer. Mindanao, the Southern Philippine island were the attack took place, has been plagued for years by an Islamic insurgency demanding autonomy from the Philippine government. Christians are often caught in the crossfire and have been specifically targeted by radicals for kidnapping, including most recently during the siege of Zamboanga City in September by Islamic militants.
Trials Continue for Egypt’s Morsi
Egypt sets Jan. 28 as opening day for ousted President Morsi's 3rd trial, over prison breaks
As unrest, and persecution of Christians, continues in Egypt, the ousted President Morsi faces a third trial in January.
Malaysian Authorities Seize Bibles, Detain Bible Society President
In Malaysia, a controversy has been raging over the use of the Arabic word for God, "Allah", and it's use by the Christian minority in literature. Christians in Malaysia have used the word for hundreds of years, but since the government ordered a Catholic newspaper to stop using the word in 2009, a series of legal battles and attacks on churches in early 2010 have made it an extremely sensitive issue. Today, authorities seized hundreds of Bibles and detained the president of the Bible Society of Malaysia, justifying their actions by referring to a "state law" which prohibits the use of the word Allah by non-Muslims. ICC will continue to follow these events and offer assistance to Christians in Malaysia as necessary.
Egypt’s Christians Vulnerable Amid Nation’s Unrest
Egypt's Coptic Christians feel vulnerable amid nation's upheaval
Christians, especially Coptic Christians, are the minority in Egypt. As the nation continues to be in upheaval, Christians feel vulnerable, and for good reason. With churches torched and Christians kidnapped-even killed, the future is uncertain for believers in Egypt.
Central African Republic Continues to Descend into Religious Civil War
Violence between Christian and Muslim communities in the Central African Republic (CAR) continued to escalate over the Christmas and New Year holidays. After an Islamic rebel group seized power in 2013 and began to persecute CAR's majority Christian population, the country as steadily descended into all out religious civil war pitting Christians against Muslims. Thousands have been murdered for their faith and even more have been forced to flee due to the violence. Please pray for peace in CAR.
Christians in Pakistan Fear New Era of Persecution under “Reformed” Blasphemy Laws
In early December, Pakistan's Federal Sharia Court (FSC) ordered the government to remove the punishment of life imprisonment from the list of punishments courts could prescribe in blasphemy cases. The FSC has given the government three months to enact the order through the parliament. This order was given after the FSC reviewed the list of possible punishments under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws and found that anything other than a death sentence was 'un-Islamic'. Many Christians fear that this will only embolden radical elements in Pakistan's Muslim population to abuse Pakistan's blasphemy laws to persecute religious minorities. Please pray that Pakistan doesn't enact the FSC's order.
Signature gathering drive underway for state equal-rights amendment
from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Another Church Forced to Close its Doors on Farsi-Speaking Christians
An Iranian church in Tehran has been forced to prevent its Farsi-speaking members from attending or having any contact with the church. Iran has increasingly cracked down on any Christian activity among Farsi speaking Iranians. The decision affects many long-standing members of the church including Sunday school teachers and elders, some of who have been attending the church for more than 20 years. The decision affects the majority of the attendees of the St. Peter Church, leaving just a few Armenian and Assyrian families permitted to attend.
Philippines: New Year’s Eve Bombing Near Church Kills Seven
A bombing on New Year's Eve down the street from the San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church in the Southern Philippines has killed seven, including family members of a church worker. The motivation for the bombing is still unclear, though the attack may have been related to the church worker, Manuel Casineros', position as an anti-militia volunteer. Mindanao, the Southern Philippine island were the attack took place, has been plagued for years by an Islamic insurgency demanding autonomy from the Philippine government. Christians are often caught in the crossfire and have been specifically targeted by radicals for kidnapping, including most recently during the siege of Zamboanga City in September by Islamic militants.
Trials Continue for Egypt’s Morsi
Egypt sets Jan. 28 as opening day for ousted President Morsi's 3rd trial, over prison breaks
As unrest, and persecution of Christians, continues in Egypt, the ousted President Morsi faces a third trial in January.
Malaysian Authorities Seize Bibles, Detain Bible Society President
In Malaysia, a controversy has been raging over the use of the Arabic word for God, "Allah", and it's use by the Christian minority in literature. Christians in Malaysia have used the word for hundreds of years, but since the government ordered a Catholic newspaper to stop using the word in 2009, a series of legal battles and attacks on churches in early 2010 have made it an extremely sensitive issue. Today, authorities seized hundreds of Bibles and detained the president of the Bible Society of Malaysia, justifying their actions by referring to a "state law" which prohibits the use of the word Allah by non-Muslims. ICC will continue to follow these events and offer assistance to Christians in Malaysia as necessary.
Egypt’s Christians Vulnerable Amid Nation’s Unrest
Egypt's Coptic Christians feel vulnerable amid nation's upheaval
Christians, especially Coptic Christians, are the minority in Egypt. As the nation continues to be in upheaval, Christians feel vulnerable, and for good reason. With churches torched and Christians kidnapped-even killed, the future is uncertain for believers in Egypt.
Central African Republic Continues to Descend into Religious Civil War
Violence between Christian and Muslim communities in the Central African Republic (CAR) continued to escalate over the Christmas and New Year holidays. After an Islamic rebel group seized power in 2013 and began to persecute CAR's majority Christian population, the country as steadily descended into all out religious civil war pitting Christians against Muslims. Thousands have been murdered for their faith and even more have been forced to flee due to the violence. Please pray for peace in CAR.
Christians in Pakistan Fear New Era of Persecution under “Reformed” Blasphemy Laws
In early December, Pakistan's Federal Sharia Court (FSC) ordered the government to remove the punishment of life imprisonment from the list of punishments courts could prescribe in blasphemy cases. The FSC has given the government three months to enact the order through the parliament. This order was given after the FSC reviewed the list of possible punishments under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws and found that anything other than a death sentence was 'un-Islamic'. Many Christians fear that this will only embolden radical elements in Pakistan's Muslim population to abuse Pakistan's blasphemy laws to persecute religious minorities. Please pray that Pakistan doesn't enact the FSC's order.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Slow deterioration in functioning of Sharon's vital organs, says hospital
Hospital chief sees former premier as facing his last days; comatose 85-year-old suffers blood infection, remains in critical condition.
Ex-Israeli envoy to Argentina: Israel killed most perpetrators of AMIA, embassy bombings
Former ambassador Itzhak Aviran accuses Argentine gov't of not doing enough to probe 1990s Buenos Aires terrorist attacks.
Security forces nab Islamic Jihad members suspected of planting Bat Yam bus bomb
Shin Bet arrests 4 suspects accused of perpetrating attack, 10 others suspected of aiding them.
Kerry to Netanyahu: Israeli-Palestinian peace not 'mission impossible'
PM: Israel doubts Palestinian commitment to peace; Kerry says framework deal will clarify issues for final status deal.
Blast shakes southern Beirut, stronghold of Hezbollah
Car bomb kills four, injures more than 65 in second such incident in Lebanese capital in less than a week.
'Hezbollah commander says none of Israel's borders are safe'
In the interview with The Guardian, the Hezbollah commander vowed that its allies would emerge victorious in Syria.
Kerry arrives in Israel, set to meet Netanyahu to talk peace
Top US diplomat to sit down with Israeli premier at 5 p.m. local time, the two are likely to discuss ideas for a framework peace deal.
The Israel-Palestinian Negotiation and the American mediation: The Jerusalem case
"Perhaps with the stubbornness of good will but surely with naiveté approach and stupid policy, the US does not comprehend the real issues concerning the Israeli-Palestinian dilemma."
IDF investigates reports of ‘tear gas death’ of elderly Palestinian man
Said Jasser Ali died from smoke inhalation after IDF troops fired tear gas at a procession in Kfar Kadum, Palestinian sources say.
Deputy Foreign Minister: Jordan Valley must be under Israeli sovereignty
Interior minister leads delegation of lawmakers on symbolic tour of swath of West Bank that Israel views as vital for its strategic depth.
PA warns of Hamas efforts to kidnap Israelis in West Bank
New report by Palestinian security agency says Islamists seeking to bolster presence in Fatah-ruled territories, Israel Radio reports.
Doctors say Ariel Sharon in critical condition, life in danger
Sheba Medical Center director Rotstein: Ex-PM was not on dialysis, but doctors administered antibiotics due to numerous infections.
Hospital chief sees former premier as facing his last days; comatose 85-year-old suffers blood infection, remains in critical condition.
Ex-Israeli envoy to Argentina: Israel killed most perpetrators of AMIA, embassy bombings
Former ambassador Itzhak Aviran accuses Argentine gov't of not doing enough to probe 1990s Buenos Aires terrorist attacks.
Security forces nab Islamic Jihad members suspected of planting Bat Yam bus bomb
Shin Bet arrests 4 suspects accused of perpetrating attack, 10 others suspected of aiding them.
Kerry to Netanyahu: Israeli-Palestinian peace not 'mission impossible'
PM: Israel doubts Palestinian commitment to peace; Kerry says framework deal will clarify issues for final status deal.
Blast shakes southern Beirut, stronghold of Hezbollah
Car bomb kills four, injures more than 65 in second such incident in Lebanese capital in less than a week.
'Hezbollah commander says none of Israel's borders are safe'
In the interview with The Guardian, the Hezbollah commander vowed that its allies would emerge victorious in Syria.
Kerry arrives in Israel, set to meet Netanyahu to talk peace
Top US diplomat to sit down with Israeli premier at 5 p.m. local time, the two are likely to discuss ideas for a framework peace deal.
The Israel-Palestinian Negotiation and the American mediation: The Jerusalem case
"Perhaps with the stubbornness of good will but surely with naiveté approach and stupid policy, the US does not comprehend the real issues concerning the Israeli-Palestinian dilemma."
IDF investigates reports of ‘tear gas death’ of elderly Palestinian man
Said Jasser Ali died from smoke inhalation after IDF troops fired tear gas at a procession in Kfar Kadum, Palestinian sources say.
Deputy Foreign Minister: Jordan Valley must be under Israeli sovereignty
Interior minister leads delegation of lawmakers on symbolic tour of swath of West Bank that Israel views as vital for its strategic depth.
PA warns of Hamas efforts to kidnap Israelis in West Bank
New report by Palestinian security agency says Islamists seeking to bolster presence in Fatah-ruled territories, Israel Radio reports.
Doctors say Ariel Sharon in critical condition, life in danger
Sheba Medical Center director Rotstein: Ex-PM was not on dialysis, but doctors administered antibiotics due to numerous infections.
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from KATU News (Portland)
Signature gathering drive underway for state equal-rights amendment
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from KCPQ (Q13Fox News) (Seattle)
Machinists hold ‘Vote No’ rally on latest Boeing contract offer
Court rules undocumented immigrant can practice law in California
Lines still stretch around block on 2nd day of marijuana sales in Colorado
$15 minimum wage in Seattle? Murray to address issue Friday
Vandals chop down 17 trees at elementary school
The vandals struck last weekend at Richard Gordon Elementary School in Kingston.
Man accused of stealing human brain samples; allegedly sold on eBay
Supporters of gun-control initiative turn in more voter signatures
Is ‘showrooming’ a retailers’ dilemma, or shoppers’ guilty pleasure?
New York Times editorial calls for Snowden amnesty
Union leaders hold solidarity rally ahead of Boeing contract vote
Machinists hold ‘Vote No’ rally on latest Boeing contract offer
Court rules undocumented immigrant can practice law in California
Thousands of Washingtonians lose federal unemployment benefits; Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., holds forum with some, says she will seek 3-month extension when Congress returns Monday.
$15 minimum wage in Seattle? Murray to address issue Friday
Vandals chop down 17 trees at elementary school
The vandals struck last weekend at Richard Gordon Elementary School in Kingston.
New York Times editorial calls for Snowden amnesty
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
New Year's Car Crash Sends Two People To The Hospital; One With Life Threatening Injuries
UPDATE: Couple Still In Hospital After New Year's Car Crash; Baby Is Doing Fine
California Grants Law License To Immigrant
California Supreme Court Grants Law License Today To Man Living In The U.S. Illegally Who Graduated From Law School And Passed The State Bar Exam
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from KING 5 (Seattle)
Oil shipments to Washington state are more flammable
Snapchat security breach affects millions of users
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Crowds line up to buy legal marijuana
Poll: Americans have little faith in government
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
2 newspapers call for clemency for Edward Snowden
The New York Times and Guardian newspapers have called for clemency for Edward Snowden, saying that the espionage worker-turned-privacy advocate should be praised rather than punished for his disclosures.
Original Cheerios to go GMO-free
The Minneapolis-based company said Thursday that it has been manufacturing its original-flavor Cheerios without GMOs for the past several weeks in response to consumer demand. It did not specify exactly when those boxes would be on sale.
Chunk of metal crashes through windshield, nearly kills driver
Some workers set to reach $100,000 pay in Boeing deal
Poll: Americans have little faith in government
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Pay for Idaho state workers continues to fall
For the first time in six years, lawmakers in Idaho will examine decreasing wages for state employees. The pay for these employees is about 19% less than market rates.
Snapchat security breach affects millions of users
Poll: Americans have little faith in government
SCRAPS doubles in size, waits for new facility
SCRAPS is getting ready for big changes in 2014, essentially becoming THE regional headquarters for all missing pets.
Passengers trapped on Antarctic ship rescued
Tri-Cities group studies small nuclear reactor
The Tri-City Development Council is studying a small modular nuclear reactor system that could address demand for low-carbon power. The smaller reactors could produce 45-300 megawatts of power.
Ross Point undergoes $1 million expansion and renovation project
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Spokane Police step up efforts to prevent suicides
All Spokane Police officers are required to complete crisis training by the end of the first quarter of 2014, and it's already paying off.
Coeur d'Alene Resort goes dry for next five days
You can't buy drinks at the Coeur d'Alene Resort for the next five days. The Idaho State Police confirmed the hotel and its restaurants won't be serving liquor this weekend because of an alcohol violation last year. That violation cost two employees their jobs, the resort had to pay a sizable fine and got hit with a five-day moratorium on liquor sales, which starts Friday.
Poll: Uninsured unhappy with Affordable Care site
2 million Americans have signed up for insurance using federal or state exchange website.
A majority of uninsured Americans who visited an Affordable Care Act exchange website in December say they had a negative experience, according to Gallup polling data released Thursday. Fifty-nine percent of uninsured Americans who visited one of the websites last month said their experience was negative, compared to only 39 percent who said they had a positive experience.
Seattle pinball museum part of silver ball revival
For $13, you can play pinball until your arms fall off at Seattle's working pinball museum. The two-story storefront in Seattle's International District is filled with games from every era from the 1960s to today.
Report: 4 dead after blast in Beirut
At least four people were killed and 77 injured when a car bomb exploded in Haret Hreik, a residential neighborhood and Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut on Thursday.
Suspects bolt after attempting to steal Valley woman's SUV
Spokane police were unable to locate two men after they attempted to steal a Spokane Valley woman's SUV in the 500 block of South Farr Road Thursday morning.
Nor'easter socks area with snow, wind, cold
Temperatures sink below zero in many places. An onslaught of fast-falling snow, whipping winds and bitter cold socked parts of the Northeast on Thursday, spurring a slew of travel woes, highway closures and worries that the headaches will only get worse as temperatures fall further.
All Spokane Police officers are required to complete crisis training by the end of the first quarter of 2014, and it's already paying off.
Coeur d'Alene Resort goes dry for next five days
You can't buy drinks at the Coeur d'Alene Resort for the next five days. The Idaho State Police confirmed the hotel and its restaurants won't be serving liquor this weekend because of an alcohol violation last year. That violation cost two employees their jobs, the resort had to pay a sizable fine and got hit with a five-day moratorium on liquor sales, which starts Friday.
Poll: Uninsured unhappy with Affordable Care site
2 million Americans have signed up for insurance using federal or state exchange website.
A majority of uninsured Americans who visited an Affordable Care Act exchange website in December say they had a negative experience, according to Gallup polling data released Thursday. Fifty-nine percent of uninsured Americans who visited one of the websites last month said their experience was negative, compared to only 39 percent who said they had a positive experience.
Seattle pinball museum part of silver ball revival
For $13, you can play pinball until your arms fall off at Seattle's working pinball museum. The two-story storefront in Seattle's International District is filled with games from every era from the 1960s to today.
Report: 4 dead after blast in Beirut
At least four people were killed and 77 injured when a car bomb exploded in Haret Hreik, a residential neighborhood and Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut on Thursday.
Suspects bolt after attempting to steal Valley woman's SUV
Spokane police were unable to locate two men after they attempted to steal a Spokane Valley woman's SUV in the 500 block of South Farr Road Thursday morning.
Nor'easter socks area with snow, wind, cold
Temperatures sink below zero in many places. An onslaught of fast-falling snow, whipping winds and bitter cold socked parts of the Northeast on Thursday, spurring a slew of travel woes, highway closures and worries that the headaches will only get worse as temperatures fall further.
Hackers post account information online
Sheree L. Heil from Tacoma, Wash., is set to have a great 2014. That's because on Monday she won the biggest prize ever awarded on "The Price is Right." Heil drove off with an Audi R8 V8 Spyder Quattro S Tronic worth more than $157,000.
Chinese helicopter, ferry to take passengers to Australian ship
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How to build an igloo
Hey, sometimes you just need to be prepared.
Root vegetables 101: A primer on the most underappreciated produce
Introduce some new flavors to your winter meals with seasonal produce like parsnips, rutabagas and turnips.
5 Easy Ways to Elevate Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol Levels (HDL) Naturally
from Money Talks News
5 Myths About Late Payments and Your FICO Scores
Is Your Rewards Credit Card Costing You Big Bucks?
US Population Barely Grew at All in 2013
Resolutions 2014: Kill Your Debt and Then Write Its Obituary
7 Ways to Avoid Common Bank Fees
Is Your Rewards Credit Card Costing You Big Bucks?
US Population Barely Grew at All in 2013
Resolutions 2014: Kill Your Debt and Then Write Its Obituary
7 Ways to Avoid Common Bank Fees
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from Mother Nature Network
How to build an igloo
Hey, sometimes you just need to be prepared.
Root vegetables 101: A primer on the most underappreciated produce
Introduce some new flavors to your winter meals with seasonal produce like parsnips, rutabagas and turnips.
14 endangered birds worth tweeting about
In honor of National Bird Day and the beginning of a new year, here are 14 highly endangered birds whose struggles with extinction deserve a tweet in 2014.
In honor of National Bird Day and the beginning of a new year, here are 14 highly endangered birds whose struggles with extinction deserve a tweet in 2014.
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it and change your life for the better.
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from Natural Society
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
from NPR
Netflix Built Its Microgenres By Staring Into The American Soul
Figure Skater Brian Boitano On Coming Out And Going To Sochi
President Obama sent a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin last month when he chose the U.S. delegation to attend the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Partisan Evolution Gap? Politically Insignificant, GOP Says
For critics eager to paint the GOP as anti-science, results of a new survey on evolution feed a well-tended narrative.
Medicaid Expansion Boosted Emergency Room Visits In Oregon
Giving poor people health insurance, the belief was, would decrease their dependence on hospital emergency rooms.
Newspapers: 'Whistle-Blower' Snowden Deserves Clemency
The New York Times and The Guardian say the accused spy has exposed abuses.
How Language Seems To Shape One's View Of The World
Research suggest that speaking another language fluently changes what you pay attention to and how you remember events. But some say the idea that language can make you see and think differently is overblown.
As Promised, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Files For Re-Election
Saying he's been "the best mayor this city has ever had," Toronto's Rob Ford on Thursday filed the paperwork to seek re-election in October.
Cork Versus Screw Cap: Don't Judge A Wine By How It's Sealed
THE BRISTLECONE'S FATE
California's Bristlecone Pines are the oldest trees on Earth, but now climate change threatens their continued survival.
A Graduate Program Works To Diversify The Science World
The Bridge Program, a collaboration between Fisk and Vanderbilt Universities, is working on changing the number of women and minorities in graduate science programs. And the needle is moving, however slowly.
Why airports look like home to snowy owls
During Christmas week alone, Detroit Metro Airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Program trapped and relocated eight snowy owls.
Once Exotic, Bike Couriers Capitalize On Downtown Nashville’s GrowthThey’re common enough in cities like New York or San Francisco, but bike messengers in Nashville? The advent of bicycle couriers is another sign Music City’s core is getting denser, with more businesses, more people—and more traffic to avoid.
Food As Punishment: Giving U.S. Inmates 'The Loaf' Persists
In many prisons and jails across the U.S., a bland, brownish lump is served to inmates who misbehave. Law enforcement officials say it's not that bad, and it's a very effective deterrent. But the practice is starting to fade as more prisoners argue that the loaf is cruel and unusual punishment.
Accident Or Not? Palestinian Diplomat's Death Is A Mystery
The Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic was killed Wednesday by an explosion at his home.
How Mass-Produced Meat Turned Phosphorus Into Pollution
How Mass-Produced Meat Turned Phosphorus Into Pollution
Excess phosphorus can run off into streams and lakes and become an ecological disaster.
Editing Your Life's Stories Can Create Happier Endings
When people sit down and write about a negative experience and they revise their story to see it in a more positive way, it changes their behavior and helps them succeed.
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Snapchat security breach affects millions of users
Earlier this week, hackers reportedly published 4.6 million Snapchat usernames and phone numbers on a website called snapchatdb.info, which has since been suspended.
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Hillsboro police say Department of Human Services on-call caseworker arrested on DUII while responding to call
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World Health Organization Is Doing The Same Thing To Sugar As They Did To Salt
For fears that it is contributing to heart disease, obesity and tooth decay, the World Health Organization (WHO) is now lowering the recommended limit of sugar by half, which will ultimately force food companies to change their products to lower the sugar content. Just as government officials have admitted that reducing salt intake was an error, attempting to reduce the sugar intake via processed foods may also have unintended consequences due to the change in formulations these foods will be forced into adopting.
from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Updated: Department of Revenue targeting medical marijuana shops that owe sales tax
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Facebook spam – largest snake in Brazil or a shark eating a man in the ocean.
Various links are continuing to circulate Facebook imploring users to visit webpages to watch videos. However when trying to watch the video, users are told they must first share it on their Facebook accounts, thus spreading the video link to their friends as well.
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from Viral Nova
Editing Your Life's Stories Can Create Happier Endings
When people sit down and write about a negative experience and they revise their story to see it in a more positive way, it changes their behavior and helps them succeed.
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from NWCN
Earlier this week, hackers reportedly published 4.6 million Snapchat usernames and phone numbers on a website called snapchatdb.info, which has since been suspended.
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from The Oregonian
Hillsboro police say Department of Human Services on-call caseworker arrested on DUII while responding to call
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from PreventDisease.com
World Health Organization Is Doing The Same Thing To Sugar As They Did To Salt
For fears that it is contributing to heart disease, obesity and tooth decay, the World Health Organization (WHO) is now lowering the recommended limit of sugar by half, which will ultimately force food companies to change their products to lower the sugar content. Just as government officials have admitted that reducing salt intake was an error, attempting to reduce the sugar intake via processed foods may also have unintended consequences due to the change in formulations these foods will be forced into adopting.
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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Updated: Department of Revenue targeting medical marijuana shops that owe sales tax
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Night Sky: Visible Planets, Moon Phases & Events, January 2014
Hubble Telescope Reveals Super-Planets Covered in Alien Clouds
Up in the Sky: It's a Nuclear Explosion!
It may not look like much from here, but Nova Centauri 2013 - visible for the next few days - is a nuclear explosion on a dead star.
Your First Telescope: Stargazing Tips for Amateur Astronomers
Ancient Roman Sundial Secrets Revealed with Help from NASA Data
Space History Photo: Marjorie Townsend and SAS-1
Townsend, a Washington DC native, was the first woman to receive an engineering degree from The George Washington University. She joined NASA in 1959 and later advanced to become the project manager of the Small Astronomy Satellite (SAS) Program.
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Hubble Telescope Reveals Super-Planets Covered in Alien Clouds
Up in the Sky: It's a Nuclear Explosion!
It may not look like much from here, but Nova Centauri 2013 - visible for the next few days - is a nuclear explosion on a dead star.
Your First Telescope: Stargazing Tips for Amateur Astronomers
Ancient Roman Sundial Secrets Revealed with Help from NASA Data
Space History Photo: Marjorie Townsend and SAS-1
Townsend, a Washington DC native, was the first woman to receive an engineering degree from The George Washington University. She joined NASA in 1959 and later advanced to become the project manager of the Small Astronomy Satellite (SAS) Program.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Star (Grand Coulee)
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from Sunny Skyz
10 Stories Behind The Stories... Interesting Facts About Dr. Seuss' Most Popular Books
Do Angels Really Exist? Yes, But They Do Not Have Wings According To This 'Angelologist'
A Catholic Church official has said angels do exist - but that they 'do not have wings or look like cherubs'.
10 Stories Behind The Stories... Interesting Facts About Dr. Seuss' Most Popular Books
Do Angels Really Exist? Yes, But They Do Not Have Wings According To This 'Angelologist'
A Catholic Church official has said angels do exist - but that they 'do not have wings or look like cherubs'.
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Facebook spam – largest snake in Brazil or a shark eating a man in the ocean.
Various links are continuing to circulate Facebook imploring users to visit webpages to watch videos. However when trying to watch the video, users are told they must first share it on their Facebook accounts, thus spreading the video link to their friends as well.
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from USA Today
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from The Washington Examiner
from The Washington Post
NSA seeks to build quantum computer that could crack most types of encryption
Confused about the NSA’s quantum computing project? This MIT computer scientist can explain.
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from The Weekly Standard
Obamacare Contractor Blamed for Slow Medicare Payments to Hospitals
2014: The Year of Obama's Reckoning
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