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from ABC News (& affiliates)
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
AMAC Participates in RSC Conference Call
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from Ancestry.com
10 great places to trace family roots
What are some of the best places to research your family history? Our head of research, Jennifer Utley, gave these 10 recommendations to the folks at USA Today.
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from AsiaNews
Rolls-Royce record sales in China and the Middle East
In 2013, the British luxury car saw sales rise by 1.5 per cent, with Chinese and Persian Gulf buyers leading the way.
New Delhi: thousands of calls flood anti-corruption hotline
In just seven hours, almost 4,000 people called the hotline launched by the local government yesterday morning. For Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of the Indian capital and leader of the anti-corruption AAP Party, the response exceeds expectations. Critics however fear a witch-hunt against public officials and bureaucrats accused of bribery.
The Chinese invade the world: 100 million tourists in 2013
According to the Administration for tourism, the Chinese community is the first in the world by volume and expenditure abroad during the holidays. Last year, Chinese tourists have spent about $ 110 billion during travel abroad.
Pakistan mourns the death of two heroes of the struggle against Islamic extremism
A "super-cop" who led numerous raids against Taliban and fundamentalist fringes was killed in an attack in Karachi. Already targeted in the past. There are growing demands of honors for the young man who sacrificed himself to save his school, and his companions, from a suicide bomber.
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from BBC News (UK)
Black hole's 'big meal' could spark fireworks
Astronomers are getting ready for their best ever glimpse of the mysterious black hole at the heart of our galaxy. "Fireworks" will flare if it gobbles up a giant gas cloud which is drifting perilously close. The BBC's James Morgan reports on the collision, likely to take place in spring, from the American Astronomical Society meeting outside Washington DC.
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from BuzzFeed
They say youth is wasted on the young. [from 17 Dec 2013]
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
MRC's Brent Bozell Hits 'Obnoxious' Double Standard in Christie Coverage Vs. IRS
There's Already 17 Times More Coverage on Christie Scandal Than in Last Six Months of IRS
Brrrrr -- Our 'Man on the Street' Asks People If They Would Sign a Petition to Stop Global Warming
On Tuesday, Washington DC got hit with the coldest day on record since 1994. With the rest of the nation also experiencing record low temperatures, MRCTV thought it would be a good day to find out if people were still convinced that global warming was a big problem.
Where's the Media Outrage? Virginia Democrat Compares Republicans to Violent Rapists
This campaign ad will make your blood boil. To even INSINUATE this is absolutely offensive.
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Super-Earths likely to have oceans and continents
Massive exoplanets might be more like Earth than has been thought.
EarthSky’s meteor shower guide for 2014
The Lyrid meteor shower in late April is next.
Giant underwater waves show their power
A study reveals the origins of hidden underwater waves that can tower hundreds of feet.
Humayun’s Tomb and a monster sunspot
Abhinav Singhai combined the old and eternal – with the new and transient – when he captured this photo of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi and the sunspot group AR1944.
Sun moves toward star Vega in journey around our galaxy
According to the mathematician Jean Meeus, Vega will become the North Star in 13290, though it’ll only get within 5.7 degrees of the north celestial pole. But during Vega’s future reigns as the pole star in 39350, 63920 and 89890, this bright star will be less than one degree of the north celestial pole.
The sky is the limit for drone applications
Now that Pendleton is approved for commercial testing of unmanned drones, local officials and entrepreneurs are imagining new ways they can use the aircraft in Eastern Oregon. Research shows farmers could save money monitoring fields of high-value crops. Hand crews could stay ahead of potentially destructive forest fires, while police more safely gather intelligence on remote crime or drug operations.
from EarthSky
Super-Earths likely to have oceans and continents
Massive exoplanets might be more like Earth than has been thought.
EarthSky’s meteor shower guide for 2014
The Lyrid meteor shower in late April is next.
Giant underwater waves show their power
A study reveals the origins of hidden underwater waves that can tower hundreds of feet.
Humayun’s Tomb and a monster sunspot
Abhinav Singhai combined the old and eternal – with the new and transient – when he captured this photo of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi and the sunspot group AR1944.
Sun moves toward star Vega in journey around our galaxy
According to the mathematician Jean Meeus, Vega will become the North Star in 13290, though it’ll only get within 5.7 degrees of the north celestial pole. But during Vega’s future reigns as the pole star in 39350, 63920 and 89890, this bright star will be less than one degree of the north celestial pole.
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from East Oregonian
[may require subscription]
The sky is the limit for drone applications
Now that Pendleton is approved for commercial testing of unmanned drones, local officials and entrepreneurs are imagining new ways they can use the aircraft in Eastern Oregon. Research shows farmers could save money monitoring fields of high-value crops. Hand crews could stay ahead of potentially destructive forest fires, while police more safely gather intelligence on remote crime or drug operations.
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from Facecrooks
Study: Consumers Trust Facebook Less and Less
Almost 60% of 1,100 individuals surveyed believe Facebook poses the greatest threat to the future of privacy online. The FTC is advocating for a 'Do Not Track' function by default.
[Phishing Alert] Fake Message from Facebook Security Stating You Violated a Policy
Be extra suspicious of any Facebook message or email claiming that you have violated a policy and that you must confirm your account. There are several variations of this scam.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
from The Federalist
Compassionate Conservatives Are Confusing A Slogan With An Agenda
Superb answer to big government Republicans
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from The Federalist Papers
How to talk like a Liberal Democrat – Talk Given On House Floor!
Florida Expanding ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
School House Rock – 3 Branches of Government
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Simple blood test may predict patients at risk of heart attack
Christians killed for faith nearly doubled in 2013, group finds
Poll: Majority of Americans Believe White House 'Deliberately Misled' on Benghazi
‘Chaos’ as West Virginia customers pack stores to buy water after chemical spill, federal gov't opens investigation
Federal government to recognize same-sex marriages in Utah
State Department names groups behind Benghazi strike
U.S. Economy Adds 74K Jobs in December, Well Below Views
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from Freedom Foundation
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from Global Research
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from The Guardian
Top five regrets of the dying
A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. [from 1 Feb 2012]
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from The Heritage Foundation
Members of Congress Won't Read This Bill
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from The Hollywood Reporter
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from iFIBRE ONE News
Deputies arrest man on warrant, leads to recovery of stolen property
A citizen’s tip led Grant County sheriff’s deputies to look for Matthew Low, a 25-year-old Moses Lake man, on Tuesday. He was seen driving near the intersection of Road N.4 Northeast and Road 10 Northeast, near Artesian Lake, by a Grant County sheriff’s deputy. Low reportedly left the vehicle and fled into a Travel Trailer, which he uses as his residence. Deputies arrested Low for outstanding warrants and for a Lincoln County burglary.
Two Grand Coulee men seriously injured in roll over crash
Two men were seriously injured when their SUV rolled off of Stratford Road and through an irrigation canal Thursday morning. Franklin Henspeter, a 69-year-old Grand Coulee man, was driving a 2000 GMC Jimmy south on Stratford Road when he encountered icy road conditions. Both Henspeter and his passenger Tommas Schoss, a 63-year-old Grand Coulee man, were trapped in the vehicle. Grant County Fire District 5 extricated them from the SUV and they were taken to Samaritan hospital.
Car strikes Mattawa bus head-on, one child receives minor injuries
Thirteen students were on board a Wahluke school bus when it was struck yesterday by a man trying to pass traffic.
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from IdahoReporter.com
Sixteen of top 20 paying positions in state government are at Boise State
A new report released by the Idaho Controller Brandon Woolf shows that after an employment slide in recessionary years, state government is growing again. The report also reveals which positions in state government receive the highest wages. In all, 253 workers bring home more than Gov. Butch Otter’s $119,000-year salary, down from 266 last year.
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Eight Christians in Bangladesh Hospitalized After Targeted Attack
Eight Christians in Bangladesh remain hospitalized, three in critical condition, following a violent attack by Muslim Extremists. Violence against religious minorities, namely Christians and Hindus, has been on the rise both pre and post-election as the extremists have attempted to gain greater political control.
Report: 9 out of 10 Top Christian Persecution Countries Due to Islamic Extremism
In the latest report highlighting the status of Christian persecution around the world, 9 out of the top 10 countries are Muslim majority states, and Islamic extremism is the primary cause of their persecution of Christians. North Korea again holds the spot at #1 for the worst persecutor of Christians, but behind that it is Islamic extremism that is largely driving the problem. Another troubling aspect has been the relatively silence of the United States government on the issue, despite efforts within Congress to make it a higher priority for the State Department and the White House.
California First-Grader Told ‘Jesus Is Not Allowed in School’
In yet another incident of Christianity facing discrimination in the U.S. public school system, a California 1st-grader was told by a teacher late last month that "Jesus is not allowed in school." The first-grade student, Isaiah Martinez, was handing out candy canes as Christmas gifts to fellow classmates with a small story attached to each candy cane that referenced Jesus. Isaiah was then confronted by his teacher, who reportedly took the candy canes and ripped the story from each, throwing the stories in the trash before handing the candy canes back to the student. The incident is only one of several reported across the U.S. last year as hostility towards orthodox Christianity continues to grow in the nation, especially in the public sphere.
Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran
Pastor Saeed Abedini remains imprisoned in Iran, convicted and sentenced to eight years for living out his Christian faith. Over the Christmas holiday, the president of Iran sent out greetings to Christians in Iran while at the same time his government was actively cracking down on Churches and still holds Pastor Saeed and dozens more behind bars for their faith.
Egypt’s Coptic Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Fear, Hope
As Christians across Egypt celebrated Christmas, this year, maybe more than any in a long time, the longing for peace was heavy on their hearts. The year has been an extremely intense and hard one for the Egyptian Church. Time after time the church was targeted for attacks. A recently released report on global persecution listed Egypt as #1 in total number of violent attacks. Despite this, the Egyptian church remains hopeful for a light coming for the future.
North Korea Still World’s Number One Persecutor of Christians
With 50,000 to 70,000 Christians believed to be locked away in horrific conditions at concentration camps around the country, North Korea remains indisputably the number one persecutor of Christians on earth today. Over the course of 2013 reports emerged of Christian missionaries killed traveling in and out of North Korea, of Christians executed in mass public executions, and of course of Kenneth Bae, the American missionary now detained for over a year. Around the world Christians must continue to pray for their brothers and sisters suffering so tremendously in the "Hermit Kingdom."
Christians and Muslims Pray for Peace in Nigeria
The security crisis in Nigeria has been raging since the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram began its insurgency in 2009. Bent on establishing a separate Islamic state in Nigeria's northern states, Boko Haram has perpetrated numerous acts of violence against Christians, moderate Muslims and government institutions. With no where else to turn, Christian and Muslim communities in Nigeria are turning to God to answer their prayer for peace.
Christian Homes and Church Destroyed in Nepal
As Hindu extremism and nationalism continues to gain broader support in Nepal, attacks of Christians, their places of worship and property continues to increase. On December 23, the homes of 4 Christian families living in a village in Nepal were destroyed by suspected Hindu extremists. After destroying the 4 homes, the extremists turned their rage on the local church building, setting it on fire and burning it to the ground. Please pray for Christians in Nepal as they face the ever increasing threat of Hindu extremism.
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from Jen Kuznicki
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from KING 5 (Seattle)
How to avoid digital eye strain
Many of us spend at least six, eight, 10 hours each day in front of a computer screen, tablet or smartphone. All that screen time is doing a number on our eyes. A new report finds the problem is more prevalent than you might think, but there are ways to get relief.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Mother blames hospital medications for positive drug test
The lawyer of a mother whose daughter was struck and killed by a car in North Spokane on October 18 said a new test proves she was not on meth at the time of the crash.
Scientists: Americans are becoming weather wimps
As the world warms, the United States is getting fewer bitter cold spells like the one that gripped much of the nation this week. So when a deep freeze strikes, scientists say, it seems more unprecedented than it really is. An Associated Press analysis of the daily national winter temperature shows that cold extremes have happened about once every four years since 1900. Until recently. When computer models estimated that the national average daily temperature for the Lower 48 states dropped to 17.9 degrees on Monday, it was the first deep freeze of that magnitude in 17 years.
Target data breach expands to 70 million customers
Target said Friday that personal information -- including phone numbers and email and mailing addresses -- was stolen from as many as 70 million customers in its pre-Christmas data breach. That was substantially more customers than Target had previously said were affected.
Man dead, woman hurt after breaking up pit bull fight
Authorities in Idaho Falls say a man died after becoming tired and a woman received bite wounds breaking up a fight among six pit bulls and one pit bull mix.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Chemical levels in West Virginia water drop
Some 300,000 affected by chemical leak into river
The level of odorous chemical in West Virginians' water dropped Friday, but not enough for authorities to lift a warning to avoid drinking, cooking or bathing with it or to give a clear idea as to when things will change. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin described the situation in nine counties Friday night as "pretty bad," both for residents being told the only thing they should do with their running water is flush their toilets.
Bridge scandal: Safety concerns raised early
Could documents impact governor's potential presidential candidacy?
US drops health care website contractor
The Obama administration has cut ties with CGI Federal for its work as the main contractor on the health care website. The contract was up and not renewed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency charged with overseeing development of the website, said in a statement that it was working with its "contract partners" to ensure a "mutually agreed upon transition." The flawed launch of the website in October was a big political setback for President Barack Obama.
Target: Hacking hit up to 110 million customers
Company previously said 40M had their credit, debit card info stolen.
The data breach at Target was significantly broader than originally reported: The company said Friday that 70 million customers had information such as their name, address, phone number and e-mail address hacked in the breach.
Lawyer: Jahi McMath stable after transfer
Under the care of "optimistic" doctors, Jahi McMath -- whom a judge and other doctors have declared brain-dead, over her family's objections -- is "improving" days after her release from an Oakland, California, hospital, her family's lawyer said. "She is doing very well and getting the treatment she should have gotten 28 days ago," Dolan said Wednesday, referring to what happened to Jahi after a December operation. However, barring a misdiagnosis, medical experts say the teen's condition can't improve if she is truly "brain dead," because there's no way to come back to life once brain activity ceases.
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from Longview Daily News (tdn.com)
Anglers protest state plan to remove hatchery fish from Green, N. Fork Toutle rivers
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from Money Talks News
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
1. Is Your Smartphone Ruining Your Life?
2. 3 Years of Peer-to-Peer Lending Results With Prosper
3. Why Personal Finance Is So Taboo (& How We Can Change That)
4. Breaking the Bank: 8 of the World’s Most Expensive Medications
5. 8 Fees You Need to Stop Paying Right Now
Entrepreneur Looking to Send Married Couple to Mars
Inflation Forecast: How Much More Will You Be Paying in 2014?
Today’s Deals: Friday, Jan. 10
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from Mother Nature Network
17 easy-to-start seeds for beginner gardeners
Think you can't grow anything? Try these easy-to-grow seeds in your garden and change that perception.
from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from NCWTV.com
Citizen tip leads deputies to stolen property and suspectA citizen’s tip led Grant County Deputies to a burglary suspect and the recovery of property stolen during recent Grant and Lincoln county burglaries.
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from New York Times
[may require subscription]
'Very Sad' Chris Christie Extends Apology in Bridge Scandal
Christie Fires Aide in Bridge Scandal as U.S. Opens Inquiry
'Very Sad' Chris Christie Extends Apology in Bridge Scandal
Christie Fires Aide in Bridge Scandal as U.S. Opens Inquiry
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from NPR
A Green-Movement Website Shakes Up The Debate Over GMOs
The Upside Of The Bitter Cold: It Kills Bugs That Kill Trees
Conversation About 'SNL' And Diversity 'Just Getting Started'
When Big Carnivores Go Down, Even Vegetarians Take The Hit
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from One Minute Healings
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from Popular Science
Planning For A Future Of Robot Ships
The technology is getting there, but the law is the real obstacle.
How Dangerous Is The Chemical Spilled Into West Virginia Waters?
Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol can cause headaches, eye and skin irritation, and difficulty breathing.
from PreventDisease.com
FDA Admits Anti-bacterial Soaps Are A Threat - Manufacturers Given Deadline To Prove They're Better Than Conventional Soap
Antibiotic resistance of disease to antibiotics has reached a tipping point at which it could creep into any nation in the world without notice. The FDA recently announced a bold new position on antibacterial soap: Manufacturers have to show that it's both safe and more effective than simply washing with conventional soap and water, or they have to take it off the shelves in the next few years.
How Sitting For Prolonged Periods Is Stalling Your Metabolic Machinery And What To Do About It
There are serious consequences that result when the muscular engine sits on 'idle' and in long periods in sedentary positions. Prolonged sitting can lead to loss of shoulder motion, chronic pain, walking deficits, neck-related headaches, the inability to exercise, and can literally impede the ability to metabolize fat and sugar, potentially raising the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Beets: 10 Reasons They Need To Be A Part Of Your Diet
[via Collective Evolution]
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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
More than 50,000 still without power across Western Washington
Seattle City Light reports about 6,751 customers still without power. Puget Sound Energy says 37,880 are in the dark - mainly in Kitsap County, North King County and Whidbey Island. Tacoma Public Utilities has about 6,000 without power.
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from Slate's The Vault Blog
from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Monster Sunspot Dominates Sun Photos by Amateur Astronomers
Amateur astronomers have safely captured amazing views of a colossal sunspot seven times the size of Earth that is currently making its way across the face of the sun.
Space History Photo: Voyager Spacecraft During Vibration Testing
Voyager 1 may have reached intersteller space, but there was a time when it was just a dream.
Searching for Time Travelers, Scientists Look to Social Media
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Spacecraft Makes Highest Supersonic Test Flight Yet
Mars Rover Curiosity Spotted from Space
NASA Space Telescope Sees 'Hand of God'
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from The Spokesman-Review
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NASA Space Telescope Spots the 'Hand Of God' After Incredible Star Explosion
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from The Telegraph (UK)
No one owns the moon says scientist
A planetary scientist has said there is a case for developing a United Nations treaty about the moon, which currently states it cannot be owned.
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Beware of Fake Video-Plugin Malware Scams
One of the most common ways malware can infect your computer is through fake video updates. Did you click a link to a video and now being asked to install an update? That is a classic malware trap. Read this article and check out the graphic that tells the whole story in 3 pictures!
Facebook Phishing Scams
We are getting reports about a surge of "your account was suspended" phishing scams. These scams involve emails/messages being sent to victims that appear to be from Facebook and try and lure readers into handing over their Facebook login information.
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from US News & World Report
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Here Are The Top 37 Things Dying People Say They Regret. Learn From It Before It’s Too Late.
See That Tiny Little Island In That Lake? Well, It’s About To Blow Your Mind… Trust Me.
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from The Voice of the Martyrs
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from The Weekly Standard
Sessions: 'For Every One Job Added, Nearly 5 People Left the Workforce'
Gates at War
The memoir of former defense secretary Robert M. Gates has landed with a bang. Gates has harsh words for President Barack Obama’s wartime decision-making and quotes Hillary Clinton saying that her opposition to the surge in 2007 was political.
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from The Wenatchee World
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