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from About.com
Teaching Your Child How to Properly Manage a Checking Account
Can We Clone a Dinosaur?
The Hard Facts, and Entertaining Fiction, of Dinosaur Cloning
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
Another Victory for Religious Liberty: Freedom for Christian Employers
Watch Out Tea Party: The Left Still Wants to Use the IRS as a Political Weapon
Why Would Obama Risk Internet Freedom? Time For Congress To Step Up
Why Would Obama Risk Internet Freedom? Time For Congress To Step Up
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from The Atlantic
It Was Once 'Somewhat Common' to Bind Books With Human Skin
There's even an official name for it: anthropodermic bibliopegy.
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from The Baltimore Sun
NSA has better things to do than read your email
[Commentary]
from Breitbart
GOOGLE EXECUTIVE RESIGNS FROM WORLD VISION BOARD OVER DECISION TO AFFIRM TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE
The director of corporate giving for Google Inc. has resigned in protest from the board of a Christian aid organization after the charity reversed its decision to hire employees in same-sex marriages.
HARRY REID: FORT HOOD SHOOTING SHOULD REVIVE GUN CONTROL PUSH
Speaking to reporters on April 3rd, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said the shooting at Fort Hood should revive the gun control push.
POLL: JOHN WAYNE 7TH MOST POPULAR STAR; BEATS CLOONEY, STREEP, DAMON, PENN
Since 1994, when Harris first began polling a large sample (2,311 this year) of Americans with the simple question "Who is your favorite movie star?", only one actor has made the top ten every year and only one actor has made it posthumously: John Wayne. In 2014, The Duke did it again, placing 7th -- holding the same spot he held last year.
CONSERVATIVE VICTORY IN VIRGINIA GOP WITH APPOINTMENT OF SHAUN KENNEY
The Republican Party of Virginia is picking a top conservative blogger as its executive director.
The director of corporate giving for Google Inc. has resigned in protest from the board of a Christian aid organization after the charity reversed its decision to hire employees in same-sex marriages.
HARRY REID: FORT HOOD SHOOTING SHOULD REVIVE GUN CONTROL PUSH
Speaking to reporters on April 3rd, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said the shooting at Fort Hood should revive the gun control push.
POLL: JOHN WAYNE 7TH MOST POPULAR STAR; BEATS CLOONEY, STREEP, DAMON, PENN
Since 1994, when Harris first began polling a large sample (2,311 this year) of Americans with the simple question "Who is your favorite movie star?", only one actor has made the top ten every year and only one actor has made it posthumously: John Wayne. In 2014, The Duke did it again, placing 7th -- holding the same spot he held last year.
CONSERVATIVE VICTORY IN VIRGINIA GOP WITH APPOINTMENT OF SHAUN KENNEY
The Republican Party of Virginia is picking a top conservative blogger as its executive director.
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from BuzzFeed
No, Bison Are Not Fleeing Yellowstone Because Of An Impending “Supervolcano Eruption”
A video uploaded to YouTube recently showing a herd of bison running at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has sparked rumors the animals were fleeing a major earthquake or supervolcano eruption.
Networks Snub Obama On Primetime Health Care Address
The White House sought primetime air the day Obamacare hit 7 million signups.
13 Reasons Your iPhone Keeps Running Out Of Battery
The White House sought primetime air the day Obamacare hit 7 million signups.
13 Reasons Your iPhone Keeps Running Out Of Battery
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
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New CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers
Rapid rise highlights need to monitor nicotine exposure through e-cigarette liquid and prevent future poisonings
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from CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
New CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers
Rapid rise highlights need to monitor nicotine exposure through e-cigarette liquid and prevent future poisonings
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from CNN
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
CNN’s Chris Cuomo Uses Fort Hood Shooting To Push Gun Control Agenda
For the second time in five years, Fort Hood was the site of a shooting by a rogue member of the military. While the shooting, which occurred during the afternoon of Wednesday April 2, had fewer victims than the one five years ago, CNN predictably used the tragedy to push for greater gun control in America.
Dr. Ben Carson's Seven Principles for Alternative to Obamacare
Into Left Field: 5 of the Most Obnoxious Political Intrusions on Sports
MSNBC’s Sharpton Rips Paul Ryan’s ‘Dangerous,’ ‘Ruthless,’ ‘Heartless’ Budget
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Active search for Scott Kolves ends
It could be weeks or even months before the body of Scott Kolves is recovered from the irrigation canal near Summer Falls.
Quincy hospital decides against levy increase
Quincy hospital going into debt because its patients can't pay for care. Board members decide no levy increase, for now.
Grant PUD continues work on Wanapum fix
With work underway, Grant County PUD officials said they do not know how much repairs to the cracked Wanapum Spillway will cost overall or when the water levels will return to normal levels. Commissioners recently voted to spend up to $26 million on repairs.
Dorn: state must move into the 21st Century
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction does not think education is getting properly funded.
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from Conservative Infidel
from EarthSky
Another powerful earthquake rocks northern Chile
For the second time in two days, a powerful earthquake has struck Chile. Today’s quake was 7.6 magnitude. It’s considered an aftershock of the 8.2-magnitude quake on April 1.
Throughout extended periods of its history, the surface of planet Mercury crackled with volcanic explosions, a new analysis suggests.
Hidden ocean discovered on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
A large ocean under Enceladus’ icy surface supplies the water that’s been seen spraying out of the “tiger stripes” on its surface, suggests new research.
Why do zebras have stripes? To keep bugs off, says study
Researchers say they’ve solved the riddle of why zebras have stripes: The stripes act like insect repellant, keeping away blood-sucking flies, say researchers.
Video: April 1 tsunami moving across Pacific
Near real-time animation of the tsunami that resulted from the April 1 earthquake off northern Chile. Amazing to see the waves move across the Pacific.
Brightest Mars in six years
April 2014 is the time to see Mars! Charts and info for the year 2014 here.
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from Facecrooks
South Carolina Principal Resigns After “Honey Boo-Boo” Facebook Post
Always remember that reckless Facebook posts can have real world consequences!
Always remember that reckless Facebook posts can have real world consequences!
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
If You’ve Ever Eaten Pizza Before, This Will Blow Your Mind (Maybe Literally)
If You’ve Ever Eaten Pizza Before, This Will Blow Your Mind (Maybe Literally)
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from The Federalist
The ouster of Mozilla's CEO is the latest reminder that the culture wars aren't over - they've only just begun.
It is time we get over the outdated notion of being ashamed of shame. Teaching self-control is not emotional manipulation—it is emotional cultivation.
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from The Federalist Papers
Uninstall Firefox To Protest Company’s Removal Of New CEO Over 2008 Political Donation
New York May Have Crippled One Of The Big Ideas Behind Common Core
Guess What Industry Has Boomed Since 2009? You Might Be VERY Surpised!
Gun control efforts are stimulus for the firearms industry.
Mississippi Governor To Sign Religious Freedom Bill To Protect Citizens Right To Practice Their Faith
22 Groups That Give More Money Than the (Evil) Koch Brothers
Lie Witness News: Clinton Edition; Many Americans Have No Clue
Conservative Student Teaches University $100,000 Lesson On Free Speech!
Mexican Military Holds Border Patrol at Gunpoint Inside U.S.; Obama Does Nothing
Piers Morgan: Fort Hood Shooter Was A “Nice Guy” and “It’s The Gun’s Fault”
First Ft. Hood Shooting Victim Has a Recommendation the Anti-Gun Crowd Will Hate
Americans Believe Most Politicians Abuse Their Power
Sarah Palin Takes A Strange Call From “Putin” On The Tonight Show
CNN Student Worksheet: Founding Fathers Did Not Trust The Common Voter
New York May Have Crippled One Of The Big Ideas Behind Common Core
Guess What Industry Has Boomed Since 2009? You Might Be VERY Surpised!
Gun control efforts are stimulus for the firearms industry.
Mississippi Governor To Sign Religious Freedom Bill To Protect Citizens Right To Practice Their Faith
22 Groups That Give More Money Than the (Evil) Koch Brothers
Lie Witness News: Clinton Edition; Many Americans Have No Clue
Conservative Student Teaches University $100,000 Lesson On Free Speech!
Mexican Military Holds Border Patrol at Gunpoint Inside U.S.; Obama Does Nothing
Piers Morgan: Fort Hood Shooter Was A “Nice Guy” and “It’s The Gun’s Fault”
First Ft. Hood Shooting Victim Has a Recommendation the Anti-Gun Crowd Will Hate
Americans Believe Most Politicians Abuse Their Power
Sarah Palin Takes A Strange Call From “Putin” On The Tonight Show
CNN Student Worksheet: Founding Fathers Did Not Trust The Common Voter
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Ft. Hood Shooting Victim's Mom Speaks Out in Emotional Interview
Palin on Budget: Rep. Paul Ryan Has 'More Faith in Politicians Than I Do'
Why would Obama risk Internet freedom? Time for Congress to step up By Jay Sekulow
Palin on Budget: Rep. Paul Ryan Has 'More Faith in Politicians Than I Do'
Why would Obama risk Internet freedom? Time for Congress to step up By Jay Sekulow
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from The Guardian (UK)
Ocean discovered on Enceladus may be best place to look for alien life
Evidence from Cassini spacecraft suggests a large body of liquid water beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus
When I met Jane Goodall, she hugged me like a chimp
Jane Goodall, inspiration to millions, is 80 today. In December, she gave me two hours of her time, during which I asked her about her childhood, her work with the Gombe chimpanzees and her life as an activist.
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from The Heritage Foundation (The Foundry)
Congress Spends $400K on a Camel Statue
Congress has spent $400,000 on a sculpture for the new American Embassy in Pakistan called “Camel Contemplating Needle.”
Liberals Are Using Campaign Disclosures to Intimidate and Harass
The resignation of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich over a personal $1,000 donation he made in 2008 in support of California’s Proposition 8 shows the dark side of campaign disclosure laws and how liberals are using them to intimidate, harass, and bully anyone who disagrees with them on social and cultural issues.
Eich Is Out. So Is Tolerance.
Mozilla Corp. co-founder Brendan Eich has resigned as CEO after a week of public pressure stemming from a campaign contribution he made six years ago. Eich supported the wrong cause; he supported California’s Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman. Was President Obama a bigot back when he supported marriage as the union of a man and woman? How quickly everyone forgets.
Washington Post Gets the Numbers Wrong on Judicial Nominees
At this point in Bush’s second term, the Senate had confirmed just 28 of his judicial nominees (and 222 overall including his first term). By comparison, Obama has had 62 nominees confirmed in his second term (235 overall). At this rate, Obama could add another 37 judges to the federal judiciary this year, and over the remainder of his second term, Obama is set to steamroll Bush’s total number of confirmations.
WATCH: Palin Gifts ‘Putin’ Vodka, Warns ‘You’re No Match for a Mama Grizzly’
Sarah Palin brought “Vladimir Putin” a bottle of vodka after counseling him on Ukraine in a skit Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Q&A on Supreme Court's New Campaign Finance Decision
The Truth About Yesterday's Win For Free Speech
from Huffington Post
from iFIBER ONE News (WA)
Fourteen vehicles, two houses were egged in Ephrata Tuesday night
Soap Lake extends boat racing dates for Middle Eastern youth
Racers from the Middle Eastern country of Qatar could open this year’s Soap Lake Hydroplane Regatta in June.
State DOE fines Royal City farmer for irrigating "wrong" farm land
Moses Lake receives vehicle charging station donation
Downtown Moses Lake has two new electric vehicle chargers at its new station in the parking lot behind Sinkiuse Park off Third Avenue. The station, believed to be the first of its kind in Grant County, was dedicated on Thursday.
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Obama Denied Coverage: All 3 Major Networks Refuse To Air ObamaCare ‘Victory’ Lap In Prime Time
Sarah Palin Absolutely Nails Her Appearance on Jimmy Fallon with Funny Phone Call to Putin
Shock Jocks Opie & Anthony Reduce ObamaCare To Smoldering Heap After They Lose Their Health Plans
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Overcrowding Forces New Camps for Nigeria’s Internally Displaced
As attacks by the radical Islamic insurgency Boko-Haram and its affiliates, such as violent groups of ethnic Fulani Herdsmen, continue to mount death and destruction upon the now-staggering north Nigerian state, the nation's emergency management agency (NEMA) founded 11 new camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Fleeing both as victims of destruction and land seizures and as innocents fearing for their lives, the nation's vulnerable continue mass exoduses from the nation's destabilized north. Many of them Christians, IDPs have and continue to plead with the state for expanded services and protections to save themselves, their families, and friends from the wrath of Islamic extremism that continues to plague Nigeria.
Innonence Meets its End in the CAR
Death tolls continue to rise following a recent attack on a predominantly Christian neighborhood in north Bangui. The alleged result of a series of reprisals between anti-balaka militias and Chadian security forces, this most recent attack is but one in a series of violent clashes throughout the country resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians--in many cases, Christians. The CAR continues to struggle with escalating violence and lethal religious skirmishes following the temporary military coup by radical Islamist front Séléka in March of last year. ICC unilaterally condemns all violence in the CAR and, in accordance with many in-country Christian networks and churches, continues to call for peace throughout the increasingly factional nation.
UK: Christian Street Preacher Wins Settlement After Arrest
Street preacher John Craven has been awarded compensation for wrongful arrest in a settlement made just days before his case was to be heard in court. Craven was arrested in 2011 while preaching in public after being confronted by two teenagers who questioned Craven about his view of homosexuality. Craven responded with a Biblical based position on the topic but said that "whilst God hates sin, He loves the sinner." The teenagers complained to police, saying they were offended by his speech, and Craven was subsequently arrested and held for 19 hours. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Christians to publicly espouse their beliefs in Western Europe, thanks to a prevailing anti-Christian culture.
Obama “Silent” Over Persecution Christians In Saudi Arabia
When President Obama met with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, he missed an opportunity to speak out for the protection of fundamental human rights, including those of Christians living in one of the most restrictive countries. President Obama has repeatedly claimed that promoting these rights are a key objective of his foreign policy, but in actions he has not demonstrated this. Key positions in his administration remain vacant and in addressing those with serious issues the United States has missed numerous opportunities.
A History of Marginalized Religious Liberty in the US Air Force
The recent forced erasure of a scripture from the whiteboard of a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy drew nationwide attention to the state of religious liberty within the U.S. military. This article, published by Town Hall, provides an overview of multiple incidents of religious liberty violations over the past six years.
Christian Prisoner in Iran Protests Harsh Treatment with Hunger Strike
Vahid Hakkani has gone on hunger strike to protest the harsh treatment and the unjust imprisonment he is facing. He has been denied a conditional release that is possible upon completion of half of his sentence. His family has pressed for Vahid’s release in light of his serious health conditions but to no avail. He is just one of at least 49 Iranian Christians currently being held for charges as a result of their faith.
Christians and Activists in Pakistan Fast and Pray for Blasphemy Victims
Christians and other human right activists participated in a prayer and fasting service to show solidarity for two Pakistani Christians currently suffering under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws. Last week, Sawan Masih was sentenced to death following a year long trial in which he was accused of making derogatory remarks about the prophet Mohammad. Also, the appeal of Christian woman Asia Bibi continues as she was also sentenced to death for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Islamic prophet. Please, take a moment to remember these two persecuted Christians today.
Use of Blasphemy Laws Spreading Across Muslim World
According to a recent report, more and more Muslim majority countries are beginning to enforce Islamic blasphemy laws to the determent of religious minorities. In many cases, the people who suffer the most under blasphemy laws are religious minorities. Many believe that blasphemy laws are not compatible with international human rights standards because the violate individuals religious freedom and free speech right.
Iran: Prison Sentences For Six Christians Upheld On Appeal
The sentences for six Christians were upheld in a ruling on March 29. Eight Christians were arrested in Shiraz in the fall of 2012. At the hearing on March 29, six of the sentences were upheld, one Christian had the charges dropped, and another had been released in December 2013. The Iranian regime has increasingly cracked down on Christians charging them with actions against national security for their religious beliefs.
Rubin Provides Another Establishment Attack on the Conservatives
When President Obama met with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, he missed an opportunity to speak out for the protection of fundamental human rights, including those of Christians living in one of the most restrictive countries. President Obama has repeatedly claimed that promoting these rights are a key objective of his foreign policy, but in actions he has not demonstrated this. Key positions in his administration remain vacant and in addressing those with serious issues the United States has missed numerous opportunities.
A History of Marginalized Religious Liberty in the US Air Force
The recent forced erasure of a scripture from the whiteboard of a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy drew nationwide attention to the state of religious liberty within the U.S. military. This article, published by Town Hall, provides an overview of multiple incidents of religious liberty violations over the past six years.
Christian Prisoner in Iran Protests Harsh Treatment with Hunger Strike
Vahid Hakkani has gone on hunger strike to protest the harsh treatment and the unjust imprisonment he is facing. He has been denied a conditional release that is possible upon completion of half of his sentence. His family has pressed for Vahid’s release in light of his serious health conditions but to no avail. He is just one of at least 49 Iranian Christians currently being held for charges as a result of their faith.
Christians and Activists in Pakistan Fast and Pray for Blasphemy Victims
Christians and other human right activists participated in a prayer and fasting service to show solidarity for two Pakistani Christians currently suffering under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws. Last week, Sawan Masih was sentenced to death following a year long trial in which he was accused of making derogatory remarks about the prophet Mohammad. Also, the appeal of Christian woman Asia Bibi continues as she was also sentenced to death for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Islamic prophet. Please, take a moment to remember these two persecuted Christians today.
Use of Blasphemy Laws Spreading Across Muslim World
According to a recent report, more and more Muslim majority countries are beginning to enforce Islamic blasphemy laws to the determent of religious minorities. In many cases, the people who suffer the most under blasphemy laws are religious minorities. Many believe that blasphemy laws are not compatible with international human rights standards because the violate individuals religious freedom and free speech right.
Iran: Prison Sentences For Six Christians Upheld On Appeal
The sentences for six Christians were upheld in a ruling on March 29. Eight Christians were arrested in Shiraz in the fall of 2012. At the hearing on March 29, six of the sentences were upheld, one Christian had the charges dropped, and another had been released in December 2013. The Iranian regime has increasingly cracked down on Christians charging them with actions against national security for their religious beliefs.
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from Jen Kuznicki
Rubin Provides Another Establishment Attack on the Conservatives
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from LiveScience
Bacteria Could Grow Futuristic 'Self-Healing' Materials
Researchers have produced "living" materials by nudging bacteria to grow biological films.
Actress Anne Curtis Stung By Box Jellyfish
Actress Anne Curtis was stung by a deadly box jellyfish while shooting a TV show in the Philippines Wednesday night (April 2).
Tweets About Migraines Shed Light on Mysterious Headaches
Medieval Poop Still Stinks, Experts Discover
Poisoning from E-Cigarettes on the Rise
5 Real-Life Inspirations for 'Game of Thrones' Characters
Murder, Monsters & Dragons: Why 'Game of Thrones' Rules
The Real Reason Zebras Have Stripes
Zebra stripes, besides looking very cool, help to ward off biting flies, a new study finds. The research, published in Nature Communications, negates the popular theory that zebra stripes evolved for camouflage against predators.
Losing Sleep May Increase Your Risk of Stroke
Satellite Images May Predict Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanology has come a long way since the days of Pompeii. Now, satellite-based systems offer a way of measuring whether a volcano is likely to erupt soon.
How Real Is the 'Game of Thrones' Medieval World?
Historians say that author George R. R. Martin's gritty realism gets some things right, and exaggerates others.
Know Thyself Better: 10 Little-Known Body Parts
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from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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from Money Talks News
5 Steps to Clean Up on Spring Cleaning
If you're dreading spring cleaning, you aren't doing it right.
How Long Does It Take to Untangle Your Credit After a Divorce?
16 Tips to Make a Great Impression at Your Next Job Interview
Does Apple Owe You Money?
The tech giant is refunding millions to parents for errant in-app purchases made by kids.
If you're dreading spring cleaning, you aren't doing it right.
How Long Does It Take to Untangle Your Credit After a Divorce?
16 Tips to Make a Great Impression at Your Next Job Interview
Does Apple Owe You Money?
The tech giant is refunding millions to parents for errant in-app purchases made by kids.
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from Mother Nature Network
Jane Goodall discusses plants, peace and plagiarism
The world's most famous primatologist talks with MNN about turning 80 years old, finding peace among plants, protecting forests and the long struggle to publish her latest book, 'Seeds of Hope.'
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (gluten-free)
This rich yet not overly sweet chocolate cake is a perfect dessert, especially since it boasts healthier ingredients than the average cake recipe!
Recipe: Chocolate Fruit Bark
[from 7 Jul 2012] Chocolate is awesome, but it never hurts to throw in some fun (and healthy) additions.
14 bizarre animals that could totally pass as Pokémon
The popular video game and anime is known for taking inspiration from animals in real life, but with these quirky creatures, you have to wonder if it was the other way around.
This rich yet not overly sweet chocolate cake is a perfect dessert, especially since it boasts healthier ingredients than the average cake recipe!
Recipe: Chocolate Fruit Bark
[from 7 Jul 2012] Chocolate is awesome, but it never hurts to throw in some fun (and healthy) additions.
14 bizarre animals that could totally pass as Pokémon
The popular video game and anime is known for taking inspiration from animals in real life, but with these quirky creatures, you have to wonder if it was the other way around.
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from NASA
NASA Space Assets Detect Ocean inside Saturn Moon
RELEASE 14-099
New Photos of Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Stir Uproar
Isolated tribal nomads are at risk as logging pressure mounts in the Amazon rain forest.
App Helps the Blind "See" With Their Ears
New technology allows people to perceive color and shape through music.
Nick Nichols on Capturing the Essence of Jane Goodall
Photographer Michael “Nick” Nichols has been photographing Jane Goodall since 1989.
Saturn Moon Harbors Ocean, Raising Possibility of Life
Scientists have found a large body of water beneath the surface of Enceladus.
RELEASE 14-099
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from National Geographic
New Photos of Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Stir Uproar
Isolated tribal nomads are at risk as logging pressure mounts in the Amazon rain forest.
App Helps the Blind "See" With Their Ears
New technology allows people to perceive color and shape through music.
Nick Nichols on Capturing the Essence of Jane Goodall
Photographer Michael “Nick” Nichols has been photographing Jane Goodall since 1989.
Saturn Moon Harbors Ocean, Raising Possibility of Life
Scientists have found a large body of water beneath the surface of Enceladus.
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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Radioprotective Chelator: Apple Pectin Reduces Caesium-137 by 62%________
from NBC News (& affiliates)
Five Defining Moments In One Exceptional Life: Jane Goodall
Advocate: Police bypass Fourth Amendment with license plate readers
Under attack: Depth of federal arms race should surprise, shock citizenry
Did you know that the federal agency that forecasts the weather has armed agents in its ranks?
So does the U.S. Department of Education.
Government spent $700 million promoting Obamacare
Sarah Palin goes on Jimmy Fallon to chat with Putin
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The gunman who opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, killing three people and wounded 16 others before committing suicide, was an Iraq War veteran being treated for mental illness. He was on medication for his problems, including Ambien for a sleep disorder.
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from Northwest Watchdog
Advocate: Police bypass Fourth Amendment with license plate readers
Under attack: Depth of federal arms race should surprise, shock citizenry
Did you know that the federal agency that forecasts the weather has armed agents in its ranks?
So does the U.S. Department of Education.
Government spent $700 million promoting Obamacare
Sarah Palin goes on Jimmy Fallon to chat with Putin
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
World Vision board member resigns over same-sex uproar
Board member Jacquelline Fuller told The Associated Press on Wednesday she left because she disagreed with the agency backtracking on a policy that would have recognized employees' same-sex spouses. Fuller directs corporate giving for Google Inc.
Portland moms react to MLB paternity leave flap
A New York Mets player is getting some heat for taking 3 days off after the birth of his first child. He missed the season's first two games.
Some Boiseans don't want 'skinny homes' in their neighborhood
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from PBS (& affiliates)
What does a medieval literature scholar read into ‘Game of Thrones?’
Brantley Bryant, associate professor of medieval literature at Sonoma State University, shares what he and others in his field see of the Canterbury Tales, Le Morte d’Arthur and Beowulf in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”
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from POLITICO
Robert Gibbs: Employer mandate first ‘to go’
Former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs predicted Wednesday that the employer mandate will be “one of the first things to go,” during lengthy remarks on Obamacare.
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from Popular Science
FDA Approves Handheld Device That Reverses Painkiller Overdose
The treatment, known as Evzio, injects a drug called nalaxone that "rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose."
Saturn's Moon Enceladus Is Now A Top Candidate For Life
New gravity measurements determined Enceladus has a liquid water sea about as large as Lake Superior.
USAID Chief Defends 'Cuba Twitter' Program, Says It Had Congressional Approval
In an interview with Popular Science, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah said a program to foment dissent in Cuba through a national social media channel was approved by Congress and was not a "covert" program.
How One Little Yellow-Shouldered Bat Became Seven Different Species
The perils of taxonomy in the age of genetics
Geography Of Beer: How A Bubbly Brew Took Over The World
Tired? Wired? This Bulb Can Help.
It might shine like any other bulb, but the Rhythm Downlight LED from Lighting Science (price not set; available summer) can make users feel energized or sleepy on cue. NASA plans to deploy similar technology on the International Space Station to help astronauts regulate their sleep. (At 17,500 mph, they see 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours.)
Mapping The Hidden Universe In Your Kitchen
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from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Pineapple Juice Is 5 Times More Effective Than Cough Syrup
Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. It fights infections and kills bacteria. The juice from fresh pineapples can suppress coughs five times more effectively than cough syrup.
Measles Outbreak Blamed On Two Unvaccinated Children Despite 90 Percent of The Infected Being Vaccinated
Ten Types of Food To Stay Away From If You Want Good Skin
[from 2013] With growing awareness, people have become more health as well as beauty conscious. In this aesthetic-loving age, it is very essential to let people know that what they consider 'aesthetic' is also related to their diet.
Pineapple Juice Is 5 Times More Effective Than Cough Syrup
Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. It fights infections and kills bacteria. The juice from fresh pineapples can suppress coughs five times more effectively than cough syrup.
Measles Outbreak Blamed On Two Unvaccinated Children Despite 90 Percent of The Infected Being Vaccinated
Ten Types of Food To Stay Away From If You Want Good Skin
[from 2013] With growing awareness, people have become more health as well as beauty conscious. In this aesthetic-loving age, it is very essential to let people know that what they consider 'aesthetic' is also related to their diet.
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from The Right Scoop
from ScienceDaily
New U.S. time standard: Atomic clock will neither gain nor lose one second in about 300 million years
National Institute of Standards and Technology has officially launched a new atomic clock, called NIST-F2, to serve as a new US civilian time and frequency standard, along with the current NIST-F1 standard. NIST-F2 would neither gain nor lose one second in about 300 million years, making it about three times as accurate as NIST-F1, which has served as the standard since 1999. Both clocks use a 'fountain' of cesium atoms to determine the exact length of a second.
Off the shelf, on the skin: Stick-on electronic patches for health monitoring
Wearing a fitness tracker on your wrist or clipped to your belt is so 2013. Engineers have demonstrated thin, soft stick-on patches that stretch and move with the skin and incorporate off-the-shelf electronics for sophisticated wireless health monitoring. The patches stick to the skin like a temporary tattoo and incorporate a unique microfluidic construction with wires folded like origami to allow the patch to bend and flex.
Gravity measurements confirm subsurface ocean on Saturn's moon Enceladus
In 2005, NASA's Cassini spacecraft sent pictures back to Earth depicting an icy Saturnian moon spewing water vapor and ice from fractures, known as "tiger stripes," in its frozen surface. It was big news that tiny Enceladus -- a mere 500 kilometers in diameter -- was such an active place. Since then, scientists have hypothesized that a large reservoir of water lies beneath that icy surface, possibly fueling the plumes. Now, using gravity measurements collected by Cassini, scientists have confirmed that Enceladus does in fact harbor a large subsurface ocean near its south pole, beneath those tiger stripes.
Researchers design trees that make it easier to produce paper
Researchers have genetically engineered trees that will be easier to break down to produce paper and biofuel, a breakthrough that will mean using fewer chemicals, less energy and creating fewer environmental pollutants.
Monster 'El Gordo' galaxy cluster is bigger than thought
Astronomers have weighed the largest known galaxy cluster in the distant universe and found that it definitely lives up to its nickname: El Gordo (Spanish for "the fat one"). By precisely measuring how much the gravity from the cluster's mass warps images of far-more-distant background galaxies, a team of astronomers has calculated the cluster's mass to be as much as 3 million billion times the mass of our Sun. The Hubble data show that the cluster is roughly 43 percent more massive than earlier estimates based on X-ray and dynamical studies of the unusual cluster.
from Slate
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
A Movie About Steubenville From a Male Perspective Is a Great Idea
Plan B, Brad Pitt's production company that recently financed 12 Years a Slave, grabbed headlines this week with the news that it had purchased the film rights to the Rolling Stone article, "Anonymous Vs. Steubenville." Written by David Kushner, the piece chronicles the efforts of online activists, flying under the name Anonymous, to get justice for a high school rape victim in Steubenville, Ohio.
Would Walmart’s Prices Spike If They Paid Their Employees More?
Investing More Money in Tornado Research Would Be a Disaster
Heat waves now kill more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning and floods combined. And weather-related traffic accidents kill 10 times more than heat waves.
A Movie About Steubenville From a Male Perspective Is a Great Idea
Plan B, Brad Pitt's production company that recently financed 12 Years a Slave, grabbed headlines this week with the news that it had purchased the film rights to the Rolling Stone article, "Anonymous Vs. Steubenville." Written by David Kushner, the piece chronicles the efforts of online activists, flying under the name Anonymous, to get justice for a high school rape victim in Steubenville, Ohio.
Would Walmart’s Prices Spike If They Paid Their Employees More?
Investing More Money in Tornado Research Would Be a Disaster
Heat waves now kill more people in the U.S. each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning and floods combined. And weather-related traffic accidents kill 10 times more than heat waves.
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from Slate's The Vault Blog
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
NASA Targets Moons of Mars for Potential Robotic Mission
"We think we can do 'LADEE 2' for a few hundred million [dollars] and go to Phobos."
Hidden Ocean Found on Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus, Could Potentially Support Life
Earth from Space: UrtheCast Unveils Its 1st HD Camera View from Orbit
'Milestone' makeover: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to renovate main hall
Brightest Mars in six years
April 2014 is the time to see Mars! Charts and info for the year 2014 here.
Why SpaceX's Elon Musk Says 2008 Was His 'Worst Year' Ever
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"We think we can do 'LADEE 2' for a few hundred million [dollars] and go to Phobos."
Hidden Ocean Found on Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus, Could Potentially Support Life
Earth from Space: UrtheCast Unveils Its 1st HD Camera View from Orbit
'Milestone' makeover: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to renovate main hall
Brightest Mars in six years
April 2014 is the time to see Mars! Charts and info for the year 2014 here.
Why SpaceX's Elon Musk Says 2008 Was His 'Worst Year' Ever
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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Phillip Wood, Flight MH370, Diego Garcia and the black photo.
A claim is flying across the Internet that asserts MH370 passenger Phillip Wood took a photo from his iPhone 5 from a military base called Diego Garcia, where he and the other passengers are being incarcerated. The photo is a hoax.
Mozilla’s Anti-Gay CEO Steps Down After Boycotts And Protests
A Geyser Moon With a Hidden Ocean
Enceladus, one of the gems of the solar system, is home to a great, salty reservoir of water—just the place to find life.
Phillip Wood, Flight MH370, Diego Garcia and the black photo.
A claim is flying across the Internet that asserts MH370 passenger Phillip Wood took a photo from his iPhone 5 from a military base called Diego Garcia, where he and the other passengers are being incarcerated. The photo is a hoax.
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from Think Progress
Mozilla’s Anti-Gay CEO Steps Down After Boycotts And Protests
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from Time
A Geyser Moon With a Hidden Ocean
Enceladus, one of the gems of the solar system, is home to a great, salty reservoir of water—just the place to find life.
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from The Wall Street Journal
Tech Industry’s Stance on Immigration Scrutinized
The technology industry’s push for legislation providing more visas for high-tech foreign workers is prompting concern that the influential technology lobby may be stepping back from the broader effort to pass comprehensive legislation.
The technology industry’s push for legislation providing more visas for high-tech foreign workers is prompting concern that the influential technology lobby may be stepping back from the broader effort to pass comprehensive legislation.
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from The Washington Post (DC)
Stockman once again calls for repeal of weapons ban on military bases
Cassini spacecraft finds sign of subsurface sea on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
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from The Weekly Standard
David Perdue on Karen Handel: 'High School Graduate'
A leading Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia criticized a fellow primary opponent for having only a high school degree. David Perdue, a businessman and first-time candidate for office, was touting his experience and education to a group of voters in January when he made a reference to "a high school graduate in this race."
Gibbs: Employer Mandate 'Will Be One of the First Things to Go'
Former White House press secretary Robert GIbbs said Obamacare's employer mandate will likely be scrapped. Speaking to a benefits industry convention in Colorado Springs, Gibbs, who served in the Obama White House from 2009 to 2011, said the mandate that large employers provide a certain level of health-insurance coverage to their employees.
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Terrifying Animation Shows How Chile’s Tsunami Took Over the Entire Pacific Ocean
Science Graphic of the Week: Fluorescence Reveals the Incredible Productivity of America’s Corn Belt
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from WIRED
Science Graphic of the Week: Fluorescence Reveals the Incredible Productivity of America’s Corn Belt
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from Yahoo News
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