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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
Some sources may require subscription.
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
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from Breitbart
EPA PROPOSES HUGE LAND GRAB
The Environmental Protection Agency has come up with a way to execute one of the biggest land grabs by the federal government ever perpetrated on the American public. On Tuesday, the EPA proposed a change to the Clean Water Act so that the EPA would have the power to regulate temporary wetlands and waterways.
The Environmental Protection Agency has come up with a way to execute one of the biggest land grabs by the federal government ever perpetrated on the American public. On Tuesday, the EPA proposed a change to the Clean Water Act so that the EPA would have the power to regulate temporary wetlands and waterways.
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from Business Insider
This Rapidly Expanding Grocery Chain Is Shockingly Cheaper Than Walmart
The German grocery chain Aldi has the cheapest prices compared to Wal-Mart and Kroger, according to a new study.
The German grocery chain Aldi has the cheapest prices compared to Wal-Mart and Kroger, according to a new study.
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
NBC Blames Bush for 'Broken System' of Education, No Mention of Obama
Planned Parenthood Founder on Abortion: ‘No Matter How Early...It Was Taking Life’
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from The Daily Caller
Feds spent $700,000 on a climate change musical
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from EarthSky
A BBC production shows a crow solving an 8-step puzzle to get food.
Astronomers discover first asteroid with rings
This is the smallest object by far found to have rings and only the fifth body in the solar system – after planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – to have rings.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Ditch the Toxic Sunscreen; Use Coconut Oil Instead
But see from KC Kids Doc, 28 May 2013:
Coconut Oil as Sunscreen, and Other Vicious Lies
No tan is a healthy tan. Any “expert” claiming the contrary is simply wrong. Coconut oil has no significant SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and is NOT a reliable choice for protection from UV sun damage.
Ditch the Toxic Sunscreen; Use Coconut Oil Instead
But see from KC Kids Doc, 28 May 2013:
Coconut Oil as Sunscreen, and Other Vicious Lies
No tan is a healthy tan. Any “expert” claiming the contrary is simply wrong. Coconut oil has no significant SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and is NOT a reliable choice for protection from UV sun damage.
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Fox News Poll: Country weaker under Obama, not tough enough on Russia
Reid on need for ObamaCare extension: People 'not educated' about Internet
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from Freedom Foundation (WA)
How much is WEA Union Dues?
Union dues for the Washington Education Association are higher than most people realize: typically about $1,000, with some teachers paying as much as $1,179 per year.
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from The Heritage Foundation (The Foundry)
Boehner On New Obamacare Delay: ‘What the Hell Is This? A Joke?’
Pope Francis Is Meeting Obama Tomorrow. But They’ll Never Be Besties.
Obama Administration: We Never Mean a Word We Say
Obamacare March 31 Signup Deadline Moved Again
Reid’s Justification for New Obamacare Signup Delay: ‘People Are Not Educated on How to Use the Internet’
Members of the ‘Independent’ EPA Advisory Committee Got $180 Million from EPA
How "independent" can they really be?
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from History
The Struggle to Bring WWII Veterans Home
Two recent cases have highlighted the difficulties facing families of U.S. servicemen killed in World War II and buried as “unknowns” thousands of miles from home.
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from Huffington Post
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen Crushes Republican's Contempt Of Congress Threat
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen on Wednesday in front of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform for its ongoing probe of IRS targeting of political groups, often insisting the IRS will give the committee every document they are seeking in a subpoena, but that it will take years to do that lawfully.
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from iFIBER ONE News (WA)
State auditors find problems with Grant County financial records
U.S. Marshals Service, local law enforcement arrest 19 in sweep
Two people injured in collision Tuesday afternoon in Ephrata
A 1993 Cadillac DeVille driven by William Thompson Sr., a 91-year-old Ephrata man, made a left turn in the 2100 block of Basin Street Southwest. He allegedly pulled in front of northbound traffic, according to the Ephrata police. A 1994 Chevy C1 pickup truck driven north by David L. Hansen, a 37-year-old Soap Lake man, collided with the Cadillac. The Cadillac went down an embankment and crashed into a Grant County Public Utility District vault and cable box.
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Someone Call the Fire Department, Because the White House’s Pants Are On Fire …Again
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Syria’s Islamist Rebels Force Christian Activist to Wear Veil
ICC Note: A personal story highlights how far the Syrian conflict has come from its beginnings as a push for more rights and freedoms from a dictatorial regime. Some Christians were among those originally pushing for greater freedoms, but now they see that movement has been replaced by extremist groups seeking to impose an Islamic state. “Leave this country, it’s not ours anymore,” was the conclusion of a Syrian Christian.
Aid Proposed To Stop Christian Persecution In The Middle East
ICC Note: America needs to do more to address the persecution of Christians, was the takeaway from a panel on the issue. The Center for American Progress organized the event that brought together a panel of researchers to address the issue, that in the words of Paul Marshall “is getting much worse.” The reality is that a wide-range of actors, including government and non-government organizations need to be active to support churches and address the issues that foster religious persecution.
Two Thousand Kessab Christians Find Safety in Latakia, Syria
ICC Note: More than 2,000 Christians have fled their homes in the Syrian city of Kessab. Extremist fighters, largely from the al-Nusra Front took the city, that until now had been relatively peaced. Many of the families who fled have been forced to stay in the church in the city of Latakia or attempt to find housing with relatives. Kessab is a largely Christian city and witnesses reported that the churches in the city were desecrated by the militants as they took control.
Congress: Obama Must Press Saudi Arabia on Human Rights
ICC Note: As President Obama is about to meet with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, 50+ members of Congress are calling for him to address human rights issues while he is there. Saudi Arabia, while a close ally of the United States, is one of the most restrictive governments in the world in preventing any form of Christian worship. This has serious implications when considering that millions of foreign workers, many who are Christian, live in Saudi Arabia and yet have no churches or places of worship.
Death Toll Goes Above 150 Following Last Week’s Attacks on Christian Villages in Nigeria
The death toll following last weeks attacks on Christian villages in central Nigeria has risen above 150 according to local government officials. Attacks on Christians in Nigeria' northern and central states has dramatically increased in 2014. Christians are being attacked almost on a weekly basis. Fulani herdsman, who are mostly Muslim, and the extremist group Boko Haram are at the forefront of perpetrating these attacks on Christians. What can be done to stop the violence?
Final Draft of Resolution on Sri Lanka Tabeled at UNHRC
The final draft of a resolution to investigate human rights abuses in Sri Lanka has been tabled in the UNHRC. Among the human rights abuses to be investigated is the persecution of religious minorities in Sri Lanka. Over the past two years, attacks on Christians and their places of worship has dramatically increased. In 2013, over 100 churches were violently attacked and some were forced to close down. Provided below are two sections of the final draft that pertain to human rights abuses focused on religious minorities. The question now is whether this investigation will cause Sri Lanka to actually change.
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from Jen Kuznicki
Ludicrous: Left Wing Websites Say Republicans Will Impeach If They Win Both Houses of Congress
Prayers For the People Affected by the Horrific Mudslide In Washington State
Lindsey Graham Isn’t Even a Conscientious Conservative
Rhode Island Democrat Tells Defender of Constitution To ‘Go F*** Yourself’
Dear Sheldon Adelson, Stop Sending Your Money To Enrich DC
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from The Minority Report
from Money Talks News
from Mother Nature Network
Animal myths: How much do you know?
What exactly is in a camel's hump? And are bats really blind? It's time to find out and test your animal knowledge!
14 unusual spring fruits and veggies
Set aside that typical 'spring mix' salad and explore these out-of-the-box produce options.
DIY Diva: Natural food dyes for Easter
[from 2010] Fruits and vegetables give Easter eggs and foods safe, healthy color.
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from National Geographic
First Asteroid With Rings Discovered
Move over, Saturn—rings aren't just for giant planets anymore.
Dwarf Planet Discovery Hints at Hidden World Orbiting Solar System
Plenty of dwarf planets hide out beyond Pluto, perhaps steered by something much bigger.
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from National Review
Expanding our energy production would bolster us in the struggle for world leadership.
By Ben Carson
By Ben Carson
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from Nature News and Comment
Thirty years after the study of ancient DNA began, it promises to upend our view of the past.
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from New York Times
‘Gone With the Wind’ Prequel Coming in October
Mammy Revealed, and Not Just Her Red Petticoat
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from NPR (& affiliates)
Perkins Lane: Seattle's Poster Child For Landslide Risk
State allowed logging on plateau above slope
In recent decades the state allowed logging — with restrictions — on the plateau above the Snohomish County hillside that collapsed in last weekend’s deadly mudslide.
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
Earlier reports:
14 dead, 176 reports of people missing in landslide
Eight confirmed dead after Oso landslide
Rescuing the rescuers: Seattle police support landslide first responders
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from POLITICO
Oversight Democrats demand end to Benghazi probe
Watch Out For iBeacon—Because It’s Watching You
Do Insects Sleep?
Woman Has Her Skull Replaced With A 3-D-Printed Plastic One
The most significant skull prosthetic to date
David “Dr. Richard Kimble” Janssen was born on this date 83 years ago.
Leonard “Mr. Spock” Nimoy is 83 years old today!
Johnny Crawford is 68 years old today!
“Cannon” premiered on CBS-TV 43 years ago today!
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from Popular Science
Watch Out For iBeacon—Because It’s Watching You
Do Insects Sleep?
Woman Has Her Skull Replaced With A 3-D-Printed Plastic One
The most significant skull prosthetic to date
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from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Biodegradable Urns That Will Turn You Into A Tree After You Die - Let's Start Converting Cemeteries Into Forests
This Little Known Chinese Herb Kills 12,000 Cancer Cells For Every Healthy Cell
[via Collective Evolution] A little known Chinese herb might be eligible for the growing list of cancer killers via alternative methods of treatment. According to studies published in Life Sciences, Cancer Letters and Anticancer Drugs, artemesinin, a derivative of the wormwood plant commonly used in Chinese medicine, can kill off cancer cells at a rate of 12,000 cancer cells for every healthy cell.
Biodegradable Urns That Will Turn You Into A Tree After You Die - Let's Start Converting Cemeteries Into Forests
This Little Known Chinese Herb Kills 12,000 Cancer Cells For Every Healthy Cell
[via Collective Evolution] A little known Chinese herb might be eligible for the growing list of cancer killers via alternative methods of treatment. According to studies published in Life Sciences, Cancer Letters and Anticancer Drugs, artemesinin, a derivative of the wormwood plant commonly used in Chinese medicine, can kill off cancer cells at a rate of 12,000 cancer cells for every healthy cell.
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from RetroVision
David “Dr. Richard Kimble” Janssen was born on this date 83 years ago.
Leonard “Mr. Spock” Nimoy is 83 years old today!
Johnny Crawford is 68 years old today!
“Cannon” premiered on CBS-TV 43 years ago today!
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from ScienceDaily
No correlation between medical marijuana legalization, crime increase: Legalization may reduce homicide, assault rates
A professor of criminology found that legalization of medical marijuana is not an indicator of increased crime. It actually may be related to reductions in certain types of violent crime. The study tracked crime rates across all 50 states between 1990 and 2006, when 11 states legalized marijuana for medical use: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Since the time period the study covered, 20 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized marijuana for medical use.
Crows understand water displacement at the level of a small child: Show causal understanding of a 5- to 7-year-old child
New Caledonian crows may understand how to displace water to receive a reward, with the causal understanding level of a 5- to 7-year-old child. Understanding causal relationships between actions is a key feature of human cognition. However, the extent to which non-human animals are capable of understanding causal relationships is not well understood. Scientists used the Aesop's fable riddle -- in which subjects drop stones into water to raise the water level and obtain an out-of reach-reward -- to assess New Caledonian crows' causal understanding of water displacement.
First ring system around asteroid: Chariklo found to have two rings
Astronomers have made the surprise discovery that the remote asteroid Chariklo is surrounded by two dense and narrow rings. This is the smallest object by far found to have rings and only the fifth body in the Solar System — after the much larger planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — to have this feature. The origin of these rings remains a mystery, but they may be the result of a collision that created a disc of debris.
Engineered bacteria produce biofuel alternative for high-energy rocket fuel
Researchers have engineered a bacterium to synthesize pinene, a hydrocarbon produced by trees that could potentially replace high-energy fuels, such as JP-10, in missiles and other aerospace applications. By inserting enzymes from trees into the bacterium scientists have boosted pinene production six-fold over earlier bioengineering efforts.
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Asteroid Found with Rings! First-of-Its-Kind Discovery Stuns Astronomers
New Dwarf Planet Found at Solar System's Edge, Hints at Possible Faraway 'Planet X'
Drake Equation: Estimating the Odds of Finding E.T.
The Drake Equation is used to estimate the number of communicating civilizations in the cosmos, or more simply put, the odds of finding intelligent life in the universe.
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New Dwarf Planet Found at Solar System's Edge, Hints at Possible Faraway 'Planet X'
Drake Equation: Estimating the Odds of Finding E.T.
The Drake Equation is used to estimate the number of communicating civilizations in the cosmos, or more simply put, the odds of finding intelligent life in the universe.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Huntington Park Homicide Email Scam
Email scammers are always looking for new, inventive ways to lure readers into opening and executing malicious email attachments, and this latest method-operandi is the example to hit inboxes across the globe.
Using Microsoft Word 2010? Be alert for rogue .RTF files.
Man Convicted Of Domestic Violence Can’t Possess A Gun, Supreme Court Rules
Is A Super El Niño Coming That Will Shatter Extreme Weather And Global Temperature Records?
Space Discovery Suggests Unknown Planet At Solar System’s Fringe
Astronomers found a new dwarf planet beyond Pluto they say could signal the existence of a much bigger planet further out in our solar system, a potentially groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we look at our cosmic neighborhood.
Huntington Park Homicide Email Scam
Email scammers are always looking for new, inventive ways to lure readers into opening and executing malicious email attachments, and this latest method-operandi is the example to hit inboxes across the globe.
Using Microsoft Word 2010? Be alert for rogue .RTF files.
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from Think Progress
Man Convicted Of Domestic Violence Can’t Possess A Gun, Supreme Court Rules
Is A Super El Niño Coming That Will Shatter Extreme Weather And Global Temperature Records?
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from Time
Space Discovery Suggests Unknown Planet At Solar System’s Fringe
Astronomers found a new dwarf planet beyond Pluto they say could signal the existence of a much bigger planet further out in our solar system, a potentially groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we look at our cosmic neighborhood.
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from The Washington Post (DC)
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