Monday, October 27, 2014

In the news, Tuesday, October 14, 2014


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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 The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
from The Daily Caller

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from Forum for Middle East Understanding
(FFMU) (Shoebat.com)  [Information from this site may be unreliable.]

ISIS: We Will Conquer The Vatican And “Break The Cross”

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from Fox News (& affiliates)
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from The Guardian (UK)

Satellite eye on Earth: September 2014 – in pictures
Smoking volcanoes of Iceland, dust storms of Sahara and parched basin of the Aral Sea are among the images captured by ESA and Nasa satellites last month

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from Haaretz.com

NYT offers journey to Iran - but don't tell anyone if you're Jewish, gay, or been to Israel
Journalist-led luxury tour getting flak for glossing over Iran's nukes, human rights abuses.

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from The Heritage Foundation
from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]

Dear UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Pregnancy Is Not an Invitation to Comment on My Body

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from Independent Journal Review

10 Things Every Black American Should Know About Dr. Ben Carson Before Forming Any Opinion of Him

NY Times Just Blasted Out of Existence Biggest Myth About George W. Bush & Iraq War

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from KOIN 6 (CBS Portland)

1997: Cylvia Hayes jointly bought property for pot grow
Oregon First Lady said, "I am not proud of that brief period of time"

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from Mad World News

SECOND Top General Breaks Rank To Strongly Criticize Obama

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from Mises Institute


[Information from this site may not be reliable.]


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from Money Talks News

Is the iPhone 6 Worth Tearing Your Hair Out?

US: Pass the Potato Chips, Please
The salty, crunchy potato chip is a taste preference unique to the U.S. Across the globe, people tend to choose healthier snack options than Americans.

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from National Review

A Good Week for JihadistsIt’s only Tuesday, and it’s already been a very good week for the Middle East’s jihadists. First, despite America’s periodic air attacks, the Islamic State has not only taken half of Kobani, the Kurdish town on the Turkish/Syrian border, it’s also advancing deep into Iraq – taking Iraqi Army bases and moving within striking distance of Baghdad.

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from NaturalNews.com
[Information from this site may be extremely unreliable.]
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from The Right Scoop


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from RT (Russia Today)
(Russian government-supported propaganda channel)

Turkey bombs Kurdish PKK rebel positions, Kobani inaction threatens ceasefire
Turkish warplanes have bombed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) targets near the country’s border with Iraq. The strikes highlight rising tensions in Turkey over Ankara’s perceived unwillingness to aid besieged Kurdish fighters in the Syrian town of Kobani.

Cold Turkey: Ankara denies US bombing missions in Iraq and Syria from its territory

US sanctions against Russia is economic terrorism – Morales to RT
“This [US sanctions against Russia] is genuine economic terrorism. The country that thinks it can dominate the world is making a mistake,” said acting Bolivian President Evo Morales in an interview to RT.

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from ScienceDaily

NASA mission provides its first look at Martian upper atmosphere
NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft has provided scientists their first look at a storm of energetic solar particles at Mars, produced unprecedented ultraviolet images of the tenuous oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon coronas surrounding the Red Planet, and yielded a comprehensive map of highly variable ozone in the atmosphere underlying the coronas.

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from The Seattle Times

Woman takes to Twitter to shame alleged groper, police reaction
A Belltown woman took to the Internet to shame both Seattle police and the man she says grabbed her bottom near Westlake Park on Sunday, posting the alleged groper’s picture on Twitter and calling out police for initial lack of interest in the case. Police then gave the case to a detective.

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from Slate
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Knowledge Gaps and Nervousness
Why is it so hard to prevent Ebola from spreading in hospitals?

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from The Spokesman-Review

Students who aren’t potty trained an issue for kindergarten teachers

Election 2014: McMorris Rodgers faces Pakootas for Congress’ 5th District

Urban deer becoming a nuisance for Dalton Gardens residents

Bishops soften stance on gays
Catholic bishops signaled a radical shift in tone Monday about accepting gays into the church, saying they had gifts to offer and that their partnerships, while morally problematic, provided homosexual couples with “precious” support.

Plump pumpkin weighs a record 2,085 pounds

Jean Tirole wins Nobel Prize in economics
U.S. consumers might be paying less than they are for cable and Internet access if regulators had followed the guidance of Jean Tirole in promoting industry competition.

Church ‘public nuisance’ sexual abuse case settled
A Minnesota judge signed off on a settlement Monday in a groundbreaking case that accused Catholic church leaders in Minnesota of creating a public nuisance by failing to warn parishioners about an abusive priest.

Hospitals told to ‘think Ebola’
Federal health officials on Monday urged the nation’s hospitals to “think Ebola” and launched a review of procedures for treating infected patients, while the World Health Organization called the outbreak “the most severe, acute health emergency seen in modern times.”

In brief: One killed during Arkansas tornadoes
The National Weather Service confirmed Monday that two tornadoes struck Arkansas as a powerful storm system crossed the state, killing one person. The system also moved through Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Kim Jong Un makes public appearance
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in five weeks, the country’s official news agency reported today, ending an absence that fueled global speculation that something was amiss with the country’s most powerful person.
FAA facility online after sabotage
A Chicago-area radar facility that is a key cog in the nation’s air traffic control network was back online Monday after a 17-day outage caused by sabotage, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Woman wins public records lawsuit against Spokane County
A Spokane woman unhappy with an increase in her property taxes has won a $26,325 judgment against Spokane County, which failed to provide a public record she sought as part of a series of requests.

Idaho maze might reopen Friday
A North Idaho corn maze where a Spokane Valley high school student was killed Friday night might reopen Friday. It’s not known if the “zombie slayer bus” that struck and killed the teen will continue to operate at the Incredible Corn Maze along North Beck Road just south of Hauser Lake.

In brief: Man reportedly trying to lure kids
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man they say has tried to lure children into his car over the past several weeks in the Mission and Broadway avenues corridor.
Bellingham OKs ‘Coast Salish Day’
Bellingham is joining Seattle in honoring Native Americans on Columbus Day. The City Council voted 6-0 Monday night to declare the second Monday in October “Coast Salish Day.” The proposal came from council member Roxanne Murphy, a member of the Nooksack Tribe who says Columbus Day is hurtful for many Native Americans.
Californian spends big in Washington
Billionaire California environmentalist Tom Steyer has donated $250,000 to NextGen Climate Action Committee, a political action committee he has formed in the state. Last month, NextGen Climate announced it would spend money to support Democratic candidates in at least two key legislative races: one in Pierce County between Democratic Rep. Tami Green and incumbent Republican Sen. Steve O’Ban, and the other in King County between the Senate’s main Republican budget writer, Sen. Andy Hill, and Democratic challenger Matt Isenhower.

Farmer being investigated for shooting gray wolf in Whitman County

Wildlife groups sue for wolverine protections
A coalition of advocacy groups on Monday challenged the government’s denial of federal protections for the snow-loving wolverine, arguing in a lawsuit that officials disregarded evidence a warming climate will eliminate denning areas for the so-called “mountain devil.”

Radioactive material found in Boise
Low-level radioactive material is being cleaned from a Boise apartment, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is investigating why the two people who lived there had it.

Baumgartner: Cowan TV ad misleading
A new TV attack ad by Democratic state Senate challenger Rich Cowan inaccurately portrays Republican incumbent Michael Baumgartner’s voting record on tax breaks.

In brief: Woman with knives disarmed by officers
Spokane County deputies disarmed a woman wielding two large knives Sunday afternoon in Spokane Valley.
UW predator lab tries crowd-funding
The University of Washington’s predator ecology laboratory is trying to raise $12,000 through a crowd-funding campaign to track deer as part of ongoing wolf studies in the state.
Three injured in UM apartment explosion
Three people, including a child, suffered burns in an apparent drug-related explosion at a University of Montana-owned apartment.
Governor seeks review of first lady
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has asked a state commission whether his fiancee is subject to state ethics law and, if so, whether she’s broken the law.

Cyan agrees to ‘Myst’ TV deal
“Myst,” the popular Spokane-made video game that became a cultural icon, will be turned into a live-action TV series. Cyan Worlds, the maker of “Myst” and several later versions of the game, announced it has signed a deal with Burbank, California-based Legendary Pictures to make a video version of the time-traveling story on which the game is based. Rand Miller, CEO of Cyan Worlds, said his company will not be directly involved in the production.

Lower oil prices a mixed blessing
 If you’re a driver, a shipper or an airline, low oil prices sure feel nice. But there are downsides to the recent plunge in oil prices – for the oil industry and for the economy.

Universal plans new theme park in Beijing
Spider-Man could soon swing over Beijing, chasing Optimus Prime and despicable minions through a $3.3 billion Universal theme park aimed at capitalizing on China’s rising middle class and growing demand for all things animated.

McDonald’s answering questions about its food
McDonald’s wants to explain why its burgers might not rot and that there are no worms in its beef. The world’s biggest hamburger chain is confronting unappetizing questions as part of a U.S. campaign to beat back perceptions that it serves “Frankenfood.” The company has run similar campaigns in Canada and Australia and said Monday it’s bringing the effort to its flagship market.

Penney appoints Ellison to top jobs
Penney said Monday that Marvin Ellison, a 30-year retail veteran and executive vice president of stores at Home Depot Inc., will become CEO next August. The beleaguered chain has shown signs of improvement after racking up billions in losses, but it still hasn’t figured out how to lure shoppers back into its department stores.

Former Otter lawyer charges bias at 9th Circuit
Monte Neil Stewart, the attorney who represented both Idaho and Nevada in oral arguments at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in same-sex marriage cases, has leveled a highly unusual charge at the 9th Circuit: That the three-judge panel selected to hear Idaho’s and Nevada’s cases wasn’t selected through a “neutral” process, and instead was purposely stacked with judges favorable to same-sex marriage in order to achieve an outcome favorable to the plaintiffs.

Business briefs: GM ignition switch deaths rise to 27
At least 27 people have died and 25 people have been seriously injured in crashes involving General Motors cars with defective ignition switches.
China trade growth up sharply in September
China’s trade grew more strongly than expected in September, easing fears of a deeper slowdown in the world’s No. 2 economy.
Steris Corp. buying UK’s Synergy Health
Steris Corp. will spend about $1.9 billion to buy a British sterilization services company, as U.S. businesses continue to seek overseas incorporations despite attempts to make such tax-saving maneuvers less lucrative.

Same-sex marriage licenses to be issued in Idaho
ay couples may obtain marriage licenses in Idaho beginning 9 a.m. Wednesday after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it will no longer block the issuance of marriage licenses even as the state continues to press its legal case for the ban.

Pentagon says climate change will challenge military
Rising sea levels and other effects of climate change will pose major challenges for America’s military, including more and worse natural disasters and the threat that food and water shortages could fuel disputes and instability around the world, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday.

Ferguson police protest results in nearly 50 arrests

Woodings calls on Denney to give up state pension
 Idaho Secretary of State candidate Holli Woodings is calling on her GOP opponent, former House Speaker Lawerence Denney, to give up his state pension, in light of his comments at a live debate last week that he doesn’t believe elected officials should be on the state pension system.

Hong Kong gangs clash with student protesters
Organized gangs of masked men clashed Monday with Hong Kong protesters, prompting a leading Hong Kong security consulting firm to warn that police are likely to use “decisive force” to end the Occupy Central demonstrations in the near future.

Robert J. Samuelson: Why is the world economy so weak?

Editorial: Token challengers leave seats to incumbents

Speak to doctor when choosing complementary medical provider

Ask Dr. K: Migraines often are misdiagnosed

House Call: When stuttering persists in children, seek help

Researchers seek clues from the cleft

A recap of all races in the Washington and Idaho 2014 Election

Uncontested races
A look at Spokane and Kootenai counties’ ballots.

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from TPNN (Tea Party News Network)

Oops! Guess Who REALLY Tried to Cut Spending at the CDC
Not only did the CDC budget not get cut this year, but it actually grew at a high rate, and unbelievably, it was actually Democrat Barack Obama, not the Republican Party, who tried to cut funding to the government agency, so they might want to edit their new “Republican cuts kill” campaign ad.

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from Universal Free Press
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from U.S. News and World Report

The Problem With Gluten-Free Foods
A gluten-free diet can be as junky as the junkiest wheat-based diet out there.

The 10 Best Places to Retire on Social Security Alone
In these places, Social Security is likely to cover your basic monthly costs.
Albuquerque, New Mexico; Austin, Texas; Buffalo, New York; Columbia, South Carolina; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Jacksonville, Florida; Pittsburgh; Spokane, Washington; St. Louis; Tucson, Arizona.

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from The Washington Examiner (DC)

Todd Akin turns left
For two years, Republicans have been haunted by Todd Akin syndrome, in which a spectacular gaffe in an abortion-themed context becomes a costly embarrassment to a candidate’s party. And they were right. But the good news for them is that the bug is contagious. Democrats have lately been showing its symptoms, proving no one is immune.

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from The Washington Free Beacon (DC)

WH Press Corps Laughs At Grimes After DSCC Dumps Her
Just minutes after Roll Call reported that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee had stopped running ads in Kentucky, the White House Press Corps shared a hearty laugh at the expense of Democratic Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes, who has refused to acknowledge whether or not she voted for Barack Obama.

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from The Washington Times (DC)

A ‘We the People’ moment for a ‘can-do’ nation
By Ben S. Carson:  Americans, like the Founders, must gather the courage to prevail

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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)

Watch: Ben Carson Just Dropped A BIG New Hint About Whether He Will Run For President
Neurosurgeon and potential candidate Ben Carson said that his chances for running in 2016 are “50/50″ in an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.


This Top Marine General Just Courageously Broke Rank To Deliver A Crushing Blow To Obama
While President Obama calls for more health screenings at a handful of U.S. airports, Gen. John Kelly, head of the U.S. Southern Command, argues that the real threat of a domestic Ebola outbreak could come sweeping across the southern border…which has nothing to do with air travel into the United States.

And Now Another Top Pentagon Official Has Just Spoken Out Strongly Against Obama Policy
Gen. Ray Odierno, the chief of staff of the Army, said Monday that the rise of Islamic State militants and Moscow’s moves in Eastern Europe demand a rethinking of plans for reduction in troop strength.




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