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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
Rev. Graham on Gay Marriage: 'Immorality Not Only Reigns But Is Now Celebrated' in USA
Commenting on the Supreme Court's ruling (5-4) that homosexual "marriage" is now a civil right, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham said America has turned her back on God and rejected His "laws and standards," and added that it seems as though "immorality not only reigns but is now clebrated" in this country. He also stressed that because of this immorality, God's judgment will fall on America.
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from Conciliar Post
Summer is almost synonymous with reading. Warm temperatures, long hours of daylight, and weekends on the beach or by a campfire invite the us to put down our phones and pick up a good book. A few weeks ago I wrote about Christian poets worth reading this summer; in this post, I wish to offer a list of must-read Catholic novels. Whether you are a tried-and-true Protestant, a cradle Catholic, or a non-denominational, you will enjoy these great works of literature that convey theological themes of grace, sin, forgiveness, love, and faith, whether explicitly or in a more hidden, subtle manner.
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from The Guardian (UK)
Francis in America: a radical pope journeys to the 'heart of the machine'
On his Latin American tour he called unfettered capitalism ‘the dung of the devil’, but he will face a very different political landscape in Washington
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from InfoWorld
Encryption with backdoors is worse than useless -- it's dangerous
In the debate over strong encryption, it’s clear the feds don’t understand what they’re saying
In the debate over strong encryption, it’s clear the feds don’t understand what they’re saying
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from ScienceDaily
Consumers should seek a variety of fiber sources to get the maximum health benefits
Consumers who get fiber from many sources -- both naturally occurring and added in manufacturing -- may benefit more than people who limit their intake to a single type, according to an expert.
from The Spokesman-Review
Inmate’s death is fourth in 10 weeks
Around 4:30 p.m. Monday, a corrections officer discovered a female inmate unresponsive and alone in her cell, according to a news release from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The woman, whose name has not been released, was the fourth inmate to die in the jail since May 4, when John Everitt, 46, was found dead in his cell of an apparent suicide after an arrest on a two-year-old theft warrant.
New York reaches $5.9 million settlement in Eric Garner death
The family of a black man who died after being placed in a white police officer’s chokehold reached a $5.9 million settlement with the city on Monday, days before the anniversary of his death. Garner, who was 43, was stopped last July 17 outside a Staten Island convenience store because police officers believed he was selling loose, untaxed cigarettes. A video shot by an onlooker shows Garner telling the officers to leave him alone and refusing to be handcuffed.
Teenager turns up at Mazama store saying she’d been in a plane crash
Authorities say a driver picked up a teenage girl who survived a small plane crash in a mountainous area in Washington state. Crews had been searching for the plane with three aboard after it failed to reach its destination. Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers said Monday afternoon the girl managed to walk to a trailhead, where she was picked up by a motorist and brought to a store in Mazama, Washington.
Ambassadors Group to close
Ambassadors Group, the Spokane-based education travel company that arranges popular People-to-People tours, is closing and all of its employees will be laid off. No student trips will be canceled this year since the peak travel season is waning, the company said in a news release. Deposits for 2016 trips will be refunded.
Idaho man charged with two counts of vehicular homicide
The man accused of causing a wreck Saturday night that killed two women has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, and one count of driving under the influence of alcohol. Gary Groves, 48, of Nampa, Idaho was driving his 2004 GMC Denali east on state Highway 2 about four miles east of Reardan when his vehicle drifted. Groves over corrected and then collided with a car traveling in the westbound lane, according to court documents. Both Shirley M. Wadkins, 63, of Reardan, and Viola Harrison, 80, of Okanogan, died at the scene of the crash. The driver of their vehicle, Jerry E. Wadkins, 71, of Reardan, was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. As of Monday, Wadkins was in satisfactory condition.
Boy Scouts executive committee OKs ending ban on gay leaders
The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America has unanimously approved a resolution that would end the organization’s blanket ban on gay adult leaders and let individual scout units set their own policy on the long-divisive issue. In a statement Monday, the BSA said the resolution was approved by the 17-member executive committee on Friday, and would become official policy if ratified by the organization’s 80-member National Executive Board at a meeting on July 27. The committee action follows an emphatic speech in May by the BSA’s president, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, declaring that the longstanding ban on participation by openly gay adults was no longer sustainable.
Those orange bikes are going away
A marketing ploy that involved 20 orange bicycles on the South Hill was abandoned Monday afternoon following a wave of criticism on social media. The bikes, which began appearing Friday evening, were removed by the same employees who put them there. They were hard to miss: old mountain bikes and road bikes and kids’ bikes, coated from tires to handlebars in thick orange spray paint, leaning against the pole of a stop sign, tethered to a handrail, resting under a tree. Each one had a sign on it, with a number and a logo. Orangetheory Fitness, a chain of exercise gyms based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has used the tactic in many communities to create buzz about new locations. The company plans to open a South Hill location in October, in the Rosauers parking lot on East 29th Avenue.
Grant county fugitive still on run
A man accused of shooting at multiple police officers has been on the run for nearly two weeks, according to a Grant County Sheriff’s Office news release. David Santos shot at Royal City police officers after they responded to a domestic violence call on June 30. Santos fled and no officers were injured.
Pentagon readying plan to lift transgender ban
Pentagon leaders are finalizing plans aimed at lifting the ban on transgender individuals in the military, with the goal of formally ending one of the last gender- or sexuality-based barriers to military service, senior U.S. officials told The Associated Press.
Firefighters hold lines in Douglas County wildfires
Firefighters are holding the lines against a couple of big wildfires burning near Waterville in central Washington. The Douglas County Complex fires began on Friday afternoon and have scorched nearly 35 square miles of brush, grass and sage. They are 55 percent contained, thanks to cooler weather.
Drug lord’s escape stuns Mexico, U.S.
The tunnel stretched a mile long, from the jailhouse shower to an empty building in a cornfield, and was tall enough for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to stand upright as he made his escape. Guzman, Mexico’s most powerful drug lord, escaped sometime Saturday night from a maximum-security prison through the elaborate, clandestine passageway, authorities announced Sunday.
Artist-engineers put creativity on parade at Kinetic Fest
Human-powered vehicles combine ingenuity with a touch of goofiness at Coeur d’Alene’s first Kinetic Fest
Getting There: Public input sought on redesigning section of Wall Street
Twenty years ago, Wall was redesigned with concrete paver bricks, planters, artwork, street lighting and sidewalk tiles. At least one of the planters will have to be removed to allow two lanes of traffic to pass along the narrowed street. Also, a shallow concrete trough installed to capture stormwater has not worked as expected and will be removed.
Inland, Old Trails work
Work starts today on a long-needed road project in northwest Spokane County. The county is planning to widen and pave Inland Road and Old Trails Road near the area of Nine Mile Falls and Riverside State Park. Flaggers will direct traffic starting today. A complete road closure will begin next Monday. Construction should take two months, with completion expected by Sept. 11.
U.S. 195 to get passing lane
Washington State University Cougar fans from Spokane will be pleased to know that a new passing lane on U.S. Highway 195 from Colfax to Spangle was included in the state transportation package approved by lawmakers two weeks ago. Another passing lane will be built on state Highway 26.
Iran nuclear accord at hand
Diplomats from Iran and six world powers completed what may be their final negotiating session after two years of talks Sunday, amid signs that a comprehensive deal to keep Iran from building a nuclear bomb for at least a decade will be announced today.
Hoover Dam officers getting thousands of rounds of ammo
The federal agency overseeing water and power is in the market for 52,000 rounds of ammunition for its officers at Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, raising questions about weapons for nonmilitary purposes.
New York City holds first Disability Pride Parade
New York City hosted its first parade Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up Broadway using wheelchairs, canes and guide dogs.
Eurozone leaders weigh Greece’s bailout offer
Leaders of the 19 nations with the euro as their common currency labored into the early hours of today trying to decide if Greece should remain one of their group or be kicked out in an unprecedented setback to European unity.
In brief: Nintendo president dies of bile duct tumor at 55
Satoru Iwata, who led Japanese video game company Nintendo Co. through years of growth with its Pokemon and Super Mario franchises, died Saturday of a bile duct tumor, the company said today.
Protesters urge marine park to set its dolphins free
Several hundred people protested Sunday at a popular marine animal park on the French Riviera, urging it to free the dolphins kept in its pools. The Marineland park management said the dolphins are a crucial educational tool, and that releasing them into the wild could risk their lives because most were born in captivity and are accustomed to human companionship. Among the protesters was Richard O’Barry, a marine activist who trained dolphins for the 1960s TV series “Flipper.”
Suicide car bomber kills 17 near Afghan military base
A suicide car bombing near a military base in eastern Afghanistan that once hosted CIA employees killed at least 17 civilians Sunday, local officials said, the latest insurgent attack after foreign forces ended their combat mission there.
Pope: Catholic Church welcomes all
Pope Francis reinforced his place as spokesman for the world’s disenfranchised Sunday by visiting a flood-prone slum to encourage its landless and insisting the Catholic Church be a place of welcome for all – sick and sinners especially.
In brief: Thousands rally for Confederate flag
Thousands of people have rallied in central Florida in support of flying the Confederate flag. Police estimated 2,000 vehicles, mostly motorcycles and trucks adorned with the Civil War-era flag, took part in Sunday’s gathering in Ocala. The event was being held to back a decision by Marion County in that area of central Florida to return the Confederate flag to a display outside its government complex.
‘Cheers,’ ‘West Wing’ actor Rees dies at 71
Roger Rees, the lanky Tony Award-winning Welsh-born actor and director who made his mark onstage as Nicholas Nickleby and later played English multimillionaire Robin Colcord on the TV show “Cheers,” has died.
Gasoline-price surge hits California
While gas prices nationwide are on a downward trend, California is experiencing a spike that could see prices top $4 a gallon before easing again, according to analysts. A shortage in oil and other components used in refining California’s unique blend of less-polluting gas is among the reasons for the price jump.
Texas restaurant chain bans openly carried guns
An iconic Texas restaurant chain will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties, and industry experts say other restaurants will likely take the same stand against a new state law legalizing the practice in many public places. Whataburger – with about 780 locations in 10 states – has drawn a mix of praise and rebuke since making the announcement this month, including a prediction of boycotts from one of the state’s leading advocates for gun rights.
People: Smithsonian to keep showing Cosby art
Over the past seven months, as sexual misconduct allegations against Bill Cosby mounted, a top Smithsonian official met privately with museum directors across the sprawling complex on the National Mall to decide what to do about an exhibit showcasing Cosby’s private art collection. While many companies and universities were distancing themselves from the comedian, Smithsonian officials ultimately concluded the exhibit should continue. “First and fundamentally, this is an art exhibit,” Richard Kurin, the Smithsonian’s undersecretary for art, history and culture told the Associated Press. “So it’s not about the life and career of Bill Cosby. It’s about the artists.”
50 Cent must pay $5M over sex tape
Someone else’s sex tape is proving to be costly for 50 Cent: A jury ordered the rapper-actor Friday to pay $5 million to a woman who said he acquired a video she made with her boyfriend, added himself as a crude commentator and posted it online without her permission.
Wisconsin budget signed, Walker set to announce
Gov. Scott Walker signed the next Wisconsin state budget into law Sunday, brushing aside complaints from his own party about the $73 billion spending plan and fulfilling his promise to get it done before he announces he is running for the Republican nomination for president.
Then and Now: C.F. Bruschi’s Brush Cycle
Spokane has always loved motorcycles. Local biker history is filled with characters like C.F. Bruschi, who founded Brush Cycle in 1921. The 200 block of South Madison Street in downtown Spokane was the site of Brush Cycle, Spokane’s original Harley-Davidson dealer, starting in 1921. Today, the site is part of the Larry H. Miller group of dealerships.
The Dirt: OB unit work begins at Valley Hospital
A $1.8 million renovation project is starting at Valley Hospital to update its obstetrics unit. The project involves replacement of all equipment as well as upgrades to OB patient rooms. Associated Construction Inc., of Spokane, is the contractor updating about 9,500 square feet for the unit. The work is expected to be done in about six months.
Garageland lease
Garageland, a record store that also will carry vintage items, recently leased retail space at 230 W. Riverside Ave. in downtown Spokane. A remodel of the 3,300-square-foot space started in early June for an opening later this summer. The store primarily will sell vinyl records. From an onsite kitchen and bar, the business plans eventually to offer food, beer and wine.
Crosspointe Plaza
A multitenant retail strip is under construction as a third phase of the Crosspointe Plaza along Highway 2 in Airway Heights. The third-phase retail section is part of the same complex at 10510 W. Sunset Highway that’s anchored by a Wal-Mart.
Alaska shoreline cleanup underway
A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris – some likely sent to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan – set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling and disposal in the Pacific Northwest.
In brief: Two women killed in Highway 2 crash
Shirley M. Wadkins, 63, of Reardan, and Viola Harrison, 80, of Okanogan, both died at the scene of a collision which occurred at 10:15 p.m. on state Highway 2 about 4 miles east of Reardan.
Avista cutting flow of Spokane River
Avista announced that Spokane River flows from behind the Post Falls Dam would drop to the minimum of 500 cubic feet per second over the weekend or early this week.
Firefighters battling blaze near Cheney
Firefighters planned to work through the night to contain a lightning-caused wildfire that flared up Sunday about 2 miles south of the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge near Cheney. The fire burned across 123 acres of grass and ponderosa pine on private land and was 20 percent contained Sunday evening. No homes or other buildings were threatened.
Grant County sheriff lets evacuees return
Rimrock Meadows and Rock Island Grade residents ordered to evacuate because of wildfires Saturday can now return safely to their homes.
Tacoma mayor wants vote on $12
Tacoma’s mayor wants to put a proposal for a $12 minimum hourly wage on the fall ballot to compete with a citizens’ initiative seeking a $15 wage.
Missing man’s body found in Park Lake
The Grant County sheriff’s office says the body of a 34-year-old man reported missing in Park Lake near Sun Lake State Park has been found. The man was reported missing Saturday evening after jumping out of a moving boat. Grant County authorities have identified the man as Robert S. Reddoch, of Olympia. Grant County authorities say they are still trying to find another man who went missing in Banks Lake on Friday and is presumed drowned. That man has been identified as 69-year-old Craig E. Plummer, of Ephrata. Plummer went missing while swimming.
Crews search for overdue small, private plane
Crews are searching for a small, private plane that didn’t reach its destination in Lynden, Washington, on Saturday. The plane carrying three people, including the pilot, left western Montana about 4 p.m. Saturday and was due in Lynden around 7 p.m. Those on the plane were identified by the Department of Transportation as Leland Bowman, 62, and Sharon Bowman, 63, both of Marion, Montana, and their step-granddaughter Autumn Veatch, 16, of Bellingham.
Weather, prices worry farmers
Wheat farmers bet all their chips on one hand before the cards are even dealt, then wait for summer harvest to see if their gamble pays off. This year, it looks like only the lucky farmers will break even. Grain prices have been on a steady slide since in December. On Friday, Northwest Farm Credit Services, a major agribusiness lender from Montana to the Oregon coast, reported that drought and extreme heat would limit yields in its area, though above-average yields were expected in Eastern Montana. A key report Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture put the reason for the price dilemma in blunt terms. The world is, for the second year in a row, raising astounding amounts of wheat, 722 million tons, second only to 2014 production, which was a record.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Cosby has lost his moral authority
Retirement home’s day care program creates bonding experiences for young, old
On a recent Friday at Providence Mount St. Vincent retirement home in West Seattle, a group of senior citizens and youngsters are packing sack lunches that will be delivered to the homeless. It’s one of many projects that bring the elderly and the young together through the Intergenerational Learning Center, a day care inside the retirement home. Five days a week, children ages 6 weeks to 5 years interact with Mount St. Vincent’s residents, whose average age is 92. Activities range from musical hour to story time to art classes.
Idaho’s senior population increases
Idaho’s population is aging faster than the nation’s, with people 65 and older increasing by 19 percent in the last four years, according to estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The nation’s senior population grew by 14.2 percent.
White House streams today’s Conference on Aging
Local senior advocates are watching today’s White House Conference on Aging and will provide feedback about how to improve aging services.
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