Friday, November 4, 2016

In the news, Friday, October 21, 2016


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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 Anglican Journal


On October 18, an Anglican Church of Canada task force has released “On The Theology of Money,” a report calling the faithful to embrace a “vision of ‘enough’” when it comes to material wealth.

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from Arutz Sheva - Israel National News

Palestinian Arabs arrested for visiting a sukkah
PA security forces arrests three Arabs who visited the sukkah of the mayor of Efrat. Palestinian leadership arrested their own citizens for attending a coexistence event with Jews—raising the question: Do they really want peace?

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from Business Insider

The internet is still actually controlled by 14 people who hold 7 secret keys
It sounds like something out of a Dan Brown book, but it isn't: The whole internet is protected by seven highly protected keys in the hands of 14 people.

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from Coeur d'Alene Press

The credit union difference. Credit Unions are not-for-profit financial institutions that help members achieve financial well being.

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

Media and Politics in the Age of Trump
How profit undermines public service in the news media
The destruction of a national media system that put the public good first was well underway by the time Mr. Donald J.Trump came along. Trump’s 2016 campaign will likely preoccupy future historians for years to come.

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from Daily Mail (UK)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Trump's 'Gettysburg address' makes closing argument for choosing him and unveils first-100-days agenda as he promises 'the kind of change that only arrives once in a lifetime'

The veins of America: Stunning map shows every river basin in the US

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from DW News (Deutsche Welle)

Obama slams Trump for questioning the integrity of the US election
President Barack Obama has criticized Republican nominee Donald Trump over his casting doubt on the validity of the US election. Trump's talk has been met with howls of protest from many Democrats and Republicans alike.

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from End The Fed
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Rand Paul tells every Libertarian why they need to vote for TRUMP!  VIDEO
Rand Paul definitely has his ups and downs, but at least he has the smarts to vote for TRUMP over Crooked Hillary.

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from The Guardian (UK)
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]

Aberfan: Prince of Wales among those marking disaster's 50th anniversary
Survivors recall ‘jet airplane roar’ of slag heap as it poured down on to village school killing 144 people, including 116 children

A border makes no sense to us: the view from Ireland's frontier
What will happen when Britain leaves the EU is the talk of the town in Ballyshannon and Blacklion, where memories of checkpoints linger

Nonsense paper written by iOS autocomplete accepted for conference
New Zealand professor asked to present his work at US event on nuclear physics despite it containing gibberish all through the copy

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from The Heritage Foundation

What the Founders Thought About the Value of a ‘Classical’ Education
The problem of education in American society and politics has never been a settled question. Not even close. The Founding Fathers argued over whether or not a liberal education had to be a classical education based on instruction in the Greek and Latin languages.

US Right to Affirm Necessity of Missile Defense in South Korea
In 2016, North Korea has engaged in a rapid-fire series of nuclear and missiles tests, significantly expanding and augmenting the nuclear threat to the United States, South Korea, and Japan. Secretary of State John Kerry has underscored Washington's resolve to defend our South Korean ally against missile attacks.

Student Loan Forgiveness Won’t Solve the $1.3 Trillion Problem
With outstanding student loan debt now exceeding $1.3 trillion, it is no wonder that the sticker price of college tuition has gotten a lot of attention in 2016. Yet few proposals have gotten to the root of the college cost problem.

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from Indian Country Today Media Network

Feds Won’t Press Gold King Mine Spill Criminal Case, Angering Senators
Lawmakers on Monday questioned the Justice Department’s decision not to prosecute officials in connection with the Gold King Mine spill, which dumped nearly 3 million gallons of toxins into the Animas River last year.

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from LifeZette (& PoliZette)

Voter Fraud Concerns Gave Rise to Voter ID
The now-hotly debated election integrity measure was a response to prevalent fraud

Hillary’s Health Care Short List
Sneak preview of those who just might have something to do with your medical care next year

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from Mises Institute
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

What's the Difference Between Liberalism and "Neoliberalism"?
When anti-capitalist leftists expound on the evils of "neoliberalsm," they are usually just attacking freedom and free markets in general.

Is Yellen Starting a Civil War at the Fed?
Janet Yellen continues to be an inflation dove, and last week, she suggested that the FOMC keep interest rates low, even if unemployment continues to fall and official inflation rates increase.

Inflation May Be Causing a Long-Term Rise in Unemployment
Far from being neutral, inflation leads to political changes and income inequality. These changes push up unemployment over time.

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from The Spokesman-Review

Sue Lani Madsen: Hirst Decision on well-drilling effectively blocks development throughout the state

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from Sputnik
(Russian government-supported propaganda channel)

Washington Was 'Aware Libya Would Balkanize' After the Fall of Gaddafi
On October 20, 2011, Libya’s longtime leader, Muammar Gaddafi, was murdered by opposition fighters who captured him near his hometown of Sirte. Radio Sputnik discussed the issue with Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya, geopolitical analyst and the author of the book: “The War on Libya and the Re-Colonization of Africa.”

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from TruthFeed
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from UPI News Agency - United Press International
upi.com

Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton at Al Smith Dinner: The best jokes and jabs
One day after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had their final debate in Las Vegas, they met again Thursday night for the Al Smith Dinner, a traditional stop for politicians who let loose with comedy roast-style humor directed at themselves and their colleagues. The event was highly anticipated, especially after a seating chart posted online ahead of time showed Clinton and Trump at the same table, separated only by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who later joked it was "the iciest place on the planet. Where's global warming when you need it?"

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from The Washington Post

How fascist is Donald Trump? There’s actually a formula for that.
Grading the billionaire on the 11 attributes of fascism.

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