Wednesday, July 3, 2013

In the news, Wednesday, July 3, 2013


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Tenth Circuit Rules in Favor of Hobby Lobby Stores Regarding HHS Mandate; Agrees with ACLJ Arguments

CAN RUBIO FIX DAMAGE DONE IN RUSH TO PUSH IMMIGRATION REFORM?

When President Barack Obama, in mid-June remarks to a townhall meeting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, equated the city’s separate Catholic and Protestant schools to racial segregation in the United States, he became the target of sharp criticism from Catholic clerics and educators in both Ireland and the U.S.


from Daily Mail

Next stop, the world's largest model railroad! One man's spectacular construction that took 16 years to build  
Northlandz took 16 years to build and boasts 100 trains, 400 bridges, and 3,000 miniature buildings

Thousands of Ixil Mayans were killed while hiding in the mountains during the Guatemalan civil war
Anthropologists are now exhuming their bodies from makeshift mass graves created in the hills
The Ixil Mayans have come to attention recently after former dictator Efrain Rios Montt was tried for genocide But the Mayans are still living in poverty many without access to running water and electricity


Research finds women tend to be more interested in sex than men
Men exaggerate their sexual interest to live up to gender stereotypes
People in a good mood tend to overstate how often they have sex

Frankenstein-style HEAD transplants could soon be a reality, claims leading surgeon
Dr Sergio Canavero says we now have the technology to replace one person's head with another by reconnecting spinal cords
The procedure involves the same methods used to successfully transplant the head of a monkey
It would take 100 surgeons three days to perform the operation, he says
'Several human diseases without cure might benefit from it,' he says

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from Facecrooks

Don’t Depend on Facebook to Protect Your Children From Graph Search Stalkers

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from The Farmacy

Top 10 Inflammatory Foods to Avoid Like the Plague
the conscious life

BIRTH CONTROL: Genetically Modified Soy Linked to Sterility
by Jeffrey Smith     Huffington Post

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from Fox News

Power struggle breaks out in Egypt as President Morsi calls for reconciliation, but won't step down

Egyptian army deploys tanks around Morsi's barracks
Military denies reports of attacks on Morsi supporters as possible coup gains steam; Egyptian authorities place int'l travel ban on president, top Brotherhood members, security sources say.

Opposition: Morsi's speech equivalent to 'civil war call'; 16 dead in Cairo U. clashes
Egypt opposition say Morsi's refusal to resign risks instigating an escalation to the violence that has ravaged the country; clashes at Cairo University turn lethal; Morsi promises to "preserve legitimacy."

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Cousin Sam does not support HSUS, but rather recommends American Humane Association, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and many fine local and state organizations, such as The Spokane Humane Society.
Four former employees investigate Spokane Co. Sheriff

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from Money Talks News

Why Women Are More Likely to Retire Poor Than Men (And What They Can Do About It)
Women face special challenges when it comes to saving for retirement. Take these steps to make sure your funds don't fall short of your goals

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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

5 of the Best Exotic Tropical Fruits on the Planet (Photos)

World Leaders Denounce Monsanto Exec Winning World Food Prize

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from NPR
Guess Who's Fighting To Keep Indiana Dry On Sundays?
Indiana is the only state where you can't buy packaged beer, wine and liquor on Sundays and the only state that regulates alcohol sales based on temperature. Convenience stores want to change the laws, but the state's liquor stores — who would seem to have the most to gain — are fighting back.

Coke Changed Caramel Color To Avoid Cancer Warning; Pepsi In Transition

Gov. Rick Perry Will Keep Texas Guessing. Until Monday

Felony Arrest Of Student Who Bought Water Riles Many In Virginia

Therapy Helps Troubled Teens Rethink Crime

Edward Snowden steals the show

Who is Texas picking for 2016?
Sen. Ted Cruz is the favorite in his home state of Texas for Republicans in 2016, a new poll finds, but any Republican might have a close general election race with Hillary Clinton.

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Atlantis heads toward Earth orbit
at the beginning of STS-129.
NASA Photo
from Space.com

India Launches Its First Navigation Satellite


Proud to be an American!
Jess Shut Up        By Jesse Utz

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from The Wall Street Journal

Soldiers Surround Pro-Morsi Protests; Morsi Defiant
Possible Confrontation Between the Military and Supporters of President Morsi

Is Bedtime Snacking Bad?
Certain foods late at night may actually be a good idea.

Oregon Explores Novel Way to Fund College

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from The Weekly Standard

The White House’s Peculiar Obamacare Delay

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