Monday, September 9, 2013

In the news, Monday, September 9, 2013


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Washington, D.C., lawmakers are considering a plan to save people from themselves by putting an end to those late-night stumbles into a tattoo parlor for some fresh ink or a piercing.  The city's department of health proposed a 24-hour mandatory waiting period for people who want to get a tattoo or a piercing, citing public safety issues, according to draft regulations released Friday.

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from ACLJ


Andrew C. McCarthy was just on Jay Sekulow Live! discussing the Syria conflict.
Check out his website for more details on Andy and his work.
Spring Fever
The Illusion of Islamic Democracy
By Andrew C. McCarthy

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from AsiaNews.it


2020 Olympics: cries of 'banzai' in Tokyo do not convince everyone in Japan
Political leaders and Tokyoites welcome the decision to award the Games to Japan with "enthusiasm" and "joy". Not everyone elsewhere in the country is hot to the idea, concerned that the Olympics will boost taxes. For them, the money could have been used "to secure the nuclear plants".


Nuncio in Damascus: Nationwide, Syrians of every creed and ethnicity pray with the Pope

Maaloula: rebels break into the village homes, kill three young Christians

Vinh: Church against government media for slandering and manipulating the facts

Bashar Assad : I did not use chemical weapons. U.S. intelligence proves him right

Italian journalist Domenico Quirico freed: Betrayed by the Syrian revolution

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from Breitbart


ALMOST HALF OF U.S. BIRTHS COVERED BY MEDICAID

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from CNSNews.com


Gallup: 51% Oppose U.S. Intervention in Syria

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from The Daily Beast


Nine Women Remaking the Right
[from 3 Sep 2013] They’re talented, they’re diverse, and they have almost nothing to do with the mess in Washington. Patricia Murphy on nine women breathing new life into the GOP.

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from Daily Mail (UK)


Could a teenager save the world's oceans? Student, 19, claims his invention could clean up the seas in just five years
Device could remove 20 billion tonnes of plastic from the world's oceans
Boyan Slat came up with the idea of a series of floating booms and processing platforms designed to 'suck' in floating plastic rubbish
The young engineering student's 'ocean cleanup' concept is designed to be self sufficient and harness energy from the sun and waves
His invention could even make money by selling the plastic collected from the oceans, which kills millions of animals every year


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from Facecrooks


How to turn off Facebook’s photo recognition software
Facebook's facial recognition feature was in the news again last week. If you want to stop Facebook from using this technology to suggest that your friends tag you in matching photos, then check out this quick guide.

How to Protect Your Facebook Account from Rogue Applications
If your or a friend's Facebook account starts automatically posting items, then the cause is usually a rogue Facebook application. Cyber criminals use this trick to spread spam and scam links across the platform. We recommend bookmarking this resource just in case you ever need it for yourself or a friend.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)


Danger: ER Visits Doubled in 4 Years Due to this Popular Grocery and Convenience Store Product

Study Shows Why Eating Broccoli can Literally Save your Life

12 Great Ways To Use Castile Soap

Safety Group Blows Lid on “Secret Virus” Hidden in GMO CropsThis article has not been verified to my satisfaction. - C. S.

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from Forbes


What You Don't Know About Immigration Can Hurt You

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from Fox News


Retired Marine Viciously Beaten While Defending Teen From Bullies
"You can stand up to bullies; it's okay to do the right thing," Wen Jones said on Fox & Friends.


Assad threatens 'repercussions' if US launches strike on Syria

NSA can access most smartphone data, report says

Judge Jeanine on Syria: 'Americans Don't Want World War III'

Chris Wallace Previews Interview With President Obama

'Doctors Gave Her Zero Chance': Lawmaker Gives Birth to Miracle Baby

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from The Gateway Pundit


13 Democrats Charged With Embezzling $16 Million In Federal Grants For AIDS Charities And Other Needy Programs! Rev. Wright Daughter Among Those Charged

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from The Guardian


How to live longer – the experts' guide to ageing
Experts on the ageing process explain why having good friends, lifting weights and learning languages can lead to a longer life


A taste of Britain: UK brands sold overseas
Ribena, Lucozade, Weetabix ... which household food and drink brands have been bought by foreign companies?


Stonehenge was built on solstice axis, dig confirms
English Heritage excavations show site has nothing to do with sun worshipping, and find evidence circle was once complete


John Kerry gives Syria week to hand over chemical weapons or face attack
US secretary of state tells London press conference with William Hague that US intelligence blames Assad regime for gas attack


Ed Miliband vows to get tough on zero-hours contracts
Labour's crackdown, marked in address to TUC, comes as UK languishes near bottom of G20 pay league

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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)


Pastor Taken Hostage in Philippines Rebel Attack
Several Christians injured in attack linked to Moro National Liberation Front


State Government in Northern Nigeria Plans to Demolish 25 Churches and Christian Schools

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from The Jerusalem Post


US official to 'Post': Russia proposal to put Syria chemical arms under global control will go ignored
Russia proposes Syria put chemical arms under int'l control to avoid US strike; Damascus "welcomes" proposal, but stops short of saying Assad accepts it; US official: "There's no mechanism to implement proposal."

Assad: US 'should expect everything' if it attacks Syria


Russia reportedly reprimands Israel for Mediterranean missile test
Is Russia's reaction to the joint US-Israeli missile test in the Mediterranean a sign of future conflict stemming from military intervention in Syria?


Is al-Qaida experiencing a revival in Syria?
The al-Nusra Front, an al-Qaida affiliate, has been one of the more effective rebel groups fighting Assad.

Has the EU abandoned the US on military action in Syria?
While many European world leaders have shied away from backing a US-led military strike in Syria, Obama continues to press his campaign. Now, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar supporting the strike, the EU stance may not matter.  What do you think a coalition on striking Syria will look like? France? Saudi Arabia? Turkey?


Israeli organization delivers hundreds of tons of food, medicine to Syrian refugees
"Nobody asks permission to kill. We do not ask permission to save lives," says NGO’s founder.

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from KHQ Local News


President Bashar Assad Warns Of Retaliation For US Strike On Syria

One Man Dead After Shooting Near Downtown Spokane; No Suspects In Custody

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from KREM 2 News


Times: Study finds drivers in state busy on cellphones, texting

One dead following shooting outside Spokane concert venue
Spokane Police officers say a man died overnight after being shot multiple times in the parking lot outside The Hop concert venue on North Monroe

Man dies from fall during San Francisco 49ers game

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from KXLY 4 News


Prescribed burns begin in northern Idaho forest

One man killed in parking lot outside "The Hop"
Police are looking for a suspect in the shooting on North Monroe this morning. They are having trouble getting a good description from witnesses.


Young woman on life support, family seeks blood donations

Fan dies in fall at 49ers' Candlestick Park

NAACP leader Ben Jealous resigns
Jealous ends five-year tenure

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from Money Talks News


Understanding Obamacare: 4 Things You Need to Know

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from The National Review


Drawing an Al-Qaeda Red Line
Why is Assad’s use of WMDs so much worse than Syrian rebels’ allying with jihadists?

Common Core Corrupts
The Obama administration is corrupting education.

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from Natural Society


Study: Mediterranean Diet and Low Carbs Reduce Diabetes Risk

Chemtrail Poisons are Ruining Your Health from Above, and You may Not KnowThis article has not been verified to my satisfaction. - C. S.

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from NPR


It's OK To Protest In China, Just Don't March
Researchers say China runs the largest censorship machine in human history. But Harvard studies of Internet postings in China suggest that even vitriolic criticisms of leaders and state policies are not what officials want to censor.

How Does A 107-Year-Old Die In A Police Shootout? Details Emerge

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from The Objective Standard


Mises on Government: Size Doesn’t Matter
In just two paragraphs, Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises corrects both conservatives and libertarians regarding the proper nature of government.

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from POLITICO


Bashar Assad to U.S.: ‘Expect everything’

Hillary Clinton to speak on Syria

President Obama’s last best hope
With remarkably little to show for a week of intensive lobbying, the last bit of leverage that Democrats expect the White House to use is this: Barack Obama’s presidency depends on it.

Military sex assault bill stalled by Syria

Live from the West Wing: President Obama goes prime time
The uphill fight to get Congress to approve a military strike on Syria is pushing President Barack Obama to embrace a brand of communication he’s long resisted: the delivery of a prime-time address to the nation from the White House.

‘Pink slime’ returns to school lunches in 4 more states

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from reason.com


"Libertarians are the New Communists." And Anti-Libertarians Are Out of Ideas.

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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)


Saturn Shines with Venus and Crescent Moon Tonight: How to See It

Mars One: The psychology of isolation, confinement and 24-hour Big Brother
Those sent to live and die on the red planet face untold risk of mental illness

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*from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)



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from USA Today


Syria 'welcomes' Russian proposal on chemical weapon
The Russian foreign minister says Moscow will push Syria to place its chemical weapons under international control.


Uphill battle for Obama: Where Congress stands on Syria
A survey of members of Congress by the USA TODAY Network shows lawmakers on record opposing intervention in Syria far outnumber lawmakers saying they are in favor.

NAACP chief Ben Jealous to resign, cites family reasons
NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous says he wants to spend more time with his wife and children.

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from The Voice of the Martyrs


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from The Wall Street Journal


Facebook’s Social Feed: How to Check Your Privacy Settings
Facebook is giving a small group of media companies the ability to tap into its feed of users' public posts. But it can be difficult to figure out which of your posts are public or private. Here's a guide to managing your privacy settings on Facebook

Syria 'Welcomes' Russian Call to Give Up Chemical Weapons
Foreign Minister Is Cagey About Compliance After Rare Russian Push

Why Too Much Togetherness Can Ruin Retirement
Many couples dream of being joined at the hip when they're no longer working. A more satisfying approach may be 'parallel play.'

The Ultimate End-of-Life Plan
How one woman fought the medical establishment and avoided what most Americans fear: prolonged, plugged-in suffering

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from 100 Percent FED Up


Suicide Bomber Auction for Syria in Saudi Arabia
An unbelievable leaked video of an auction for a suicide bomber against Syria! This takes place in a hotel conference room in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The atmosphere is festive, and the audience has children in it. But the merchandise auctioned is human flesh and blood!

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