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from AsiaNews.it
Held up at Kota Kinabalu Airport, the Herald's 2,000 copies are eventually released after the intervention of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur and a Catholic politician. In doing this, the Home Ministry prevented the weekly from being distributed for Sunday Mass. Activists criticise the decision as a violation of religious freedom.
Pope: every Christian should bear witness to the value of everyone's dignity
In a message to the World Council of Churches' Assembly, Francis stresses that globalisation requires that Christ's followers promote "the cultural, social and legal conditions which enable individuals and communities to grow in freedom", protect the family and guarantee an "integral education" for the young as well as the "untrammelled exercise of religious liberty" for all.
In a message to the World Council of Churches' Assembly, Francis stresses that globalisation requires that Christ's followers promote "the cultural, social and legal conditions which enable individuals and communities to grow in freedom", protect the family and guarantee an "integral education" for the young as well as the "untrammelled exercise of religious liberty" for all.
Appeal of Francis, who met with Shiite, Sunni, Christian, Yazidi and Sabea civil authorities from the Ministry for Religious Affairs of Iraq.
Interior Minister Gamawan Fauzi wants governors and local administrators to cooperate with FPI members. Activists and members of civil society groups slam him for ignoring the FPI's deliberate acts of intolerance towards minorities. One lawmaker describes the minister as a "disoriented person", defines the FPI an "obstacle" to the law.
For the first time the explosion of an SUVs in the heart of Beijing is described as a "terrorist attack" on state television. The police announce first arrests, but continues to look for vehicles with Xinjiang license plates. Uyghur leader calls for "calm and transparency " in investigations.
Mgr Wenceslao Padilla, apostolic prefect of Ulaanbaatar, visited South Korea to raise funds for Catholic schools in Mongolia. "I cannot imagine how the [Mongolian] Church would have started without the help of the Korean Church," he said. For Seoul Archbishop Yeom, "it is time for us to repay the kindness" that others showed to the Korean Church, and thus we shall "look for different ways to help until the Lord's Good News is thoroughly spread in Mongolia."
The defendants were accused of having set fire to a Baptist church and 14 houses, Christmas 2007. Despite the evidence against them, the Phulbani court acquitted them for "lack of evidence". The court is the same one that sentenced seven innocent Christians to life imprisonment. The president of the Global Council of Indian Christians ( GCIC ) is launching an appeal for justice.
Saigon: Abuse of "democratic freedoms ", 15 months in prison for Vietnamese activist
Sentence imposed on the 30 year-old Dinh Nhat Uy commuted to house arrest. He is guilty of having used a social network to condemn Chinese imperialism and calling for the release of his brother, who was also in jail. For his release the Redemptorist Fathers held a moment of prayer in the presence of 1,500 Catholics and non-Catholics.
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from The Atlantic (& CityLab)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Study Theology, Even If You Don't Believe in God
This lost liberal art encourages scholars to understand history from the inside out.
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This lost liberal art encourages scholars to understand history from the inside out.
from BBC News
A delegation of German intelligence officials are visiting the White House to discuss claims that the US monitored Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone. The US faces growing anger over reports that it spied on its allies abroad. The revelations stem from documents leaked by fugitive ex-US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
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from Daily Mail
A quarter of psoriasis suffers say they have been DUMPED because of the condition - and 40% say their skin repulses people
16% of sufferers have avoided going on a date because of the condition
15% will not go on holiday for fear of having to bare all in front of people
One in six sufferers say the condition has held them back at work, 22% say it makes them depressed and 7% claim it makes them suicidal
16% of sufferers have avoided going on a date because of the condition
15% will not go on holiday for fear of having to bare all in front of people
One in six sufferers say the condition has held them back at work, 22% say it makes them depressed and 7% claim it makes them suicidal
Student 'hallucinating about ZOMBIES' is shot dead by homeowners as he smashed his way into house
How Hush a Bye Baby is the best medicine: Lullabies lower heart rates and ease pain in children
Songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Hush a Bye Baby and other well-loved songs helped patients in Great Ormond Street Hospital feel better
Heart rates dropped and the children were in visibly less pain
But reading stories with pop-up pictures or sounds had no effect
Calming tones may ease pain by distracting the children from their illness
Girl, 13, digs herself out of a shallow grave after she is raped and buried alive by two men in Pakistan
The teenager was attacked in the Toba Tek Singh area of Punjab
Police initially refused to investigate despite complaints from her father
They have now arrested two men in connection with the rape
Number of child rapes in Pakistan has risen from 668 to 2,788 since 2002
Boy, 13, with terminal cancer gets dying wish as town rallies around to bring him an early Christmas
Waves frozen in time: Dramatic fast-frame photographs show ice-cold sea crashing against Italian shoreline
The images were taken by Italian photographer Giovanni Allievi, 44, on a trip to Savona in Italy
Mr Allievi, from Varigotti, sets off early in the morning to capture the waves in all their glory
Five held over Tiananmen Square terror attack that left five dead and 38 injured
State media report five people detained in connection with the attack
Police described the incident as a 'violent terror attack'
Three people in car died along with two bystanders
Cages built to protect kids from wolves at New Mexico bus stops under fire for 'demonizing' the endangered animals
Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to extend protections for 75 Mexican gray wolves - reigniting a debate about the danger they pose
Environmentalists point out there have been no attacks on humans since they were reintroduced into the wild in 1998 and very few on livestock
They argue that 'kid cages' present the wrong idea about the threat
But residents in Reserve, New Mexico say the animals have stalked and cornered their children and that the cages are necessary
The REAL Exorcism that inspired the classic film: Jesuit scholars gather in St Louis to remember case of boy 'possessed' by devil in 1949
St Louis hospital spent a month trying to purge the demon from a child
Jesuit scholars told the story of the month-long exorcism that saved him
A packed audience was divided on whether to believe he was possessed
Moment adorable boy refused to leave the stage as Pope Francis gave Family day address in St Peter's
Identified only as 'the boy in yellow' the lad gatecrashed the stage
Pontiff affectionately pats his head as he addresses crowds at Vatican
Bold youngster even sat in the Pope's chair during the speech
Police 'punish' men who broke a school girl's spine as they gang-raped her by making them mow the lawn at their station
The 16-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly raped by a gang of six men
She was punched, kicked and thrown down a pit latrine after the attack
The girl had been walking home from her grandfather's funeral at the time
Three of her attackers were caught by a vigilante mob and handed to police
The men were seen the following morning cutting grass with long knives
According to activists, they were later released from custody
Did France pay £17MILLION ransom to Al Qaeda for release of four hostages? Claims made as uranium mine workers are freed after three years in captivity
Botox jab could ease arthritis and cancer without side effects: Single injection could offer pain relief for months
New molecule created by Sheffield University's Professor Bazbek Davletov
Could provide pain-numbing effect of Botox without freezing the muscles
How Hush a Bye Baby is the best medicine: Lullabies lower heart rates and ease pain in children
Songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Hush a Bye Baby and other well-loved songs helped patients in Great Ormond Street Hospital feel better
Heart rates dropped and the children were in visibly less pain
But reading stories with pop-up pictures or sounds had no effect
Calming tones may ease pain by distracting the children from their illness
Girl, 13, digs herself out of a shallow grave after she is raped and buried alive by two men in Pakistan
The teenager was attacked in the Toba Tek Singh area of Punjab
Police initially refused to investigate despite complaints from her father
They have now arrested two men in connection with the rape
Number of child rapes in Pakistan has risen from 668 to 2,788 since 2002
Boy, 13, with terminal cancer gets dying wish as town rallies around to bring him an early Christmas
Waves frozen in time: Dramatic fast-frame photographs show ice-cold sea crashing against Italian shoreline
The images were taken by Italian photographer Giovanni Allievi, 44, on a trip to Savona in Italy
Mr Allievi, from Varigotti, sets off early in the morning to capture the waves in all their glory
Five held over Tiananmen Square terror attack that left five dead and 38 injured
State media report five people detained in connection with the attack
Police described the incident as a 'violent terror attack'
Three people in car died along with two bystanders
Cages built to protect kids from wolves at New Mexico bus stops under fire for 'demonizing' the endangered animals
Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to extend protections for 75 Mexican gray wolves - reigniting a debate about the danger they pose
Environmentalists point out there have been no attacks on humans since they were reintroduced into the wild in 1998 and very few on livestock
They argue that 'kid cages' present the wrong idea about the threat
But residents in Reserve, New Mexico say the animals have stalked and cornered their children and that the cages are necessary
The REAL Exorcism that inspired the classic film: Jesuit scholars gather in St Louis to remember case of boy 'possessed' by devil in 1949
St Louis hospital spent a month trying to purge the demon from a child
Jesuit scholars told the story of the month-long exorcism that saved him
A packed audience was divided on whether to believe he was possessed
Moment adorable boy refused to leave the stage as Pope Francis gave Family day address in St Peter's
Identified only as 'the boy in yellow' the lad gatecrashed the stage
Pontiff affectionately pats his head as he addresses crowds at Vatican
Bold youngster even sat in the Pope's chair during the speech
Police 'punish' men who broke a school girl's spine as they gang-raped her by making them mow the lawn at their station
The 16-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly raped by a gang of six men
She was punched, kicked and thrown down a pit latrine after the attack
The girl had been walking home from her grandfather's funeral at the time
Three of her attackers were caught by a vigilante mob and handed to police
The men were seen the following morning cutting grass with long knives
According to activists, they were later released from custody
Did France pay £17MILLION ransom to Al Qaeda for release of four hostages? Claims made as uranium mine workers are freed after three years in captivity
Botox jab could ease arthritis and cancer without side effects: Single injection could offer pain relief for months
New molecule created by Sheffield University's Professor Bazbek Davletov
Could provide pain-numbing effect of Botox without freezing the muscles
Created by fusing elements of Botox with those from the tetanus bug
Kicking and punching each other before a ferocious crowd, the Muay Thai child warriors forced to fight by parents who wager every penny they have on them
Photos form part of an eye-opening series by German photographer Sandra Hoyn
Buoyed on by their parents these children who are as young as six, are forced to fight for money
Kicking and punching each other before a ferocious crowd, the Muay Thai child warriors forced to fight by parents who wager every penny they have on them
Photos form part of an eye-opening series by German photographer Sandra Hoyn
Buoyed on by their parents these children who are as young as six, are forced to fight for money
from Choice and Truth
Junk Food is Addicting and Killing People
Locked up in America
[shared from Criminal Justice Degree Hub]
The Horns of Africa: Neo Colonialism, Oil Wars and Terror Games
[shared from Global Research]
Ignored Reality Is Going To Wipe Out The Human Race[shared from Global Research]
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from CNNLocked up in America
[shared from Criminal Justice Degree Hub]
The Horns of Africa: Neo Colonialism, Oil Wars and Terror Games
[shared from Global Research]
Ignored Reality Is Going To Wipe Out The Human Race[shared from Global Research]
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Obama Admin Trying To Silence Insurance Companies From Discussing ObamaCare Problemsvideo (2:53)
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from CNSNews.com
NewsBusted 10/29/13
The Obamacare healthcare.gov website debacle continues to frustrate millions of Americans. At this point it seems the only successful computer guy in the Obama administration is Edward Snowden. –Jodi Miller
Charles Krauthammer versus Mark Levin: Conservative commentators trade barbs over Ted Cruz
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Will a box like this someday bring back samples from Mars?
Still probably many years in the future and most likely international in nature, a Mars sample-return mission is one of the most challenging space ventures possible for robotic exploration.
Hummingbird memory
New research suggests the tiny birds may have what might be called an episodic memory – a trait previously thought unique to humans.
Facebook Accidentally Asks Some Users for Government ID
from The Federalist Papers
Samuel Adams, Article Signed Vindex, Boston Gazette, January 21, 1771
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VIRAL: Dying Teen Recounts Struggle With Heart Condition, Near Death Experiences
Two years after Ben Breedlove's death, his sister Ally is carrying on his powerful message.
WATCH: Never-Before-Seen Star Wars Blooper Reel Released
A blooper reel from the original Star Wars movie has been released for the first time in 36 years and it’s going viral!
Couple Kicked Off Health Care Plan Pleads With Obama to Change the Law
An estimated two million Americans have already lost their existing health care coverage thanks to ObamaCare.
WATCH: Family Reacts After Fatal Mugging of 87-Year-Old WWII Vet
O'Reilly: 'Americans Are Paying the Price for Obama's Lack of Attention to ObamaCare Details'
"Imposing so-called social justice – a big Obama theme – means somebody has to pay for it. […] Because the government creates nothing, they have to take the resources away from people who have them. That's what we're seeing with the ObamaCare chaos." The Factor host went on to say the president’s vision has harmed many Americans, and he’ll pay a political price for it. He predicted that the administration will not recover from the debacle and that it will weigh down Hillary Clinton’s chances at a presidential run.
HHS quietly cancels contract with group to promote ObamaCare to recently released convicts
CDC Warning: Even Healthy Children Can Die From Flu Complications
According to the report, 830 children across the country died from flu-related complications over the last few years and most of them hadn't received the flu shot.
Baez Defending Accused Bully: FL Sheriff 'Needs to Stick to Law Enforcement'
Jose Baez, who famously represented Casey Anthony, is representing accused bully 12-year-old Katelyn Roman. Baez claims that the sheriff is unfairly targeting her.
Was the World Record for Biggest Wave Ever Ridden Broken? Pro Surfer Disputes Claim
CA Judge Sentences Killer, Then Performs His Wedding Ceremony
The family of Kevin Santos is now demanding a public apology.
Soaring Number Of Cubans Are Entering The United States Through Mexican Border
Republican to Sebelius: Isn't President Obama Ultimately Responsible for This?
Woman to hand out 'obese letters' to overweight children on Halloween
‘Hold Me Accountable!’: Sebelius' Heated Exchange With Rep. Blackburn
‘Americans Deserve Better’: Sebelius Apologizes for Botched ObamaCare Rollout
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Extent of Peruvian Amazon lost to illegal goldmines mapped for first time
Researchers have recorded a 400% increase in the area of Madre de Dios taken over by small mines from 1999 to 2012
Dark matter stays hidden as detector fails to see a single particle
Physicists face major setback in search for mysterious substance as Lux dark matter detector draws a blank
Boris Johnson defends Guardian over NSA revelations
Mayor of London says it is right that 'salient and interesting facts' about espionage are brought into public domain
Dell users get claws out over laptops that stink of cat pee
Computer maker forced to offer replacements after buyers complain of smell from Latitude E6430u like 'tomcat's litter box'
Spain colluded in NSA spying on its citizens, Spanish newspaper reports
El Mundo says it has document detailing collaboration between US intelligence agency and foreign countries
Solitary confinement's invisible scars
I spent more than five years of my sentence in 'the box', for trivial violations. It's time we saw this casual abuse for what it is: torture
Chinese officials in new Photoshop fail
Anhui province apologises for doctored picture that shows vice-mayor hovering like a ghost above a puppet-sized old lady
3 Trillion Reasons Not to Raise Taxes Again
Do you know how much President Obama has raised taxes? Oh, by about $3 trillion.
Pakistan forces to blame for spurt in truce violations: Antony
State plans a maritime university of its own
Inordinate delay in Kochi becoming home to India’s second maritime university
Spying on allies is two-way street, says US intelligence chief
Nations spying on each other’s leaders is a two-way street and a long-time practice in the intelligence world, according to the U.S. intelligence chief. But a surveillance sweep on phone records overseas that has prompted an anti-American backlash was carried out by European governments, not the U.S., another intelligence official said.
RBI’s heady cocktail
In his Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy, Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan was candid enough to admit that GDP growth in the country this year may be lower (at 5 per cent) than earlier expected, and that inflation remains a problem. The inflation rate as reflected by the Wholesale Price Index has risen and as measured by the Consumer Price Index remains uncomfortably high. India is experiencing stagflation, requiring the RBI to think of reining in inflation without damaging growth further and possibly reviving it a bit.
A look at the Windows 8.1 key changes
The nightly bread now off the menu in State capital
The warmth from the hot stove and the food on the plate under a star-studded midnight sky in an almost deserted street. But ‘Thattukadas,’ romantic food courts for some and a basic necessity for others, now close early. 10.30 p.m. is the unwritten diktat of the police.
Traditional diyas may flicker and die
Potters say children prefer well-paying ‘office jobs’ to family profession. The orders are pouring in, the work is hectic. From sunrise to sunset, kneading of clay, churn of the potters’ wheel, hammering of the damp pots, and thick smoke emanating from the firing mound become the sights, sounds and smells that signify an imminent Deepavali.
Kozhikode railway station moves closer to world-class status
Minister for Social Welfare M.K. Muneer and M.K. Raghavan, MP, respectively inaugurated the new escalators and elevators at the Kozhikode railway station as part of making it a world-class facility on Tuesday.
Third suspect arrested in Patna blasts case
Police say conspiracy was hatched in April; NIA arrests another suspect in Ranchi
Vigil against polio must not drop, doctors warn
India is poised to be declared polio-free by the World Health Organisation. In a fitting tribute, schoolchildren assembled in large numbers across Madurai district to commemorate World Polio Day, which fell on October 24.
Meteorites rained life into Earth, says study
Sankar Chatterjee, a Texas Tech University palaeontologist, suggests it may have rained from the skies and started in the “bowels of hell”.
University status for Vijayawada colleges still a distant dream
Naidu stages dharna against official apathy
Rain-hit victims’ grievances upset TDP president
14-year-old girl gang-raped in Chigurukota
According to Gudivada Rural Police Station SHO Janardhana Rao, an autorickshaw driver Venkateswara Rao (21) and his friend picked up the girl from a grocery store under the pretext of dropping her home. They then took her to an isolated spot and allegedly raped her.
Toddy movement to defy ban across Tamil Nadu
Not withstanding the ban imposed by the State government on toddy tapping, the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement has decided to tap and sell toddy across Tamil Nadu from January 21.
Untouchability Eradication Front leader dead
President of Madurai unit of the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front M. Thangaraj passed away here on Tuesday. Thangaraj (47), who had met with a road accident on Sunday, succumbed to injuries at a private hospital.
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from The Independent (UK)
Pakistani family gives Congress an unprecedented account of effect of CIA drone attacks on their community
Politicians gather to hear startling testimony from a family on the death of a 67-year-old woman in Pakistan
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Indonesia: Radical Efforts to Remove Christian Woman from Government Continue
For more than two months the Islamic Defenders Front, a radical Islamic political organization, has been attempting to force the city government of Jakarta to remove a recently elected woman, and Christian, from office. The group is claiming that a Christian in leadership over a highly Muslim area is offensive and has staged multiple protests. To his credit, the Jakarta governor, Joko Widodo, has stood behind the appointment and Indonesia's constitutional protection for religious freedom, refusing to remove the "ward chief" based on her religious beliefs.
Christian Journalist in Pakistan Speaks Out against Persecution
For decades, Christians in Pakistan have been forced to exist in an ever increasingly hostile and intolerant country. Christian journalists have been intimidated over the years into keeping silent on the issue of persecution. Now, the existence of many Christian communities in Pakistan is under threat and many people in the world don't even know they exist. One Christian journalist speaks up against the silence and shares about his experience of being a persecuted Christian in Pakistan.
White House urges Jewish leaders not to lobby for new Iran sanctions
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with the leaders of four major American Jewish organizations
Israel frees 26 Palestinians in second round of prisoner releases
PA vows no peace agreement will be completed until all Palestinian inmates freed, as Abbas greets prisoners in Ramallah.
High Court rejects petition by terror victims association to block Palestinian prisoner release
Court does not find grounds to intervene in prisoner release taking place in the framework of the peace process.
from Liberty News
BREAKING: HealthCare.Gov Caught Auto-Enrolling Shoppers In Medicaid?
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The Single-Payer Fantasy
Obamacare isn’t a Republican idea, and liberals could never get their dream of single-payer. As Obamacare declines toward a possible fall, the assembled denizens of the professional Left are scrambling in earnest to register their excuses with the public.
Devastating Report: Cancer Misdiagnosed in Over 1.3 Million Cases
How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
Some parents say their children are addicted to video games, but it's no accident that kids can get lost in them. Game developers are studying gamers' actions as they play in order to make the games more compelling and lucrative.
Startups Try To Reroute Food Waste To The Hungry
Forty percent of food in the U.S. goes uneaten each year. The major problem is also a major opportunity for startups like Food Cowboy and CropMobster, which are trying to cash in by connecting sellers of excess food to people in need of it.
WATCH: Surfers Ride Towering Waves In Portugal
As a massive storm brings hurricane force winds through Western Europe, surfers in Nazaré, Portugal were taking advantage of monster waves, triggering rumors of record-breaking rides.
Top Reviewers On Amazon Get Tons Of Free Stuff
As it turns out, a lot of reviews on Amazon are written by people who are nothing like you. They're written by elite reviewers who are sent free merchandise to review. In other words, it's possible that the guy reviewing that toaster you're looking at wasn't in the market for a toaster to begin with, and didn't pay a cent for it.
3 Charts (And A Few Words) On The Rise Of Electric Bikes
Bicycle sales held steady over a six-year period in the European Union, but sales of electric bikes soared. In places like the Netherlands, electric bikes are already the most important sales segment.
Present Tense: Allie Brosh, Donald Glover, And Hurting Right Now
Allie Brosh is an artist whose drawings have covered sugar highs, silly pets, and childhood humiliations. But it's her writing about depression that has sparked the most discussion in recent months.
Never Back Down: Fresh Air Remembers Lou Reed
Lou Reed, the transgressive and transcendent songwriter, singer and guitarist, died Sunday at 71. "When I think of Lou Reed, the first image that comes to mind is a rock 'n' roll warrior who would stake his ground and never back down," Reed's former publicist and long-time friend Bill Bentley told Terry Gross on Fresh Air.
For A Longer Life, You Might Try Mowing The Lawn
Older people who are active every day appear to lower their risk of heart disease and death by almost a third, even if they're not doing the kind of exercise that breaks a sweat. Gardening and puttering around the house qualify. And don't overlook berry-picking, a popular pastime in Sweden, where the study was done.
A Japanese iPhone Gadget Teases The Tummy With Food Smells
Scentee draws power from an iPhone to blast you with the smell of hearty meat or lavender. But could the synthetic smell of meat trick your brain into thinking you're eating meat instead of plain rice?
Meet The Mom Who Shamed A Pumpkin Thief
When Becky Reina discovered that someone had taken a pumpkin carved for her 2-year-old son, she put a sign on her porch to tell the thief just what she thought.
Confused About Health Insurance? Take Our Quiz!
Any day now millions of people will start shopping for health insurance.
Will those shoppers know what they're doing? More to the point, if you're one of those shoppers, will you know what you're doing?
Raising Social Media Teens Means Constant Parental Learning
For parents of teens in the fast-changing social media landscape, it can be tough to figure out the balance between giving your children freedom and protecting them from danger.
75 Years Ago, 'War Of The Worlds' Started A Panic. Or Did It?
On the evening of Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles and his troupe went on the air to say that Martians had invaded New Jersey. Ever since, stories have made it sound as if the broadcast caused a mass panic. But that might not have been the case.
Eternity: How To See Forever On Your Dirty Car
Carl Sagan, an astronomer with the soul of a poet, liked to remind us that we were all made of "star stuff." It was, without a doubt, one of his most beautiful images. Commentator and astrophysicist Adam Frank says it's not just an abstract concept; you can reach out feel it in the space dirt covering your ride.
Sriracha Factory Under Fire For Fumes; City Sues
Some people say the smells coming from the Sriracha factory where the hot sauce is made are very irritating. They report burning eyes, sore throats and headaches. So the city asked a judge to order a halt in production until a fix can be found.
Hill aides can quietly stay off health exchanges
Congress changes rules at last second to exempt their staff from having to go on Obamacare.
from ThatsNonsence.com
Bill Gates Shares $5000 per Share? – Time to Stop Being Gullible
Amazingly, after over at least 13 years of this hoax being active, people out there still think that by sharing/forwarding/liking something that Bill Gates will give them money. This latest incarnation includes a photoshopped image of the Microsoft CEO. "Just in case" is not sufficient reasoning to pass this on - it's time to put this hoax to bed for good.
Nails in Pieces of Cheese Found in Dog Parks? - Internet/Facebook Rumour
Stories about nail-laced cheese being left in dog parks are circulating again. The main story refers to an isolated incident that occurred in Argentina in 2011 - Yes, other isolated incidents have occurred, but nothing to suggest a trend as reported in the messages. Referring to local news is a more effective method of dealing with this type of incident, as opposed to sharing generic, location-less warnings that contain inaccurate information.
Foreign Workers Say Thailand is Tops
Looking for an easy place to live where you can make friends and have financial security? Thailand tops the list according to a survey ranking the best overall experience for foreign workers living overseas. China, Singapore, India and Taiwan all emerged in the top 10.
Doctors Push to Screen Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C
Advances in Testing and Treating the Liver Disease Prompt Change in Tactics
Area Residents, Business Owners Share Their Stories
Prime Seats for Earth's Show
The astronauts aboard the international space station have the best seats in the house to watch the clouds, sunrises and man-made light shows taking place on Earth below.
The Obamacare healthcare.gov website debacle continues to frustrate millions of Americans. At this point it seems the only successful computer guy in the Obama administration is Edward Snowden. –Jodi Miller
from The Daily Caller
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from EarthSky
Still probably many years in the future and most likely international in nature, a Mars sample-return mission is one of the most challenging space ventures possible for robotic exploration.
Hummingbird memory
New research suggests the tiny birds may have what might be called an episodic memory – a trait previously thought unique to humans.
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from Facecrooks
“Earlier this evening, we showed an account verification message to a very small portion of our users unnecessarily,” Facebook said in a statement to Ars Technica on Tuesday. “We promptly removed the messages when we discovered the error. We’re sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused.” Facebook requires that all of its users register for the site using their real name and birthday. While this isn’t strictly enforced, the site has asked users it has suspected of lying before to send a copy of their government-issued identification. However, in the wake of the NSA online spying scandal, their latest (accidental) request for users’ personal information was met harshly.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
from The Federalist Papers
Samuel Adams, Article Signed Vindex, Boston Gazette, January 21, 1771
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from Fox News
VIRAL: Dying Teen Recounts Struggle With Heart Condition, Near Death Experiences
Two years after Ben Breedlove's death, his sister Ally is carrying on his powerful message.
WATCH: Never-Before-Seen Star Wars Blooper Reel Released
A blooper reel from the original Star Wars movie has been released for the first time in 36 years and it’s going viral!
Couple Kicked Off Health Care Plan Pleads With Obama to Change the Law
An estimated two million Americans have already lost their existing health care coverage thanks to ObamaCare.
WATCH: Family Reacts After Fatal Mugging of 87-Year-Old WWII Vet
O'Reilly: 'Americans Are Paying the Price for Obama's Lack of Attention to ObamaCare Details'
"Imposing so-called social justice – a big Obama theme – means somebody has to pay for it. […] Because the government creates nothing, they have to take the resources away from people who have them. That's what we're seeing with the ObamaCare chaos." The Factor host went on to say the president’s vision has harmed many Americans, and he’ll pay a political price for it. He predicted that the administration will not recover from the debacle and that it will weigh down Hillary Clinton’s chances at a presidential run.
HHS quietly cancels contract with group to promote ObamaCare to recently released convicts
CDC Warning: Even Healthy Children Can Die From Flu Complications
According to the report, 830 children across the country died from flu-related complications over the last few years and most of them hadn't received the flu shot.
Baez Defending Accused Bully: FL Sheriff 'Needs to Stick to Law Enforcement'
Jose Baez, who famously represented Casey Anthony, is representing accused bully 12-year-old Katelyn Roman. Baez claims that the sheriff is unfairly targeting her.
Was the World Record for Biggest Wave Ever Ridden Broken? Pro Surfer Disputes Claim
CA Judge Sentences Killer, Then Performs His Wedding Ceremony
The family of Kevin Santos is now demanding a public apology.
Soaring Number Of Cubans Are Entering The United States Through Mexican Border
Republican to Sebelius: Isn't President Obama Ultimately Responsible for This?
Woman to hand out 'obese letters' to overweight children on Halloween
from The Guardian
Extent of Peruvian Amazon lost to illegal goldmines mapped for first time
Researchers have recorded a 400% increase in the area of Madre de Dios taken over by small mines from 1999 to 2012
Dark matter stays hidden as detector fails to see a single particle
Physicists face major setback in search for mysterious substance as Lux dark matter detector draws a blank
Boris Johnson defends Guardian over NSA revelations
Mayor of London says it is right that 'salient and interesting facts' about espionage are brought into public domain
Dell users get claws out over laptops that stink of cat pee
Computer maker forced to offer replacements after buyers complain of smell from Latitude E6430u like 'tomcat's litter box'
Spain colluded in NSA spying on its citizens, Spanish newspaper reports
El Mundo says it has document detailing collaboration between US intelligence agency and foreign countries
Solitary confinement's invisible scars
I spent more than five years of my sentence in 'the box', for trivial violations. It's time we saw this casual abuse for what it is: torture
Chinese officials in new Photoshop fail
Anhui province apologises for doctored picture that shows vice-mayor hovering like a ghost above a puppet-sized old lady
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from The Heritage Foundation
Do you know how much President Obama has raised taxes? Oh, by about $3 trillion.
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from The Hindu (Madras, India)
Pakistan forces to blame for spurt in truce violations: Antony
State plans a maritime university of its own
Inordinate delay in Kochi becoming home to India’s second maritime university
Spying on allies is two-way street, says US intelligence chief
Nations spying on each other’s leaders is a two-way street and a long-time practice in the intelligence world, according to the U.S. intelligence chief. But a surveillance sweep on phone records overseas that has prompted an anti-American backlash was carried out by European governments, not the U.S., another intelligence official said.
In his Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy, Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan was candid enough to admit that GDP growth in the country this year may be lower (at 5 per cent) than earlier expected, and that inflation remains a problem. The inflation rate as reflected by the Wholesale Price Index has risen and as measured by the Consumer Price Index remains uncomfortably high. India is experiencing stagflation, requiring the RBI to think of reining in inflation without damaging growth further and possibly reviving it a bit.
A look at the Windows 8.1 key changes
The nightly bread now off the menu in State capital
The warmth from the hot stove and the food on the plate under a star-studded midnight sky in an almost deserted street. But ‘Thattukadas,’ romantic food courts for some and a basic necessity for others, now close early. 10.30 p.m. is the unwritten diktat of the police.
Traditional diyas may flicker and die
Potters say children prefer well-paying ‘office jobs’ to family profession. The orders are pouring in, the work is hectic. From sunrise to sunset, kneading of clay, churn of the potters’ wheel, hammering of the damp pots, and thick smoke emanating from the firing mound become the sights, sounds and smells that signify an imminent Deepavali.
Minister for Social Welfare M.K. Muneer and M.K. Raghavan, MP, respectively inaugurated the new escalators and elevators at the Kozhikode railway station as part of making it a world-class facility on Tuesday.
Third suspect arrested in Patna blasts case
Police say conspiracy was hatched in April; NIA arrests another suspect in Ranchi
Vigil against polio must not drop, doctors warn
India is poised to be declared polio-free by the World Health Organisation. In a fitting tribute, schoolchildren assembled in large numbers across Madurai district to commemorate World Polio Day, which fell on October 24.
Meteorites rained life into Earth, says study
Sankar Chatterjee, a Texas Tech University palaeontologist, suggests it may have rained from the skies and started in the “bowels of hell”.
University status for Vijayawada colleges still a distant dream
Naidu stages dharna against official apathy
Rain-hit victims’ grievances upset TDP president
14-year-old girl gang-raped in Chigurukota
According to Gudivada Rural Police Station SHO Janardhana Rao, an autorickshaw driver Venkateswara Rao (21) and his friend picked up the girl from a grocery store under the pretext of dropping her home. They then took her to an isolated spot and allegedly raped her.
Toddy movement to defy ban across Tamil Nadu
Not withstanding the ban imposed by the State government on toddy tapping, the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement has decided to tap and sell toddy across Tamil Nadu from January 21.
Untouchability Eradication Front leader dead
President of Madurai unit of the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front M. Thangaraj passed away here on Tuesday. Thangaraj (47), who had met with a road accident on Sunday, succumbed to injuries at a private hospital.
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from The Independent (UK)
Pakistani family gives Congress an unprecedented account of effect of CIA drone attacks on their community
Politicians gather to hear startling testimony from a family on the death of a 67-year-old woman in Pakistan
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Indonesia: Radical Efforts to Remove Christian Woman from Government Continue
For more than two months the Islamic Defenders Front, a radical Islamic political organization, has been attempting to force the city government of Jakarta to remove a recently elected woman, and Christian, from office. The group is claiming that a Christian in leadership over a highly Muslim area is offensive and has staged multiple protests. To his credit, the Jakarta governor, Joko Widodo, has stood behind the appointment and Indonesia's constitutional protection for religious freedom, refusing to remove the "ward chief" based on her religious beliefs.
Christian Journalist in Pakistan Speaks Out against Persecution
For decades, Christians in Pakistan have been forced to exist in an ever increasingly hostile and intolerant country. Christian journalists have been intimidated over the years into keeping silent on the issue of persecution. Now, the existence of many Christian communities in Pakistan is under threat and many people in the world don't even know they exist. One Christian journalist speaks up against the silence and shares about his experience of being a persecuted Christian in Pakistan.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with the leaders of four major American Jewish organizations
Israel frees 26 Palestinians in second round of prisoner releases
PA vows no peace agreement will be completed until all Palestinian inmates freed, as Abbas greets prisoners in Ramallah.
High Court rejects petition by terror victims association to block Palestinian prisoner release
Court does not find grounds to intervene in prisoner release taking place in the framework of the peace process.
Lapid: Israel's definition as Jewish and democratic is an unsolvable contradiction
Finance Minister says minorities in Israel not fully integrated; touts national service as way to benefit Arab communities.
Abbas vows there will be no peace agreement unless all prisoners go free
PA leader also blasts Israeli building announcement.
Report: Deal in works to reveal fate of IAF navigator Ron Arad
Kuwaiti paper: In deal, Iran will learn fate of missing diplomats; so far report is unconfirmed.
CEO Jeremy Levin of Israeli pharmaceuticals giant Teva resigns
Levin steps down after reported tensions with chairman Phillip Frost. CFO Eyal Desheh appointed interim CEO.
What Being Jewish Means to Me
David Harris, Executive Director, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Senior Associate, St. Antony's College, Oxford University (2009-11), assesses challenges to Jewish security worldwide.
Edelstein declares French president persona non grata in Knesset
French President Francois Hollande opts to address university students instead.
Netanyahu to advance east Jerusalem construction as 'compensation' for prisoner release
Gov't to okay tenders for 1,500 housing units over Green Line.
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Finance Minister says minorities in Israel not fully integrated; touts national service as way to benefit Arab communities.
Abbas vows there will be no peace agreement unless all prisoners go free
PA leader also blasts Israeli building announcement.
Report: Deal in works to reveal fate of IAF navigator Ron Arad
Kuwaiti paper: In deal, Iran will learn fate of missing diplomats; so far report is unconfirmed.
CEO Jeremy Levin of Israeli pharmaceuticals giant Teva resigns
Levin steps down after reported tensions with chairman Phillip Frost. CFO Eyal Desheh appointed interim CEO.
What Being Jewish Means to Me
David Harris, Executive Director, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Senior Associate, St. Antony's College, Oxford University (2009-11), assesses challenges to Jewish security worldwide.
Edelstein declares French president persona non grata in Knesset
French President Francois Hollande opts to address university students instead.
Netanyahu to advance east Jerusalem construction as 'compensation' for prisoner release
Gov't to okay tenders for 1,500 housing units over Green Line.
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
You think the sun disappears around here in the winter? At least you don't live in Rjukan, Norway. Nestled in the valley, no direct winter sunlight hits the town. But they've just installed giant mirrors to redirect the sunshine.
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Hurricane Sandy then and now: 60 photo pairs.
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Trayvon Martin's mother told a panel of senators today that state "stand your ground" self-defense laws do not work and must be amended, reviving the politically charged gun control issue a year ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.
If you were hoping to buy a little slice of Seattle folklore, sorry - you're out of luck, as Montlake's "spite house" officially went off the market over the weekend.
A Sedro-Woolley couple accused of starving, beating and forcing their adopted daughter outside as punishment were sentenced to decades-long prison terms Tuesday for her death. Carri Williams was was sentenced Tuesday to 37 years in prison for homicide by abuse and assault in the death of Hana Williams. Larry Williams received a 27-year prison term for manslaughter.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius apologized this morning for the health law rollout fiasco.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
The couple's family is asking for help to find homes for Floyd and Margaret Nordhagen's pets.
Spokane County leaders have released the maps showing where you can produce and sell marijuana with the proper licenses. Much of the County will be a possible spot for producing marijuana.
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest the funeral of former Speaker of the House Tom Foley Friday in Spokane.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Controversies are sure to fuel partisan rancor as midterm campaigns ramp up. After emerging from the government shutdown relatively unscathed, the Obama administration finds itself under assault on three fronts: problems surrounding the Affordable Care Act, revelations of the U.S. spying on allies, and the 2012 attack on the U.S diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya -- over which a senator has threatened to hold up all of the administration's nominations.
BREAKING: HealthCare.Gov Caught Auto-Enrolling Shoppers In Medicaid?
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from Money Talks News
You really might cry over spilt milk next year, if Congress doesn’t pass a farm bill. Without it, milk could cost twice as much as gasoline in January.
10 States Where Driving Has Plummeted
The 5 Richest and Poorest U.S. Cities
Still Supporting Your Adult Kids? 5 Steps for Cutting Them Off
10 States Where Driving Has Plummeted
The 5 Richest and Poorest U.S. Cities
Still Supporting Your Adult Kids? 5 Steps for Cutting Them Off
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from National Review
Obamacare isn’t a Republican idea, and liberals could never get their dream of single-payer. As Obamacare declines toward a possible fall, the assembled denizens of the professional Left are scrambling in earnest to register their excuses with the public.
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from Natural Society
What – You Still Believe Cholesterol Causes Heart Attacks?A meta-analysis of properly performed previous studies on heart health and saturated fats concluded “there is no significant evidence for concluding that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease.”
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from NPR
How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
Some parents say their children are addicted to video games, but it's no accident that kids can get lost in them. Game developers are studying gamers' actions as they play in order to make the games more compelling and lucrative.
Forty percent of food in the U.S. goes uneaten each year. The major problem is also a major opportunity for startups like Food Cowboy and CropMobster, which are trying to cash in by connecting sellers of excess food to people in need of it.
WATCH: Surfers Ride Towering Waves In Portugal
As a massive storm brings hurricane force winds through Western Europe, surfers in Nazaré, Portugal were taking advantage of monster waves, triggering rumors of record-breaking rides.
Top Reviewers On Amazon Get Tons Of Free Stuff
As it turns out, a lot of reviews on Amazon are written by people who are nothing like you. They're written by elite reviewers who are sent free merchandise to review. In other words, it's possible that the guy reviewing that toaster you're looking at wasn't in the market for a toaster to begin with, and didn't pay a cent for it.
3 Charts (And A Few Words) On The Rise Of Electric Bikes
Bicycle sales held steady over a six-year period in the European Union, but sales of electric bikes soared. In places like the Netherlands, electric bikes are already the most important sales segment.
Present Tense: Allie Brosh, Donald Glover, And Hurting Right Now
Allie Brosh is an artist whose drawings have covered sugar highs, silly pets, and childhood humiliations. But it's her writing about depression that has sparked the most discussion in recent months.
Never Back Down: Fresh Air Remembers Lou Reed
Lou Reed, the transgressive and transcendent songwriter, singer and guitarist, died Sunday at 71. "When I think of Lou Reed, the first image that comes to mind is a rock 'n' roll warrior who would stake his ground and never back down," Reed's former publicist and long-time friend Bill Bentley told Terry Gross on Fresh Air.
For A Longer Life, You Might Try Mowing The Lawn
Older people who are active every day appear to lower their risk of heart disease and death by almost a third, even if they're not doing the kind of exercise that breaks a sweat. Gardening and puttering around the house qualify. And don't overlook berry-picking, a popular pastime in Sweden, where the study was done.
A Japanese iPhone Gadget Teases The Tummy With Food Smells
Scentee draws power from an iPhone to blast you with the smell of hearty meat or lavender. But could the synthetic smell of meat trick your brain into thinking you're eating meat instead of plain rice?
Meet The Mom Who Shamed A Pumpkin Thief
When Becky Reina discovered that someone had taken a pumpkin carved for her 2-year-old son, she put a sign on her porch to tell the thief just what she thought.
Confused About Health Insurance? Take Our Quiz!
Any day now millions of people will start shopping for health insurance.
Will those shoppers know what they're doing? More to the point, if you're one of those shoppers, will you know what you're doing?
Raising Social Media Teens Means Constant Parental Learning
For parents of teens in the fast-changing social media landscape, it can be tough to figure out the balance between giving your children freedom and protecting them from danger.
75 Years Ago, 'War Of The Worlds' Started A Panic. Or Did It?
On the evening of Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles and his troupe went on the air to say that Martians had invaded New Jersey. Ever since, stories have made it sound as if the broadcast caused a mass panic. But that might not have been the case.
Eternity: How To See Forever On Your Dirty Car
Carl Sagan, an astronomer with the soul of a poet, liked to remind us that we were all made of "star stuff." It was, without a doubt, one of his most beautiful images. Commentator and astrophysicist Adam Frank says it's not just an abstract concept; you can reach out feel it in the space dirt covering your ride.
Sriracha Factory Under Fire For Fumes; City Sues
Some people say the smells coming from the Sriracha factory where the hot sauce is made are very irritating. They report burning eyes, sore throats and headaches. So the city asked a judge to order a halt in production until a fix can be found.
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from Northwest Sportsman
33 Charges Filed Against Tribal Man In Okanogan Trophy Buck Poaching Case; Atty Says Client ‘Not Guilty’
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33 Charges Filed Against Tribal Man In Okanogan Trophy Buck Poaching Case; Atty Says Client ‘Not Guilty’
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from NWCN
Prosecutor: Vancouver student brought gun to school three times
11-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to his Vancouver school had outburst in court today. He began swearing and crying and refused to move for detention officers.
Fireball spotted in the sky over the Northwest
Did you see anything? Apparently, a fireball was spotted in the sky over the Northwest. Several people in the Portland Metro area reported seeing it this morning, moving east to west.
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11-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to his Vancouver school had outburst in court today. He began swearing and crying and refused to move for detention officers.
Fireball spotted in the sky over the Northwest
Did you see anything? Apparently, a fireball was spotted in the sky over the Northwest. Several people in the Portland Metro area reported seeing it this morning, moving east to west.
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from POLITICO
Congress changes rules at last second to exempt their staff from having to go on Obamacare.
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70 Percent of Consumers Strongly Influenced By 'Free From' Labelling
Amish Girl Forced Into Experimental Chemotherapy Is Taken Out of U.S. and Recovers with Natural Treatment
Steve Allen died 13 years ago today at the age of 78
Grace Slick is 74 years old today!
Henry “The Fonz” Winkler is 68 years old today.
Dick “Hymie” Gautier is 82 years old today!
Harry Hamlin is 62 years old today!
from The Right Scoop
Mark Levin schools Krauthammer on Ted Cruz’s exchange with Dianne Feinstein
Mark Levin schools Charles Krauthammer on why it’s not “honorable” for governors to expand Medicaid
Watch Neil Cavuto’s FANTASTIC monologue summing up how American’s feel about Obama
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from San Jose Mercury News
Climate change pact signed by California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
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from PreventDisease.com
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from RetroVision (news.kjosy.com)
Steve Allen died 13 years ago today at the age of 78
Grace Slick is 74 years old today!
Henry “The Fonz” Winkler is 68 years old today.
Dick “Hymie” Gautier is 82 years old today!
Harry Hamlin is 62 years old today!
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Mark Levin schools Krauthammer on Ted Cruz’s exchange with Dianne Feinstein
Mark Levin schools Charles Krauthammer on why it’s not “honorable” for governors to expand Medicaid
Watch Neil Cavuto’s FANTASTIC monologue summing up how American’s feel about Obama
from San Jose Mercury News
Climate change pact signed by California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
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Trailer Truck-Size Asteroid to Buzz Earth Inside Moon's Orbit Today
The moon will blot out the sun Sunday (Nov. 3) in an eclipse that will be visible from eastern North America to the Middle East. Sunday's celestial event is a relatively rare occurrence known as a hybrid solar eclipse. It will begin as an annular or "ring of fire" eclipse along the path of totality, then shift to a total eclipse as the moon's shadow sweeps across our planet. What you'll observe depends on where you live.
How can Earth save itself from city-killing space rocks, or an all out asteroid apocalypse? Shuttle era astronaut Tom Jones lays out the 3 most effective ways, and a possible fourth.video (2:13)
Was the Early Moon Made of Magma 'Mush'?
Instead of instantly solidifying into the moon we know and love today, our lunar companion was likely magma "mush" for hundreds of millions of years, says one scientist. Why don't we know as much about the moon as we think we do?
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How can Earth save itself from city-killing space rocks, or an all out asteroid apocalypse? Shuttle era astronaut Tom Jones lays out the 3 most effective ways, and a possible fourth.video (2:13)
Was the Early Moon Made of Magma 'Mush'?
Instead of instantly solidifying into the moon we know and love today, our lunar companion was likely magma "mush" for hundreds of millions of years, says one scientist. Why don't we know as much about the moon as we think we do?
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from ThatsNonsence.com
Bill Gates Shares $5000 per Share? – Time to Stop Being Gullible
Amazingly, after over at least 13 years of this hoax being active, people out there still think that by sharing/forwarding/liking something that Bill Gates will give them money. This latest incarnation includes a photoshopped image of the Microsoft CEO. "Just in case" is not sufficient reasoning to pass this on - it's time to put this hoax to bed for good.
Nails in Pieces of Cheese Found in Dog Parks? - Internet/Facebook Rumour
Stories about nail-laced cheese being left in dog parks are circulating again. The main story refers to an isolated incident that occurred in Argentina in 2011 - Yes, other isolated incidents have occurred, but nothing to suggest a trend as reported in the messages. Referring to local news is a more effective method of dealing with this type of incident, as opposed to sharing generic, location-less warnings that contain inaccurate information.
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from The Wall Street Journal
Looking for an easy place to live where you can make friends and have financial security? Thailand tops the list according to a survey ranking the best overall experience for foreign workers living overseas. China, Singapore, India and Taiwan all emerged in the top 10.
Advances in Testing and Treating the Liver Disease Prompt Change in Tactics
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An April 2012 photo by European Space Agency
astronaut André Kuipers captures the lights of
Europe spinning below the international space
station, in blue in the foreground.
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The astronauts aboard the international space station have the best seats in the house to watch the clouds, sunrises and man-made light shows taking place on Earth below.
Studies show women are less likely than men to be appreciated by colleagues when they help their co-workers.
Facebook Tests Software to Track Your Cursor on Screen
Facebook is testing technology that would greatly expand the type of data that it collects about its users. New software could track where your cursor moves on the screen.
Rise in Flash Kidnappings in Karachi
Rising food and gas prices are fueling abductions in Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city. The abductions, which mostly target men with new-looking cars, are seen as a means of making quick cash. One man’s family received a ransom demand for $423,000 for his safe return.
Rising food and gas prices are fueling abductions in Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city. The abductions, which mostly target men with new-looking cars, are seen as a means of making quick cash. One man’s family received a ransom demand for $423,000 for his safe return.
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from Washington Examiner
In Virginia, signs Ken Cuccinelli is the 'Comeback Kid'
Two new polls sure to shake up the Virginia gubernatorial race suggest that longshot Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is mounting a last minute comeback, prompting front-runner Terry McAuliffe to bring in a big gun to keep his hopes alive: the original Comeback Kid, former President Clinton.
McAuliffe poll shock: Democrat up by only 4 points in Virginia governor’s race
Race tightens as Cuccinelli gains GOP supporters
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from Washington Examiner
In Virginia, signs Ken Cuccinelli is the 'Comeback Kid'
Two new polls sure to shake up the Virginia gubernatorial race suggest that longshot Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is mounting a last minute comeback, prompting front-runner Terry McAuliffe to bring in a big gun to keep his hopes alive: the original Comeback Kid, former President Clinton.
McAuliffe poll shock: Democrat up by only 4 points in Virginia governor’s race
Race tightens as Cuccinelli gains GOP supporters
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from The Washington Post
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from The Weekly Standard
Ken Cuccinelli’s up against a carpetbagging hack, and losing.
Senate Democrats Struggle to Defend Health Insurance Promises
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from The Wenatchee World
Airport expansion project begins with demolition, and much emotion
County clears the way for pot retailers
Wilf Woods | Gazing at the night sky, book in hand
Common Ground | CWU’s Gaudino envisions partnerships in NCW
Nation’s next wage fight is on Seatac’s ballot
Cuts to food stamps will dominate farm bill talks
Raven Speaks: Go-la'-ka Wa-wal-sh
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| Henry Laymance of the Waterville Auto Co. is at the wheel of a Studebaker, poised before heading up Saddle Rock in 1916. World file photo |
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from WIRED
from 100 Percent FED Up
[shared from The Raw Story]
Kathleen Sebelius Falsely Claims It Would Be Illegal For Her To Join Exchanges
Kathleen Sebelius Falsely Claims It Would Be Illegal For Her To Join Exchanges
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