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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Senate majority leader announces budget deal
Democratic leader Harry Reid says Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan deal to avoid default and end the government shutdown, now in its 16th day. Republican Senator Ted Cruz says he won't delay vote.
U.S. Army Ranger Cpl. Josh Hargis was critically wounded by shrapnel after a suicide bomb was detonated in Afghanistan. After coming out of surgery, Hargis’ commanding officer arrived to present him with the Purple Heart. Despite his injuries, he found the strength to salute.
Gonorrhea outbreak spreads in Spokane County
Spokane health officials issued a warning Tuesday about an unexpected increase in the number of gonorrhea cases in Spokane County. The Washington State Department of Health called it a gonorrhea outbreak.
Prosecutors push to try Delbert Belton murder suspects together
Prosecutors are hoping to try the two teens accused of murdering 88-year-old WW2 veteran Delbert Belton together. The defense wants to the trial to be held outside of Spokane.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Senate has deal on shutdown, debt
Cruz says he won't block measure
Senate leaders have announced a plan to end the government shutdown and avoid loan default. The plan reopens the government until Jan. 15 and raises the debt limit until Feb. 7.
Spokane police to record race of people they stop
Starting in January, the Spokane police will start recording the race of anyone they pull over. The program was recommended by the Use of Force Commission.
Exposure to BPA may cause miscarriages
Women with high BPA levels at 'significantly increased' risk, study concludes
Spokane Police search for suspect in Hillyard drive-by
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Spokane police to record race of people they stop
Starting in January, the Spokane police will start recording the race of anyone they pull over. The program was recommended by the Use of Force Commission.
Exposure to BPA may cause miscarriages
Women with high BPA levels at 'significantly increased' risk, study concludes
Spokane Police search for suspect in Hillyard drive-by
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REGION
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from Columbia Basin Herald
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from East Oregonian
This week, we tackle the Affordable Care Act with our "two truths and a lie" editorial.
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from Freedom Foundation
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from iFIBRE ONE News
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
Deal reached to avoid default and open government
Senate leader Harry Reid announces bipartisan deal to avoid default and end the shutdown. Republican Senator Ted Cruz says he won't delay vote.
Stop at Olympic National Park, get $125 ticket
People who pulled into a ranger station at Olympic National Park over the weekend were given $125 tickets for "violation of closure."
Senate leader Harry Reid announces bipartisan deal to avoid default and end the shutdown. Republican Senator Ted Cruz says he won't delay vote.
Stop at Olympic National Park, get $125 ticket
People who pulled into a ranger station at Olympic National Park over the weekend were given $125 tickets for "violation of closure."
After nearly a year of research, planning and public hearings, Washington state is poised to approve the rules for its new legal marijuana industry.
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Senate leader announces bipartisan budget deal
Senators seek budget deal, House effort flops
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from The Star (Grand Coulee)
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from The Wenatchee World
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NATIONAL
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from ABC News
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from ACLJ
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from AMAC
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from Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hearsay from Hillary Clinton: On Joe Biden and the Osama bin Laden raid
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from Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hearsay from Hillary Clinton: On Joe Biden and the Osama bin Laden raid
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from The Blaze
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from Breitbart
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from CBS News
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Shutdown: Bush's Fault?
YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS UP!! WATCH THIS VIDEO AS these Low Information Voters BLAME BUSH for the Obma Reid Shut Down!
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from The Daily Caller
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from Fox News
What is the Tea Party really trying to get out of slimdown?
"Senator Cruz and his adherents do not view things in conventional terms. They look back over the past half-century, including the supposedly golden era of Ronald Reagan, and see the uninterrupted forward march of the American left. Entitlement spending never stopped growing. The regulatory state continued to expand. The national debt grew and grew and finally in the Obama years, exploded. They see an American population becoming unrecognizable from the free and self-reliant people they thought they knew. And they see the Republican Party as having utterly failed to stop the drift toward an unfree nation supervised by an overweening and bloated bureaucracy. They are not interested in Republican policies that merely slow the growth of this leviathan. They want to stop it and reverse it. And they want to show their supporters they'll try anything to bring that about."
Senate leaders announce tentative budget deal
from The Heritage Foundation
This Obamacare Parody Video Is Going Viral. Have You Watched It Yet?
Last week Heritage released a new parody video featuring a pro-Obamacare commercial with a slightly different (and quite funny) audio track. One week later, you’ve made it our most-watched YouTube video ever produced. President Obama’s health care law is no joke — especially for the families that are facing large cost increases on their insurance premiums. But sometimes it’s worth taking a break from the serious debates in Washington to enjoy a laugh.
How Will You Fare in the Obamacare Exchanges?
There are literally no comparisons to current rates. That is, [the Department of Health and Human Services] has chosen to dodge the question of whose rates are going up, and how much. Instead they try to distract with a comparison to a hypothetical number that has nothing to do with the actual experience of real people.
Find Your State: See How Much Obamacare Coverage Will Cost
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from Hot Air
NJ Senate: Lonegan rallies with Palin and Levin, Booker slammed as “absentee mayor”
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from Madison Project
SABOTAGE, AND WHERE WE GO FROM HERE
Throughout the past few weeks, we witnessed the train wreck of the stupid party colliding with the evil party. The stupid party made sure to tell the evil party that they just need to reject their offer and there will be a new watered-down iteration in a flash. Finally, it got so bad that they couldn’t even draw a line in the sand on delaying just the individual mandate, even at a time when most individuals can’t comply with it if they tried. The irony is that the President will undoubtedly delay it (illegally) himself after the battle is over, making fools of the Republicans.
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from News Busters
Dershowitz: 'Very Strong Argument That What Ted Cruz Is Doing Is Deeply Unconstitutional'
Mark Levin: "Dershowitz is dead wrong."
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from NPR
Fuel In The Fire: Burn Wood For Power Or Leave It To Nature
The record-breaking wildfire in Yosemite National Park is calling attention to a problem found across the West: Forests are overloaded with fuel after a century of putting out fires. What to do about that is fueling its own heated debate.
When Will The Government Run Out Of Money?
If Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling very soon, the government won't be able to borrow money to cover the difference anymore, and won't be able to pay all of its bills. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has said that, after Oct. 17, the government can't guarantee that it will be able to make all its payments. But the government won't run out of money on the 17th; it will still have about $30 billion left.
There's A New Kind Of Sign Spinner In Town
Meet the sign-spinning mannequin. She's freakishly tall, and her head is turned way back, Exorcist style.
Here's the thing: No one loves that mannequins are taking jobs, but they're really good at what they do - attracting attention.
What Happens If Congress Can't Make A Deal On The Debt?
Are We Moving To A World With More Online Surveillance?
"The global fear and suspicion about American surveillance is pushing countries to centralize their [Internet] infrastructures and get the U.S. out of the picture. Ultimately, I think that will have negative consequences for free speech as well as for protection of privacy."
Remembering The Woman Who Gave Motown Its Charm
Powell, who died this weekend at the age of 98, was Motown's director of artist development during its heyday, and her job was to teach the label's young musicians how to present themselves in public. "They did come from humble beginnings," she told the Cleveland reporter, "some of them from the projects, some of them were using street language, some were rude and crude."
Millions Of Miles From Shutdown, Mars Rovers Keep Working
The budget negotiations in Washington are not front-page news on Mars. There, millions of miles away, NASA's rovers continue to operate, taking photographs and collecting data as they prepare for the coming Martian winter.
Farm Families Pick Massive Corn Harvest As Prices Shrink
There's a lot of uncertainty in the air as harvest season gets into full swing across the Midwest. But this is a time of year when farm families come together to focus on the big task at hand.
Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Afghan War Vet
Saying "America is grateful for you," President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Capt. William Swenson. Swenson went well beyond his call of duty during one of the costliest battles of the Afghan War. He is the first Army officer to receive the nation's highest military honor since the Vietnam War.
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from The Wall Street Journal
Teens Are Still Developing Empathy Skills
Vital Social Skill Ebbs and Flows in Adolescent Boys; How to Cultivate Sensitivity
The teen years are often fraught with seeming insensitivity, even by kids who used to behave kindly. New research shows that biology, not parenting, is to blame.
Guns in the Parking Lot: A Delicate Workplace Issue
New Laws in Many States Limit Employer Bans on Firearms
Some 22 U.S. states have passed so-called "Bring Your Gun to Work" laws. Details vary by state, but under most of these laws, employers can keep firearms out of offices and factory floors, but they can't ban weapons in the parking lot.
The Money Is in the Email
Square Cash Lets Users Email Funds to Friends
Forget mailing a check. With Square Cash, you can email cash, free of charge, directly from your debit card to anyone else's. There's no login or password to remember and no special software or hardware required—you just use email. "It worked rapidly and flawlessly," writes Walt Mossberg in his review.
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from The Washington Post
Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing
They win, country loses: debt climbs, Obamacare in place
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from Weasel Zippers (100 Percent FED Up)
Shared from The Right Scoop
Shared from American Overlook
Shared from Yahoo News
Political Writers Now Blaming Shutdown on Racism - Ben Shapiro - The Kelly File - 10-15-13
Shared from Fox News
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WORLD
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from AsiaNews.it
With the country at the mercy of Islamists and criminals, Libya asks the Church to leave
Sources tell AsiaNews about a country split in two. Chaos and violence prevail in Benghazi and Cyrenaica. Under constant threats, nuns, priests and Catholic staff cannot work. In Tripoli, where men and women religious care for sick migrants, criminal gangs can strike at any time. Eritreans, Somalis, Malians and immigrants from other parts of Africa hide away in convents for fear of being killed.
Pakistan Christians Threatened After Mourning Suicide Attack Victims
The two suicide attacks that took place in Peshawar, Pakistan are the largest single attack on Christians in the country’s history. Now the persecution has continued as families and friends of those killed in the bombing are receiving threats becasuse they are “openly expressing grief” over the loss. The Christian community has participated in demonstrations decrying the violence that took nearly 200 lives, but there have been some who have threatened them because of these demonstrations, highlighting the deep divides that exist between religious groups in Pakistan.
The figure comes from a study that takes into account not only those directly killed in war-related events, but also those who lost their lives due to the war's social impact.
In Yuyao about 4 thousand people took to the streets to urge the government to intervene after the passage of Fitow , which killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes. Residents tear down "Serve the People" logo and attack the town hall . The government sends in riot police.
The natural disaster wiped out 300,000 homes and killed at least 30 people. The authorities reacted promptly setting up thousands of refugee camps, but there are fears about the spread of disease. Phailin was the worst storm to hit Orissa in 14 years.
Tomorrow is the deadline for raising the debt ceiling in the United States, which could touch 16.7 trillion dollars. The U.S. is likely to be unable to pay its debts and to ensure the value of its currency. Beijing holds U.S. Treasury bonds to the tune of 1280 billion. The Beijing Global Times calls for a "de-Americanization" of the world economy and a currency of reference to supplant the dollar.
Three days of meetings and prayers began today with a solemn ceremony led by Cardinal Tagle. The prelate also mentioned those who died in the recent earthquake and the old churches it destroyed. Funds for reconstruction were also raised. The Conference is an "opportunity to discuss and rediscover faith" and the role of the laity in the work of proclaiming the Gospel.
Typhoon Wipha hits Tokyo: at least 13 dead
The 26th storm of the season hit the island of Oshima Isu . Dozens of landslides caused by the wind. Tepco : "We have secured the nuclear power plants in Fukushima.
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ARMAGEDDON AVERTED, GOP HUMILIATED: Boehner and Cruz cave in to allow Democrat debt ceiling bill to speed through Congress before midnight default deadline causes global chaos
Top lawmakers announced a compromise on the Senate floor at noon Wednesday, and it's all over but the voting
Senator Ted Cruz, a tea party hardliner who has been making demands over the deadlock, has said he will not block the vote
Both houses of Congress must now race against time to beat the ticking clock – a midnight deadline is when U.S. risks defaulting on its debts
Crashing through the debt ceiling could bring a crushing default if the U.S. doesn't have enough cash to pay interest to its creditors
The Dow Jones spiked 200 points on news of possible deal this morning
Billionaire Warren Buffet said it would be a 'pure act of idiocy' if the U.S. defaulted on its debts
Fitch put U.S. debt on 'ratings negative watch' over the 'political brinkmanship' that risks the strength of the dollar as the 'preeminent global reserve currency'
30 children suffer organ failure after being stung by giants hornets which have already killed more than 40 in China
Dozens of children in hospital in Guizhou province after being stung
16-year-old tells how she was stung 70 times on the head by hornet swarm
More than 40 people have been killed in epidemic of deadly insects
Brazil's biggest drug cartel promises a 'World Cup of terror' as violent demonstrations take over the streets
The threat was issued by the First Capital of the Command in Sao Paulo
Gang was behind the murder of more than a hundred of the city's police
Violent demonstrations exploded on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo last night with protesters setting fire to cars and fighting pitched battles with police.
Oreos are as addictive as cocaine, say scientists (who also discover the cream in the middle really IS the best part)
Study measures lab rats' reaction to the chocolate cookie
Results were then compared to earlier cocaine addiction test
Similarities were found between 'levels of addiction' in each
The luminous landscapes of Palouse: Farming region's stunning scenery looks like it was created by a master painter
The photographs were taken by Christine Haines who visits the picturesque region annually
Located just south of Spokane in Washington State, the Palouse is a rich farming area stretching 3,000 square miles
It has been compared to Tuscany in Italy except it has crops of wheat and rapeseed rather than vineyards
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Senate leaders strike deal to raise debt ceiling and end government shutdown
Majority leader Harry Reid announces compromise agreement on debt ceiling after Republican leadership capitulates
Dozens of children in hospital in Guizhou province after being stung
16-year-old tells how she was stung 70 times on the head by hornet swarm
More than 40 people have been killed in epidemic of deadly insects
Brazil's biggest drug cartel promises a 'World Cup of terror' as violent demonstrations take over the streets
The threat was issued by the First Capital of the Command in Sao Paulo
Gang was behind the murder of more than a hundred of the city's police
Violent demonstrations exploded on the streets of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo last night with protesters setting fire to cars and fighting pitched battles with police.
Oreos are as addictive as cocaine, say scientists (who also discover the cream in the middle really IS the best part)
Study measures lab rats' reaction to the chocolate cookie
Results were then compared to earlier cocaine addiction test
Similarities were found between 'levels of addiction' in each
The luminous landscapes of Palouse: Farming region's stunning scenery looks like it was created by a master painter
The photographs were taken by Christine Haines who visits the picturesque region annually
Located just south of Spokane in Washington State, the Palouse is a rich farming area stretching 3,000 square miles
It has been compared to Tuscany in Italy except it has crops of wheat and rapeseed rather than vineyards
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from The Guardian
Senate leaders strike deal to raise debt ceiling and end government shutdown
Majority leader Harry Reid announces compromise agreement on debt ceiling after Republican leadership capitulates
10 reasons not to trust claims national security is being threatened by leaks
Time and again GCHQ and other intelligence agencies have spuriously used 'national security arguments' to suppress information and stifle debate
A Japanese company has unveiled a mascot with an unfortunate name
Neil Gaiman: Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming
A lecture explaining why using our imaginations, and providing for others to use theirs, is an obligation for all citizens. "Well-meaning adults can easily destroy a child's love of reading: stop them reading what they enjoy, or give them worthy-but-dull books that you like, the 21st-century equivalents of Victorian "improving" literature. You'll wind up with a generation convinced that reading is uncool and worse, unpleasant."
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from The Hindu (Madras, India)
Senate deal ends twin crises
Sixteen days after the U.S. federal government shutdown resulted in the furlough of more than 700,000 workers and with less than 24 hours remaining before a critical funding deadline passed, the U.S. Senate has announced a deal that will end the closure and avert default but require a review of the debt ceiling again on February 7 2014.
Naveen seeks additional Rs. 1000 cr. for relief work
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to release an advance of Rs. 1,000 crore over and above the corpus of Rs. 523 crore available in the State Disaster Response Fund for 2013-14 for relief and restoration work in the regions hit by cyclone Phailin.
Hillary Clinton honoured for her work on HIV/AIDS
Elton John honoured Hillary Rodham Clinton for her work to help those affected by HIV and AIDS at an annual event for his foundation.
On Eid, family mourns Firoz's supreme sacrificeThere is still intense animosity between India and Pakistan. - C. S.
'A Man named Khan'
Meena Menon profiles Shoaib Sultan Khan, one of the pioneers of rural development in Pakistan. He was always a man of the people and worked for them, from the grassroots to the halls of bureaucracy.
Winged visitors flock to Udhayamarthandapuram
The sprawling lake near Muthupettai plays host to 160 species
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Remembering Egypt’s Maspero Massacre Through Its Most Prominent Martyr
The Maspero Massacre on October 9, 2011 still stands as one of the worst days for Egypt’s Christian community. Mina Daniel was a leader of the protestors who were speaking out about the rights abuses affecting many Egyptians and in particular the burning of a Coptic church. He was one of the 25 plus killed when the military broke up the protests with armored vehicles, batons, and live ammunition. The spirit of Mina’s work is being carried on through his sister and other friends who continue to strive for an open and free Egypt for all Egyptians, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
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from The Jerusalem Post
US official lauds most 'intense, detailed, straightforward and candid talks' with Iran ever
Is the West nearing a breakthrough to ease sanctions against Iran?
Both Iranians and Western powers optimistic as two days of nuclear talks in Geneva conclude; sides agree to meet again on November 7-8 amid reports that Iran showing readiness to scale back uranium enrichment.
Netanyahu: Rabin pursued peace, but did not close his eyes to dangers facing Israel
Israel marks 18 years since assassination of former PM Yitzhak Rabin; Netanyahu says Rabin's murderer Yigal Amir "can never be pardoned"; Peres: Whoever thinks status-quo with Palestinians can continue is disillusioned.
Iranian deputy FM: Israel can live with our compromise proposals
Abbas Araqchi tells Israel Radio nuclear deal would "open new horizons"; Steinitz: Israel not closing door to diplomatic solution.
Iran offers concessions in Geneva talks, hints it will allow 'snap' visits to nuclear sites
On final day of nuclear talks, Iran indicates readiness to scale back uranium enrichment; new talks to be held on Nov. 7-8 in Geneva.
Analysis: If Iran won't co-operate with US Congress, it will cost them
Rarely is the United States Congress so empowered to craft foreign policy as it is regarding Iran's nuclear program. If the Islamic Republic fails to halt nuclear work, it will be at the cost of harsh sanctions from the West.
Woody Allen: Many critics of Israel motivated by anti-Semitism
Famed director discusses Israel and America's attitude to Jews.
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from SPIEGEL International (Der Spiegel)
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from The Voice of the Martyrs
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FEATURES
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from EarthSky
A giant fragment of the meteorite that hit Russia on February 15 was lifted from the bottom of Lake Chebarkul in the Russian Urals Mountains on Wednesday (October 15).
Will climate changes keep red crabs of Christmas Island from spawning?
On Christmas Island, millions of red crabs emerge from the forest at the start of the rainy season in November. Studies suggest that if the rainy season does not begin on time, the crabs may delay or even cancel their spawning season.
Planet Venus and star Antares closest on evening of October 16
As soon as darkness falls on this Wednesday evening, October 16, look for the brilliant planet Venus and the star Antares to pair up together in the southwest sky. Venus is the brighter of these two luminaries by leaps and bounds. Venus ranks as the third-brightest celestial body, after the sun and moon, and outshines Antares by over one hundred times.
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from Facecrooks
How a Friend’s Hacked Facebook Account Can Compromise Your Privacy and Security
Even if you do everything right to secure your Facebook account, a friend's hacked account can still cause trouble. Check out this post to learn how a compromised account can be used against you. We also include some tips and actions you should take to help limit the damage.
Facebook Increases Advertisers’ Ability to Target Users
The ad targeting offered by the 'Custom Audiences' feature is anonymous and none of your personal data is shared with advertisers.
from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
Red Grapes & Blueberries
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from Money Talks News
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from Natural Society
Oregon Grape Root: A Natural Solution for Resistant Infections and More
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from PreventDisease.com
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
Could black holes have "hair"? In a challenge to traditional models, new research suggests black holes could be quite "hairy," with more tangled features than previously believed.http://oak.ctx.ly/r/eu5m
Astronomer John Wheeler, who coined the term "black hole" nearly 50 years ago, famously said that "black holes have no hair" because of their simplicity. Now "hair" is used as a colloquial term among physicists as a stand-in for any other measure needed to describe a black hole that departs from the traditional three-quantity model.
Mission Possible: Existing Tech Can Take Humans to Mars (Op-Ed)
With existing technology, a mission to Mars is now possible, says author Doug Turnbull who writes science fiction based on hard science, in this op-ed article.
As U.S. influence in international spaceflight wanes, China is steadily becoming a key player in future exploration and collaboration, explains Leroy Chiao, former NASA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station.
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from Take Part
Here’s How Fast-Food Ads Hook Kids on Junk
A new video details how the industry plays on biology and psychology to sell more burgers and fries to children.
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from The Voice of Reason
Angela Lansbury is 88 years old today!
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