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$15 minimum wage measure survives
After an election recount Monday, a proposition to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in the suburb of SeaTac appears to have survived, King County election officials said.
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from iFIBRE ONE News
Anti-Mormon sign at Moses Lake home draws complaint, police
POLICE: Complaint about sign is beyond police jurisdiction
Crowd braves the cold weather to show agriculture appreciation
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Hand recount confirms victory for $15 hour wage
Video shows woman glued to Home Depot toilet seat
A woman became stuck to a Home Depot toilet seat after someone left glue on it. Firefighters had to be called, and she’s slowly recovering.
[shared from WSB-TV, Atlanta]
Microsoft to President Obama: spying on citizens undermines freedom, constitutional rights
Microsoft has teamed up with its competitors to send a pointed message to President Obama and Congress.
Wash. State Same Sex Marriage: One Year Later
It's been one year since same-sex marriage became legal in our state -- and in that year, 17% of the state's marriages have been between same-sex couples.
Washington's handgun database lags behind sales
The Washington firearms database is missing information from thousands of handgun sales as the state struggles to keep up with the speed of purchases.
Concealed pistol license stats in Washington
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Taxpayers may be tapped to fix gun registry backlog
A gun registry called ACCESS is months behind the surge in sales, but a plan to pump in more public money is drawing fire from weapons dealers.
Cancers you probably don’t care about: Lung
While women fighting breast cancer have the powerful pink ribbon on their side and men promote prostate health with fashionable facial hair, not all cancers garner the same level of public interest. Despite the horrific effects of some cancer types, few stand up to advocate for these diseases.
Food-tech startups aim to replace eggs and chicken
Food-tech startups, backed by Bill Gates, are aiming to replace eggs and chicken with plant-based substitutes.
Amazon, move over: German delivery firm already testing drones
Snowball 'attack' may lead to criminal charges at U. of Oregon
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Mormon church explains past ban on black pastors
The Mormon church is providing an explanation as to why black people were not allowed in the priesthood between 1852 and 1978. They said an era of great racial divide influenced the church.
Local libraries offers Microsoft IT Academy at no cost
The Spokane County Library District will now offer Microsoft IT Academy at no cost. A partnership with Microsoft and Washington state libraries will now offer Microsoft IT Academy to the public for free. The Microsoft Academy offers technology courses and learning tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Judge sentences former Shadle Park teacher for sex with student
Odometer rollbacks cost consumers over $760 million
Spokane Alpine Deli owners to retire
The Alpine Deli has been in its current location on Third Avenue the past 25 years, selling imported sausages, European cheeses and all sorts of German groceries and gifts.
Appeals Board upholds Gonzaga students' gun punishment
Former WSU employee spent $40,000 on work trips in one year
Washington's handgun database lags behind sales
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
SFD apparatus fire raises reliability concerns
Ladder 11 experienced an electrical fire while responding to a fire on the South Hill Saturday. The apparatus is more than 20 years old. Typically the fire department would replace equipment every 10 years with a bond, but since the last bond didn't pass in 2009 the City of Spokane will have to replace the most critical equipment as needed.
Owners of former WA state liquor stores struggling
Last year's auction of the former state liquor stores held a lot of promise for dozens of small entrepreneurs. One year later, many say they are struggling to stay in business. The News-Tribune reports that 19 months after the auction, more than 60 percent of those who bought former state stores are out of business. The Washington Liquor Store Association, which represents liquor store owners, says most of the rest are headed in that direction.
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King County tackles marijuana smell, tacks on heavy requirements in zoning regs.
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from The Wenatchee World
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NATION
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from The Blaze
CAN YOU EVEN KEEP OR AFFORD YOUR MEDICINE UNDER OBAMACARE?
JOBS REPORT IS FRAUD, GREATEST PONZI SCHEME IN HISTORY CONTINUES
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from Breitbart
KRAUTHAMMER: OBAMACARE PITFALLS REVEALING 'A VAST DECEPTION' BY PRESIDENT
REPORT: UNIONS FUNDING GOP SUPER PAC THAT TARGETS TEA PARTY
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
CBO:Top 40% Paid 106.2% of Income Taxes; Bottom 40% Paid -9.1%, Got Average of $18,950 in 'Transfers'
Law Firm: Fifth-Grader Suspended for 'Shooting' Imaginary 'Arrow' at Classmate
Katie Couric Upsets Liberal Media By Questioning Cervical Cancer Vaccine Given to Young Girls
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from The Federalist Papers
This Week in History: Republican Party Abolishes Slavery
How the Nazis Used Gun Control
Krauthammer: ObamaCare Rollout Revealing ‘a Vast Deception’ by President
Republicans added the phrase “In God We Trust” to our money, 12-09-1863
NEW LIE: If You Like Your Medicine, You Can Keep Your Medicine
TSA Agents Seize Sock Monkey’s Miniature ‘Gun’
Report: Unions Funding GOP Super PAC That Targets Tea Party
Ted Cruz SLAMS the ‘lawless implementation of Obamacare’
Republicans tout campaign to blunt Obama’s executive powers
Obama On Lack Of Public Trust: It’s Reagan’s Fault
Common Core Assignment: Think Like a Nazi and Explain Why Jews Are Evil
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from Fox News
Air Force removes Nativity scene
The Baby Jesus has been kicked off Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, according to an organization who relishes any opportunity to eradicate Christianity from the U.S. military.
Tech companies call for new curbs on surveillance
FBI can hijack webcams without users' knowledge
'Iran Deal Touted By Same People That Said You Can Keep Your Insurance'
Interview with former VP Dick Cheney.
90-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Survivor Bumped From Flight to Remembrance Ceremony
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from The Heritage Foundation
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from NPR
The violence that draws some teenagers to movies also exposes them to other questionable behavior.
Watch The World Grow Older*, In 4 Gifs
Watch The World Grow Older*, In 4 Gifs
Some countries are getting old. Others are staying young — and getting much bigger. The developed world is getting old, and Japan is the poster boy.
Multiple choice tests can significantly boost long-term learning, but only when used correctly.
The Secret's Out: Obama Acknowledges Existence Of Area 51
At one time, Area 51 was one of the most famous military installations in the world — a place widely talked about, yet so secret that the U.S. government refused to confirm its existence.
Photo Essay: Cape Town Quietly Mourns Mandela
Photojournalist Sam Reinders, born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, was 13 when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. In the days after his death, Reinders walked the streets of her home town to record this personal photo essay.
Curiosity Finds Evidence Of Ancient Fresh-Water Lake On Mars
The Secret's Out: Obama Acknowledges Existence Of Area 51
At one time, Area 51 was one of the most famous military installations in the world — a place widely talked about, yet so secret that the U.S. government refused to confirm its existence.
Photo Essay: Cape Town Quietly Mourns Mandela
Photojournalist Sam Reinders, born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, was 13 when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. In the days after his death, Reinders walked the streets of her home town to record this personal photo essay.
Curiosity Finds Evidence Of Ancient Fresh-Water Lake On Mars
An analysis of Martian mudstones indicates the presence of a 3.7 billion-year-old lake.
San Francisco Schools Experiment with Social Media Curriculum
San Francisco Schools Experiment with Social Media Curriculum
Taking selfies at funerals. Tagging pictures of teens drinking alcohol at parties. Kids (and adults for that matter) post a lot of silly stuff online — and although most of it is chatter, some of what might seem harmless leads to tragic consequences. But is it the job of schools to teach kids the dos and don’ts of social media?
For more than three decades St. Louisan Randall Hyman has traveled the globe covering cultural and environmental issues.
'In Meat We Trust' Argues We Got The Meat Industry We Asked For
'In Meat We Trust' Argues We Got The Meat Industry We Asked For
Historian Maureen Ogle's new book examines the rise of our modern industrial meat system.
Other-Than-Honorable Discharge Burdens Like A Scarlet Letter
Eric Highfill spent five years in the Navy, fixing airplanes for special operations forces. His discharge papers show an Iraq campaign medal and an Afghanistan campaign medal, a good-conduct medal, and that he's a marksman with a pistol and sharpshooter with a rifle. None of that matters, because at the bottom of the page it reads "Discharged: under other than honorable conditions."
Orc And Dagger: U.S. Reportedly Spied On Gamers Online
Other-Than-Honorable Discharge Burdens Like A Scarlet Letter
Eric Highfill spent five years in the Navy, fixing airplanes for special operations forces. His discharge papers show an Iraq campaign medal and an Afghanistan campaign medal, a good-conduct medal, and that he's a marksman with a pistol and sharpshooter with a rifle. None of that matters, because at the bottom of the page it reads "Discharged: under other than honorable conditions."
Orc And Dagger: U.S. Reportedly Spied On Gamers Online
So many spies have reportedly targeted gamers that a central group tries to keep track of them all.
Epilepsy Patients Help Decode The Brain's Hidden Signals
Epilepsy Patients Help Decode The Brain's Hidden Signals
Would you let doctors probe your brain while you're awake, so you can tell them what you feel?
Debate On Wage And Wealth Gap Heats Up; Solutions Elusive
Debate On Wage And Wealth Gap Heats Up; Solutions Elusive
Minimum wage battles and debate over income disparities dominated the domestic agenda this week.
Report Details ATF's Use Of Mentally Disabled In Gun Stings
Report Details ATF's Use Of Mentally Disabled In Gun Stings
Agents recruited mentally disabled men and then charged them for crimes committed during operations.
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HHS: More than 258,000 enrolled in Obamacare in November
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In a video message, Francis calls for support for a campaign promoted by Caritas Internationalis, on the theme 'One human family - Food for all.' Let us promote genuine cooperation with the poor so that through the fruit of their and our work, they may live a dignified life.
In an interview, Sister Dulice Fernando SDS, provincial superior of the Sisters of the Divine Saviour in Sri Lanka, talks about the celebrations surrounding the 60th anniversary of their presence in the Asian nation. Education, health and pastoral care are the congregation's main missions. In the island formerly known as Ceylon, the sisters have also been closely involved in helping war victims.
The missionary with the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions carried out his mission among the Karens of the Soku tribe, one of the poorest in pre-independence Burma. Arrested by the British at the outbreak of World War II, he was back in the mountains after 4 years in captivity setting up an orphanage and a sanatorium. Along with a young priest, Fr Galastri, he continued his mission despite fighting sparked by Burma's independence between rebels of different religions. He and Burmese catechist Isidore Ngei were killed by Baptist rebels.
Nepal: Christians , Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims prepare for Christmas together
Houses and shops of capital already decorated. Among the best-selling images are those of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Young Hindu volunteers help Catholics decorate Cathedral of the Assumption in Kathmandu. The former hotel of the Hindu monarch organizes a Christmas party for diplomats and VIPs themed on harmony between the faiths.
The confrontation between the military and the Muslim Brotherhood blocking Egyptian reconciliation
The military responded to the chaos caused by the Muslim Brotherhood with mass arrests and a crackdown on its schools. Young secular protesters are arrested under new anti-demonstration legislation. For Mohammed Osman, an official with an Egyptian political party, national reconciliation is still far away. Army and Islamists aim to boycott each other.
Patriarch Sako: The flame of hope lights up Christmas for Iraqi Christians
In his message to the faithful during Advent, His Beatitude calls for "courage" and "perseverance", following the example of Abraham. He urges the faithful to keep the faith alive, even amid "suffering, anxiety and the considerable challenges." He also calls on "fellow" Muslims to join and be part of a true "peace project" for the country.
Elections in India: "great concern" over victory of Hindu nationalists
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP ) wins in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Local Catholic sources tell AsiaNews: "The results are serious, because the party is supported by the fundamentalists.” Congress (secular party at the helm of the central government) lost because "the people are exasperated with corruption, the party did not present a real political program; inflation is bringing people to their knees."
Smog cloud forces closure of schools and airports, affecting the economy
No relief is in sight for China's pollution emergency. With the onset of the cold weather, coal burning is up, boosting the amount of polluting particles in the air. In Beijing, the levels of particulates reached 473 mcg per cubic metre. In Shanghai, they topped 600. The 'safe' limit set by the WHO is 25 mcg. Steps taken by the authorities "aren't enough." so companies are leaving.
Pope: peace and religious freedom for Egypt's Copts, the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East
Francis concelebrates morning Mass with the Patriarch of Alexandria of the Catholic Copts, Ibrahim Isaac Sidrak. Recognition for "the right for Christians to live peacefully where they were born, in the homeland they have loved as citizens for two thousand years, to contribute as always to the common good."
Church and people in Ukraine demand autonomy from Moscow
Protests continue in Kiev against President Yaukovich’s renunciation on European integration dictated by the pressures of Russia. The patriarch of the Ukrainian Church of Kiev Filaret, sides with the protesters, and calls for unity and autocephaly.
The Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra wants to return "power to the people" and return to vote "as soon as possible." A response to the mass resignation yesterday of the opposition. The demonstrators head towards the seat of the executive. The protest leaders proclaiming "Judgment Day" and want the whole Shinawatra family out of the country.
Nelson Mandela memorial: Obama lauds 'giant of history'
Mars lake 'much like early Earth'
"For all of us geologists who are very familiar with what the early Earth must have been like, what we see in Gale really doesn't look much different," Curiosity chief scientist Prof John Grotzinger told BBC News.
Venezuela's governing PSUV leads in local elections
Venezuela's governing United Socialist Party (PSUV) has won the greatest share of the vote in Sunday's local elections, the National Electoral Council has said. The opposition were ahead in most of the larger cities, including the capital, Caracas, while the governing party won in rural areas. The elections have been seen as a key test for President Nicolas Maduro.
'A public safety disaster': Obamacare could force THOUSANDS of volunteer fire departments to close
The Affordable Care Act forces companies with more than 50 workers to buy them all health insurance or pay hefty fines
The IRS says volunteer firefighters are 'employees,' even though the Department of Labor says they're 'volunteers'
Out of more than 1 million fire departments in the U.S., 87 per cent are staffed entirely or mostly by life-saving volunteers
Members of Congress are weighing in, but the Obama administration hasn't taken any action yet to carve out a fire-fighting exception
Turkey: A Wonder of the World is in Middle of Religious Controversy
One of Turkey’s most famous landmarks is at the center of a controversy that highlights the fragile position of the country’s Christian community. Statements from Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arinç, who oversees policy towards historical buildings once owned by religious minorities, has indicated “the days of a mosque being a museum are over.” The Orthodox community has raised serious concerns about what this means for the church that for more than 900 years was Christendom’s most important church, before it was converted to a mosque following the conquering of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks. Since 1935 it has been a museum, but what it will be in the future is now unclear.
Priest in Belarus Released to House Arrest After Six Months’ Imprisonment
BELARUS: KGB releases priest, but house arrest and treason investigation continue
A Catholic priest in Belarus was suddenly released from prison to house arrest, though no one is certain why. Arrested under accusations of treason, which are denied by the priest and those who know him, he may face seven-fifteen years in prison if his case goes to trial.
Detained Chinese Bishop Mourns Death of Mandela, Calls for Freedom
As a part of China's ongoing effort to control the growth of Christianity, the Catholic Church has been heavily monitored and restricted. All Catholics must legally belong to the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which often ordains ministers without the permission and against the will of the Vatican. In July, Bishop Thaddeus Ma publicly renounced his membership in the organization during his ordination as bishop in Shanghai. Since then he has been under house arrest and forced to attend "re-education" classes. Bishop Ma recently expressed his sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela and quoted some of his well-known sayings, which are strikingly applicable to Bishop Ma's own situation.
Dutch FM: Europe judges Israel by a different standard than other Middle East countries
Frans Timmermans says double standard is caused by Europe viewing Israel as a European country.
US defense bill boosts funding for joint Israel missile defense projects
Ya'alon: Every Iranian embassy in the world is a base for terrorism
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from BBC News
Nelson Mandela memorial: Obama lauds 'giant of history'
Mars lake 'much like early Earth'
"For all of us geologists who are very familiar with what the early Earth must have been like, what we see in Gale really doesn't look much different," Curiosity chief scientist Prof John Grotzinger told BBC News.
Venezuela's governing PSUV leads in local elections
Venezuela's governing United Socialist Party (PSUV) has won the greatest share of the vote in Sunday's local elections, the National Electoral Council has said. The opposition were ahead in most of the larger cities, including the capital, Caracas, while the governing party won in rural areas. The elections have been seen as a key test for President Nicolas Maduro.
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from Daily Mail
'A public safety disaster': Obamacare could force THOUSANDS of volunteer fire departments to close
The Affordable Care Act forces companies with more than 50 workers to buy them all health insurance or pay hefty fines
The IRS says volunteer firefighters are 'employees,' even though the Department of Labor says they're 'volunteers'
Out of more than 1 million fire departments in the U.S., 87 per cent are staffed entirely or mostly by life-saving volunteers
Members of Congress are weighing in, but the Obama administration hasn't taken any action yet to carve out a fire-fighting exception
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Turkey: A Wonder of the World is in Middle of Religious Controversy
One of Turkey’s most famous landmarks is at the center of a controversy that highlights the fragile position of the country’s Christian community. Statements from Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arinç, who oversees policy towards historical buildings once owned by religious minorities, has indicated “the days of a mosque being a museum are over.” The Orthodox community has raised serious concerns about what this means for the church that for more than 900 years was Christendom’s most important church, before it was converted to a mosque following the conquering of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks. Since 1935 it has been a museum, but what it will be in the future is now unclear.
The seizure of 15 women from a Greek Orthodox convent has further increased the sense of fear felt by many Syrian Christians. While a video of the women has appeared online indicating their safety, they remain in captivity to an al-Qaeda linked group of rebels. A claim was put forward by one group making demands of the Assad regime to release prisoners and withdraw from some parts of Damascus in exchange for the release of the women. This incident clearly highlights the dangerous position that Christians find themselves in.
Priest in Belarus Released to House Arrest After Six Months’ Imprisonment
BELARUS: KGB releases priest, but house arrest and treason investigation continue
A Catholic priest in Belarus was suddenly released from prison to house arrest, though no one is certain why. Arrested under accusations of treason, which are denied by the priest and those who know him, he may face seven-fifteen years in prison if his case goes to trial.
Detained Chinese Bishop Mourns Death of Mandela, Calls for Freedom
As a part of China's ongoing effort to control the growth of Christianity, the Catholic Church has been heavily monitored and restricted. All Catholics must legally belong to the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which often ordains ministers without the permission and against the will of the Vatican. In July, Bishop Thaddeus Ma publicly renounced his membership in the organization during his ordination as bishop in Shanghai. Since then he has been under house arrest and forced to attend "re-education" classes. Bishop Ma recently expressed his sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela and quoted some of his well-known sayings, which are strikingly applicable to Bishop Ma's own situation.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Dutch FM: Europe judges Israel by a different standard than other Middle East countries
Frans Timmermans says double standard is caused by Europe viewing Israel as a European country.
US defense bill boosts funding for joint Israel missile defense projects
Pared down bill authorizes $173 million in added funding for US-Israeli programs, including $34 m. to improve the Arrow weapon system, $22 m., for work on high-altitude defense and $117.2 for David's Sling.
Israelis, Palestinians, pour cold water on Kerry’s security ‘ideas’
Israelis, Palestinians, pour cold water on Kerry’s security ‘ideas’
Officials say PM rejects idea Israel would relinquish control of Jordan Valley; PA says US appeasing Israel because of Iran deal; But Kerry's return to region this weeks fuels speculation something is moving.
Iran's Zarif says nuclear deal dead if US passes new sanctions
Iran's Zarif says nuclear deal dead if US passes new sanctions
In 'Time' interview, Zarif says new congressional sanctions will kill Geneva deal, even if they do not go into effect for 6 months:
Getting down to details: Iran and powers start implementing nuclear deal
Getting down to details: Iran and powers start implementing nuclear deal
Experts from both sides meet for the first time in Vienna to start working on the recently signed deal; On the agenda: Date for stopping the sensitive nuclear activity and sanctions relief.
Israel's defense minister warns the world what's at stake if Iran obtains nuclear weapons. Defense Minister says Iranians have built a terror infrastructure in South America, designed to target Jews and Israel; warns that Tehran's ambitions for hegemony in the world make it doubly important to prevent a nuclear Iran.
Palestinian official: Kerry appeasing Israel over Iran
Yasser Abed Rabbo blasts US for asking PA to make security concessions in peace talks to silence Israel's criticism of int'l community's Iran diplomacy; says US gestures aimed at
Ambassador Shapiro: No ties between Iran nuke issue, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
US Ambassador to Israel contradicts PM's remarks that a nuclear Iran would harm any future agreement with the Palestinians; "There is no connection between these two issues," Shapiro says in interview with Army Radio.
Do you have Virginia ancestors like the stars of Hunger Games?
Our free research guide, Virginia Resources in the Old Dominion State gives you a brief history of the state, important dates for helping to create your ancestors’ timelines and links to a variety of Virginia records. - See more at: http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2013/12/09/do-you-have-virginia-ancestors-like-the-stars-of-hunger-games/?
U.S. snow and ice in 2013 compared to 2012
Snow depth across the United States is over double the amount we saw this time last year with nearly 67% of the country currently covered in snow.
How did snake venom evolve?
A new study looked a snake venom in order to learn how it evolved into the sophisticated and deadly cocktail of proteins it is today.
Facebook Signs Open Letter Calling for Government Surveillance Reform
How to Set Admin Roles for your Facebook Page & Why You Should
Do you or someone you know admin a page on Facebook? If so, make sure to set the admin roles accordingly. It's also a good idea to require anyone with admin status to have 'Login Approvals' enabled on their account. It's very difficult, if not impossible to get a hi-jacked page restored.
Fast-Food Workers Aren’t the Only Ones Costing Taxpayers Money
A recent report found that taxpayers spend $7 billion a year subsidizing low-wage fast-food workers through programs like food stamps and Medicaid. A new report from the Committee for Better Banks says we also spend about $900 million a year helping bank tellers.
8 Questions to Ask Before Inviting Mom and Dad to Move in With You
Sharing a home with an older parent (or parents!) isn't for everyone. See the costs and if it's right for you and your family.
Student Debt Soars Again (and 6 Steps to Fix This Mess)
The TSA Has $531,000 in Our Loose Change It Doesn’t Know What to Do With
10 Great Kid Gifts for Less Than $10
3 foods linked with depression
But the question is, are these foods truly *causing* depression or it is simply that people already depressed are eating them more? Keep in mind that eating a small portion of any one food is unlikely to raise depression risk, but it's best to avoid overindulgence.
What shrinking Arctic ice means for summers in the U.S.
Differences in the temperatures between the Arctic and southern regions allow the jet stream to contribute to high pressure heat waves.
Spirulina Enhances Anti-Cancer ‘Natural Killer Cell’ Abilities
Hidden Oceans on Jupiter's Icy Moon Europa May Explain Strange Terrain
Elusive Dark Matter May Have Already Been Found
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from Ancestry.com
Do you have Virginia ancestors like the stars of Hunger Games?
Our free research guide, Virginia Resources in the Old Dominion State gives you a brief history of the state, important dates for helping to create your ancestors’ timelines and links to a variety of Virginia records. - See more at: http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2013/12/09/do-you-have-virginia-ancestors-like-the-stars-of-hunger-games/?
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from EarthSky
U.S. snow and ice in 2013 compared to 2012
Snow depth across the United States is over double the amount we saw this time last year with nearly 67% of the country currently covered in snow.
How did snake venom evolve?
A new study looked a snake venom in order to learn how it evolved into the sophisticated and deadly cocktail of proteins it is today.
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from Facecrooks
Facebook Signs Open Letter Calling for Government Surveillance Reform
How to Set Admin Roles for your Facebook Page & Why You Should
Do you or someone you know admin a page on Facebook? If so, make sure to set the admin roles accordingly. It's also a good idea to require anyone with admin status to have 'Login Approvals' enabled on their account. It's very difficult, if not impossible to get a hi-jacked page restored.
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from Money Talks News
Fast-Food Workers Aren’t the Only Ones Costing Taxpayers Money
A recent report found that taxpayers spend $7 billion a year subsidizing low-wage fast-food workers through programs like food stamps and Medicaid. A new report from the Committee for Better Banks says we also spend about $900 million a year helping bank tellers.
8 Questions to Ask Before Inviting Mom and Dad to Move in With You
Sharing a home with an older parent (or parents!) isn't for everyone. See the costs and if it's right for you and your family.
Student Debt Soars Again (and 6 Steps to Fix This Mess)
The TSA Has $531,000 in Our Loose Change It Doesn’t Know What to Do With
10 Great Kid Gifts for Less Than $10
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from Mother Nature Network
3 foods linked with depression
But the question is, are these foods truly *causing* depression or it is simply that people already depressed are eating them more? Keep in mind that eating a small portion of any one food is unlikely to raise depression risk, but it's best to avoid overindulgence.
What shrinking Arctic ice means for summers in the U.S.
Differences in the temperatures between the Arctic and southern regions allow the jet stream to contribute to high pressure heat waves.
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from Natural Society
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Hidden Oceans on Jupiter's Icy Moon Europa May Explain Strange Terrain
Elusive Dark Matter May Have Already Been Found
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