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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
Nominated for Best Email of the Year
After being interviewed by the school administration, the prospective teacher said:
‘Let me see if I’ve got this right.
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from Ancestry.com
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from AsiaNews
Manila, a “green” celebration for the Black Nazarene
Over 12 million pilgrims expected in Quiapo, for the great procession of the miraculous statue which will take place on January 9. Local leaders call on faithful "to respect creation, in order to turn prayer into a song of praise to the Lord for the Earth and what it contains".
Saudi government bans imams from preaching about politics
Concern about extremist tendencies. The Minister of Islamic Affairs says that imams who "politicize" sermons will not be allowed to continue to promote attitudes that divide the community and create hatred.
Lebanon, a clearinghouse of funding for the war in Syria
The attacks in Beirut confirm spreading of the Syrian civil war to Lebanon. Sunni leaders and Hezbollah operate on opposite sides of a huge traffic of money and weapons for Syria. The Saudi leader of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades Mohammad al- Majid dies under arrest. He was the reference point in the Gulf for wealthy supporters of the Islamist insurgents.
Guangdong, police take control of "drugs village"
In a massive raid on Boshe (Lufeng) police seized more than 3 thousand tons of methamphetamine and arrested 182 people. The operation involved more than 3 thousand policemen. Village of 14 thousand inhabitants supplied one third of all drugs in all of China .
Elections in Bangladesh: strikes and violence push Christians and Hindus not to vote
Christians, Hindus and Buddhists speak of nationalists threats not to go to the polls. The opposition led by Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) began a new 48-hour strike today. The aim is to disrupt the parliamentary elections tomorrow and unleash chaos in the country. Polling stations and vehicles set on fire in Dhaka, Dinajpur and Feni.
Over 12 million pilgrims expected in Quiapo, for the great procession of the miraculous statue which will take place on January 9. Local leaders call on faithful "to respect creation, in order to turn prayer into a song of praise to the Lord for the Earth and what it contains".
Concern about extremist tendencies. The Minister of Islamic Affairs says that imams who "politicize" sermons will not be allowed to continue to promote attitudes that divide the community and create hatred.
Lebanon, a clearinghouse of funding for the war in Syria
The attacks in Beirut confirm spreading of the Syrian civil war to Lebanon. Sunni leaders and Hezbollah operate on opposite sides of a huge traffic of money and weapons for Syria. The Saudi leader of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades Mohammad al- Majid dies under arrest. He was the reference point in the Gulf for wealthy supporters of the Islamist insurgents.
Guangdong, police take control of "drugs village"
In a massive raid on Boshe (Lufeng) police seized more than 3 thousand tons of methamphetamine and arrested 182 people. The operation involved more than 3 thousand policemen. Village of 14 thousand inhabitants supplied one third of all drugs in all of China .
Elections in Bangladesh: strikes and violence push Christians and Hindus not to vote
Christians, Hindus and Buddhists speak of nationalists threats not to go to the polls. The opposition led by Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) began a new 48-hour strike today. The aim is to disrupt the parliamentary elections tomorrow and unleash chaos in the country. Polling stations and vehicles set on fire in Dhaka, Dinajpur and Feni.
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from Associated Press
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from BBC News (UK)
Farewell to Shanghai's 're-education' labour camps
The Beijing News, a state-owned newspaper, reports this week that all detainees in the city's re-education through labour camps have now been released and the signboards have been taken down.
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from The Blaze
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
MSNBC Mocks NRA, Suggests It's Better to Confront a School Shooter Unarmed
This guy's argument is so ridiculous, it would almost be funny.. except that it's dangerous.
NYC Aims to Ban Horses, Create Stable of Electric Cars
When it comes to horse-drawn carriages in NYC, Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio says, “It’s over.”
Bozell Column: Sarah Silverman's Insult Act Gets Old
She jokes about abortions, she mocks Christians for their faith, yet she gets her feelings hurt when a couple of jokes are made at her expense.
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from Daily Mail (UK)
Russian vessel detected 30 miles away from Scotland last night
Only ship available to respond was on south coast of England
Tensions heightened when aerial photos showed ship full of missiles
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from EarthSky
Earth closest to sun for the year on January 4, 2014
Are the December solstice and the January perihelion related?
Earth is closest to the sun in 2014 on January 4. That’s not long after December solstice, when Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is titled most away from the sun for the year. But these two events aren’t related.
Future NASA space probes could be robot super balls
The Super Ball Bot could help overcome the most difficult and expensive part of sending a robotic mission to another planet: landing safely.
Does being cold make you sick?
Events for January 2014
[from Portal to the Universe] Fred Espenak's list of important astronomical events for January 2014.
Are the December solstice and the January perihelion related?
Earth is closest to the sun in 2014 on January 4. That’s not long after December solstice, when Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is titled most away from the sun for the year. But these two events aren’t related.
Future NASA space probes could be robot super balls
The Super Ball Bot could help overcome the most difficult and expensive part of sending a robotic mission to another planet: landing safely.
Does being cold make you sick?
Events for January 2014
[from Portal to the Universe] Fred Espenak's list of important astronomical events for January 2014.
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from Facecrooks
How to protect your Facebook account from Rogue Browser Extensions
[Scam Alert] 'Change your Facebook Color' A new round of these scams are active on Facebook. There are legitimate browser extensions that can offer this feature - socialfixer being one of them. However, most of the ones advertised and spread on Facebook are rogue browser extensions. If you or a friend mistakenly install one of these, then use this guide to locate and remove the extension.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
related: http://www.fda.gov/iceci/enforcementactions/warningletters/ucm202825.htm
Results Are in! Avoid These OTCs Altogether
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Results Are in! Avoid These OTCs Altogether
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from The Federalist Papers
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
WWII Vet Jailed for Not Being Able to Afford Repairs to His Business
Barbara Bush released from Texas hospital after stay for respiratory illness
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from The Heritage Foundation
Top 10 Ways Congress Wasted Your Money in 2013
Awaiting a Season for Civility
Do you think it’s too late for a Christmas gift idea? Not for the one I have in mind. It’s something you can give right now to anyone you like. It’s something that’s sorely needed in policy circles and political debates; namely, civility.
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from Human Events
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from IdahoReporter.com
[from 11 Dec 2013] Sen. Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridian, says a constitutional convention planning meeting he attended at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home was “a great start.”
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from iFIBRE ONE News
Middle-aged Grant County man died of flu; one of six people across state
Big Bend Community College announces fall quarter honor roll
Almira: Zoey Harvey; Coulee City: Trahern Janes; Hartline: Blaine Bradshaw;
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Issue of Christian Persecution “Overlooked” in CAR Conflict
Christian charity Open Doors International has concluded that the international media is overlooking the issue of Christian persecution and is wrongly focusing on the 'interfaith' element of the current conflict in the Central African Republic. In 2013, an Islamic rebel group called Seleka took control of the Central African Republic and began to persecute Christians. Now, the conflict between Seleka and other groups called anti-Balaka has been branded as a conflict between Christians and Muslims. Open Doors International claims that this is incorrect and that the issue of Christians persecution is easily supported by reports coming out of the Central African Republic.
Blasphemy Victim Asia Bibi Writes Pope from Prison in Pakistan
Blasphemy victim Asia Bibi wrote Pope Francis saying only God can liberate her from death row in Pakistan. Since being accused of blasphemy in 2009, Asia has been imprisoned in Pakistan. Considered one of Pakistan most high profile blasphemy cases, two government officials have been murdered in connection with the trial against Asia. Please pray for Asia, her family and all other blasphemy victims in Pakistan.
Christian charity Open Doors International has concluded that the international media is overlooking the issue of Christian persecution and is wrongly focusing on the 'interfaith' element of the current conflict in the Central African Republic. In 2013, an Islamic rebel group called Seleka took control of the Central African Republic and began to persecute Christians. Now, the conflict between Seleka and other groups called anti-Balaka has been branded as a conflict between Christians and Muslims. Open Doors International claims that this is incorrect and that the issue of Christians persecution is easily supported by reports coming out of the Central African Republic.
Blasphemy Victim Asia Bibi Writes Pope from Prison in Pakistan
Blasphemy victim Asia Bibi wrote Pope Francis saying only God can liberate her from death row in Pakistan. Since being accused of blasphemy in 2009, Asia has been imprisoned in Pakistan. Considered one of Pakistan most high profile blasphemy cases, two government officials have been murdered in connection with the trial against Asia. Please pray for Asia, her family and all other blasphemy victims in Pakistan.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Czech officials request Palestinian embassy move after illegal weapons found
Following death of Palestinian ambassador in blast, Suchdol district in Prague asks officials to move embassy.
Kerry: Israel, Palestinians progressing toward framework peace deal
US secretary of state meets for 3 hours with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah; says will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss Israel-Palestinian peace negotiations.
Following death of Palestinian ambassador in blast, Suchdol district in Prague asks officials to move embassy.
Kerry: Israel, Palestinians progressing toward framework peace deal
US secretary of state meets for 3 hours with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah; says will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss Israel-Palestinian peace negotiations.
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from KING 5 (Seattle)
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
Boeing, Gov. Inslee, hail machinists' vote
The stakes were high and the vote was close as Boeing production workers agreed to concede some benefits in order to secure assembly of the new 777X airplane for the Puget Sound region. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Boeing hailed Friday's vote, which proponents said solidifies the aerospace giant's presence in the Seattle area.
Will surge of older workers take jobs from young?
It's an assertion that has been accepted as fact by droves of job-seekers: Older people remaining on the job later in life are stealing jobs from young people. One problem, many economists say: It isn't supported by a wisp of fact.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
Con artists increase their scams on seniors
Older Americans are getting fleeced at an alarming rate as scams grow more sophisticated, and are harder than ever to spot.
Otter, Idaho GOP pledge to defend gay-marriage ban
Republicans pledged to defend Idaho's ban on gay marriage from legal challenge, while Democrats favor letting similar cases elsewhere proceed rather than dedicating taxpayer resources to what they believe will be a losing battle. Four couples have challenged Idaho's gay marriage ban, enacted by voters in 2006, in federal court.
Whitman County Sheriff’s Office recovers $40,000 in stolen property
The Whitman County Sheriff's Office recovered more than $40,000 in stolen property in a theft ring including an ATV. They have already arrested two people they believe are connected to the stolen merchandise.
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
NSA won't say if it's 'spying' on Congress
After being asked if the agency is spying on members of Congress, the NSA provided a preliminary response that said Congress has "the same privacy protections as all U.S. persons."
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from Money Talks News
from Mother Nature Network
Photo contest showcases rich array of life on Earth
The winners of 2013's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition describe the story behind each stunning image. Judges sifted through 43,000 submissions from 96 countries for the annual photography contest organized by London's Natural History Museum.
11 must-see skywatching events of 2014
A comet over Mars and an eclipse no one will be able to see are just two of the celestial highlights of 2014.
How to make your own marshmallows
Marshmallows aren't something the average mom whips up in her kitchen, but maybe they should be? Though they have a lot of steps, they're actually easy to make.
Christmas tree recycling
Once the decorations are off, homeowners or municipalities have many eco-friendly options for using holiday centerpieces in the landscape.
6 snowstorms that crippled the East Coast
Snowpocalypse 2011; The Great Blizzard of 1888; Storm of the Century in 1993; Great Snow of 1717; The Great Blizzard of 1899; Great Blizzard of 1978
The winners of 2013's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition describe the story behind each stunning image. Judges sifted through 43,000 submissions from 96 countries for the annual photography contest organized by London's Natural History Museum.
11 must-see skywatching events of 2014
A comet over Mars and an eclipse no one will be able to see are just two of the celestial highlights of 2014.
How to make your own marshmallows
Marshmallows aren't something the average mom whips up in her kitchen, but maybe they should be? Though they have a lot of steps, they're actually easy to make.
Christmas tree recycling
Once the decorations are off, homeowners or municipalities have many eco-friendly options for using holiday centerpieces in the landscape.
6 snowstorms that crippled the East Coast
Snowpocalypse 2011; The Great Blizzard of 1888; Storm of the Century in 1993; Great Snow of 1717; The Great Blizzard of 1899; Great Blizzard of 1978
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from Natural Society
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
Huge tunnel borer Bertha stopped by simple steel pipe in Seattle
'Only getting colder': Blast of frigid air set to smash records
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from NPR
Conserving Priceless Chinese Paintings Is An Art All Its Own
The U.S. has one of the world's best collections of Chinese paintings, but just four master conservators who know how to take care of them.
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from Opposing Views
from Right Wing News
Detroit’s Police Chief: Don’t Want To Be A Crime Victim? Then Carry A Concealed Weapon.
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Moon Dust Mystery Solved With Apollo Mission Data
Private Cygnus Cargo Ship Launching Delivery Mission to Space Station
The East Coast could get a treat on Tuesday. According to viewing maps released by Orbital Sciences, the liftoff may be visible from as far south as South Carolina and as far north as Boston.
Boeing to use former space shuttle hangar for secret space plane
Boeing will convert the former space shuttle hangar Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at the Kennedy Space Center to "enable the U.S. Air Force to efficiently land, recover, refurbish, and re-launch the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle," the company said on Friday (Jan. 3). The secretive military space plane has been launched on three classified missions (the third flight is still in Earth orbit). OPF-1 is the second shuttle hangar to be commercially leased; Boeing took over use of OPF-3 in 2011 to support its CST-100 crewed spacecraft.
Rocket Engines and Retired Shuttles: 2013, the Year in Space History Artifacts
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Private Cygnus Cargo Ship Launching Delivery Mission to Space Station
The East Coast could get a treat on Tuesday. According to viewing maps released by Orbital Sciences, the liftoff may be visible from as far south as South Carolina and as far north as Boston.
Boeing to use former space shuttle hangar for secret space plane
Boeing will convert the former space shuttle hangar Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at the Kennedy Space Center to "enable the U.S. Air Force to efficiently land, recover, refurbish, and re-launch the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle," the company said on Friday (Jan. 3). The secretive military space plane has been launched on three classified missions (the third flight is still in Earth orbit). OPF-1 is the second shuttle hangar to be commercially leased; Boeing took over use of OPF-3 in 2011 to support its CST-100 crewed spacecraft.
Rocket Engines and Retired Shuttles: 2013, the Year in Space History Artifacts
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from ThatsNonsense.com
Facebook Playing Video Ads Every Ten Minutes? - Facebook Rumour
Gaining traction again - whilst Facebook are planning on using video adverts, the information in this message is false. They will not play "every 10 minutes", nor will they stop what you are doing.
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from The Wenatchee World
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