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Some links to some sources may require subscription.
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
IRS Scandal -- Time for a Special Counsel
Two Pakistani Christians Acquitted of False Murder Charges
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from Ancestry.com
from CBS News (& affiliates)
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Affects people storing vehicles in Moses Lake
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from EarthSky
Star of the week: Sirius is Dog Star and brightest star
The brightest star visible from any part of Earth is Sirius in the constellation Canis Major.
In case you missed it: Amazon has Brian May's doctoral thesis in astrophysics
Brian May - founder of the legendary rock band Queen - completed his doctoral thesis in astrophysics in 2008 after taking a 30-year break to play some guitar. Few professional astronomers have their thesis published and offered at amazon.com, but May's is there. It focuses on the elusive zodiacal light, which can be seen after sunset from Northern Hemisphere locations at this time of year.
Are these termite-inspired robots the construction crews of the future?
A collective robotic intelligence can be created to build large structures using simple rules programmed in a swarm of robots.
Best photos: Beautiful lenticular clouds around the world
These lens-shaped clouds are often mistaken for UFOs. Here how they form, plus the best in photos and video.
Crawling neutrophil chasing a bacterium
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. They defend your body against harmful bacteria, by actually ingesting the bacteria … apparently, after a bit of a chase.
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from Facecrooks
Kickstarter Data Breach: 3 takeaways from the latest mass hacking
Kickstarter reported a data breach recently. Unfortunately, these are becoming all too common. Check out this post from our friends Abine, Inc. to learn 3 takeaways that can help you safely enjoy the Internet.
How to Secure Your Facebook Account With Login Approvals
Login approvals is a great way to better secure your Facebook account. This security feature will send you a code via text message to enter if Facebook doesn't recognize your device. This would require a would-be hacker to have your password and mobile device to hijack your account.
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
20 Practical Uses for Coca Cola – Proof That Coke Does Not Belong In The Human Bodybut see Snopes.com:
Do the acids in Coca-Cola make it harmful to drink? FALSE
and see also:
Urban legends legends about the Coca-Cola Company and its famous soft drink.
Pneumonia cured in 3 hours using natural medicine
USDA Organic Labels No Longer Trustworthy
15 Plants and Herbs That Boost Lung Health, Heal Respiratory Infections And Even Repair Pulmonary Damage
20 Practical Uses for Coca Cola – Proof That Coke Does Not Belong In The Human Bodybut see Snopes.com:
Do the acids in Coca-Cola make it harmful to drink? FALSE
and see also:
Urban legends legends about the Coca-Cola Company and its famous soft drink.
Pneumonia cured in 3 hours using natural medicine
USDA Organic Labels No Longer Trustworthy
15 Plants and Herbs That Boost Lung Health, Heal Respiratory Infections And Even Repair Pulmonary Damage
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from The Federalist
The Politics of Science and the Science of Politics
Excellence in either sphere often depends less on intellectual acuity and more on moral courage
House of Cards Shows How Calculated The “War On Women” Really Is [SPOILERS]
Excellence in either sphere often depends less on intellectual acuity and more on moral courage
House of Cards Shows How Calculated The “War On Women” Really Is [SPOILERS]
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from The Federalist Papers
from The Heritage Foundation (The Foundry)
When Presidents Upheld the Law
Today is known as “President’s Day,” a three-day weekend retailers use to lend an air of Founding-era seriousness to their sales. But its legal name is Washington’s birthday—and how appropriate to reflect on a President who took his bearings from the Constitution while serving in office.
Obama's Foreign Policy Failures Threaten U.S. Military, Cantor Warns
The Real 'War on the Poor' Is Being Waged by Obama
Obama Has Unilaterally Changed or Delayed Obamacare 24 Times
Would Jesus Approve of Obamacare? This MSNBC Contributor Thinks So.
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Today is known as “President’s Day,” a three-day weekend retailers use to lend an air of Founding-era seriousness to their sales. But its legal name is Washington’s birthday—and how appropriate to reflect on a President who took his bearings from the Constitution while serving in office.
Obama's Foreign Policy Failures Threaten U.S. Military, Cantor Warns
Obama Has Unilaterally Changed or Delayed Obamacare 24 Times
Would Jesus Approve of Obamacare? This MSNBC Contributor Thinks So.
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from iFIBER ONE News (WA)
Two kids were hurt in car crash on SR 17 Monday afternoon
Mende's death was second time the 16-year-old was shot this year
Jury finds Soap Lake man not guilty of child molestation charge
Columbia Basin Secondary School to become Endeavor Middle School
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WATCH: George Will Owns It In Climate Change Debate
Judge Napolitano Clobbers FCC’s Plan to Spy on Newsrooms: If They Show Up Here, ‘Throw Them Out!’
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from The Jerusalem Post
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from Joe the Plumber (Joe for America)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from KGW-TV (Portland)
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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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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)
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
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from Los Angeles Times
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from MEDIAite
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from Media Matters for America
from Money Talks News
Gap Widening Between the Rich and Super Rich
Is Your Savings Account Missing Thousands of Dollars?
Could You Afford to Live on Minimum Wage?
How to Avoid 12 Common Money Mistakes
It's not "savings" unless you actually save it.
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from Mother Earth News
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from Mother Nature Network
How fast is your consumer churn? Do you need to replace your gadgets every season? What ever happened to keeping things around? [from 29 Jul 2009]
For some sicknesses, exercise is a great prescription, for others, not so much. These helpful tips will teach you when to exercise and when to stay home this winter. [from 15 Nov 2011]
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5 Sky Events This Week: Red Planet, Lord of the Rings, and Space Mountain
from NASA
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from The National Audubon Society
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from National Geographic
5 Sky Events This Week: Red Planet, Lord of the Rings, and Space Mountain
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from National Journal
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from National Review
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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
The Next GMO Battlegrounds: New York State & Maryland
2 Real Life Examples of Mistletoe Wiping out Cancer
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from NCWTV.com (WA)
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from Newsmax
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from New York Daily News
from New York Magazine
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from New York Post
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from New York Times
It’s Snack Time in the Cosmos
A gas cloud named G2 is about to collide with Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
From India, Proof That a Trip to Mars Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
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from Northwest Watchdog
Pandora Internet Radio and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers gave closing arguments at the beginning of last week in a trial industry watchers are convinced could change music royalty rates.
Labor unions benefit more from Citizens United than big conservative donors
WA’s first charter school serves children, families of ‘extreme poverty’
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from NPR (& affiliates)
On The Web, Exploring The Family Tree Is Easy — But Unreliable
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
Missing men, children found safe in rural Idaho
Two men and three children missing east of Boise for about 24 hours this weekend have been found safe, according to Boise police.
Valley Regional Transit released the video from the camera inside a bus that crashed into the Idaho Power building last month.
from One Minute Healings
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from The Oregonian
Cover Oregon health insurance exchange pushes partial launch to Feb. 18
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from PBS (& affiliates)
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from Pew Research Center
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from PJ Media
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from POLITICO
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from PoliticusUSA
from Popular Science
The FDA Should Stop Blocking New Treatments From Patients
R.I.P. CAPTCHA
Say hello to two-step verification and more.
FYI: Why Does White Noise Help People Sleep?
The simple solution to blocking out noise: more noise.
How To Survive A Mosh Pit
This could get messy.
Electrify Any Bike For Extra Pedal Power
Upgrade your old two-wheeler.
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from Press TV (Iran)
from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Doctor Appointments For Annual Exams and Vaccination Associated With Increased Flu-Like Illnesses
How Long To Nap For The Biggest Brain Benefits
[via Collective Evolution]
Personality Differences Between Dog and Cat Owners
[from 2010]
Doctor Appointments For Annual Exams and Vaccination Associated With Increased Flu-Like Illnesses
How Long To Nap For The Biggest Brain Benefits
[via Collective Evolution]
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from Psychology Today
[from 2010]
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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
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from Quackwatch.com
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from Real Clear Politics
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from RedState
from RetroVision
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from Reuters
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from Riel World View (Dan Riehl)
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from The Right Scoop
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from Right Wing News
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from RT (Russia Today)
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from Scientific American
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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Why Is My Bartender Wearing Gloves?
A new law in California requires any food worker who touches raw, cooked or “ready-to-eat” food, from a master sushi chef to a prep cook to the guy cutting a lemon to put in your vodka and tonic, to wear disposable gloves. Not all laws warrant skepticism, but this one does. From a scientific point of view, AB 1252 simply seems like a solution that creates more problems.
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from Skeptoid Podcast
Why Is My Bartender Wearing Gloves?
A new law in California requires any food worker who touches raw, cooked or “ready-to-eat” food, from a master sushi chef to a prep cook to the guy cutting a lemon to put in your vodka and tonic, to wear disposable gloves. Not all laws warrant skepticism, but this one does. From a scientific point of view, AB 1252 simply seems like a solution that creates more problems.
from Slate's The Vault Blog
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Cloudy Core of the Heart Nebula Glows in Amateur Astronomer's Photo
NASA Moon Dust Probe Beams Its 1st Lunar Photos to Earth
Space Dust Is Filled with Building Blocks for Life
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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
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from The Star (Grand Coulee, WA)
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from Sunny Skyz
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from The Telegraph (UK)
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from ThatsNonsense.com
The “Candy Crush Saga” Trademark Saga
Messages are circulating that claim King.com – the makers of Candy Crush Saga – not only stole their idea from a game that already existed, they are now trying to cancel that game's trademark for infringing on their own trademark. It appears the rumours are indeed based on some truth.
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from Think Progress
from USA Today
Producer: Why we cast 'Obama' devil out of 'Son of God'
It's not about Satan and his alleged resemblance to the president; it's about Jesus.
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from The Voice of the Martyrs
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from The Wall Street Journal
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from The Washington Examiner (DC)
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from The Washington Free Beacon (DC)
Restricted Access
Clinton Foundation keeps tight leash on papers from Bill Clinton’s tenure as governor
Clinton Foundation keeps tight leash on papers from Bill Clinton’s tenure as governor
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from The Washington Policy Center (State)
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from The Washington Post (DC)
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from The Washington Times (DC)
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from The Week
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from The Weekly Standard
Obama: Signing Up for Obamacare Is 'Just Part of Growing Up'
An interview former NBA star Charles Barkley conducted with President Obama aired last night on TNT. In the interview, President Obama defended Obamacare and called signing up for the health care program "just part of growing up."
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
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from The Wenatchee World (WA)
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
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from WND (World Net Daily)
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from Zero Hedge
from 100 Percent FED Up
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