Friday, March 7, 2014

In the news, Thursday, February 20, 2014


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Some links to some sources may require subscription.

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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens

IRS – Billions Paid Out as Scammers Find Agency an Easy Target

Harry Reid Calls ObamaCare Victims “Liars”

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from The American Spectator

THE TED CRUZ MAJORITY
What's a revolution without a food taster?

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from The Blaze

Here’s What You Need to Know About a Crisis the Media Are Accused of Ignoring
Venezuela is on fire. Civil unrest brought on by the dictator Nicolás Maduro’s treatment of his people has rocked the country.

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from Breitbart
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)

Media Stuck In 'Move On' Mode with Hillary's White House History, Says Bozell On 'The Kelly File'

NYC: More Black Babies Killed by Abortion Than Born
The Startling Fact About African-American Babies In New York City That NOBODY Is Talking About

‘Irritated’ Former Shell CEO Slams Obama on Keystone

Poll: North Dakotans Lead the Nation in 'Well-Being'; W. Va. Last

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from Columbia Basin Herald

Moses Lake boy charged with first-degree murder
Michael David Meier, 17, will be charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 16 killing of Brandon Michael Mende.

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from EarthSky
Thermal imagery for understanding mange in Yellowstone Park wolves
Mange can make wolves vulnerable to hypothermia, malnutrition and dehydration. Scientists are using thermal imagery to understand the situation.

The untimely death of Comet ISON

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from Facecrooks

Facebook Buys WhatsApp; Privacy Concerns Arise

Beware of Facebook Freebies!
[Scam Alert] There are quite a few 'freebie' scams circulating at the moment. You aren't likely to receive free Disney tickets, electronic devices or giftcards on Facebook. Some companies do offer legitimate promotions. The key is to do some investigating before submitting your personal information. Avoid sketchy domains and offers that are obviously too good to be true.

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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

16 Medicines That Might Shock You

The #1 Hidden Health Hazard At The Prepared Food BarCanola Oil

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from The Federalist

Can the Right Displace The Established Media? It Already Has
Will this journalistic revolution find long-term success? A cautious yes

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from Fox News (& affiliates)
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from The Heritage Foundation  (The Foundry)
from iFIBER ONE News (WA)

Teenager arrested for the shooting death of Brandon Mende
 Michael David Meier, a 17-year-old Moses Lake boy, was arrested Thursday morning for the murder of Brandon Mende.

State proceeding with potential $2 million grant to replace MLIRD dam

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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)
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from Money Talks News

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Puppy
A savings account for you? Sure. But what about for that canine or feline?

from Mother Nature Network

8 incredible images of Saturn

Hawaii's not the happiest anymore: Guess which state is on top?
It isn't West Virginia, which came in dead last, as it has for 5 years in a row now. North Dakota is now the happiest state in the union.

Our entire universe might exist inside a massive black hole, say physicists
Are we living inside a black hole? A few scientists think it's the best theory to explain pre-Big Bang reality.

3 simple homemade toothpaste recipes
These money-saving DIY toothpaste recipes let you bypass the synthetic ingredients that commercial toothpastes often contain.

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from National Geographic

People of the Horse
Horses forever changed life on the Great Plains. They allowed tribes to hunt more buffalo than ever before. They tipped the balance of power in favor of mounted warriors. And they became prized as wealth. For Native Americans today, horses endure as an emblem of tradition and a source of pride, pageantry, and healing.

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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Letter to EU Chief of Science Says Biotech is Lying About GMOs

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from NBC News (& affiliates)

Scott Walker’s ‘inner circle’
Thousands of documents unsealed Wednesday link Gov. Scott Walker to a secret email system used in his office that would avoid public scrutiny when he was Milwaukee County executive.

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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)

House Bill aims to revive WA tourism marketing
Three years ago the state cut its tourism office due to budget cuts. The move made Washington the only state in the country that doesn't spend state dollars to promote tourism.

How to lower your cable bill to $7.99

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from PJ Media

Historians Begin to Gild Obama’s Reputation
Getting an early start on the "legacy" game.

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from POLITICO

Poll: Hillary Clinton sweeps GOP in Ohio

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from Popular Science

Supersonic Plane Will Have Livestream Of The Outdoors Instead Of Windows
Actual, transparent windows would be too difficult to install on a Mach 1.8 plane.

First Fecal Transplant Bank Opens
The Massachusetts-based company has delivered stool samples to 13 hospitals around the country.

This Electric Sled Is A Miniature Winter Tank
Much better than a trash can lid

The Week In Drones: Cameras Over Kiev, The Future Of Air Combat, And More

Google Unveils A Smartphone Prototype That Maps The World
Project Tango constantly scans its surroundings, giving people--and Google--better maps than ever

This Bird Is Hide-And-Seek World Champion
The U.K.'s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council posted video of a nightjar, which is a bird that is really good at hiding.

The Time I Thought Tao Lin Was A Robot
Can you tell which poems were written by humans, and which were generated by a computer?

The Hostage Horror Of Herpesvirus

How To Ship A Whale (And Other Advice From A FedEx Guru)
Horses and pandas and whales, oh my.

Launch A Balloon For Science
Have you got anything going on for April 18 - 21, 2014? If not, you might want to set aside that weekend for some quality balloon time. The Global Space Balloon Challenge (GSBC) wants people from around the world to build and launch their own high altitude balloons.

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from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

There Is No Mistaking The Evidence, Cannabis Cures Cancer
[from 3 May 2013]

Hemp Power Smoothie
Hemp is one of my favorite proteins for many reasons. Most hemp protein powders on the market have no fillers or additives and it provides the 8 essential amino acids and fatty acids. You’ll need much less hemp protein than other types of proteins for equal benefit. Your body will also immediately recognize and digest natural, whole hemp protein and it won't slow you down, bloat you, or make you feel uncomfortable.

What Determines The Value of Something?
Our perception of our own self-worth is how we ultimately judge the value of anything outside of ourselves.

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from The Raw Story
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]


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from RedState

Thomas Sowell Makes the Case for Ted Cruz

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from ThatsNonsense.com

Dell Schanze and Dog Fighting Rumour - Facebook Rumour
Rumours identifying individuals as involved in dog fighting are typically not backed up with verifiable sources and thus should not be circulated.

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from The Wall Street Journal

Strassel: Another Misguided Cruz Missile
Ted Cruz is aiming for Mitch McConnell, but he may blow up the GOP's chances for a Senate majority in November.

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