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Information from some sites may not be reliable, or may not be vetted.
Some links to some sources may require subscription.
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from ABC News (& affiliates)
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
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from Americans Against the Tea Party
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from Associated Press
GOVERNOR: COLORADO POT MARKET EXCEEDS TAX HOPES
Colorado's legal marijuana market is far exceeding tax expectations, according to a budget proposal released Wednesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper that gives the first official estimate of how much the state expects to make from pot taxes.
Colorado's legal marijuana market is far exceeding tax expectations, according to a budget proposal released Wednesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper that gives the first official estimate of how much the state expects to make from pot taxes.
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from BizPac Review
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from Breitbart
PALIN CALLS FOR BOYCOTT AFTER BUZZFEED HIT PIECE ON TRUMP
Buzzfeed? We used to call this yellow journalism. - Mark Levin
BILL O'REILLY: 'OBAMA IS THE TOUGHEST INTERVIEW OF MY LIFE,' SAYS PRESIDENT A PATRIOT
EXCLUSIVE: O’KEEFE BUSTS ILLEGAL VOTER SCHEME TO ‘TURN TEXAS BLUE’
Buzzfeed? We used to call this yellow journalism. - Mark Levin
BILL O'REILLY: 'OBAMA IS THE TOUGHEST INTERVIEW OF MY LIFE,' SAYS PRESIDENT A PATRIOT
EXCLUSIVE: O’KEEFE BUSTS ILLEGAL VOTER SCHEME TO ‘TURN TEXAS BLUE’
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from BuzzFeed
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Gap Raising Minimum Wage For More Than 65,000 U.S. Employees To $10 Next Year
The owner of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Piperlime, and Intermix said it will raise the current $7.25 minimum wage for its workers to $9 this year and to $10 in 2015.
The owner of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Piperlime, and Intermix said it will raise the current $7.25 minimum wage for its workers to $9 this year and to $10 in 2015.
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
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from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
ABC, NBC Ignore Estimate That Minimum Wage Hike Would Cost 500,000 Jobs; CBS Reports
O'Keefe Catches Battleground Texas Illegally Using Info of Newly Registered Voters
NBC: 23-Year-Old Olympic Freestyle Skier With Wife, Kid Living 'Alternative Lifestyle'
Rant That Launched Tea Party – and 4 More Amazing Ones from World’s Top Ranter
Five years ago today this guy went on an EPIC rant that sparked the Tea Party movement.
Chris Matthews: Communists Were Right, U.S. Run by Wealthy Elites
DHS Contracted to Purchase 704 Million Rounds of Ammo Over Next 4 Years: 2,500 Rounds Per Officer
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from Columbia Basin Herald
Witnesses mum in fatal shooting of ML teen
Partly due to lack of witness cooperation, the investigation of the fatal shooting in Moses Lake continues without any arrests.
ML liquor store robbed by machete wielding man
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from The Daily Caller
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from EarthSky
Predicting Pluto's moons and moondust
Why did it take so long for Pluto's moons to be discovered?
Image of polar vortex at its peak, January 2014
On January 6, 2014, approximately 50 daily record low temperatures were set in the United States, from Colorado to Alabama to New York, according to the National Weather Service. In some places temperatures were 40 degrees Fahrenheit colder than average.
Scientists name bacterium for Frank Zappa
In a tribute to eclectic composer Frank Zappa, scientists have named a bacterium for him. They were reminded of Zappa’s lyric about “sand-blasted zits” in his famous satirical song Jewish Princess when they named a form of P. acnes – the bacterium responsible for human acne – P. acnes type Zappae.
Elephants reassure other elephants in distress
Elephants get distressed when they see others in distress, reaching out to calm them down.
Clouds circling a supermassive black hole
An international team of astronomers sight huge clouds of gas orbiting supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. Watch a video depicting the swirling clouds.
This date in science: Happy birthday, Nicolaus Copernicus
A "radioactive" solar eruption on February 17
Spaceweather.com reports that - on Feb. 17 at approximately 04:50 UTC - a magnetic filament erupted from the sun's western limb. It caused shortwave radio loudspeakers to roar with static, in an event called a Type II radio burst.
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from East Oregonian
Timothy A. Kelly is off the hook for murder and free from jail. A Umatilla County grand jury Tuesday determined Kelly did not commit murder when he shot and killed Daniel Leonard Dechand the afternoon of Feb. 4 near Hermiston. “Substantial evidence” showed Kelly acted in self defense, according to a detailed statement from Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus.
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from Facecrooks
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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Molecular Biologist Explains How THC Completely Kills Cancer Cells
Still Eating Hot Pockets? Get Ready to Never Want Another
Proof Marijuana is the Most Medicinal Plant on the Planet
Turmeric Strikes at ‘Root Cause’ of Cancerous Tumor Development, Study Finds
DIY: Turmeric Miracle Elixir Boosts Energy & Immunity
[from 6 Jan]
Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs
[from 16 Sep 2013]
Molecular Biologist Explains How THC Completely Kills Cancer Cells
Still Eating Hot Pockets? Get Ready to Never Want Another
Proof Marijuana is the Most Medicinal Plant on the Planet
Turmeric Strikes at ‘Root Cause’ of Cancerous Tumor Development, Study Finds
DIY: Turmeric Miracle Elixir Boosts Energy & Immunity
[from 6 Jan]
Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs
[from 16 Sep 2013]
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from The Federalist
Being Married With Kids And Young Now Deemed “Alternative Lifestyle”
NBC has interesting ideas about what's outside the cultural norm
Why Is God Smiting Us?
Also, why aren’t more people worried about this?
The Private Option: A Bad Bet for Arkansas
How a flawed study propelled bad policy
The Brave New World of Same-Sex Marriage
A decisive moment in the triumph of technology over humanity.
NBC has interesting ideas about what's outside the cultural norm
Also, why aren’t more people worried about this?
How a flawed study propelled bad policy
A decisive moment in the triumph of technology over humanity.
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
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from Freedom Foundation (WA)
Reforms aren't 'unrelated' to transportation package; they're essential to it
In a TVW interview last week following the release of the Republican plan – which actually proposes spending more than the Democrats do and relies on an even bigger increase in the gas tax – Sen. Marko Liias whined that GOP leaders insisted on tying their support to passage of several “unrelated” transportation reform measures.
In a TVW interview last week following the release of the Republican plan – which actually proposes spending more than the Democrats do and relies on an even bigger increase in the gas tax – Sen. Marko Liias whined that GOP leaders insisted on tying their support to passage of several “unrelated” transportation reform measures.
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from Hartford Courant
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from The Heritage Foundation (The Foundry)
Jimmy Kimmel Can’t Find Any Obamacare Takers
Here's Why President Obama Is MIA on Ukraine and Shouldn't Be
Ted Cruz: The World Cannot Afford to Be Distracted as Ukrainians Are Brutalized by Their Own Government
She Dreamed Obamacare Was Harmless
Why Venezuela's Chaos Matters to Us
Ryan Anderson to Kirsten Powers: Jim Crow? Government Shouldn’t Intimidate Christians
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Here's Why President Obama Is MIA on Ukraine and Shouldn't Be
Ted Cruz: The World Cannot Afford to Be Distracted as Ukrainians Are Brutalized by Their Own Government
She Dreamed Obamacare Was Harmless
Why Venezuela's Chaos Matters to Us
Ryan Anderson to Kirsten Powers: Jim Crow? Government Shouldn’t Intimidate Christians
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from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Food Store Cook Fired For Saying 'Thanks For Nothing' To North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory: Report
Includes photo gallery of United States Governors
Michelle Obama Does 'Tonight Show,' Appears In 'Ew!' Sketch With Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell
Three Amigos Summit: Obama Presses Harper On Climate Change
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Food Store Cook Fired For Saying 'Thanks For Nothing' To North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory: Report
Includes photo gallery of United States Governors
Michelle Obama Does 'Tonight Show,' Appears In 'Ew!' Sketch With Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell
Three Amigos Summit: Obama Presses Harper On Climate Change
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from iFIBER ONE News (WA)
Wiester pleaded guilty to shooting man in head over stolen phone, meth
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That Hilarious Moment When Jimmy Kimmel Asks How Many Audience Members Have Signed Up for Obamacare
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from Money Talks News
January Gun Sales Plummet
Gun and ammo sales nose-dive as fears subside over tightening gun legislation.
The 11 Most Dangerous States for Drivers
The Most Widespread, Repugnant or Audacious Scams of the Year
Scammers claiming to be from Obamacare, the Do Not Call Registry, the police or your bank are tricking people into sharing personal information, leading to identity theft.
1-800-Flowers Botches V-Day Deliveries, Shines in Twitter Customer Service
Does great Twitter customer service mean great business? Not exactly.
Get Your Twinkies Fix for Cheap
Big Lots is the new thrift outlet for the iconic snack cakes.
The Most Widespread, Repugnant or Audacious Scams of the Year
Scammers claiming to be from Obamacare, the Do Not Call Registry, the police or your bank are tricking people into sharing personal information, leading to identity theft.
1-800-Flowers Botches V-Day Deliveries, Shines in Twitter Customer Service
Does great Twitter customer service mean great business? Not exactly.
Get Your Twinkies Fix for Cheap
Big Lots is the new thrift outlet for the iconic snack cakes.
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from Mother Nature Network
13 of the cutest tree-dwelling animals in the world
5 tiny gardening ideas (so you can think big)
No yard? No problem! These creative concepts allow you to grow something healthy in whatever space is available. [from 14 Mar 2013]
Don't buy birdseed -- grow it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
[from 19 Aug 2013]
17 easy-to-start seeds for beginner gardeners
Think you can't grow anything? Try these easy-to-grow seeds in your garden and change that perception. [from 18 Feb 2013]
Stand up! Prolonged sitting may raise risk of disability
Light activity during prolonged periods of sitting, like walking around during TV commercials, can help alleviate the ill effects on the body.
38 benefits of owning a dog
Thinking of adding a dog to your family? Research shows it's a good idea for your health — and the health of your kids. [from 22 Jan]
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from National Review
Ted Cruz and the Point of No Return
A history lesson for the Republican party’s purists.
By Thomas Sowell
A history lesson for the Republican party’s purists.
By Thomas Sowell
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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Let the Poisoning Begin – Early: AMA Recommends Fluoride for Kids Under 2
Garlic counteracts virulent bacteria
Garlic contains a substance that is particularly effective in encounters with even the hardiest bacterial strains. A young researcher at the University of Copenhagen will soon be defending his PhD thesis on the positive properties of the malodorous plant.
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from Nature News and Comment
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from New York Times
And Surrogacy Makes 3
In New York, a Push for Compensated Surrogacy
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from Northwest Watchdog
Eugene residents sue to stop $95 million bus rapid transit lineTime for a guaranteed income?
Before you automatically hate on this idea, think about this: Guaranteeing a basic income for all Americans would allow the country to repeal welfare programs and eliminate millions of bureaucratic jobs.
Law enforcement asked for AT&T subscriber data more than 300,000 times
Arkansas to Virginia: More Medicaid brings ‘buyer’s remorse’
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
Body of WSU professor found in Pullman park
Do you make enough to buy a home in Seattle or Portland?
According to a new study, your salary needs to be at least $59,000 a year for a home in Seattle and $46,000 a year for a Portland home.
Fairchild leaders investigate photo of airman kissing POW symbol
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from Popular Science
Cat Bites Are Linked To Depression
The reason why is not fully clear. Maybe cats just dislike depressed people.
Video: A Winter Tire With Retractable Studs
With the push of a button, a new concept from Nokian Tyres changes from a regular treaded winter tire to a studded one.
How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next
A Cambodian case study finds that people developing diabetes today have parents who went hungry in the 1970s.
Nazis Studied Using Mosquitoes As Biological Weapons
The study confirms "the existence of an offensive biological warfare research programme in Nazi Germany."
More Evidence Shows Whooping Cough Evolving In Response To Its Vaccine
Pertussis vaccines seem to require booster shots sooner than they used to. Could evolution explain why?
The 10 Best Toys From The 2014 Toy Fair
These are the blasting-est, sciencey-est, most "what the what?!" toys from this year's Toy Fair.
Simple New Way Of Creating Stem Cells Undergoes Investigation
Independent scientists are having trouble reproducing the exciting new results. The "easy" stem-cell-making method may not be so easy after all.
These Marsupials Are Sexing Themselves To Death
All the males of the newly discovered species die before they're 1 year old.
An Oscar-Nominated Director Makes A 360-Degree Immersive Film
Zero Point is a documentary from Danfung Dennis on how virtual reality has, and will, change our lives--and it's being produced entirely for Oculus Rift.
Vast Underwater Survey Identifies Five Keys to Conserving Ocean Life
Dozens of volunteer divers surveyed marine protected areas worldwide, to discover why life flourishes in some while failing in others.
LED Lights Track People And Broadcast Messages
Lamps are ubiquitous. Some of them are watching you.
Modeling Bat-Mobility To Build Better Robobats
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from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Genetically Modified DNA Transfers From Food to Human Blood
Should You Fast One Day A Week?
"It's not good for long term health to fast one day a week on water only."
Genetically Modified DNA Transfers From Food to Human Blood
Should You Fast One Day A Week?
"It's not good for long term health to fast one day a week on water only."
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from Skeptoid Podcast
The Truth about Aspartame
The artificial sweetener aspartame is falsely accused of being the cause of nearly every disease.
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from Slate.com
Will This Young, Happily Married Olympian Start a New Culture War?
Mollie Hemingway, the conservative media-watcher and journalist, has a funny, aggrieved take on an NBC piece about halfpipe gold medalist David Wise. Its headline: "David Wise's alternative lifestyle leads to Olympic gold." The actual lifestyle: "At only twenty-three years old, he has a wife, Alexander [sic], who was waiting patiently in the crowd, and together they have a two-year-old daughter." "Isn't it fascinating," asks Hemingway, "that NBC views a man taking care of his wife and daughter as an alternative lifestyle?"
from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
How Stars Die: Lopsided Nature of Supernovas Revealed
Must-See Space TV: Astronauts Star in New Network TV Series
All four major U.S. networks, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, have space exploration-themed TV shows in development or set to air.
Can Quiet, Efficient 'Space Elevators' Really Work?
Hubble Space Telescope Spies Spin of Nearby Galaxy
NASA Teaches Humanoid Robonaut 2 Medical Skills for Space Emergencies
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Must-See Space TV: Astronauts Star in New Network TV Series
All four major U.S. networks, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, have space exploration-themed TV shows in development or set to air.
Can Quiet, Efficient 'Space Elevators' Really Work?
Hubble Space Telescope Spies Spin of Nearby Galaxy
NASA Teaches Humanoid Robonaut 2 Medical Skills for Space Emergencies
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from USA Today
from The Wall Street Journal
McNider and Christy: Why Kerry Is Flat Wrong on Climate Change
It was the scientific skeptics who bucked the 'consensus' and said the Earth was round.
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from The Washington Times (DC)
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from The Weekly Standard
Republican 'Caught Getting Handsy With Two Ladies' Running For Congress Again
Republican investment banker and two-time candidate for Congress Matt Doheny is running again for a House seat in upstate New York.
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
Napolitano: DHS License Plate Database ‘Will Monitor Every Move We Make’
from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
Napolitano: DHS License Plate Database ‘Will Monitor Every Move We Make’
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from WIRED
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