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from Breitbart
HHS official: Immigrants who are 'lawfully present' but not citizens qualify for Obamacare subsidies
Leno's Opening: 'How About Solving The Problems That Brought Our Country To A Halt?'
Hundreds of Children are Being Trafficked for Sex in Portland, Oregon
A shocking press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Portland, Oregon reveals that hundreds of American children are being sex-trafficked in that city alone. A reported 469 children were verified as victims of sex-trafficking in Portland over a four-year period.
Ex-Border Patrol Agents Warn: Politicians Helping Cartels in U.S.
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Marijuana stops child's severe seizures
Charlotte Figi, 6, has Dravet Syndrome, a rare, severe form of epilepsy
Doctors tried everything they could think of to get her daily seizures to stop
The family decided to try a special type of medical marijuana low in THC
Her parents say Charlotte is now thriving and seizures have been reduced to one a day
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Blue Cross, Aetna, United, Humana Flee Obamacare Exchanges
Major health insurance companies--Blue Cross, Aetna, United, Humana--have decided not to participate in various states in the Obamacare health-insurance exchanges that will be the only place Americans will be able to buy a health insurance plan using the federal subsidies authorized under the Obamacare law.
Obama: ‘We Don’t Need a Huge Government’
During his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, President Barack Obama said that when it comes to the economy and infrastructure – fixing bridges, roads, and ports – “we don’t need a huge government.’ Host Jay Leno raised the topic of infrastructure and asked why fixing a bridge had to be a partisan issue. President Obama said he did not know but took a dig at Republicans and said the following: “Part of it is, what they’ll [Republicans] say is, ‘We like infrastructure but we don’t like to pay for it.’ And one of the things I’ve been trying to get across here is we don’t need a huge government, but we need government doing some basic things.”
Blue Cross, Aetna, United, Humana Flee Obamacare Exchanges
Major health insurance companies--Blue Cross, Aetna, United, Humana--have decided not to participate in various states in the Obamacare health-insurance exchanges that will be the only place Americans will be able to buy a health insurance plan using the federal subsidies authorized under the Obamacare law.
Obama: ‘We Don’t Need a Huge Government’
During his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, President Barack Obama said that when it comes to the economy and infrastructure – fixing bridges, roads, and ports – “we don’t need a huge government.’ Host Jay Leno raised the topic of infrastructure and asked why fixing a bridge had to be a partisan issue. President Obama said he did not know but took a dig at Republicans and said the following: “Part of it is, what they’ll [Republicans] say is, ‘We like infrastructure but we don’t like to pay for it.’ And one of the things I’ve been trying to get across here is we don’t need a huge government, but we need government doing some basic things.”
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from Daily Mail (UK)
Look out, Denver! City looks like it is about to be wiped off the map by giant mushroom cloud... but it's just one of several incredible photographs of its skyline
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from Facecrooks (& Bitdefender)
How to Set Admin Roles for your Facebook Page & Why You Should [Heyo Blog]
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Should a Man Who Killed His Family Be Allowed to Keep His Job ... as a Professor?
James St. James killed his family in 1967 when he was 15 years old. Today, he’s a psychology professor at Millikin University, a small Presbyterian school in Illinois. Formerly known as James Wolcott, it was recently revealed that he spent six years in a mental institution for shooting and killing his mother, father and sister. He eventually got his PhD in psychology and has been teaching at the university for the past 27 years. So, should he be allowed to continue teaching?
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from The Guardian (UK)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Misogyny runs so deep in this society, it is even used against abused children
There have been so many cases where we know who the vulnerable children are, lacking adult affection and attention, seeking it with the only thing that makes an adult notice their existence – sex. But the idea that a 13-year-old was a "predator" and a 41-year-old man just her victim sweeps all that away.
Should we care that smart women aren't having kids?
New research is fueling outrage that women who don't have kids aren't just selfish losers, but dumb ones as well
Misogyny runs so deep in this society, it is even used against abused children
There have been so many cases where we know who the vulnerable children are, lacking adult affection and attention, seeking it with the only thing that makes an adult notice their existence – sex. But the idea that a 13-year-old was a "predator" and a 41-year-old man just her victim sweeps all that away.
Should we care that smart women aren't having kids?
New research is fueling outrage that women who don't have kids aren't just selfish losers, but dumb ones as well
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from History
What is the largest country in the world?
Covering an expanse of over 6.6 million square miles, Russia is the world’s largest country by landmass, beating out runner-up Canada by around 2.8 million square miles.
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from The Jerusalem Post
Over 50% of Palestinians back peace talks, survey finds
Poll shows imprisoned Fatah leader Barghouti would win presidency if Abbas doesn’t run; 20% say presidential and legislative elections should take place only in the West Bank.
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from Money Talks News
3 DIY Tips for Whiter Teeth
There are inexpensive ways to help your smile look bright, but some popular methods may not be good for your teeth.
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from Natural Society
Not Rated
150+ Commonly Prescribed Drugs Could Make You Feel Tired and Run-Down
According to the National Pharmaceutical Association, there are over 150 commonly prescribed medications, mostly those for depression, hypertension and hormone replacement, that are causing chronic fatigue syndrome. (CFS)
150+ Commonly Prescribed Drugs Could Make You Feel Tired and Run-Down
According to the National Pharmaceutical Association, there are over 150 commonly prescribed medications, mostly those for depression, hypertension and hormone replacement, that are causing chronic fatigue syndrome. (CFS)
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from NPR (& affiliates)
A Patch Designed To Make You Invisible To Mosquitoes
This Is Not Just A Story About Prostitution
This story features photos about prostitution. But under the surface, it's more than that. It's a story about photographic access, and how a friendship led to an intimate portrayal of a taboo subject. These are not just photos about prostitution; they're photos about a woman who goes by the name Eden. Taken by Alicia. Her friend.
'Paying Till It Hurts': Why American Health Care Is So Pricey
It costs $13,660 for an American to have a hip replacement in Belgium; in the U.S., it's closer to $100,000.
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from POLITICO
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Cantor, Ryan headline Koch summit
Rep. Paul Ryan, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez secretly spoke to wealthy donors at the Koch brothers’ recently concluded summer gathering on the outskirts of Albuquerque.
Jockeying begins for Issa's gavel
About a half-dozen lawmakers are jockeying for the gavel of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, trying to prove to their colleagues that they have the chops to probe the Obama administration and savvy to flack their findings on television.
Obama's Russia reset unravels
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden extended his 15 minutes of fame Wednesday, as headlines tied his saga to President Barack Obama’s decision to cancel a planned summit meeting in Moscow next month with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zillow lists White House for $319 million
For only $319.6 million, a 16-bedroom, 35-bathroom house with a prime D.C. address could be yours — if the White House were for sale, that is.
Cantor, Ryan headline Koch summit
Rep. Paul Ryan, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez secretly spoke to wealthy donors at the Koch brothers’ recently concluded summer gathering on the outskirts of Albuquerque.
Jockeying begins for Issa's gavel
About a half-dozen lawmakers are jockeying for the gavel of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, trying to prove to their colleagues that they have the chops to probe the Obama administration and savvy to flack their findings on television.
Obama's Russia reset unravels
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden extended his 15 minutes of fame Wednesday, as headlines tied his saga to President Barack Obama’s decision to cancel a planned summit meeting in Moscow next month with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zillow lists White House for $319 million
For only $319.6 million, a 16-bedroom, 35-bathroom house with a prime D.C. address could be yours — if the White House were for sale, that is.
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Sun's Magnetic Field Flip Won't Doom Earth, Scientists Say
The sun's magnetic field is set to reverse its polarity in the next few months, but we have nothing to fear, researchers stress.
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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
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Bitcoin = Money, Says Judge
You may not carry it in your wallet, but a federal judge in Texas has determined that bitcoin is indeed a form of money. As a result, Judge Amos Mazzant, sitting in U.S. district court for the eastern district of Texas, says he has jurisdiction over a case involving a man who has been accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of running a virtual currency Ponzi scheme.
from The Wall Street Journal
Bitcoin = Money, Says Judge
You may not carry it in your wallet, but a federal judge in Texas has determined that bitcoin is indeed a form of money. As a result, Judge Amos Mazzant, sitting in U.S. district court for the eastern district of Texas, says he has jurisdiction over a case involving a man who has been accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of running a virtual currency Ponzi scheme.
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