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Hackers break into eBay database, steal customers' personal information
Online auction site eBay has urged its almost 150 million users to change their passwords after hackers broke into its database and gained access to customer names, passwords and other personal data.
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from About.com
Eleven Solid Financial Rules to Help You Build Wealth
Watch It Online: 15 Sources for Free Movies and TV Shows
Why You May Need a Medical Checkup Before Working Out
Ensure Your Preparedness to Start Training
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*from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
Will Children be Banned From Praying at Their Graduation?
Serious Setback: Pastor Saeed Abedini Belongs in US, Not in Brutal Iranian Prison
IRS Decision to Revise Proposed Regulations “Reflects the Reality” the Initial Changes were Deeply Flawed and Unconstitutional
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from Alex Jones (INFOWARS.COM)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from Allen West
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from AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
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from The Atlantic
from BBC News (UK)
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from BizPac Review
Furious Democrat congressman blasts lazy Obama on VA scandal
U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., delivered a scathing speech on the House floor Wednesday, calling for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki’s termination and quick action on the VA scandal by President Obama.
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from Breitbart
FUNDRAISERS AT COCHRAN AIDE'S HOUSE MAY HAVE BEEN ILLEGAL, LAWYER SAYS
'I RECANT' SAYS AUTHOR OF INFAMOUS SEVENTIES NEWSWEEK 'GLOBAL COOLING' ARTICLE
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from Ceasefire Magazine (UK)
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Robots will replace fast-food workers
As protesters across the country call for the fast-food chains to raise their wages, a number of companies have begun experimenting with new technology that could significantly reduce the number of restaurant workers in the years to come.
from Ceasefire Magazine (UK)
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from Choice and Truth
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from The Christian Science Monitor
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from CNN
Robots will replace fast-food workers
As protesters across the country call for the fast-food chains to raise their wages, a number of companies have begun experimenting with new technology that could significantly reduce the number of restaurant workers in the years to come.
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
Liberal Radio Keeps Shrinking as Ed Schultz Departs Airwaves for Much Shorter Web Broadcast
‘Climate Forecasts’ Full of ‘Pseudo-Science,’ Respected Scientist Claims
As much as they try to stifle debate, global warming alarmists must contend with many inconvenient facts.
Sarah Palin Tees Off on VA Issue and 'Lazy' Obama
Al Sharpton: I Try to Chase GOP ‘Roach Legislation’ on My MSNBC Show
Alarmist Paul Ehrlich Predicts Need to ‘Eat the Bodies of Your Dead’
A zombie apocalypse will happen before this guy's predictions come true!!
In a Month, TV News Gives Less Airtime to VA Scandal Than Christie Controversy Received in Four Days
Ted Cruz: Democratic Senators Want to ‘Repeal the First Amendment’
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from Conservative Infidel
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from Cyndi's List
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from The Daily Beast
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Buzz off! The biggest swarm of lake flies in decades invade Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, which means a feast for birds but a nuisance for everyone else
from Daily Mail (UK)
Buzz off! The biggest swarm of lake flies in decades invade Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, which means a feast for birds but a nuisance for everyone else
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from Discovery News
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from EarthSky
Everything you need to know: Camelopardalids could be the best meteor shower this year
North America is predicted to have the best view of a possible new meteor shower from Comet 209P/LINEAR Friday night through Saturday morning (May 23-24, 2014).
May 21 video of parent comet for Friday night’s meteor shower
Comet 209P/LINEAR is small and dim. We won’t see it with the eye. But, Friday night, we might see its debris in the form of a strong, new meteor shower!
Video of incredible fly swarms happening this week in Wisconsin
Video of supercell over Wyoming on May 18
Amazing video of a huge supercell that formed outside of Newcastle, Wyoming on Sunday, May 18.
An expert explains what’s happening to glaciers in Antarctica
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from East Oregonian
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from Examiner.com
[Information from this site may not be vetted.]
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from Facecrooks (& Bitdefender)
Facebook and its partners F-Secure and Trend Micro, two Internet security companies, will soon offer free downloads of Trend Micro’s HouseCall malware removal software or F-Secure’s Online Scanner software to infected users.
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from FactCheck.org
Montana Senate candidates Steve Daines and John Walsh accuse each other in TV ads of helping to ship American jobs to China, but both sides fail to support their exaggerated claims.
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from The Farmacy
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from The Federalist
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*from The Federalist Papers
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from Food & Wine
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from Forbes
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Teen could face life after cops find pot brownies
A 19-year-old Texas man accused of making and selling brownies laced with marijuana and hash oil faces a felony charge that carries a punishment of anywhere from five years to life in prison.
Damaging wind, hail hit metro Denver; more severe weather forecast Thursday
Top HS student fights for valedictorian spot
Administration breaks silence on jailed Marine, Kerry raises case in Mexico
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from Freedom Foundation (WA)
School District Right to Work
Most school employees must pay $1,000 or more to a private special interest group in return for the privilege of teaching children in Washington public schools.
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from Gizmodo
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from The Globe and Mail (Canada)
from The Guardian (UK)
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from h+ Magazine
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from Hartford Courant
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from The Heritage Foundation (The Foundry)
Oops: The Export-Import Bank Is Actually Losing Taxpayer Money
If forced to apply the stricter accounting rules required of private firms, Ex–Im would be overstating its profitability by $16 billion during the next decade: Instead of a 10-year surplus of $14 billion, the bank would incur a loss of $2 billion.
Family Health Costs Rise to $23,215
Obamacare might have little impact so far, but that doesn’t mean health costs for a family of four aren’t pricey.
Video Sting Operation: Hollywood Elites Hate Fracking, but Would Take Money from 'Big Oil' and Hide It
The Great Society 50 Years Later: How We're Failing America's Poor
CNN Boss Says Network Won't Be 'Shamed' Into Covering Benghazi Committee
Life After War
Coming home from war is a happy occasion – but transitioning back into civilian life
carries unique challenges. One Marine veteran in Virginia found new opportunities in the transition – and now he helps others do the same. Meet Brian Wilson.
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from The Hill
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from The Hindu (Chennai / Madras, India)
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from History
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from Huffington Post
Jorge Ramos Goes After John Boehner On Immigration
Tea Party Leader Arrested In Connection With Photos Of Thad Cochran's Wife
First Camelopardalid Meteor Shower To Debut May 23
Outrageously Expensive Medical Bills Are Unfairly Hurting Your Credit
Meghan McCain: 'I Hate Karl Rove,' His Hillary Comments Are 'Disgusting'
Jason Biggs To SeaWorld: 'Why Don't You Eat My ****?'
In a new video from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), actor Jason Biggs basically tells SeaWorld to shove it up its blowhole for its alleged abuse of orcas.
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from Human Events
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Software error turns Confluence Health data base to Arabic
from Independent Journal Review
Jimmy Kimmel Asks ‘Is Godzilla Real’ and the Bizarre Responses are Just Too Funny
Dem Congressman Blasts Obama Administration for Lying About the VA, Calls For Firing Shinseki
What the FBI Director Said to Ted Cruz About the IRS Scandal Will Make Obama Really, Really Outraged
Didn’t He Get the Memo? FBI Chief Contradicts Obama, Says ‘Be Suspicious’ Of Government
How Could the U.S. Stop Christian Persecution In China?
ICC Note: ChinaAid founder and president Bob Fu testified today at a congressional hearing that the persecution in China has intensified since the beginning of 2014. Bob Fu pointed out that “Protection of freedom of religion and other God-endowed human rights is the foundation of our nation and once was a sacred principle adhered to by the U.S. government in diplomacy.” He provided four suggestions for the U.S. government and international community to take action to stop the Chinese government’s massive religious persecution.
Laos: 11 Christians Still Detained as EU-Laos Human Rights Talks Begin
ICC Note: 23 Christians in Savannakhet Province of Laos were arrested on May 11 for meeting in an unauthorized location, a church which was banned from holding church services two years ago.12 of them, including women and teenagers, have been released after signing documents promising not to meet at that location again. However, 11 other Christians are still detained as the EU's regular dialogue with the country on human rights and good governance starts in Brussels this week.
UN Security Council Committee Adds Boko Haram to List of Known al-Qaeda Affiliates
ICC Note: The United Nations (UN) Security Council’s Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities has reportedly failed to object to the addition of Boko Haram to a list of known entities officially recognized as affiliated with al-Qaeda. In being added to the list, additional leverage has been granted to impose assets freezes, weapons embargoes and travel bans in efforts to curb Boko Haram’s ability to perpetrate acts of terror. A major victory for Nigeria, a temporary member of the Council serving a two-year term, the recognition of affiliation could lead to even greater international support being lent to the Nigerian Army to assist it in its pursuit to incapacitate the Islamic insurgency.
Christian Convert Beaten Unconscious in Kenyan Mosque
ICC Note: A recent convert from Islam to Christianity was beaten unconscious in a Mosque after admitting to his faith in “Isa,” Jesus. Following the beating, he was taken into police custody. His whereabouts are now unknown. Pastors local to the small town on the outskirts of Nairobi who facilitated Mohammed’s conversion are fearful for his welling. They intend to meet with law enforcement in the coming days to determine where Mohammed is, what has been done to him and whether or not his attackers will be brought to justice.
A Boko Haram Survivor’s Testimony Moves Law Makers on Capitol Hill
ICC Note: Testimony recorded in a private session between law makers and Boko Haram survivor, Deborah Peter, was entered into the official record of a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing that discussed “Boko Haram, Nigeria and Beyond.” Peter, 15, survived an attack in December 2011, during which three Boko Haram militants executed her father, a pastor, and brother in their Chibok home. A prelude of sorts to the mass-abduction of more than 240 girls from a government-sponsored secondary school in Chibok, Peter’s story speaks to the worst of Boko Haram, and it’s pattern of systematic targeting of Christians, especially in the country’s increasingly radicalized northeast.
Everything You Need to Know About Why Christians in India Fear Modi’s Rise to Power
ICC Note: With India's national elections finished, Hindu nationalist party BJP and their Prime Minister candidate Narendra Modi set to form the next national government. Many Christians and other religious minorities have voiced their concerns regarding the victory for the Hindu nationalists. Many believe that the future of religious freedom and the existence of religious minorities is now under threat in India. Why? Who are BJP and Modi and why do religious minorities fear their rise to power?
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Truth! Fox Minus Rove Equals Ratings Surge
Road Trip! Best Beaches of 2014 Named
Lab-Grown Meat's Cost Could Be Biggest Turn-Off
Comfy or Creepy? Robot Furniture Rearranges Itself on Demand
Wormhole Time Travel 'Possible' (If You're a Photon)
Pedophiles' Brains Show Abnormal Reaction to Kids' Faces
Transparent Snails & 'Fairy' Wasps: Top 10 New Species Revealed
Images: Top 10 New Species of 2014
Dem Rep.: We’re on Benghazi Committee to ‘Scream Bloody Murder’ over GOP Abuse
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Could You Afford a House in These US Cities?
Do you earn about $137,000 a year? If so, you could purchase an average home in San Francisco. If that sounds ridiculously expensive, don’t worry: San Francisco is the most expensive city in the U.S. to live, even surpassing New York City, where you need to earn about $90,000 to afford an average home.
More Americans Are Hitting the Road for Memorial Day
10 Practical Debt Management Tips for New College Grads
Could Making Minimum Payments Hurt Your Credit Score?
7 Tips to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by a Vacation Rental
Messed-Up Flight? Don’t Settle for a Food Voucher
14 once-great lost cities
5 ways to reimagine the burger, minus the meat
The 10 most incredible species discovered in 2013
Thousands of new animals, plants and fungi were discovered in the last year. From cuddly carnivores to 'fairy' wasps, these are the most amazing new species.
Honeybee Dances Map Healthy Landscapes
Waggling insects could give information that leads to better land-use practices.
Stunning Snapshot: Southern Star Cluster Helps Unlock Galactic Mysteries
Top 10 New Species of 2014
A raccoon relative, an ice-loving anemone, and a tough but tender shrimp head up this year's list.
Inside the Looming Food Crisis
Extreme weather, booming populations make building the food supply a challenge.
4 Things Washington Could Do Right Now to Fix the VA
Spoiler alert: None of them involve floor speeches or finger-pointing.
Part Three in a series on Veterans Affairs.
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Think Work Is Stressful? For Many, It's More Relaxing Than Home
Amish Leave Pa. In Search Of Greener, Less Touristy Pastures
The tourism attracted by the Amish population in Lancaster, Pa., is now making it harder for Amish to maintain their traditional lifestyle. Some families are leaving the area as a result.
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Tornado hits Eastern Idaho
New meteor shower could turn into a meteor storm
Hummus sold at Trader Joe's, Target recalled for possible listeria contamination
Tacoma math teacher who overcame adversity inspires students
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Obama Downplays Findings Of Veterans’ Care Report As He Announces It
Democrats Will Participate In House Select Committee On Benghazi
FBI Director Says ‘People Should Be Suspicious Of Government’ As House Lawmakers Strip Reforms From Anti-Spying Bill
Harry Reid’s Senate Dictatorship The Real Reason For Congressional Gridlock
Chipotle, Burritos And Bullets
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A Camera That Covers Every Angle
For 16 years, EyeSee360 has made panoramic cameras for the military and other industries. Now the company has adapted its technology for the 360Fly, a consumer video camera that allows anyone to record a whole scene—360 degrees around and 240 vertically—without moving.
M.I.A. Weaponizes The Future In New Music Video
In the video, graffiti declares "1984 is now." Er, not quite.
The Week In Drones: Walking Dogs, Watching Sea Life, And More
Because filming a drone walking your dog is WAY easier than just walking your dog.
Robo-Boats Disguised As Crocodiles Sneakily Study Hippo Poo
New Chinese 5th Generation Fighter Jet--J31 Performs More Flight Tests
Q&A: Career Advice From A Steam-Engine Mechanic
"The stuff that everybody says is too hard to do? Do that. Really learn it. And then you’ll be worth your weight in gold." ~ Stathi Pappas
A Wake-Up Call For Coffee Addicts
Get your daily dose of coffee knowledge
The Most Intriguing Stars In The Universe
[Infographic] Here are the stars that get the closest scrutiny from scientists
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Mark Levin on VA: Get Rid Of "Central Bureaucracy," Turn It Into A Voucher System
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Thad Cochran: Unfaithful Husband. Untrustworthy Politician.
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Mark Levin interviews Chris McDaniel about race against Thad Cochran
Mark Levin DESTROYS Democrats for trying to bully the Redskins into changing their name
from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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New Meteor Shower Friday Night: How to See It
Rare Camelopardalid Meteor Shower This Weekend Is Full of Unknowns
Op-Ed By Bill Cooke, head of NASA Meteoroid Environment Office, MSFC
Saving a Space Probe: Private Team Seeks to Revive NASA Spacecraft
NASA and Slooh Community Telescope Seek Citizen Asteroid Hunters
The space agency announced Wednesday (May 21) that it has signed a deal with the online Slooh community telescope to get citizen scientists involved in tracking near-Earth asteroids.
What Is a Planet?
While many people can point to a picture of Jupiter or Saturn and call it a "planet," the definition of this word is much more subtle and has changed over time.
Restoring Science’s Place in Society Will Help Us Resolve the Big Debates (Op-Ed)
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from Talking Points Memo
from ThatsNonsense.com
Is Gun Violence a Disease? These Democrat Lawmakers Think so
In an attempt to revitalize anti-gun hysteria, Massachusetts Democrat Senator Ed Markey is proposing legislation in the Senate that would allocate $10 million per year in funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to research gun violence by treating it like a disease. New York Democrat Rep. Carolyn Maloney is introducing similar legislation in the House.
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from Viral Nova
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Nancy Pelosi blames George W. Bush for Veterans Affairs scandal
Democrats threaten John Boehner on immigration reform
Senate Democrats Just Blocked a Bill to Increase Accountability at the Scandal-Plagued Veterans Affairs Department
White House Sued Over Possible Hatch Act Violations
Judicial Watch seeking records on Rahm Emanuel, Jim Messina investigations
Kerry: Obama 'Will Go Down in History' for 'Highest Standards of Transparency and Accountability'
VA Has Already Admitted 23 Veteran Deaths Linked to Delays in Care
Report contradicts president's claim.
from IdahoReporter.com
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from iFIBER ONE News (WA)
Software error turns Confluence Health data base to Arabic
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from The Independent (UK)
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from Independent Journal Review
Jimmy Kimmel Asks ‘Is Godzilla Real’ and the Bizarre Responses are Just Too Funny
Dem Congressman Blasts Obama Administration for Lying About the VA, Calls For Firing Shinseki
What the FBI Director Said to Ted Cruz About the IRS Scandal Will Make Obama Really, Really Outraged
Didn’t He Get the Memo? FBI Chief Contradicts Obama, Says ‘Be Suspicious’ Of Government
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from International Business Times
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
How Could the U.S. Stop Christian Persecution In China?
ICC Note: ChinaAid founder and president Bob Fu testified today at a congressional hearing that the persecution in China has intensified since the beginning of 2014. Bob Fu pointed out that “Protection of freedom of religion and other God-endowed human rights is the foundation of our nation and once was a sacred principle adhered to by the U.S. government in diplomacy.” He provided four suggestions for the U.S. government and international community to take action to stop the Chinese government’s massive religious persecution.
Laos: 11 Christians Still Detained as EU-Laos Human Rights Talks Begin
ICC Note: 23 Christians in Savannakhet Province of Laos were arrested on May 11 for meeting in an unauthorized location, a church which was banned from holding church services two years ago.12 of them, including women and teenagers, have been released after signing documents promising not to meet at that location again. However, 11 other Christians are still detained as the EU's regular dialogue with the country on human rights and good governance starts in Brussels this week.
UN Security Council Committee Adds Boko Haram to List of Known al-Qaeda Affiliates
ICC Note: The United Nations (UN) Security Council’s Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities has reportedly failed to object to the addition of Boko Haram to a list of known entities officially recognized as affiliated with al-Qaeda. In being added to the list, additional leverage has been granted to impose assets freezes, weapons embargoes and travel bans in efforts to curb Boko Haram’s ability to perpetrate acts of terror. A major victory for Nigeria, a temporary member of the Council serving a two-year term, the recognition of affiliation could lead to even greater international support being lent to the Nigerian Army to assist it in its pursuit to incapacitate the Islamic insurgency.
Christian Convert Beaten Unconscious in Kenyan Mosque
ICC Note: A recent convert from Islam to Christianity was beaten unconscious in a Mosque after admitting to his faith in “Isa,” Jesus. Following the beating, he was taken into police custody. His whereabouts are now unknown. Pastors local to the small town on the outskirts of Nairobi who facilitated Mohammed’s conversion are fearful for his welling. They intend to meet with law enforcement in the coming days to determine where Mohammed is, what has been done to him and whether or not his attackers will be brought to justice.
A Boko Haram Survivor’s Testimony Moves Law Makers on Capitol Hill
ICC Note: Testimony recorded in a private session between law makers and Boko Haram survivor, Deborah Peter, was entered into the official record of a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing that discussed “Boko Haram, Nigeria and Beyond.” Peter, 15, survived an attack in December 2011, during which three Boko Haram militants executed her father, a pastor, and brother in their Chibok home. A prelude of sorts to the mass-abduction of more than 240 girls from a government-sponsored secondary school in Chibok, Peter’s story speaks to the worst of Boko Haram, and it’s pattern of systematic targeting of Christians, especially in the country’s increasingly radicalized northeast.
Everything You Need to Know About Why Christians in India Fear Modi’s Rise to Power
ICC Note: With India's national elections finished, Hindu nationalist party BJP and their Prime Minister candidate Narendra Modi set to form the next national government. Many Christians and other religious minorities have voiced their concerns regarding the victory for the Hindu nationalists. Many believe that the future of religious freedom and the existence of religious minorities is now under threat in India. Why? Who are BJP and Modi and why do religious minorities fear their rise to power?
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Truth! Fox Minus Rove Equals Ratings Surge
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from The Jerusalem Post
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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 LiveScience
Road Trip! Best Beaches of 2014 Named
Lab-Grown Meat's Cost Could Be Biggest Turn-Off
Comfy or Creepy? Robot Furniture Rearranges Itself on Demand
Wormhole Time Travel 'Possible' (If You're a Photon)
Pedophiles' Brains Show Abnormal Reaction to Kids' Faces
Transparent Snails & 'Fairy' Wasps: Top 10 New Species Revealed
Images: Top 10 New Species of 2014
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from Los Angeles Times
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from MEDIAite
Dem Rep.: We’re on Benghazi Committee to ‘Scream Bloody Murder’ over GOP Abuse
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from Media Matters for America
from Money Talks News
Could You Afford a House in These US Cities?
Do you earn about $137,000 a year? If so, you could purchase an average home in San Francisco. If that sounds ridiculously expensive, don’t worry: San Francisco is the most expensive city in the U.S. to live, even surpassing New York City, where you need to earn about $90,000 to afford an average home.
More Americans Are Hitting the Road for Memorial Day
10 Practical Debt Management Tips for New College Grads
Could Making Minimum Payments Hurt Your Credit Score?
7 Tips to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by a Vacation Rental
Messed-Up Flight? Don’t Settle for a Food Voucher
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from Mother Jones
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from Mother Nature Network
14 once-great lost cities
5 ways to reimagine the burger, minus the meat
The 10 most incredible species discovered in 2013
Thousands of new animals, plants and fungi were discovered in the last year. From cuddly carnivores to 'fairy' wasps, these are the most amazing new species.
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from The National Audubon Society
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from National Geographic
Honeybee Dances Map Healthy Landscapes
Waggling insects could give information that leads to better land-use practices.
Stunning Snapshot: Southern Star Cluster Helps Unlock Galactic Mysteries
Top 10 New Species of 2014
A raccoon relative, an ice-loving anemone, and a tough but tender shrimp head up this year's list.
Inside the Looming Food Crisis
Extreme weather, booming populations make building the food supply a challenge.
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from National Journal
4 Things Washington Could Do Right Now to Fix the VA
Spoiler alert: None of them involve floor speeches or finger-pointing.
Part Three in a series on Veterans Affairs.
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from National Review
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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Health care: Bring microbial sequencing to hospitals
Analysing bacterial and viral DNA can help doctors to pick effective drugs quickly, says Sharon Peacock.
Microbes defy rules of DNA code
The instructions encoded into DNA are thought to follow a universal set of rules across all domains of life. But researchers report today in Science1 that organisms routinely break these rules.
US physics strategy collides with budget
Particle physicists seek international collaboration as domestic funding faces uncertain future.
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from Nature News and Comment
Health care: Bring microbial sequencing to hospitals
Analysing bacterial and viral DNA can help doctors to pick effective drugs quickly, says Sharon Peacock.
Microbes defy rules of DNA code
The instructions encoded into DNA are thought to follow a universal set of rules across all domains of life. But researchers report today in Science1 that organisms routinely break these rules.
US physics strategy collides with budget
Particle physicists seek international collaboration as domestic funding faces uncertain future.
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
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from The New Republic
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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
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from Northwest Watchdog
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from NPR (& affiliates)
Think Work Is Stressful? For Many, It's More Relaxing Than Home
Amish Leave Pa. In Search Of Greener, Less Touristy Pastures
The tourism attracted by the Amish population in Lancaster, Pa., is now making it harder for Amish to maintain their traditional lifestyle. Some families are leaving the area as a result.
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
Tornado hits Eastern Idaho
New meteor shower could turn into a meteor storm
Hummus sold at Trader Joe's, Target recalled for possible listeria contamination
Tacoma math teacher who overcame adversity inspires students
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from The Oregonian
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from PBS (& affiliates)
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from Personal Liberty
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]Obama Downplays Findings Of Veterans’ Care Report As He Announces It
Democrats Will Participate In House Select Committee On Benghazi
FBI Director Says ‘People Should Be Suspicious Of Government’ As House Lawmakers Strip Reforms From Anti-Spying Bill
Harry Reid’s Senate Dictatorship The Real Reason For Congressional Gridlock
Chipotle, Burritos And Bullets
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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
A Camera That Covers Every Angle
For 16 years, EyeSee360 has made panoramic cameras for the military and other industries. Now the company has adapted its technology for the 360Fly, a consumer video camera that allows anyone to record a whole scene—360 degrees around and 240 vertically—without moving.
M.I.A. Weaponizes The Future In New Music Video
In the video, graffiti declares "1984 is now." Er, not quite.
The Week In Drones: Walking Dogs, Watching Sea Life, And More
Because filming a drone walking your dog is WAY easier than just walking your dog.
Robo-Boats Disguised As Crocodiles Sneakily Study Hippo Poo
New Chinese 5th Generation Fighter Jet--J31 Performs More Flight Tests
Q&A: Career Advice From A Steam-Engine Mechanic
"The stuff that everybody says is too hard to do? Do that. Really learn it. And then you’ll be worth your weight in gold." ~ Stathi Pappas
A Wake-Up Call For Coffee Addicts
Get your daily dose of coffee knowledge
The Most Intriguing Stars In The Universe
[Infographic] Here are the stars that get the closest scrutiny from scientists
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from Press TV (Iran)
from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Fed Up - Everything We’ve Been Told About Food and Exercise For The Past 30 Years Is Dead Wrong
FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever. The film opened in theaters across the country on May 9th.
Report Finds Thousands Of Toddlers Are Being Medicated For ADHD At Alarming Rates
There is something seriously wrong with the way attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in young children in the US, with over 1 million kids being potentially misdiagnosed just because they are the youngest in their kindergarten year, with the youngest in class twice as likely to be on stimulant medication. More than 10,000 American toddlers 2 or 3 years old are being medicated for ADHD outside established pediatric guidelines, according to data presented on by an official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
Fed Up - Everything We’ve Been Told About Food and Exercise For The Past 30 Years Is Dead Wrong
FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever. The film opened in theaters across the country on May 9th.
Report Finds Thousands Of Toddlers Are Being Medicated For ADHD At Alarming Rates
There is something seriously wrong with the way attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in young children in the US, with over 1 million kids being potentially misdiagnosed just because they are the youngest in their kindergarten year, with the youngest in class twice as likely to be on stimulant medication. More than 10,000 American toddlers 2 or 3 years old are being medicated for ADHD outside established pediatric guidelines, according to data presented on by an official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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from Psychology Today
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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
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from Real Clear Politics
Mark Levin on VA: Get Rid Of "Central Bureaucracy," Turn It Into A Voucher System
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from RedState
Thad Cochran: Unfaithful Husband. Untrustworthy Politician.
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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
Mark Levin interviews Chris McDaniel about race against Thad Cochran
Mark Levin DESTROYS Democrats for trying to bully the Redskins into changing their name
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from Right Wing News
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from RT (Russia Today)
(Russian government-supported propaganda channel)
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Promising discovery in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A small molecule that prevents bacteria from forming into biofilms, a frequent cause of infections, has been discovered by researchers. The anti-biofilm peptide works on a range of bacteria including many that cannot be treated by antibiotics. "Currently there is a severe problem with antibiotic-resistant organisms," says the lead author of the study. "Our entire arsenal of antibiotics is gradually losing effectiveness."
New 'T-ray' tech converts light to sound for weapons detection, medical imaging
A device that essentially listens for light waves could help open up the last frontier of the electromagnetic spectrum -- the terahertz range. So-called T-rays, which are light waves too long for human eyes to see, could help airport security guards find chemical and other weapons. They might let doctors image body tissues with less damage to healthy areas. And they could give astronomers new tools to study planets in other solar systems. Those are just a few possible applications.
A glimpse into nature's looking glass -- to find the genetic code is reassigned: Stop codon varies widely
It has long been assumed that there is only one 'canonical' genetic code, so each word means the same thing to every organism. Now, this paradigm has been challenged by the discovery of large numbers of exceptions from the canonical genetic code.
NASA's WISE findings poke hole in black hole 'doughnut' theory
A survey of more than 170,000 supermassive black holes, using NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), has astronomers reexamining a decades-old theory about the varying appearances of these interstellar objects. The unified theory of active, supermassive black holes, first developed in the late 1970s, was created to explain why black holes, though similar in nature, can look completely different. Some appear to be shrouded in dust, while others are exposed and easy to see.
Ancient DNA ends Australia's claim to kiwi origins
Australia can no longer lay claim to the origins of the iconic New Zealand kiwi following new research showing the kiwi’s closest relative is not the emu as was previously thought. Instead, the diminutive kiwi is most closely related to the extinct Madagascan elephant bird -- a 2-3 meter tall, 275 kg giant. And surprisingly, the study concluded, both of these flightless birds once flew.
Fruit flies show mark of intelligence in thinking before they act, study suggests
Fruit flies 'think' before they act, a study suggests. Neuroscientists showed that fruit flies take longer to make more difficult decisions. In experiments asking fruit flies to distinguish between ever closer concentrations of an odor, the researchers found that the flies don't act instinctively or impulsively. Instead they appear to accumulate information before committing to a choice.
Blocking pain receptors extends lifespan, boosts metabolism in mice
Chronic pain is known to shorten lifespan, and pain tends to increase with age. But is there a relationship between pain and longevity? Researchers have found that mice lacking the capsaicin pain receptor live around 14 percent longer than other mice, and they retain a more youthful metabolism as well. Receptor blockers could not only relieve pain, but increase lifespan, improve metabolic health and help diabetics and the obese.
Top ten new species for 2014
An international committee selected the top 10 from among the approximately 18,000 new species named during the previous year. The list includes a quartet of tiny newcomers to science: a miniscule skeleton shrimp from Santa Catalina Island in California, a single-celled protist that does a credible imitation of a sponge, a clean room microbe that could be a hazard during space travel and a teensy fringed fairyfly named Tinkerbell.
First broadband wireless connection ... to the moon: Record-shattering Earth-to-Moon uplink
Scientists have prepared new details and the first comprehensive overview of the on-orbit performance of their record-shattering laser-based communication uplink between the moon and Earth, which beat the previous record transmission speed last fall by a factor of 4,800.
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from ScienceDaily
Promising discovery in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A small molecule that prevents bacteria from forming into biofilms, a frequent cause of infections, has been discovered by researchers. The anti-biofilm peptide works on a range of bacteria including many that cannot be treated by antibiotics. "Currently there is a severe problem with antibiotic-resistant organisms," says the lead author of the study. "Our entire arsenal of antibiotics is gradually losing effectiveness."
New 'T-ray' tech converts light to sound for weapons detection, medical imaging
A device that essentially listens for light waves could help open up the last frontier of the electromagnetic spectrum -- the terahertz range. So-called T-rays, which are light waves too long for human eyes to see, could help airport security guards find chemical and other weapons. They might let doctors image body tissues with less damage to healthy areas. And they could give astronomers new tools to study planets in other solar systems. Those are just a few possible applications.
A glimpse into nature's looking glass -- to find the genetic code is reassigned: Stop codon varies widely
It has long been assumed that there is only one 'canonical' genetic code, so each word means the same thing to every organism. Now, this paradigm has been challenged by the discovery of large numbers of exceptions from the canonical genetic code.
NASA's WISE findings poke hole in black hole 'doughnut' theory
A survey of more than 170,000 supermassive black holes, using NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), has astronomers reexamining a decades-old theory about the varying appearances of these interstellar objects. The unified theory of active, supermassive black holes, first developed in the late 1970s, was created to explain why black holes, though similar in nature, can look completely different. Some appear to be shrouded in dust, while others are exposed and easy to see.
Ancient DNA ends Australia's claim to kiwi origins
Australia can no longer lay claim to the origins of the iconic New Zealand kiwi following new research showing the kiwi’s closest relative is not the emu as was previously thought. Instead, the diminutive kiwi is most closely related to the extinct Madagascan elephant bird -- a 2-3 meter tall, 275 kg giant. And surprisingly, the study concluded, both of these flightless birds once flew.
Fruit flies show mark of intelligence in thinking before they act, study suggests
Fruit flies 'think' before they act, a study suggests. Neuroscientists showed that fruit flies take longer to make more difficult decisions. In experiments asking fruit flies to distinguish between ever closer concentrations of an odor, the researchers found that the flies don't act instinctively or impulsively. Instead they appear to accumulate information before committing to a choice.
Blocking pain receptors extends lifespan, boosts metabolism in mice
Chronic pain is known to shorten lifespan, and pain tends to increase with age. But is there a relationship between pain and longevity? Researchers have found that mice lacking the capsaicin pain receptor live around 14 percent longer than other mice, and they retain a more youthful metabolism as well. Receptor blockers could not only relieve pain, but increase lifespan, improve metabolic health and help diabetics and the obese.
Top ten new species for 2014
An international committee selected the top 10 from among the approximately 18,000 new species named during the previous year. The list includes a quartet of tiny newcomers to science: a miniscule skeleton shrimp from Santa Catalina Island in California, a single-celled protist that does a credible imitation of a sponge, a clean room microbe that could be a hazard during space travel and a teensy fringed fairyfly named Tinkerbell.
First broadband wireless connection ... to the moon: Record-shattering Earth-to-Moon uplink
Scientists have prepared new details and the first comprehensive overview of the on-orbit performance of their record-shattering laser-based communication uplink between the moon and Earth, which beat the previous record transmission speed last fall by a factor of 4,800.
from Scientific American
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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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from Skeptoid Podcast
from Slate
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from Slate's The Vault Blog
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from Smithsonian Magazine
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
New Meteor Shower Friday Night: How to See It
Rare Camelopardalid Meteor Shower This Weekend Is Full of Unknowns
Op-Ed By Bill Cooke, head of NASA Meteoroid Environment Office, MSFC
Saving a Space Probe: Private Team Seeks to Revive NASA Spacecraft
NASA and Slooh Community Telescope Seek Citizen Asteroid Hunters
The space agency announced Wednesday (May 21) that it has signed a deal with the online Slooh community telescope to get citizen scientists involved in tracking near-Earth asteroids.
What Is a Planet?
While many people can point to a picture of Jupiter or Saturn and call it a "planet," the definition of this word is much more subtle and has changed over time.
Restoring Science’s Place in Society Will Help Us Resolve the Big Debates (Op-Ed)
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from SPIEGEL International (Der Spiegel)
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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 Talking Points Memo
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from The Telegraph (UK)
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from ThatsNonsense.com
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from Think Progress
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from Time
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from The Times of India
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from Townhall.com
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from TPNN (Tea Party News Network)
Is Gun Violence a Disease? These Democrat Lawmakers Think so
In an attempt to revitalize anti-gun hysteria, Massachusetts Democrat Senator Ed Markey is proposing legislation in the Senate that would allocate $10 million per year in funding for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to research gun violence by treating it like a disease. New York Democrat Rep. Carolyn Maloney is introducing similar legislation in the House.
from USA Today
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from The Wall Street Journal
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from The Washington Examiner (DC)
Nancy Pelosi blames George W. Bush for Veterans Affairs scandal
Democrats threaten John Boehner on immigration reform
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from The Washington Free Beacon (DC)
Senate Democrats Just Blocked a Bill to Increase Accountability at the Scandal-Plagued Veterans Affairs Department
White House Sued Over Possible Hatch Act Violations
Judicial Watch seeking records on Rahm Emanuel, Jim Messina investigations
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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
Kerry: Obama 'Will Go Down in History' for 'Highest Standards of Transparency and Accountability'
VA Has Already Admitted 23 Veteran Deaths Linked to Delays in Care
Report contradicts president's claim.
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
EPIC RANT: Watch House Democrat Unload On The VA
Rep. David Scott (D-GA) unloads on the incompetence of the Veterans Administration, whereas 5,600 veterans commit suicide annually. “The first person we need to fire is Secretary of Veterans Affairs Mr. Shinseki himself."
The Hidden Beauty of Airport Runways, and How to Decipher Them
Science Graphic of the Week: Monitoring Ocean Waves From Space
As Sony’s TV Business Crumbles, a Look Back at Its Most Iconic Sets
The Schools Where Apple, Google, and Facebook Get Their Recruits
M.I.A. Weaponizes The Future In New Music Video
In the video, graffiti declares "1984 is now." Er, not quite.
George R. R. Martin’s 14 Greatest LiveJournal Entries
Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin is an old-school kinda guy. Not only does he compose his beloved fantasy novels on a DOS word processor, but he has refused to bend the knee to would-be social media sovereigns Twitter and Facebook, instead remaining loyal to his one and only online media presence: the LiveJournal he’s had since 2005.
The Eerie, Crumbling Bunkers of the Nazis’ Atlantic Wall
NASA OKs Citizen Science Attempt to Rescue a Vintage Spacecraft
A hardy little spacecraft is about to come home after an incredibly long journey and an unexpected mission it had not been built for. As it flies by Earth next month, scientists will have a brief window to attempt to communicate with the vintage NASA craft and put it back to work on its original mission. Because of a tight budget, NASA couldn’t muster the resources to make this revival happen. So, a group of citizen scientists stepped forward to take on the challenge. Yesterday, NASA officially endorsed the group, known as the the ISEE-3 Reboot Project, and signed a space act agreement giving it the go ahead to try to bring back to life a mission that started during the Carter Administration.
B-52 Bomber Gets Its First New Communications System Since the 1960s
The Weird, Wild World of Citizen Science Is Already Here
NOAA predicts "near or below normal" 2014 Atlantic hurricane season
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from 12Tribe Films Foundation
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Senate Dems BLOCK Bill Introduced By GOP To Hold Scandal Ridden VA Employees Accountable
Just wait till our "REALLY MAD" President hears about this in the news: AL-QAEDA Prisoners In Gitmo Get Better Health Care Than Our Vets
32 BUSLOADS OF UNION MEMBERS descend on McDonalds HQ's: Over 100 Arrested
MUST SEE: Professional Race Baiter AL SHARPTON is unexpectedly confronted on camera about being a racist
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from The Wenatchee World (WA)
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
EPIC RANT: Watch House Democrat Unload On The VA
Rep. David Scott (D-GA) unloads on the incompetence of the Veterans Administration, whereas 5,600 veterans commit suicide annually. “The first person we need to fire is Secretary of Veterans Affairs Mr. Shinseki himself."
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from WIRED
The Hidden Beauty of Airport Runways, and How to Decipher Them
Science Graphic of the Week: Monitoring Ocean Waves From Space
As Sony’s TV Business Crumbles, a Look Back at Its Most Iconic Sets
The Schools Where Apple, Google, and Facebook Get Their Recruits
M.I.A. Weaponizes The Future In New Music Video
In the video, graffiti declares "1984 is now." Er, not quite.
George R. R. Martin’s 14 Greatest LiveJournal Entries
Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin is an old-school kinda guy. Not only does he compose his beloved fantasy novels on a DOS word processor, but he has refused to bend the knee to would-be social media sovereigns Twitter and Facebook, instead remaining loyal to his one and only online media presence: the LiveJournal he’s had since 2005.
The Eerie, Crumbling Bunkers of the Nazis’ Atlantic Wall
NASA OKs Citizen Science Attempt to Rescue a Vintage Spacecraft
A hardy little spacecraft is about to come home after an incredibly long journey and an unexpected mission it had not been built for. As it flies by Earth next month, scientists will have a brief window to attempt to communicate with the vintage NASA craft and put it back to work on its original mission. Because of a tight budget, NASA couldn’t muster the resources to make this revival happen. So, a group of citizen scientists stepped forward to take on the challenge. Yesterday, NASA officially endorsed the group, known as the the ISEE-3 Reboot Project, and signed a space act agreement giving it the go ahead to try to bring back to life a mission that started during the Carter Administration.
B-52 Bomber Gets Its First New Communications System Since the 1960s
The Weird, Wild World of Citizen Science Is Already Here
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from WND (World Net Daily)
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from Yahoo News
NOAA predicts "near or below normal" 2014 Atlantic hurricane season
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from Yakima Herald-Republic
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from YouTube
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from Zero Hedge
from 12Tribe Films Foundation
from 100 Percent FED Up
Senate Dems BLOCK Bill Introduced By GOP To Hold Scandal Ridden VA Employees Accountable
Just wait till our "REALLY MAD" President hears about this in the news: AL-QAEDA Prisoners In Gitmo Get Better Health Care Than Our Vets
32 BUSLOADS OF UNION MEMBERS descend on McDonalds HQ's: Over 100 Arrested
MUST SEE: Professional Race Baiter AL SHARPTON is unexpectedly confronted on camera about being a racist
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