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Chipotle Takes Guns Off Its Menu
Chipotle is asking customers not to bring guns into its stores. The Denver-based company has traditionally complied with local laws. But the re-think came after Chipotle says gun rights advocates recently brought military-style assault rifles into one of its restaurants. “The display of firearms in our restaurants has now created an environment that is potentially intimidating or uncomfortable for many of our customers,” said a company statement.
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Pastor Saeed Abedini: Beaten and Forcibly Removed From Hospital & Returned to Iranian Prison
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Action Packed Week for AMAC in Washington
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JAMES O'KEEFE DUPES HOLLYWOOD WITH FAKE ANTI-FRACKING FILM
Undercover journalist James O’Keefe released his latest video featuring a sting operation to expose Hollywood environmentalists.
CNN BOSS ZUCKER: 'TREMENDOUS' LACK OF INTEREST IN OUR CLIMATE CHANGE STORIES
BOEHNER ALLY CRUSHES TEA PARTIER IN IDAHO HOUSE PRIMARY
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This Girl Might Not Graduate Because Her Yearbook Quote Was “Back That Ass Up” In Periodic Elements
“Barium Carbon Potassium Thorium Astatine Arsenic Sulfer Utranium Phospheros.”
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Chris Matthews: ‘Why Is Mitch [McConnell] Being Such An S.O.B. So Fast?’
ABC Ignores Own Scoop on White House Distorting VA Scandal
Ed Schultz: 'Republicans Are on a Jihad Against Public Education'
CNN President: We Won't Be 'Shamed' Into Covering Benghazi Hearings By 'Temper Tantrums' From the Right
Dr. Ben Carson Lays Out Rx for Health Care Reform, Talks 2016 on ABC's 'The View'
10,996,447: Disability Beneficiaries Hit New Record
State Dept. Won’t Say If Christian Toddler Jailed in Sudan is U.S. Citizen
Gas Price Record Worsens: 1,245 Days above $3 a Gallon
Uh-Oh, Even Jon Stewart is Blasting Obama VA
Hell hath no fury like a liberal confronted with government incompetence, corruption.
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Jay Leno Warns That Sharia Law Must “Never Happen” in America
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Wasserman Schultz Declares GOP ‘Civil War’ Over: Tea Party ‘Has Swallowed The Establishment’
New Chris Matthews Promo: American Revolution Proof That ‘Liberalism Always Wins . . . Eventually’
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Barreto wins Republican nod for House District 58
Greg Barreto of Cove defeated John Turner of Pendleton in a landslide Tuesday night to get the Republican nomination in the race for House District 58.
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Dick Cheney says President Obama scrapped the Bush administration’s missile defense system in Europe “at the mere request” of Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the new strategy was based on two things: evidence that Iran had accelerated its short- and medium-range missile programs and technological advances that allowed the U.S. to develop what former Defense Secretary Robert Gates called “a far more effective defense.”
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Notre Dame won't recognize 'traditional marriage' student club
Shocking Study: Toddlers Given ADHD Meds Despite Pediatric Guidelines
Senator Says VA Ignored Wait Times Legislation
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Why This Conservative Says He’ll Vote Against Obama’s HHS Nominee
These Guys Use 'Small Business' to Get Their Way in Washington
Q&A: What Is Going on in Thailand?
Benghazi 101: College Students Are Clueless About Terrorist Attack
Rubio Takes on the Social Security Challenge
It has been more than 30 years since the last time Congress adjusted benefits. For Social Security to be able to provide protection against poverty in old age without putting an undue and economically harmful burden on younger generations, it needs reforms now.
Hensarling’s ‘Choice’: Success Should Depend on Hard Work, Not Friends in Washington
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WH ‘picking up the pace’ on executive actions
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Alison Lundergan Grimes 'Won't Answer To The President, No Matter Who He Or She Might Be'
In her victory speech after Tuesday's primary election in Kentucky, Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, who will face off against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in November, distanced herself from the White House and any president -- male or female.
First Camelopardalid Meteor Shower To Debut May 23
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Watch Dr. Ben Carson’s Powerful Point on Welfare That Had Liberals Fuming & The View Crowd Clapping
Four Christians Arrested and Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan
Distributing Christian Literature Seen as Affront to Islam
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that four evangelical Christians, including three women and a male pastor, were arrested after being accused of blasphemy in Pakistan. The Christians have been charged under Article 295-A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which punishes those who “outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.” Local Islamic extremists have begun holding protests against the Christians demanding exemplary punishment be meted out on the accused Christians.
Everything You Need to Know Regarding Meriam Yahia Ibrahim’s Case
We, the staff of ICC, have prepared all the information you need to become immersed in Meriam's case. For the latest details regarding Meriam's appeal, view our petition calling on the Government of Sudan to immediately and unconditionally release Meriam. And be sure to join us in speaking out #ForMeriam on social media and otherwise.
China’s Zhejiang Determined To Contain Religion
Zhejiang government document reveals strong focus on containing religion through demolition campaign
ICC Note: Beijing claimed yesterday that "anti-church" campaign is a "misunderstanding" and "the Chinese government earnestly protects the rights of Chinese citizens including safeguarding their freedom of religious beliefs", according to the Telegraph. However, a government document of Zhejiang province shows a completely different story than Beijing's statement. ChinaAid's reports that the document encourages local leaders to be tough in their interactions with religious groups and shows Zhejiang province's determination to "rectify" the the phenomena that "religion has grown too fast" and of "too many religious sites" within one year.
Pastor Saeed Beaten and Returned to Prison
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Pastor Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American, was severely beaten and forcibly transferred from the hospital where he’d been receiving treatment back to prison. The transfer came without warning and again raises concern for his safety as he is returned back to prison.
Nigerian Parliament Extends Northeast State of Emergency to Combat Boko Haram
ICC Note: Senators in Nigeria’s parliament today unanimously approved a 6-month extension of states of emergency placed on Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states in May of 2013. Boko Haram, an Islamic insurgency and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) has plagued Northeast Nigeria with its terror campaign in pursuit of establishing a separate Islamic state to be ruled by its especially harsh brand of Sharia law. Among those targeted, including government officials, teachers, students, and moderate Muslims, have been Christian, who have been slain by the thousands since Boko Haram came under the leadership of Abubakar Shekau, a radicalized fundamentalist Islamic scholar bent on exerting violence.
Ukraine Bishop Released by Separatists; Pressure on Church Remains
ICC Note: After being abducted by likely pro-Russian separatists, Ukrainian bishop Aleksey Demidovich was finally released from captivity on May 17. As tensions grow between Ukraine and Russia, the Christians in Ukraine are facing added challenges. However, despite the adversity, churches such as Demidovich’s continue to spread hope through prayer and the distribution of the Gospel.
What Is In the Chinese Church Destroyer’s Mind?
Zhejiang: more crosses and churches demolished. Domestic and official Churches persecuted
ICC Note: The church demolition started and intensified after Xia Baolong , the party secretary of Zhejiang province, inspected a church and noticed that the cross was too conspicuous and there are too many crosses in Zhejiang province. He later gave the order to demolish or rectify churches and crosses. What is in the party secretary’s mind? The article quoted Xia Baolong’s interview with Xinhua in February 2014 that "hostile forces of the West" had infiltrated the Christian communities. He even warned the Party of Wenzhou city against the influence of the underground church community in July 2013.
Christian Prisoner Conditionally Released from Iranian Prison
ICC Note: An Iranian prisoner who had been convicted of “disrupting national security” and propaganda against the regime for meeting together as Christians was conditionally released from prison. Kourosh was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison after being arrested in early 2012 and tried eight months later. The conditional release is not an indication of pardon, but a procedural option available once prisoners have served at least half of their prison sentence.
Action Is Being Taken To Help Christians In The Middle East
ICC Note: While Christians across the Middle East are facing some of the most intense persecution in their history, many feel that they have been forgotten. A grassroots effort has brought together over two hundred religious leaders to show that this is not the case. They have issued a pledge of solidarity and a call to action on behalf of Christians across Iraq, Syria, and Egypt.
Pregnant Mother and 20-Month-Old Son Await Appeal on Sudanese Death Row
ICC Note: Meriam Yahia Ibrahim continues to await the submission of her letter of appeal following her sentencing to 100 lashes and death May 15. Arrested and detained on February 17, charged on March 4, convicted on May 11, and sentenced Thursday, Meriam (eight months pregnant with her second child) and her 20-month-old son Martin have suffered detention in a Sudanese prison for months. And, with the appeal expected to take as many as two years, their suffering could be just beginning.
Beijing Claimed “Anti-church” Campaign a “Misunderstanding”; The Fact Shows the Opposite
Thousand Christians forced from church as demolition campaign spreads
ICC Note: This article points out that, in the name of "removing illegal constructions", 1,000 Christians had been evicted out of a mega-church, the Holy Love congregation, in Ningbo city, Zhejiang province. The church is facing demolition. Amid a series of church and cross demolitions, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded for the first time to the accusations of China engaging in a anti-church campaign, according to the Telegraph. Beijing claimed that the the church demolitions took place because those sites built against construction regulations. However, the fact shows that even government-approved church buildings were completely or partially removed, such as the cross demolition of Baixi Christian Church in Wenzhou.
BJP’s Victory in India Will Have No Impact on Religious Minorities in Nepal
ICC Note: The government of Nepal has congratulated Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their recent victory in India's national elections. Nepal, also a Hindu majority nation, has Hindu nationalist groups very similar to India's BJP. Commenting on the BJP victory, officials from the Nepali government claimed that the victory of Hindu nationalists in India will have no bearing on Nepal's secular identity.
Christians Call on Modi to Create an Inclusive India
ICC Note: With BJP and Modi set to form India's next national government, Christian leaders are calling on the next prime minister to create an inclusive India. Many fear Modi will revert to his sectarian and Hindu nationalist past which many fear will harm Christian and other religious minority communities across India. It remains to be seen as to how Modi and his new government will treat Christians, but many hope it will be different from his past.
Forced Conversion of Women Continues to Plague Pakistan’s Christians and Hindus
ICC Note: Forced conversion and forced marriages continues to be a major human rights concern for religious minorities in Pakistan. It is estimated that at least 1,000 Christian and Hindu women are kidnapped by Muslim extremists, forced to convert to Islam and then married to their captors. In many cases, it is almost impossible for the families of these women to recover their lost members. Through violence, intimidation and corruption, the captors are often able to manipulate the Pakistani courts into confirming the legitimacy of the conversion and the marriage.
Pakistan Continues to Unjustly Use Blasphemy Laws against Christians
ICC Note: Christians in Pakistan have complained of a double standard being applied when it comes to enforcing the country's controversial blasphemy laws to religious minorities. When applied in a case where the accused is a Muslims, in many cases the accused just has to apologize publicly before being let go. When applied in a case where a Christian is accused, it is very difficult to stop Pakistan's courts from passing down a death sentence. Please pray for Christians forced to live under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
Will New Meteor Shower This Weekend Sizzle or Fizzle?
180-Million-Year-Old Fossils Revealed in Jurassic Deep Sea
Could Gentle Caribbean Unleash a Devastating Tsunami?
Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs?
While pet owners may have loads of anecdotal data to show that cats are smarter than dogs or vice versa, there's little scientific evidence to back up those claims.
'Byzantine iPad' Found in Ancient Shipwreck
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New Report Says Target Board Slashed CEO’s Pay
Dogs Can Truly Sniff Out Cancer, Researchers Say
7 Steps to Get Ruthless About Paying Off Your Debt
The 10 Most Common Student Loan Mistakes
POLL: Tea Party Members Really, Really Don't Trust Scientists
The "science gap" between traditional Republicans and tea partiers is huge in a new survey of New Hampshire residents.
Fly the germy skies: Airplane seat-back pockets have more bacteria than toilet handles
The reason certain types of bacteria survived longer on different plane surfaces may be related to their differing structures.
Dogs know you have cancer before you do
Studies show that man's best friend can detect cancer with surprising accuracy. Researchers hope to one day develop an electronic nose that mimics canines' extraordinary noses.
Watch New Meteor Shower Peak in the Sky and Online
Sky-watchers across North America are waiting with great anticipation for the predicted peak of a never-before-seen meteor shower this weekend.
Who Really Broke Veterans Affairs?
It stains the legacies of presidents as far back as John F. Kennedy.
Part Two in a series on Veterans Affairs.
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PSU study: Are Portland drivers racist?
936 Vancouver patients warned of possible Hepatitis C exposure
As many as 936 patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center may have been exposed to Hepatitis C by a former employee, the hospital announced Tuesday.
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Why Christians Might Want To Abstain From Reciting “The Pledge Of Allegiance”
[Progressive Christian Channel]
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The NFL And Michael Sam: Not For Long?
Who Is The New Secret Buyer Of U.S. Debt?
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John Steinbeck's 1966 Plea To Create A NASA For The Oceans
In the September 1966 issue of Popular Science, author John Steinbeck made the case for giving deep-sea exploration the same attention as the space race.
What We Can Learn From Humans Who Don't Age
A closer look at the science behind two unusual little girls, who have appeared on Dateline and Good Morning America.
Mysterious Kawasaki Disease May Be Carried By The Wind
The researchers say it could be caused by a type of fungal toxin.
A Quantum Random-Number Generator On Your Phone
Truly random numbers are surprisingly hard to generate, and are necessary for everyday digital security.
A Tiny Rabbit Pacemaker That Charges Wirelessly
The technique could soon power implants in humans.
The Medical And Microbiological Consequences Of Alcohol Abuse
Robots Are Strong: The Sci-Fi Myth Of Robotic Competence
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MARK LEVIN: What if we picked one Senate race in the general election and said ‘don’t vote for this RINO’?
Russia & China: ‘No to sanctions rhetoric, regime change in other countries’
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Research explains action of drug that may slow aging, related disease
A proven approach to slow the aging process is dietary restriction, but new research helps explain the action of a drug that appears to mimic that process -- rapamycin. The advance moves science closer to a compound that might slow aging and reduce age-related disease. The lead researcher said that this study "could provide a way not only to increase lifespan but to address some age-related diseases and improve general health."
Cognitive test can differentiate between Alzheimer's and normal aging
A new cognitive test that can better determine whether memory impairments are due to very mild Alzheimer's disease or the normal aging process has been developed by researchers. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease will increase from 5 million in 2014 to as many as 16 million by 2050. Memory impairments and other early symptoms of Alzheimer's are often difficult to differentiate from the effects of normal aging, making it hard for doctors to recommend treatment for those affected until the disease has progressed substantially.
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1909 Advice for Lady Motorists, in Pictures
Don't wear lace or rings. Stash chocolates, a powder puff, and a revolver under your seat. Have no fear of repairs.
Mars Rover Curiosity Wraps Up Drilling Work, Prepares for Long Drive
Apps in Space! Boeing Looking at Mobile Tech for New Astronaut Taxi
Boeing and Samsung are teaming up to find new ways to incorporate mobile technology and applications into the CST-100 spacecraft, which Boeing is developing as part of NASA's commercial crew program with the goal of ferrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
from ThatsNonsense.com
India’s New Leadership: 400 Million People Will Have Power In 5 Years With The Help Of Solar
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FBI Weighs Looser Pot Rules for New Hires
Bureau Needs Computer-Savvy People Skilled at Fighting Cybercrime
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING ANALYSIS: Obama Still Can’t Throw a Baseball Correctly
The Great Society at 50: Lyndon B. Johnson’s cultural vision mirrored his domestic one
Pat Sajak: “global warming alarmists are unpatriotic racists”
Russian Prime Minister: We Are 'Approaching a Second Cold War'
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev says that "we are slowly but surely approaching a second cold war." He also said that U.S. President Barack Obama could be "more tactful politically" and that he's disappointed in some of the decisions Obama has made.
from IdahoReporter.com
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from Independent Journal Review
Watch Dr. Ben Carson’s Powerful Point on Welfare That Had Liberals Fuming & The View Crowd Clapping
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(PERSECUTION.org)
Four Christians Arrested and Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan
Distributing Christian Literature Seen as Affront to Islam
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that four evangelical Christians, including three women and a male pastor, were arrested after being accused of blasphemy in Pakistan. The Christians have been charged under Article 295-A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which punishes those who “outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.” Local Islamic extremists have begun holding protests against the Christians demanding exemplary punishment be meted out on the accused Christians.
Everything You Need to Know Regarding Meriam Yahia Ibrahim’s Case
We, the staff of ICC, have prepared all the information you need to become immersed in Meriam's case. For the latest details regarding Meriam's appeal, view our petition calling on the Government of Sudan to immediately and unconditionally release Meriam. And be sure to join us in speaking out #ForMeriam on social media and otherwise.
China’s Zhejiang Determined To Contain Religion
Zhejiang government document reveals strong focus on containing religion through demolition campaign
ICC Note: Beijing claimed yesterday that "anti-church" campaign is a "misunderstanding" and "the Chinese government earnestly protects the rights of Chinese citizens including safeguarding their freedom of religious beliefs", according to the Telegraph. However, a government document of Zhejiang province shows a completely different story than Beijing's statement. ChinaAid's reports that the document encourages local leaders to be tough in their interactions with religious groups and shows Zhejiang province's determination to "rectify" the the phenomena that "religion has grown too fast" and of "too many religious sites" within one year.
Pastor Saeed Beaten and Returned to Prison
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Pastor Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-American, was severely beaten and forcibly transferred from the hospital where he’d been receiving treatment back to prison. The transfer came without warning and again raises concern for his safety as he is returned back to prison.
Nigerian Parliament Extends Northeast State of Emergency to Combat Boko Haram
ICC Note: Senators in Nigeria’s parliament today unanimously approved a 6-month extension of states of emergency placed on Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states in May of 2013. Boko Haram, an Islamic insurgency and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) has plagued Northeast Nigeria with its terror campaign in pursuit of establishing a separate Islamic state to be ruled by its especially harsh brand of Sharia law. Among those targeted, including government officials, teachers, students, and moderate Muslims, have been Christian, who have been slain by the thousands since Boko Haram came under the leadership of Abubakar Shekau, a radicalized fundamentalist Islamic scholar bent on exerting violence.
Ukraine Bishop Released by Separatists; Pressure on Church Remains
ICC Note: After being abducted by likely pro-Russian separatists, Ukrainian bishop Aleksey Demidovich was finally released from captivity on May 17. As tensions grow between Ukraine and Russia, the Christians in Ukraine are facing added challenges. However, despite the adversity, churches such as Demidovich’s continue to spread hope through prayer and the distribution of the Gospel.
What Is In the Chinese Church Destroyer’s Mind?
Zhejiang: more crosses and churches demolished. Domestic and official Churches persecuted
ICC Note: The church demolition started and intensified after Xia Baolong , the party secretary of Zhejiang province, inspected a church and noticed that the cross was too conspicuous and there are too many crosses in Zhejiang province. He later gave the order to demolish or rectify churches and crosses. What is in the party secretary’s mind? The article quoted Xia Baolong’s interview with Xinhua in February 2014 that "hostile forces of the West" had infiltrated the Christian communities. He even warned the Party of Wenzhou city against the influence of the underground church community in July 2013.
Christian Prisoner Conditionally Released from Iranian Prison
ICC Note: An Iranian prisoner who had been convicted of “disrupting national security” and propaganda against the regime for meeting together as Christians was conditionally released from prison. Kourosh was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison after being arrested in early 2012 and tried eight months later. The conditional release is not an indication of pardon, but a procedural option available once prisoners have served at least half of their prison sentence.
Action Is Being Taken To Help Christians In The Middle East
ICC Note: While Christians across the Middle East are facing some of the most intense persecution in their history, many feel that they have been forgotten. A grassroots effort has brought together over two hundred religious leaders to show that this is not the case. They have issued a pledge of solidarity and a call to action on behalf of Christians across Iraq, Syria, and Egypt.
Pregnant Mother and 20-Month-Old Son Await Appeal on Sudanese Death Row
ICC Note: Meriam Yahia Ibrahim continues to await the submission of her letter of appeal following her sentencing to 100 lashes and death May 15. Arrested and detained on February 17, charged on March 4, convicted on May 11, and sentenced Thursday, Meriam (eight months pregnant with her second child) and her 20-month-old son Martin have suffered detention in a Sudanese prison for months. And, with the appeal expected to take as many as two years, their suffering could be just beginning.
Beijing Claimed “Anti-church” Campaign a “Misunderstanding”; The Fact Shows the Opposite
Thousand Christians forced from church as demolition campaign spreads
ICC Note: This article points out that, in the name of "removing illegal constructions", 1,000 Christians had been evicted out of a mega-church, the Holy Love congregation, in Ningbo city, Zhejiang province. The church is facing demolition. Amid a series of church and cross demolitions, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded for the first time to the accusations of China engaging in a anti-church campaign, according to the Telegraph. Beijing claimed that the the church demolitions took place because those sites built against construction regulations. However, the fact shows that even government-approved church buildings were completely or partially removed, such as the cross demolition of Baixi Christian Church in Wenzhou.
BJP’s Victory in India Will Have No Impact on Religious Minorities in Nepal
ICC Note: The government of Nepal has congratulated Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their recent victory in India's national elections. Nepal, also a Hindu majority nation, has Hindu nationalist groups very similar to India's BJP. Commenting on the BJP victory, officials from the Nepali government claimed that the victory of Hindu nationalists in India will have no bearing on Nepal's secular identity.
Christians Call on Modi to Create an Inclusive India
ICC Note: With BJP and Modi set to form India's next national government, Christian leaders are calling on the next prime minister to create an inclusive India. Many fear Modi will revert to his sectarian and Hindu nationalist past which many fear will harm Christian and other religious minority communities across India. It remains to be seen as to how Modi and his new government will treat Christians, but many hope it will be different from his past.
Forced Conversion of Women Continues to Plague Pakistan’s Christians and Hindus
ICC Note: Forced conversion and forced marriages continues to be a major human rights concern for religious minorities in Pakistan. It is estimated that at least 1,000 Christian and Hindu women are kidnapped by Muslim extremists, forced to convert to Islam and then married to their captors. In many cases, it is almost impossible for the families of these women to recover their lost members. Through violence, intimidation and corruption, the captors are often able to manipulate the Pakistani courts into confirming the legitimacy of the conversion and the marriage.
Pakistan Continues to Unjustly Use Blasphemy Laws against Christians
ICC Note: Christians in Pakistan have complained of a double standard being applied when it comes to enforcing the country's controversial blasphemy laws to religious minorities. When applied in a case where the accused is a Muslims, in many cases the accused just has to apologize publicly before being let go. When applied in a case where a Christian is accused, it is very difficult to stop Pakistan's courts from passing down a death sentence. Please pray for Christians forced to live under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
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from LiveScience
Will New Meteor Shower This Weekend Sizzle or Fizzle?
180-Million-Year-Old Fossils Revealed in Jurassic Deep Sea
Could Gentle Caribbean Unleash a Devastating Tsunami?
Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs?
While pet owners may have loads of anecdotal data to show that cats are smarter than dogs or vice versa, there's little scientific evidence to back up those claims.
'Byzantine iPad' Found in Ancient Shipwreck
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from MEDIAite
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from Media Matters for America
from Money Talks News
New Report Says Target Board Slashed CEO’s Pay
Dogs Can Truly Sniff Out Cancer, Researchers Say
7 Steps to Get Ruthless About Paying Off Your Debt
The 10 Most Common Student Loan Mistakes
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from Mother Jones
POLL: Tea Party Members Really, Really Don't Trust Scientists
The "science gap" between traditional Republicans and tea partiers is huge in a new survey of New Hampshire residents.
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from Mother Nature Network
Fly the germy skies: Airplane seat-back pockets have more bacteria than toilet handles
The reason certain types of bacteria survived longer on different plane surfaces may be related to their differing structures.
Dogs know you have cancer before you do
Studies show that man's best friend can detect cancer with surprising accuracy. Researchers hope to one day develop an electronic nose that mimics canines' extraordinary noses.
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from The National Audubon Society
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from National Geographic
Watch New Meteor Shower Peak in the Sky and Online
Sky-watchers across North America are waiting with great anticipation for the predicted peak of a never-before-seen meteor shower this weekend.
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from National Journal
Who Really Broke Veterans Affairs?
It stains the legacies of presidents as far back as John F. Kennedy.
Part Two 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.]
Pluto-bound probe faces crisis
NASA scientists scramble to find an object in the outer Solar System’s Kuiper belt in time for a close-up visit.
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from Nature News and Comment
NASA scientists scramble to find an object in the outer Solar System’s Kuiper belt in time for a close-up visit.
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
Big Ground Beef E. Coli Recall Expands Nationwide
Mitch McConnell Cruises to Victory Over Tea Party Challenger
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Chirlane McCray Is Not a Bad Mom. She’s Honest.
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Mitch McConnell Cruises to Victory Over Tea Party Challenger
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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
Chirlane McCray Is Not a Bad Mom. She’s Honest.
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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)
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from NWCN (ID-OR-WA)
PSU study: Are Portland drivers racist?
936 Vancouver patients warned of possible Hepatitis C exposure
As many as 936 patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center may have been exposed to Hepatitis C by a former employee, the hospital announced Tuesday.
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from Patheos
[Information from this site may be questionable.]Why Christians Might Want To Abstain From Reciting “The Pledge Of Allegiance”
[Progressive Christian Channel]
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from Personal Liberty
The NFL And Michael Sam: Not For Long?
Who Is The New Secret Buyer Of U.S. Debt?
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from POLITICO
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from PoliticusUSA
from Popular Science
John Steinbeck's 1966 Plea To Create A NASA For The Oceans
In the September 1966 issue of Popular Science, author John Steinbeck made the case for giving deep-sea exploration the same attention as the space race.
What We Can Learn From Humans Who Don't Age
A closer look at the science behind two unusual little girls, who have appeared on Dateline and Good Morning America.
Mysterious Kawasaki Disease May Be Carried By The Wind
The researchers say it could be caused by a type of fungal toxin.
A Quantum Random-Number Generator On Your Phone
Truly random numbers are surprisingly hard to generate, and are necessary for everyday digital security.
A Tiny Rabbit Pacemaker That Charges Wirelessly
The technique could soon power implants in humans.
The Medical And Microbiological Consequences Of Alcohol Abuse
Robots Are Strong: The Sci-Fi Myth Of Robotic Competence
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from Press TV (Iran)
from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Do You Really Need To Use That Nasal Spray?
Many will reach for an over-the-counter nasal spray without a second thought but how safe are they to use? And could they even become addictive?
Excessive Sweating Affects Millions - 12 Ways To Stop It
from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
Do You Really Need To Use That Nasal Spray?
Many will reach for an over-the-counter nasal spray without a second thought but how safe are they to use? And could they even become addictive?
Excessive Sweating Affects Millions - 12 Ways To Stop It
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from Psychology Today
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from Q13Fox News (KCPQ Seattle)
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from Real Clear Politics
from RedState
from RetroVision
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from Reuters
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from Riel World View (Dan Riehl)
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from The Right Scoop
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from Right Wing News
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from RT (Russia Today)
(Russian government-supported propaganda channel)
Russia & China: ‘No to sanctions rhetoric, regime change in other countries’
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from ScienceDaily
Research explains action of drug that may slow aging, related disease
A proven approach to slow the aging process is dietary restriction, but new research helps explain the action of a drug that appears to mimic that process -- rapamycin. The advance moves science closer to a compound that might slow aging and reduce age-related disease. The lead researcher said that this study "could provide a way not only to increase lifespan but to address some age-related diseases and improve general health."
Cognitive test can differentiate between Alzheimer's and normal aging
A new cognitive test that can better determine whether memory impairments are due to very mild Alzheimer's disease or the normal aging process has been developed by researchers. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease will increase from 5 million in 2014 to as many as 16 million by 2050. Memory impairments and other early symptoms of Alzheimer's are often difficult to differentiate from the effects of normal aging, making it hard for doctors to recommend treatment for those affected until the disease has progressed substantially.
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
1909 Advice for Lady Motorists, in Pictures
Don't wear lace or rings. Stash chocolates, a powder puff, and a revolver under your seat. Have no fear of repairs.
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from Smithsonian Magazine
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Mars Rover Curiosity Wraps Up Drilling Work, Prepares for Long Drive
Apps in Space! Boeing Looking at Mobile Tech for New Astronaut Taxi
Boeing and Samsung are teaming up to find new ways to incorporate mobile technology and applications into the CST-100 spacecraft, which Boeing is developing as part of NASA's commercial crew program with the goal of ferrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
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from Sunny Skyz
from Talking Points Memo
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
India’s New Leadership: 400 Million People Will Have Power In 5 Years With The Help Of Solar
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from Time
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from The Times of India
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from Townhall.com
from USA Today
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from The Wall Street Journal
FBI Weighs Looser Pot Rules for New Hires
Bureau Needs Computer-Savvy People Skilled at Fighting Cybercrime
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from The Washington Examiner (DC)
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from The Washington Free Beacon (DC)
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING ANALYSIS: Obama Still Can’t Throw a Baseball Correctly
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from The Washington Policy Center (State)
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from The Washington Post (DC)
The Great Society at 50: Lyndon B. Johnson’s cultural vision mirrored his domestic one
Pat Sajak: “global warming alarmists are unpatriotic racists”
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from The Washington Times (DC)
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from The Week
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from The Weekly Standard
Russian Prime Minister: We Are 'Approaching a Second Cold War'
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev says that "we are slowly but surely approaching a second cold war." He also said that U.S. President Barack Obama could be "more tactful politically" and that he's disappointed in some of the decisions Obama has made.
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
Hunting for Fantastical Creatures in Clouds of Sand
What’s Up With That: Metal in the Microwave Explodes—Or Does It?
Google’s Robots Are Solving the Biggest Problem in Modern Photography
A Fearmongering Anti-RPG Comic Gets the Film Adaptation It Deserves
If you’re not familiar with Jack Chick, it’s hard to adequately grasp the reach of the evangelical cartoonist’s work: If the figures on his website are accurate, he’s the world’s most widely published cartoonist, with 750 million minicomics sold in dozens of languages. “Chick Tracts,” as they’re known, span evangelical hot topics from the End Times to the dangers of Catholicism, but perhaps none is as dearly loved (albeit ironically) as the anti-roleplaying screed Dark Dungeons.
Microsoft’s Pricey New Surface Pro Is More Laptop Than Tablet
A SLICK PRODUCT THAT MAKES DIGITAL MUSIC FEEL HUMAN
Google’s Robots Are Solving the Biggest Problem in Modern Photography
Everything Science Knows About Hangovers—And How to Cure Them
17 of the Most Beautifully Bizarre Cars Ever Designed
The Revolutionary Quantum Computer That May Not Be Quantum at All
Jon Stewart rips Obama administration over reported VA wait time cover-ups
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from 12Tribe Films Foundation
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Union Takes Grocery Store To Court For Giving Raises To Its Best Employees
The voice of the worker? Really? In the end, it's really just about the union leaders and the dues they collect.
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from The Wenatchee World (WA)
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from The Western Center for Journalism
(Western Journalism)
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from Willamette Week
A day after a federal Oregon judge made a similar ruling, the Washington Post is reporting that a U.S. District Court Judge in Pennsylvania today ruled that state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.
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Hunting for Fantastical Creatures in Clouds of Sand
What’s Up With That: Metal in the Microwave Explodes—Or Does It?
Google’s Robots Are Solving the Biggest Problem in Modern Photography
A Fearmongering Anti-RPG Comic Gets the Film Adaptation It Deserves
If you’re not familiar with Jack Chick, it’s hard to adequately grasp the reach of the evangelical cartoonist’s work: If the figures on his website are accurate, he’s the world’s most widely published cartoonist, with 750 million minicomics sold in dozens of languages. “Chick Tracts,” as they’re known, span evangelical hot topics from the End Times to the dangers of Catholicism, but perhaps none is as dearly loved (albeit ironically) as the anti-roleplaying screed Dark Dungeons.
Microsoft’s Pricey New Surface Pro Is More Laptop Than Tablet
A SLICK PRODUCT THAT MAKES DIGITAL MUSIC FEEL HUMAN
Google’s Robots Are Solving the Biggest Problem in Modern Photography
Everything Science Knows About Hangovers—And How to Cure Them
17 of the Most Beautifully Bizarre Cars Ever Designed
The Revolutionary Quantum Computer That May Not Be Quantum at All
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from WND (World Net Daily)
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from Yahoo News
Jon Stewart rips Obama administration over reported VA wait time cover-ups
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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
Union Takes Grocery Store To Court For Giving Raises To Its Best Employees
The voice of the worker? Really? In the end, it's really just about the union leaders and the dues they collect.
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