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from ABC News (& affiliates)
Struggling Irish Town Lures Tourists With Faux Storefronts
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from AEI-Ideas.org
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from AsiaNews
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from Breitbart
Swift Boat Veterans proved that Kerry played fast and loose with the truth.
KERRY 'THINKING OUT LOUD' ABOUT PUTTING BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN SYRIA
UCLA STUDENT GOVERNMENT PASSES RESOLUTION BLASTING 'RACIALLY DEROGATORY' TERM 'ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT'
CT DEMS PUSH TO MAKE STARBUCKS 'GUN FREE ZONE'
Starbucks now 'brain free' zone
BAKERY THREATENED FOR REFUSING TO MAKE GAY WEDDING CAKE CLOSES ITS DOORS
Half Of The United States Lives In These Counties
Using Census data, we've figured out that half of the United States population is clustered in just the 146 biggest counties out of over 3000.
Rangel: 'I Love Obama' But Red Line on Syria Is 'Embarassing'
Old Ritzville High School demolished
Weather damage means the end of century-old building
Daniel Stoupin photographed the corals in studios owned by aquarists and coral collectors instead of underwater
He spent four months photographing the specimens due to the complexity of the techniques he used, including high magnification, and spent up to 10 hours producing one or two images
Kind stranger pays check for couple having dinner with their special needs son after giving them a note saying: 'God only gives special children to special people'
Ariel Castro's victims have 'mixed feelings' about his suicide because of the bond they shared with him for ten years
Family of Gina DeJesus spoke to MailOnline to say she was confused but relieved after Castro was found hanging in his prison cell
He was checked on every 30 minutes by guards
Taken off suicide watch in JUNE
Hung himself with a bed sheet
Castro was being held in protective custody away from other inmates
Served just 33 days of his prison sentence of life, plus 1,000 years
His cousin and lawyers are suspicious of the suicide
Autopsy confirmed death by hanging
Pleaded guilty last month to kidnap, rape, and torture of three women
His victims were Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight
World's slimmest keyboard is PAPER-THIN and turns ANY area into a touchscreen
Cambridge Silicon Radio's keyboard is just half a millimeter thick and uses low-power wireless technology plus printable and flexible electronics
Can be used to extend touch-sensitive areas of tablets and smartphones
The surface can also be used with a stylus-type pen for handwriting recognition and to draw and sketch
Breath-taking images of the world’s most brutal storms captured by fearless photographer, 31, who gets so close he gets knocked over by the shockwaves
Woman's shock after her e-cigarette EXPLODED when she charged it
Iranian woman denied swimming record because her outfit 'showed her feminine features'
Elham Asghari swam 20km on the Caspian Sea wearing special hijab
But officials refused to recognise the record because of her outfit
She has taken to YouTube to plead for justice for all Iranian women
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How a Friend’s Hacked Facebook Account Can Compromise Your Privacy and Security
from Business Insider
Using Census data, we've figured out that half of the United States population is clustered in just the 146 biggest counties out of over 3000.
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
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from Columbia Basin Herald (Moses Lake, WA)
Weather damage means the end of century-old building
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from Daily Mail (UK)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
A psychedelic rainbow reef world : Biology student captures incredibly detailed images of the stunning - and very strange - coral specimens found in collectors' tanksDaniel Stoupin photographed the corals in studios owned by aquarists and coral collectors instead of underwater
He spent four months photographing the specimens due to the complexity of the techniques he used, including high magnification, and spent up to 10 hours producing one or two images
Family of Gina DeJesus spoke to MailOnline to say she was confused but relieved after Castro was found hanging in his prison cell
He was checked on every 30 minutes by guards
Taken off suicide watch in JUNE
Hung himself with a bed sheet
Castro was being held in protective custody away from other inmates
Served just 33 days of his prison sentence of life, plus 1,000 years
His cousin and lawyers are suspicious of the suicide
Autopsy confirmed death by hanging
Pleaded guilty last month to kidnap, rape, and torture of three women
His victims were Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight
World's slimmest keyboard is PAPER-THIN and turns ANY area into a touchscreen
Cambridge Silicon Radio's keyboard is just half a millimeter thick and uses low-power wireless technology plus printable and flexible electronics
Can be used to extend touch-sensitive areas of tablets and smartphones
The surface can also be used with a stylus-type pen for handwriting recognition and to draw and sketch
Breath-taking images of the world’s most brutal storms captured by fearless photographer, 31, who gets so close he gets knocked over by the shockwaves
Iranian woman denied swimming record because her outfit 'showed her feminine features'
Elham Asghari swam 20km on the Caspian Sea wearing special hijab
But officials refused to recognise the record because of her outfit
She has taken to YouTube to plead for justice for all Iranian women
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from Facecrooks (& Bitdefender)
A researcher recently discovered an exploit in Facebook's support dashboard that would have allowed hackers to delete user photos. Always remember to keep a backup of your favorite photos and files! If your only copy is on Facebook, then you are doing it all wrong!
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from The Farmacy (REALfarmacy.com)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from The Federalist Papers
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
Sen. John McCain, President Obama's biggest cheerleader on Capitol Hill for a strike in Syria, said Wednesday that he would not support a Senate panel's draft resolution authorizing the use of force -- forcing a key Senate panel to delay a vote.
President Obama again made the case for a military response in Syria during a visit to Sweden.
Washington Post Opinion Piece Argues Student-Teacher Sex Should Be Decriminalized
Bill O'Reilly called the column "outrageous."
Bill O'Reilly Makes the Case for U.S. Military Action in Syria
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from The Guardian (UK)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Vladimir Putin: gay people are not discriminated against in Russia
Russian president seeks to allay fears ahead of 2014 Winter Olympics but officials say new anti-gay law will still be enforced
Safe houses offer sanctuary to LGBT youngsters in Manchester and London
First safe houses open for young gay people rejected by their families and facing threats of physical abuse
Chemical giants go to court, bees go to Washington, and giant carpenter bees
The week: major pesticide producers challenge bans of their products, lawmakers learn about bees, and a Tanzanian bonus
Poll: Israeli Jews not worried by security situation
City may switch Main Street from one-way to two-way street
Spokane Valley call center fielding questions about Affordable Health Care Act
10 Tips for Getting the Best Price for Your Used Car
Cold Weather Coming? 9 Frugal Ways to Improve Your Mood
Are Some C-sections Financially Motivated?
5 Foods You Can Grow from Organic Store-Bought Produce
Why You Should Avoid Low-Fat Cheese and Milk
Blame Genetics?: ‘Flawed Genes’ Cause Less than 1% of All Diseases
So McCain Plays Games On His Phone When He's Bored; Do You?
'I Always Reserve The Right' To Act, Obama Says Of Syria
President Obama did not rule out going ahead with a military strike on the Assad regime's assets even if Congress disagrees. Now Obama is on a short trip to Europe. While there, he'll push for support from other world leaders.
Ohio Is Publicly Shaming Another Convicted Idiot
For the second time in less than a year, a Cleveland judge has ordered a guilty party to stand outside with a sign saying he's been an idiot. In this case, the crime was calling 911 and drunkenly threatening police officers.
Congresswoman: “100% Chance of a Severe Geo-Magnetic Event Capable of Crippling Our Electric Grid”
President Obama: America’s credibility on the line in Syria
“My credibility is not on the line. The international community’s credibility is on the line,” Obama said at a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden. “And America and Congress’s credibility is on the line.”
Donald Rumsfeld calls President Obama 'ineffective'
“…(T)he President is not, in my view, providing the kind of leadership that I think almost any president in my adult lifetime would be providing,” Rumsfeld said.
John McCain poker play royally flushed
During the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, John McCain decided to play poker on his iPhone.
Vladimir Putin warns West on Syria
“President Obama hasn’t been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia. And your humble servant hasn’t been elected by the people of Russia to be pleasant to someone either,” he said of their relationship.
Marco Rubio shifts direction on Syria
For much of the last two years, Marco Rubio has been banging the drum on Syria: Demanding U.S. intervention to knock the Assad regime from power.
Now, the senator has taken a different tack: The administration has missed the boat.
On Syria, House GOP won’t follow their leaders
While most top congressional leaders have vowed to back President Obama in seeking authority to launch missile strikes, there’s little evidence that they can — or even want to — help him round up the rank-and file-Republicans he’ll need to win a vote in the House.
Russian president seeks to allay fears ahead of 2014 Winter Olympics but officials say new anti-gay law will still be enforced
Safe houses offer sanctuary to LGBT youngsters in Manchester and London
First safe houses open for young gay people rejected by their families and facing threats of physical abuse
Chemical giants go to court, bees go to Washington, and giant carpenter bees
The week: major pesticide producers challenge bans of their products, lawmakers learn about bees, and a Tanzanian bonus
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from The Jerusalem Post
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from KXLY 4 News (ABC Spokane)
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from Money Talks News
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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from NPR (& affiliates)
President Obama did not rule out going ahead with a military strike on the Assad regime's assets even if Congress disagrees. Now Obama is on a short trip to Europe. While there, he'll push for support from other world leaders.
For the second time in less than a year, a Cleveland judge has ordered a guilty party to stand outside with a sign saying he's been an idiot. In this case, the crime was calling 911 and drunkenly threatening police officers.
Is It Legal For Undocumented Immigrant To Practice Law?
Because Sergio Garcia is an undocumented immigrant, the U.S. Justice Department says he's not eligible to receive a law license.
"To have somebody tell you cannot fulfill your American dream after you have done everything that was required of you and complied with every rule that's out there. It's a very difficult time and it's been a trying time," Garcia says.
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case today.
Book News: Malala, Girl Shot By Taliban, Calls Books 'Weapons That Defeat Terrorism'
Ariel Castro, Ohio Man Who Held Women For Years, Is Dead
CDC: One-Fourth Of Heart Attack And Stroke Deaths Preventable
Could health insurance be the remedy for thousands of deaths a year from heart attacks and strokes? It might be a big part of the cure.
CDC estimates that about 200,000 deaths from those causes could be avoided.
Now A Test Can Tell If Your Pricey Cup Of Cat Poop Coffee Is Fake
The world's most expensive coffee can cost up to $600 a pound, and it comes from civet poop. But how do you know if you're shelling out for the real deal? Chemists have come up with the world's first cat poop coffee test.
Because Sergio Garcia is an undocumented immigrant, the U.S. Justice Department says he's not eligible to receive a law license.
"To have somebody tell you cannot fulfill your American dream after you have done everything that was required of you and complied with every rule that's out there. It's a very difficult time and it's been a trying time," Garcia says.
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case today.
Could health insurance be the remedy for thousands of deaths a year from heart attacks and strokes? It might be a big part of the cure.
CDC estimates that about 200,000 deaths from those causes could be avoided.
The world's most expensive coffee can cost up to $600 a pound, and it comes from civet poop. But how do you know if you're shelling out for the real deal? Chemists have come up with the world's first cat poop coffee test.
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from Patriot Survival Plan
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from POLITICO
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
“My credibility is not on the line. The international community’s credibility is on the line,” Obama said at a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden. “And America and Congress’s credibility is on the line.”
“…(T)he President is not, in my view, providing the kind of leadership that I think almost any president in my adult lifetime would be providing,” Rumsfeld said.
During the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, John McCain decided to play poker on his iPhone.
“President Obama hasn’t been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia. And your humble servant hasn’t been elected by the people of Russia to be pleasant to someone either,” he said of their relationship.
For much of the last two years, Marco Rubio has been banging the drum on Syria: Demanding U.S. intervention to knock the Assad regime from power.
Now, the senator has taken a different tack: The administration has missed the boat.
While most top congressional leaders have vowed to back President Obama in seeking authority to launch missile strikes, there’s little evidence that they can — or even want to — help him round up the rank-and file-Republicans he’ll need to win a vote in the House.
Nancy Pelosi’s test
Nancy Pelosi is facing one of her biggest tests as House minority leader in helping muscle a military strike on Syria through the House.
Nancy Pelosi is facing one of her biggest tests as House minority leader in helping muscle a military strike on Syria through the House.
Hillary Clinton backs President Obama on Syria
John Kerry fumbles boots-on-the-ground question
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Do You Know How Hot Dogs Are Really Made?
Spectacular Fireball Outshines Moon Over American Southeast (Video)
Vital Signs: Northeast Lags in Job Demand
John Kerry fumbles boots-on-the-ground question
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from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from Slate
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
A dazzlingly bright fireball lit up the skies over the American South last week, and NASA caught the dramatic action on video.
New American Rocket Making Launch Debut with Friday Moon Shot
A new American rocket will make a very high-profile debut Friday (Sept. 6) when it blasts a NASA probe toward the moon. A Minotaur V rocket, built by Virginia-based aerospace firm Orbital Sciences, will carry NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer spacecraft (LADEE) on its maiden launch, which is slated to take place Friday at 11:27 p.m. EDT (0327 GMT).
A new American rocket will make a very high-profile debut Friday (Sept. 6) when it blasts a NASA probe toward the moon. A Minotaur V rocket, built by Virginia-based aerospace firm Orbital Sciences, will carry NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer spacecraft (LADEE) on its maiden launch, which is slated to take place Friday at 11:27 p.m. EDT (0327 GMT).
NASA Moon Probe Launches Friday Night: How to Watch
NASA's next mission to the moon, set to blast off from Virginia's Eastern Shore on Friday (Sept. 6), may be visible across a wide region of the U.S. East Coast (weather permitting), but if you can't see the launch in person, don't fret, you can watch the rocket soar moonward live online.
Potential 'Comet of the Century' to Buzz Mars Soon
Earthlings might be treated to a dazzling celestial display this fall as Comet ISON makes a suicidal plunge toward the sun. But NASA's rovers and orbiters at Mars will get a glimpse of the icy wanderer. "On Oct 1st, the comet will pass within 0.07 AU from Mars, about six times closer than it will ever come to Earth," astronomer Carey Lisse of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, said in a statement.
Mars Landslides Spawned By Weird Double-Layered Craters
Scientists are a step closer to solving a 40-year-old mystery about some unusual looking craters on Mars. These features are called double-layered ejecta (DLE) craters, and attracted research attention because their debris patterns do not match the typical understanding of how craters are formed.
Did Ancient Earth-Chilling Meteor Crash Near Canada?
A meteor or comet impact near Quebec heaved a rain of hot melted rock along North America's Atlantic Coast about 12,900 years ago, a new study claims.
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Autopsy: Ariel Castro hanged himself in prison cell
The Ohio kidnapper was not on suicide watch but was checked on every 30 minutes by guards.
U.S. supports Israeli test of its missile defenses
Many deaths from heart disease, stroke could be avoided
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What to Do When Work Stress Eats Up the Evening
NASA's next mission to the moon, set to blast off from Virginia's Eastern Shore on Friday (Sept. 6), may be visible across a wide region of the U.S. East Coast (weather permitting), but if you can't see the launch in person, don't fret, you can watch the rocket soar moonward live online.
Earthlings might be treated to a dazzling celestial display this fall as Comet ISON makes a suicidal plunge toward the sun. But NASA's rovers and orbiters at Mars will get a glimpse of the icy wanderer. "On Oct 1st, the comet will pass within 0.07 AU from Mars, about six times closer than it will ever come to Earth," astronomer Carey Lisse of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, said in a statement.
Scientists are a step closer to solving a 40-year-old mystery about some unusual looking craters on Mars. These features are called double-layered ejecta (DLE) craters, and attracted research attention because their debris patterns do not match the typical understanding of how craters are formed.
Did Ancient Earth-Chilling Meteor Crash Near Canada?
A meteor or comet impact near Quebec heaved a rain of hot melted rock along North America's Atlantic Coast about 12,900 years ago, a new study claims.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from USA Today
The Ohio kidnapper was not on suicide watch but was checked on every 30 minutes by guards.
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from The Wall Street Journal
Looking for a job? Avoid the Northeast. Map of which U.S. cities have the most job openings.
The Greek Yogurt Culture War
It's Crowding Out Classic Flavors and Others in the Dairy Case; Bye Bye, Margarine
Number of Students Enrolled in College Drops
The number of students enrolled in college and grad school fell in 2012 for the first time in six years.
It's Crowding Out Classic Flavors and Others in the Dairy Case; Bye Bye, Margarine
The number of students enrolled in college and grad school fell in 2012 for the first time in six years.
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from The Washington Times
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from The Weekly Standard
Obama: 'In Europe, I'd Probably Be Considered Right in the Middle, Maybe Center-Left, Maybe Center-Right'
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from 100 Percent FED Up
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
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