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ACLJ Delivers Demand Letter to the National Park Service
This morning the National Park Service received an ACLJ demand letter detailing how the Park Service’s malicious closing of open-air war memorials, like the World War II Memorial, violates the First Amendment.
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IRS Targeted Dr. Ben Carson after Prayer Breakfast Speech
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from American Thinker
Parasitocracy
Tyranny, being as endemic to the human condition as other similar privations of the human good such as ignorance, vice, or sickness, is as old as mankind. What may be new, however, is the uniquely intractable form of tyranny that is currently metastasizing throughout the world, namely the rule of an authoritarian plurality of societal parasites. Our next thousand years of darkness, if such be our fate, will begin under the governance of a "parasitocracy."
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RUSSIA: Anti-Putin protestor sentenced to psychiatric care
Mikhail Khosenko has been in jail for 16 months over the Balotnaya riots that broke during Vladimir Putin's Kremlin comeback, last year. For the opposition, the verdict is worthy of Soviet-style justice.
Kontum bishop comes out against Vietnamese authorities, telling them to stop attacks against Vinh Diocese
Bishop Michael Hoang Duc Oanh sends a letter to Nghe-An province's deputy chief, who is responsible for the smear campaign against the bishop of Vinh. The prelate stands in solidarity with Mgr Paul Nguyen Thai Hop, calling for an end to his persecution. He also calls for "reconciliation" between government and the people.
Christian peace train leaves Berlin for Korea
Two clergymen from the World Council of Churches blessed the voyage at the Brandenburg Gate. The train will stop in Moscow, Irkutsk and Beijing, and hopefully pass through Pyongyang. It is set to arrive on 28 October in Busan, South Korea.
Choje Akong Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to the West, killed in Chengdu
The monk, who was a great scholar and activist for the Tibetan cause, was killed in an alleged street brawl in China's Sichuan province along with his nephew and another monk. In 1967, he opened the first Buddhist monastery in the West (Scotland), and spent a lifetime explaining his faith to the West as a way to improve relations between religions. He also discovered the 16th reincarnation of the Karmapa Lama.
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Reporter corners Obama: Why refuse bills that would ease shutdown pain?
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ELIZABETH SMART REVEALS THE SURPRISING WAY HER HORRIFIC KIDNAPPING IMPACTED HER FAITH
"When I was kidnapped and being told that all of these things were done because God commanded it — it made my personal faith stronger, because I knew God would never demand these things."
TED NUGENT SKEWERS THE GOV’T — AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC: ‘DUMBEST, MOST UNAPPRECIATIVE SOCIETY IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANKIND’
BECK ON WHY KARL ROVE & GOP ‘ESTABLISHMENT’ MAY BE EAGER TO ‘TAKE OUT’ LAWMAKERS LIKE TED CRUZ
HERE’S HOW THE OWNER OF A PRIVATE INN BARRICADED BY PARK RANGERS AMID ‘GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN’ IS RESPONDING
"The Project" Part 1
The Project was TheBlaze's most watched documentary of 2012. We've made Part 1 of The Project available FREE. Then, WEDNESDAY, October 9th, at 8:30pm ET, For The Record: Civilization Jihad follows up on The Project by exposing up-to-date information about the deepening link between the Muslim Brotherhood and the U.S. government. Don't miss For The Record: Civilization Jihad, only on TheBlaze.
The representatives, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Rep. Al Green (D-TX), Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Rep. Jan Schawkowsky (D-IL) and Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), were then arrested by U.S. Capitol Police, spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider confirmed to TheBlaze. The congressmen were charged with “crowding, obstructing, and incommoding” under D.C. Code 22-1307 and will be processed by the U.S. Capitol Police at 67 K Street, SW.
He said if the Republican’s aren’t feeling any “political heat” then “nothing happens.”
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from Breitbart
ESTABLISHMENT CONSERVATIVE JOURNALISTS MEET OFF-THE-RECORD WITH OBAMA AT WHITE HOUSE
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from CNSNews.com
Congressman Blasts Administration 'Hypocrisy' Opening Mall 'to Their Political Friends'
Rep. Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) blasted the Obama administration's decision to allow an immigration reform rally on DC's National Mall - while it continues to block public access to the rest of the national park system.
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from Columbia Basin Herald
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from Cyndi's List
from The Daily Caller
The Kochs call out Reid for ‘misinformation’ over government shutdown
An organization run by Charles and David Koch is lashing out at Senate majority leader Harry Reid and other Democratic lawmakers who say the billionaire conservatives are somehow responsible for the federal government shutdown.
Bush had higher approval rating than Obama at this point in his presidency
Anti-NSA activists adopt highway around NSA data center
Anti-government activists have figured out a way to keep tabs on the NSA in probably the greatest way ever: by exploiting the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Department of Veterans Affairs bought $1 million TV ad buy during shutdown
The expensive TV ads were running while the WWII Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. was closed both to tourists and to veterans due to the government shutdown, and could create a tense environment when a top VA official testifies before Congress Wednesday morning about his agency’s handling of the shutdown.
Emails show McAuliffe pressured officials to allow Greentech funding
Eight Democrats arrested at pro-amnesty rally on ‘closed’ National Mall
Chris Christie destroys Democratic opponent …with kindness
VIDEO
Boehner: Obama wants ‘unconditional surrender’ from Republicans
Obama again attacks Republicans: ‘I’m not budging’
Military chapel closed in Georgia: ‘Shutdown: No Catholic service till further notice’
Personal donations offered to pick up slack in government funding
Soldiers’ death benefits stalled as a result of government shutdown
Ole Miss forces whole play audience into re-education camp over mysterious gay slurs
Education tip of the day: Students shouldn't all think the same.
Reid: Government funding offer ‘biggest compromise I ever made in my career’
Despite refusing numerous Republican offers of compromise over the past several weeks, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid now claims that his insistence on that government spending remains the same represents “the biggest compromise” he has ever made.
Eating nachos, wearing sombreros is basically a hate crime at Cornell
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from Daily Mail
Four malnourished children who could only communicate in grunts when they were found living in feces-ridden home were known to child welfare for a YEAR
Wayne Sperling, 66, and Lorinda Bailey, 35, accused of child abuse after their four sons were found in deplorable conditions in Sperling's home
Attorney working nearby said he alerted child welfare but was ignored
Police and a caseworker did respond to complaint in 2012 but concluded that the children appeared to be fine - even though they did not speak
Authorities finally visited the home again in September alerted after mother took one of the boys to hospital over cut on his forehead
Outfoxed! Fearless cat turns guard dog as he chases intruder off his land
Leon the Norwegian Forest Cat outfoxed his furry rival
The cat chased an intruding fox off his owner's land in Norway
God particle genius who won Nobel Prize for Physics vanishes in a black hole: He found his boson but who can find Peter Higgs?
Professor Peter Higgs cannot be found after winning prestigious prize
Officials say they don't know where he is, or if he knows he's won at all
Shares the £775,000 prize with Belgian scientist Francois Englert
Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, 21, visited the world famous symbol of India on Sunday as part of her charitable duties for the title. However she appears to have fallen foul of a law prohibiting any overt advertising and product placement at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The governing body of the Modern Wonder of the World has filed a police complaint. According to the supreme court of India, any branding or publicity in or around the Taj Mahal is prohibited under law.
Inches from death, seal manages to escape Great White shark after balancing on the beast's NOSE
Photographer David Jenkins, from Dublin, witnessed the remarkable chase off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. He was on a tour boat when he saw the seal perform its circus trick on top of the fearsome animal.
Fit for a 21st Century pharaoh: The pyramid house with built-in garage, spiral staircase and its very own recording studio
Paedophilia is caused by divorce, says Poland's top Catholic bishop as he blames parents for not bringing up children properly
Archbishop Jozef Michalik says child abusers are 'looking for love'
Claims divorce can be as harmful to children as paedophilia
Catholic church in Poland has been hit with paedophile priest allegations
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from EarthSky
Mercury evening elongation favors Southern Hemisphere
The planet Mercury is at its greatest eastern (evening) elongation today, on October 9, 2013. At greatest elongation, Mercury reaches its greatest angular distance east of the setting sun. That means Mercury is now an evening “star” in the western sky after sunset.
Video: Bill Nye explains Earth flyby of Juno spacecraft
Watch Bill Nye explain why the Juno spacecraft is being routed so close to Earth on October 9, and what the craft will do when it reaches Jupiter in 2016.
Planets skimming a star’s surface
If confirmed, these planetary candidates would be among the closest planets to their stars discovered so far.
Juno spacecraft to speed past Earth on Wednesday
Wednesday’s Juno flyby of Earth will give the craft a gravity boost toward Jupiter, and let Juno make the first movie showing Earth spinning on its axis from a distance.
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from Facecrooks
Facebook Post Leads to Alleged Attacker’s Arrest
One of Facebook’s greatest drawbacks is also one of its biggest strengths: it can get the word out about something far and wide in a very short period of time. However, despite the immediate results, law enforcement officials warned about some of the possible unintended consequences of using social media to catch crooks.
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from Family Tree Magazine (& related)
Chinese Immigration and Angel Island
The Genealogist’s Toolkit: Beyond Ancestry.comfrom ancestry.com
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from The Farmacy
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
21 Habits of Happy People
What Everyone Should Know About Grocery Stores
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Exclusive Footage: D.C. War Memorials Closed While Illegal Immigrants Rally
Thousands freely showed up at an immigration reform rally on the National Mall in D.C. Tuesday despite the fact that the property is technically closed. This just one week after World War II veterans found themselves shut out of a memorial built in their honor because of the government shutdown.
"When those men and women raise their right hand, they take an oath. We as Americans also take an oath -- to take care of them if they're wounded … and to take care of their families if they don't make it home." -Ken Fisher, Chairman & CEO of Fisher House Foundation
Family members of United States fallen soldiers are receiving the ultimate insult by the very government that sent their loved ones to war. So far, at least five families have been told they will not be receiving death benefits. Why? All because they were killed after the government shutdown. Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine combat veteran, said there's an easy solution. But will the government listen?
Obama to Announce Nomination of Yellen as Next Fed Chair
Immigration Reform Rally Underway on 'Closed' National Mall
The development comes in the wake of outrage over the fact that several groups of World War II veterans had to resort to breaking down barriers to gain access to the monument built in their honor.
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from Freedom Foundation
Can Washington become the free-market capital of the West?
Free market principles may yet be finding their way into Washington State. David Madore ran for Clark County Commissioner on the promise of creating jobs and has since been removing bureaucratic red tape that prevents business opportunities.
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from The Guardian
Middle-class people are the benefit fraudsters it's OK to like
So 165,000 high-earning parents claiming child benefit have not yet signed up for self-assessment. Yet they don't get demonised
Saudi King Abdullah's female advisers ask him to let women drive
Members of Shura Council, which makes recommendations to the monarch, challenge conservative Islamic establishment
Swim with dolphins, then eat them in a cafe? Give the poor creatures a break
The Japanese town of Taiji, scene of the large-scale slaughter of dolphins, will offer this new indignity. But Britons have form in cetacean munching, too
'Badgers are moving the goalposts' says Owen Paterson of cull
Cull branded 'farce' after marksmen seek extensions to kill the minimum number of badgers required
Sochi 2014: the costliest Olympics yet but where has all the money gone?
With 120 days to go until the start of the $51bn Winter Games, concerns over corruption as well as human rights remain. In pictures: Sochi's progress as construction continues
Mark Forsyth's top 10 lost words
From snollygoster to wamblecropt, these forgotten words just might come handy, says the author of The Horologicon
BBC austerity survey: why the public is wrong this time
People seem to think many services have improved. But their perceptions develop within a particular ideological climate
Home Office 'go home' vans banned over misleading figures
Advertising watchdog rules that campaign was unlikely to cause widespread offence but used misleading arrest statistics
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from The Heritage Foundation
Obamacare in Action: This Man’s Premiums Are Going Up 61 Percent
Hurry, Hurry, Sign Up for Obamacare!
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from iFIBRE ONE News
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Пастор Кашкумбаев освобождён и тут же взят под арест
Pastor Kashkumbayev (Pastor “B”) was released from prison and to house arrest, but before he could get home he was re-arrested. This time on charges of extremism under article 233 of the criminal code. An ICC source in Kazakhstan says: “This is becoming more and more dangerous. Soon every pastor will need protection. Pastor B is being targeted because he’s ethnically Kazakh and left Islam for Christianity.” The video at this link shows Pastor B (Navy blue jacket with white stripes) seeing his wife (red jacket) for the first time since his arrest in May. He sits down to show her one of his leg injuries and she begins sobbing.
President Obama Urged to Bring up Religious Freedom Issues in Indonesia
Although conditions for Christians in Indonesia are mostly peaceful, some areas have become increasingly hostile towards the Christian minority in recent years. In the province of Aceh, and the city of Bekasi, both hotbeds for Islamic radicalism, churches have been forcibly shut down and Christians forced to relocate at the behest of angry mobs. President Obama is being urged to bring up religious tolerance with Indonesia in his upcoming visit to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit next week.
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from The Jerusalem Post
PLO official: Palestinians 'seriously considering' to declare failure of peace talks
Hanna Amireh accuses Israel of seeking to "win time" to "dictate the outcome of the talks"; slams Netanyahu's demand that Palestinians recognize Jewish right to homeland in Israel.
Israeli scientists awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
2013 Nobel Prize in chemistry to be awarded to Jewish-American scientists.
Iran rejects US precondition for participating in Syria peace conference
US conditions include support of a transitional Syrian government.
MKs bash comments Finance Minister Yair Lapid made in an interview with Charlie Rose at 92nd street Y in New York City.
Western diplomats are playing down any suggestion that Iran's new openness on world stage will result in immediate, broad easing of sanctions; "There is risk we get carried away by positive atmospheres" says diplomat.
UPDATE: Deadly Shooting In Hillyard May Be Self-Defense, Suspect Released
Seattle Mayor Would Support Minimum Wage Above $15
CRIME TRACKER: BBB Warns Of High Pressure Sales Scheme
The Better Business Bureau is warning about a deceptive sales scheme moving through Spokane telling people they've qualified for a free 2-day getaway. However, people are finding out that getaway comes with strings attached and dozens of hurdles, including several hidden costs.
Spokane Police Promotes New Car Prowling Law
The Spokane City Council voted unanimously on a measure that would make it a crime to carry tools used for car prowling. The ordinance prohibits the possession of vehicle prowling tools; like slim jims, shaved keys, and devices used to break your car window.
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
Dog poop and even more things people like better than Congress
They're back! Public Policy Polling has a brand new list of unpleasant things Americans think are better and worse than Congress. Check out this gallery to see where hemorrhoids, Miley Cyrus and Honey Boo Boo stack up in comparison to D.C.
Your car insurance policy may not guarantee brand new parts
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Congressman Reichert will vote yes to open government with no strings attached
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
'Hate group' sues to re-run controversial FBI ads on Metro buses
An anti-Muslim organization has sued King County for refusing to allow the purported hate group to re-run controversial FBI advertisements on Metro buses. Stop Islamization of America, has been named as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Gun control initiative racking up signatures 'very, very quickly'
A voter initiative that would make it tougher to buy a gun looks like it's headed for a statewide ballot.
Supporters of Initiative 594 say they'll turn in nearly 70 percent of their target of 325,000 signatures Wednesday morning, nearly three months before the Jan. 3 deadline.
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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)
SPD: Deadly Hillyard shooting result of drug deal
VA shuts down regional offices, veterans services impacted
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Obama wants military benefits fix
McCain: 'Shouldn't we be embarrassed about this?'
Today a ceremony will be held for the arrival of the remains of four U.S. soldiers -- at a time the families of those service members are not receiving the standard benefits typically given to them. Due to the partial federal government shutdown, those benefits, which include a $100,000 payment, are being withheld.
Votes are there to break shutdown, but not the will
CNN survey: All 200 Democrats, at least 19 Republicans support clean resolution
Suspect claims self-defense in deadly Hillyard shooting
Everyone back on the job at Fairchild
548 civilians and National Guardsmen, furloughed because of the government shutdown a week ago, are back to work at Fairchild Air Force Base.
Outrage builds over lapse in funding for military families
Benefits normally paid to families of US service members killed in combat
Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted chicken
Seattle Mayor Would Support Minimum Wage Above $15
CRIME TRACKER: BBB Warns Of High Pressure Sales Scheme
The Better Business Bureau is warning about a deceptive sales scheme moving through Spokane telling people they've qualified for a free 2-day getaway. However, people are finding out that getaway comes with strings attached and dozens of hurdles, including several hidden costs.
Spokane Police Promotes New Car Prowling Law
The Spokane City Council voted unanimously on a measure that would make it a crime to carry tools used for car prowling. The ordinance prohibits the possession of vehicle prowling tools; like slim jims, shaved keys, and devices used to break your car window.
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from KING 5 News (Seattle)
Dog poop and even more things people like better than Congress
They're back! Public Policy Polling has a brand new list of unpleasant things Americans think are better and worse than Congress. Check out this gallery to see where hemorrhoids, Miley Cyrus and Honey Boo Boo stack up in comparison to D.C.
Your car insurance policy may not guarantee brand new parts
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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)
Congressman Reichert will vote yes to open government with no strings attached
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from KOMO News (Seattle)
'Hate group' sues to re-run controversial FBI ads on Metro buses
An anti-Muslim organization has sued King County for refusing to allow the purported hate group to re-run controversial FBI advertisements on Metro buses. Stop Islamization of America, has been named as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Gun control initiative racking up signatures 'very, very quickly'
A voter initiative that would make it tougher to buy a gun looks like it's headed for a statewide ballot.
Supporters of Initiative 594 say they'll turn in nearly 70 percent of their target of 325,000 signatures Wednesday morning, nearly three months before the Jan. 3 deadline.
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SPD: Deadly Hillyard shooting result of drug deal
VA shuts down regional offices, veterans services impacted
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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)
Obama wants military benefits fix
McCain: 'Shouldn't we be embarrassed about this?'
Today a ceremony will be held for the arrival of the remains of four U.S. soldiers -- at a time the families of those service members are not receiving the standard benefits typically given to them. Due to the partial federal government shutdown, those benefits, which include a $100,000 payment, are being withheld.
Votes are there to break shutdown, but not the will
CNN survey: All 200 Democrats, at least 19 Republicans support clean resolution
Suspect claims self-defense in deadly Hillyard shooting
Everyone back on the job at Fairchild
548 civilians and National Guardsmen, furloughed because of the government shutdown a week ago, are back to work at Fairchild Air Force Base.
Outrage builds over lapse in funding for military families
Benefits normally paid to families of US service members killed in combat
Salmonella outbreak linked to tainted chicken
A Salmonella outbreak linked to Foster Farms has sickened approximately 278 people in 18 states, health officials say. As of Tuesday morning, no recall had been issued. The Food Safety and Inspection Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has so far been unable to identify the specific product or production period, but raw products from the potentially affected facilities bear one of the following numbers on the packaging: P6137, P6137A, P7632. These product numbers were mainly distributed to retail outlets in California, Oregon and Washington state.
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from Money Talks News
The High Cost of Battling Hair Loss
Is there a cure for baldness? And if there is, how much will it cost you?
12 Ways to Green Your Wedding
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from Money Talks News
The High Cost of Battling Hair Loss
Is there a cure for baldness? And if there is, how much will it cost you?
12 Ways to Green Your Wedding
Rented dresses and online RSVP? Save some green by going green for your wedding.
A Friend Who Borrows Your Car Probably Snoops Through Your Stuff
Your medicine cabinet isn't the only place your friends are looking through your stuff.
Perhaps we should worry less about the NSA and more about the people most likely to pry into our lives: our friends, family and neighbors.
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from National Journal
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from National Review
Beware the Pivot to a ‘Grand Bargain’
It would appear that one of Washington’s tried-and-true political maneuvers — the “pivot” — is now actively underway in the unfolding budget drama. For those who may not be familiar with the pivot, it’s a sophisticated tactic employed by skilled political pros that might go by the name of “changing the subject” in the rest of America. The basic idea is to get everyone talking about something that they weren’t talking about just a few days ago so that they will stop talking about what they were talking about a few days ago.
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from Natural Society
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure – 6 Natural Solutions
Using Rebounding and Exercise to Improve Lymph Flow and Feel Better
3 Ways Monsanto Threatens Our Planet (And What To Do About It)
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from NBC News
Military foundation steps up to cover 'disgusting' delay in payments for families of fallen
Janet Yellen to be named Fed chair on Wednesday: White House
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from NPR
Sick Of How U.S. Sports Are Run? Take A Look At Europe
Complain all you want about how sports in the U.S. are run, but the playing fields aren't always greener on the other side. Commentator Frank Deford notices how often sports masterminds get it wrong, whatever the game. FIFA is dealing with problems with the 2022 World Cup. The Olympics will be in Russia, where homophobia is enshrined in law. And then there's Formula One, which is run by an Englishman charged with bribery.
Many Teens Admit To Coercing Others Into Sex
Almost 1 in 10 high school and college-aged people have forced someone into sexual activity against his or her will, a study finds. The majority of those who have done it think that the victim is at least partly to blame.
Proposed Treatment To Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues
The federal government is considering whether to allow scientists to take a controversial step: make changes in some of the genetic material in a woman's egg that would be passed down through generations.
Book News: Why Don't (Even) More American Authors Win Nobels?
Critics complain every year that Americans are snubbed by the world's biggest literary prize. Is it warranted?
Twerking: Birds Do It. Bees Do It.
The Oxford Dictionaries site has defined the verb form as "to dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance."
Veterinarians Say Health Law's Device Tax Is Unfair To Pets
The Affordable Care Act included a sales tax on medical devices that is supposed to help pay for the expansion of health insurance coverage. But the tax is being levied on some devices, such as ultrasound scanners, that are used to diagnose and treat animals instead of humans.
Supreme Court Hears Another Challenge To Campaign Finance Law
Three years after the landmark Citizens United decision, the U.S. Supreme Court justices will hear a case that could undercut most of the remaining rules that limit big money in politics. Before the court on Tuesday is a challenge to the aggregate limits on contributions to candidates and political parties.
Verdi's Gift: Wringing Catchy Music From Touchy Subjects
Composer Giuseppe Verdi's tendency to push buttons won him harsh reviews and a lasting legacy. Conductor John Mauceri discusses how Verdi was regarded during his lifetime and where he stands now, 200 years after his birth.
Here's Why The Navy Is Holding A Terror Suspect At Sea
After seizing terror suspect Abu Anas al-Libi in Tripoli, U.S. forces took him to a ship in the Mediterranean where he could be interrogated for weeks or even months. These "interrogations at sea" are part of the ongoing legal battles over how the U.S. should deal with terror suspects in the post-9/11 world.
Science Suffers In Unseen Ways From Government Dysfunction
While the shutdown of the federal government means some research facilities have gone dark, commentator Adam Frank says the real threat to our national interest is the possibility that generations of would-be scientists will be lost to other pursuits if the funding to train new generations of scientists dries up.
Elizabeth Smart Says Kidnapper Was A 'Master At Manipulation'
A Friend Who Borrows Your Car Probably Snoops Through Your Stuff
Your medicine cabinet isn't the only place your friends are looking through your stuff.
Perhaps we should worry less about the NSA and more about the people most likely to pry into our lives: our friends, family and neighbors.
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from National Journal
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from National Review
Beware the Pivot to a ‘Grand Bargain’
It would appear that one of Washington’s tried-and-true political maneuvers — the “pivot” — is now actively underway in the unfolding budget drama. For those who may not be familiar with the pivot, it’s a sophisticated tactic employed by skilled political pros that might go by the name of “changing the subject” in the rest of America. The basic idea is to get everyone talking about something that they weren’t talking about just a few days ago so that they will stop talking about what they were talking about a few days ago.
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[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure – 6 Natural Solutions
Using Rebounding and Exercise to Improve Lymph Flow and Feel Better
3 Ways Monsanto Threatens Our Planet (And What To Do About It)
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from NBC News
Military foundation steps up to cover 'disgusting' delay in payments for families of fallen
Janet Yellen to be named Fed chair on Wednesday: White House
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from NPR
Sick Of How U.S. Sports Are Run? Take A Look At Europe
Complain all you want about how sports in the U.S. are run, but the playing fields aren't always greener on the other side. Commentator Frank Deford notices how often sports masterminds get it wrong, whatever the game. FIFA is dealing with problems with the 2022 World Cup. The Olympics will be in Russia, where homophobia is enshrined in law. And then there's Formula One, which is run by an Englishman charged with bribery.
Many Teens Admit To Coercing Others Into Sex
Almost 1 in 10 high school and college-aged people have forced someone into sexual activity against his or her will, a study finds. The majority of those who have done it think that the victim is at least partly to blame.
Proposed Treatment To Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues
The federal government is considering whether to allow scientists to take a controversial step: make changes in some of the genetic material in a woman's egg that would be passed down through generations.
Book News: Why Don't (Even) More American Authors Win Nobels?
Critics complain every year that Americans are snubbed by the world's biggest literary prize. Is it warranted?
Twerking: Birds Do It. Bees Do It.
The Oxford Dictionaries site has defined the verb form as "to dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance."
Veterinarians Say Health Law's Device Tax Is Unfair To Pets
The Affordable Care Act included a sales tax on medical devices that is supposed to help pay for the expansion of health insurance coverage. But the tax is being levied on some devices, such as ultrasound scanners, that are used to diagnose and treat animals instead of humans.
Supreme Court Hears Another Challenge To Campaign Finance Law
Three years after the landmark Citizens United decision, the U.S. Supreme Court justices will hear a case that could undercut most of the remaining rules that limit big money in politics. Before the court on Tuesday is a challenge to the aggregate limits on contributions to candidates and political parties.
Verdi's Gift: Wringing Catchy Music From Touchy Subjects
Composer Giuseppe Verdi's tendency to push buttons won him harsh reviews and a lasting legacy. Conductor John Mauceri discusses how Verdi was regarded during his lifetime and where he stands now, 200 years after his birth.
Here's Why The Navy Is Holding A Terror Suspect At Sea
After seizing terror suspect Abu Anas al-Libi in Tripoli, U.S. forces took him to a ship in the Mediterranean where he could be interrogated for weeks or even months. These "interrogations at sea" are part of the ongoing legal battles over how the U.S. should deal with terror suspects in the post-9/11 world.
Science Suffers In Unseen Ways From Government Dysfunction
While the shutdown of the federal government means some research facilities have gone dark, commentator Adam Frank says the real threat to our national interest is the possibility that generations of would-be scientists will be lost to other pursuits if the funding to train new generations of scientists dries up.
Elizabeth Smart Says Kidnapper Was A 'Master At Manipulation'
Elizabeth Smart, who was held captive for nine months at age 14, describes the 2002 ordeal in a new memoir called 'My Story.' She's now an advocate for children's safety education and says "the best punishment" she can give her abusers is to move on with her life and be happy.
An estimated 278 people in multiple states have been sickened by an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella linked to raw chicken. Despite stories suggesting otherwise, USDA says its work on the outbreak hasn't been hampered by the federal government shutdown.
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from NWCN
Poll: No heroes in shutdown, GOP gets most blame
Update on Gov't Shutdown: President Obama to meet with top Democrats later today at White House. He's also planning a meeting with top Republicans in the next coming days.
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from POLITICO
Megyn Kelly did not hold back during the premiere of her new show, “The Kelly File,” Monday on Fox News, bluntly kicking off with her first guest Sen. Ted Cruz. “What’s it like to be the most hated man in America?” Kelly asked the Texas senator.
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from PreventDisease.com
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
IVF Babies 33 Percent More Likely To Develop Cancer And Suffer From Neurological ProblemsMillions of babies have been born via in vitro fertilization (IVF), and researchers are just starting to document some of the long-term health effects associated in early development. IVF babies are 65 percent more likely to develop leukemia and nearly 90 percent more likely to develop brain cancer. They are also at a significant risk of intellectual disabilities and neurological problems.
The current generation of infant males will have the lowest routine circumcision rates in 40 years. Recent surveys suggest that parents who say yes to circumcision end up regretting their decision. Courts in Europe have recently deemed the procedure equivalent to grievous bodily harm. The claimed health benefits are also being exposed for lacking any scientific evidence and are commonly based on myths and folklore.
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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)
Meteorites from Russian Meteor Explosion Reveal Signs of Cosmic Crashes
Fragments of the Russian meteor explosion over the city of Chelyabinsk on Feb. 15 revealed melting and crushing that came from earlier cosmic collisions, according to a new study.
In 1968, prior to leaving Earth on mankind's first flight to orbit the moon, the Apollo 8 crew coined names for several craters and lunar landmarks that they'd be the first to see with bare eyes. Bill Anders named craters for Apollo program leaders, as well as his crewmates and himself, while Jim Lovell selected a small, triangular mountain on the "shoreline" of the Sea of Tranquility to name "Mount Marilyn," after his wife. Despite the names becoming part of the Apollo lexicon, they were ultimately replaced by other designations approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Anders and Lovell are now requesting their original names be recognized.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) suspended its United States operations Friday (Oct. 4) after the government shutdown forced the large astronomy organization to temporarily close its doors.
Weird Shift of Earth's Magnetic Field Explained
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from The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)
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from The Star (Grand Coulee)
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from Thomas Moore Law Center
Shame on You, President Obama
In one of the most despicable and immoral acts of any president in the history of the United States, President Obama, the Commander in Chief, is playing politics over the dead bodies of American soldiers killed in action during the government shutdown. These soldiers were killed following his orders.
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from Thomas Moore Law Center
Shame on You, President Obama
In one of the most despicable and immoral acts of any president in the history of the United States, President Obama, the Commander in Chief, is playing politics over the dead bodies of American soldiers killed in action during the government shutdown. These soldiers were killed following his orders.
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from USA Today
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from The Wall Street Journal
The New Science of Who Sits Where at Work
Companies Try to Boost Productivity by Micromanaging Seating Arrangements
Where you sit at work can affect your temperament and productivity. Grouping workers by department can foster focus and efficiency, but mixing them up can lead to innovation.
In Digital Era, What Does 'Watching TV' Even Mean?
Study Suggests More Time Spent on Smartphones, Computers, Tablets Than Television
The typical American adult spends 4 hours, 31 minutes watching TV. They spend another 5 hours, 16 minutes in front of other screens, like smartphones, computers and tablets, a new study found.
Secrets of the Happiest Commuters
Take Control of the Details; Women Travel Differently
A person who commutes an hour each way has to make 40% more money to be as satisfied with life as a person who lives near the office, according to new research. Other secrets to a happy commute: make it predictable and productive.
In the year since Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban, she has become a figurehead for universal education and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize nominee in history. However, for many girls in the conservative area of Pakistan where she is from, the struggle to go to school continues.
In Swat, Battle for Girls’ Education Continues
Five Things You Need to Know About Janet Yellen
President Obama’s choice for Fed Chief is Janet Yellen. If confirmed, she would become the first chairwoman in the Central Bank's 100-year history.
Authorities Tell Memorial Mower: Get Lost
Earlier today, an unidentified bearded man took it upon himself to bring his lawnmower and a few tools to the Lincoln Memorial to provide free groundskeeping work to the closed federal monument.
It's unclear how much of the expansive lawn behind the memorial was mowed, but Park Police were alerted and three cruisers with multiple officers showed up.
The Park Police
The conduct of the National Park Service over the last week might be the biggest scandal of the Obama administration.
President Obama’s choice for Fed Chief is Janet Yellen. If confirmed, she would become the first chairwoman in the Central Bank's 100-year history.
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from Washington Examiner
Signs say National Mall closed, but immigration reform rally is a go
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from The Washington Times
Obama wants you! Feds hiring for thousands of open jobs amid shutdown
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from Washington Examiner
Signs say National Mall closed, but immigration reform rally is a go
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from The Washington Times
Obama wants you! Feds hiring for thousands of open jobs amid shutdown
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from The Weekly Standard
Earlier today, an unidentified bearded man took it upon himself to bring his lawnmower and a few tools to the Lincoln Memorial to provide free groundskeeping work to the closed federal monument.
It's unclear how much of the expansive lawn behind the memorial was mowed, but Park Police were alerted and three cruisers with multiple officers showed up.
The conduct of the National Park Service over the last week might be the biggest scandal of the Obama administration.
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from 100 Percent FED Up
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