Thursday, October 31, 2013

*In the news, Wednesday, October 30, 2013


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from AMAC

Cavuto To Obama: One Too Many Promises Broken

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Held up at Kota Kinabalu Airport, the Herald's 2,000 copies are eventually released after the intervention of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur and a Catholic politician. In doing this, the Home Ministry prevented the weekly from being distributed for Sunday Mass. Activists criticise the decision as a violation of religious freedom.

Pope: every Christian should bear witness to the value of everyone's dignity
In a message to the World Council of Churches' Assembly, Francis stresses that globalisation requires that Christ's followers promote "the cultural, social and legal conditions which enable individuals and communities to grow in freedom", protect the family and guarantee an "integral education" for the young as well as the "untrammelled exercise of religious liberty" for all.

Pope: May Iraq find the path of reconciliation, peace, unity and stability
Appeal of Francis, who met with Shiite, Sunni, Christian, Yazidi and Sabea civil authorities from the Ministry for Religious Affairs of Iraq.

INDONESIA: Interior Minister's call to give Islamists a 'public role' draws criticism
Interior Minister Gamawan Fauzi wants governors and local administrators to cooperate with FPI members. Activists and members of civil society groups slam him for ignoring the FPI's deliberate acts of intolerance towards minorities. One lawmaker describes the minister as a "disoriented person", defines the FPI an "obstacle" to the law.

CHINA: First 'terrorist' suspects arrested over Tiananmen Square attack
For the first time the explosion of an SUVs in the heart of Beijing is described as a "terrorist attack" on state television. The police announce first arrests, but continues to look for vehicles with Xinjiang license plates. Uyghur leader calls for "calm and transparency " in investigations.

Seoul: Mongolian Church says 'thank you' to its Korean brothers
Mgr Wenceslao Padilla, apostolic prefect of Ulaanbaatar, visited South Korea to raise funds for Catholic schools in Mongolia. "I cannot imagine how the [Mongolian] Church would have started without the help of the Korean Church," he said. For Seoul Archbishop Yeom, "it is time for us to repay the kindness" that others showed to the Korean Church, and thus we shall "look for different ways to help until the Lord's Good News is thoroughly spread in Mongolia."

INDIA: Orissa pogrom,54 extremists acquitted. Christian leader: latest farce to target victims
The defendants were accused of having set fire to a Baptist church and 14 houses, Christmas 2007. Despite the evidence against them, the Phulbani court acquitted them for "lack of evidence". The court is the same one that sentenced seven innocent Christians to life imprisonment. The president of the Global Council of Indian Christians ( GCIC ) is launching an appeal for justice.

Saigon: Abuse of "democratic freedoms ", 15 months in prison for Vietnamese activist
Sentence imposed on the 30 year-old Dinh Nhat Uy commuted to house arrest. He is guilty of having used a social network to condemn Chinese imperialism and calling for the release of his brother, who was also in jail. For his release the Redemptorist Fathers held a moment of prayer in the presence of 1,500 Catholics and non-Catholics.

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from The Atlantic (CityLab)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]

Study Theology, Even If You Don't Believe in God
This lost liberal art encourages scholars to understand history from the inside out.

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from BBC News

Germany's Merkel sends intelligence delegation to US
A delegation of German intelligence officials are visiting the White House to discuss claims that the US monitored Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone. The US faces growing anger over reports that it spied on its allies abroad. The revelations stem from documents leaked by fugitive ex-US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.

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from Daily Mail

A quarter of psoriasis suffers say they have been DUMPED because of the condition - and 40% say their skin repulses people
16% of sufferers have avoided going on a date because of the condition
15% will not go on holiday for fear of having to bare all in front of people
One in six sufferers say the condition has held them back at work, 22% say it makes them depressed and 7% claim it makes them suicidal

Student 'hallucinating about ZOMBIES' is shot dead by homeowners as he smashed his way into house

How Hush a Bye Baby is the best medicine: Lullabies lower heart rates and ease pain in children
Songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Hush a Bye Baby and other well-loved songs helped patients in Great Ormond Street Hospital feel better
Heart rates dropped and the children were in visibly less pain
But reading stories with pop-up pictures or sounds had no effect
Calming tones may ease pain by distracting the children from their illness

Girl, 13, digs herself out of a shallow grave after she is raped and buried alive by two men in Pakistan
The teenager was attacked in the Toba Tek Singh area of Punjab
Police initially refused to investigate despite complaints from her father
They have now arrested two men in connection with the rape
Number of child rapes in Pakistan has risen from 668 to 2,788 since 2002

Boy, 13, with terminal cancer gets dying wish as town rallies around to bring him an early Christmas

Waves frozen in time: Dramatic fast-frame photographs show ice-cold sea crashing against Italian shoreline
The images were taken by Italian photographer Giovanni Allievi, 44, on a trip to Savona in Italy
Mr Allievi, from Varigotti, sets off early in the morning to capture the waves in all their glory

Five held over Tiananmen Square terror attack that left five dead and 38 injured
State media report five people detained in connection with the attack
Police described the incident as a 'violent terror attack'
Three people in car died along with two bystanders

Cages built to protect kids from wolves at New Mexico bus stops under fire for 'demonizing' the endangered animals
Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to extend protections for 75 Mexican gray wolves - reigniting a debate about the danger they pose
Environmentalists point out there have been no attacks on humans since they were reintroduced into the wild in 1998 and very few on livestock
They argue that 'kid cages' present the wrong idea about the threat
But residents in Reserve, New Mexico say the animals have stalked and cornered their children and that the cages are necessary

The REAL Exorcism that inspired the classic film: Jesuit scholars gather in St Louis to remember case of boy 'possessed' by devil in 1949
St Louis hospital spent a month trying to purge the demon from a child
Jesuit scholars told the story of the month-long exorcism that saved him
A packed audience was divided on whether to believe he was possessed

Moment adorable boy refused to leave the stage as Pope Francis gave Family day address in St Peter's
Identified only as 'the boy in yellow' the lad gatecrashed the stage
Pontiff affectionately pats his head as he addresses crowds at Vatican
Bold youngster even sat in the Pope's chair during the speech

Police 'punish' men who broke a school girl's spine as they gang-raped her by making them mow the lawn at their station
The 16-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly raped by a gang of six men
She was punched, kicked and thrown down a pit latrine after the attack
The girl had been walking home from her grandfather's funeral at the time
Three of her attackers were caught by a vigilante mob and handed to police
The men were seen the following morning cutting grass with long knives
According to activists, they were later released from custody

Did France pay £17MILLION ransom to Al Qaeda for release of four hostages? Claims made as uranium mine workers are freed after three years in captivity

Botox jab could ease arthritis and cancer without side effects: Single injection could offer pain relief for months
New molecule created by Sheffield University's Professor Bazbek Davletov
Could provide pain-numbing effect of Botox without freezing the muscles
Created by fusing elements of Botox with those from the tetanus bug

Kicking and punching each other before a ferocious crowd, the Muay Thai child warriors forced to fight by parents who wager every penny they have on them
Photos form part of an eye-opening series by German photographer Sandra Hoyn
Buoyed on by their parents these children who are as young as six, are forced to fight for money

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from CNSNews.com

Networks Ignore Obama Team's Latest Attack on Journalist -- Pre-Dawn Raid on Washington Times Reporter

NewsBusted 10/29/13
The Obamacare healthcare.gov website debacle continues to frustrate millions of Americans. At this point it seems the only successful computer guy in the Obama administration is Edward Snowden. –Jodi Miller

from The Daily Caller

Charles Krauthammer versus Mark Levin: Conservative commentators trade barbs over Ted Cruz

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from EarthSky

Will a box like this someday bring back samples from Mars?
Still probably many years in the future and most likely international in nature, a Mars sample-return mission is one of the most challenging space ventures possible for robotic exploration.

Hummingbird memory
New research suggests the tiny birds may have what might be called an episodic memory – a trait previously thought unique to humans.

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from Facecrooks

Facebook Accidentally Asks Some Users for Government ID
“Earlier this evening, we showed an account verification message to a very small portion of our users unnecessarily,” Facebook said in a statement to Ars Technica on Tuesday. “We promptly removed the messages when we discovered the error. We’re sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused.” Facebook requires that all of its users register for the site using their real name and birthday. While this isn’t strictly enforced, the site has asked users it has suspected of lying before to send a copy of their government-issued identification. However, in the wake of the NSA online spying scandal, their latest (accidental) request for users’ personal information was met harshly.

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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)


from The Federalist Papers

Samuel Adams, Article Signed Vindex, Boston Gazette, January 21, 1771

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from Fox News

VIRAL: Dying Teen Recounts Struggle With Heart Condition, Near Death Experiences
Two years after Ben Breedlove's death, his sister Ally is carrying on his powerful message.

WATCH: Never-Before-Seen Star Wars Blooper Reel Released
A blooper reel from the original Star Wars movie has been released for the first time in 36 years and it’s going viral!

Couple Kicked Off Health Care Plan Pleads With Obama to Change the Law
An estimated two million Americans have already lost their existing health care coverage thanks to ObamaCare.

WATCH: Family Reacts After Fatal Mugging of 87-Year-Old WWII Vet

O'Reilly: 'Americans Are Paying the Price for Obama's Lack of Attention to ObamaCare Details'
"Imposing so-called social justice – a big Obama theme – means somebody has to pay for it. […] Because the government creates nothing, they have to take the resources away from people who have them. That's what we're seeing with the ObamaCare chaos." The Factor host went on to say the president’s vision has harmed many Americans, and he’ll pay a political price for it. He predicted that the administration will not recover from the debacle and that it will weigh down Hillary Clinton’s chances at a presidential run.

HHS quietly cancels contract with group to promote ObamaCare to recently released convicts

CDC Warning: Even Healthy Children Can Die From Flu Complications
According to the report, 830 children across the country died from flu-related complications over the last few years and most of them hadn't received the flu shot.

Baez Defending Accused Bully: FL Sheriff 'Needs to Stick to Law Enforcement'
Jose Baez, who famously represented Casey Anthony, is representing accused bully 12-year-old Katelyn Roman. Baez claims that the sheriff is unfairly targeting her.

Was the World Record for Biggest Wave Ever Ridden Broken? Pro Surfer Disputes Claim

CA Judge Sentences Killer, Then Performs His Wedding Ceremony
The family of Kevin Santos is now demanding a public apology.

Soaring Number Of Cubans Are Entering The United States Through Mexican Border

Republican to Sebelius: Isn't President Obama Ultimately Responsible for This?

Woman to hand out 'obese letters' to overweight children on Halloween

‘Hold Me Accountable!’: Sebelius' Heated Exchange With Rep. Blackburn

‘Americans Deserve Better’: Sebelius Apologizes for Botched ObamaCare Rollout

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from The Guardian

Extent of Peruvian Amazon lost to illegal goldmines mapped for first time
Researchers have recorded a 400% increase in the area of Madre de Dios taken over by small mines from 1999 to 2012

Dark matter stays hidden as detector fails to see a single particle
Physicists face major setback in search for mysterious substance as Lux dark matter detector draws a blank

Boris Johnson defends Guardian over NSA revelations
Mayor of London says it is right that 'salient and interesting facts' about espionage are brought into public domain

Dell users get claws out over laptops that stink of cat pee
Computer maker forced to offer replacements after buyers complain of smell from Latitude E6430u like 'tomcat's litter box'

Spain colluded in NSA spying on its citizens, Spanish newspaper reports
El Mundo says it has document detailing collaboration between US intelligence agency and foreign countries

Solitary confinement's invisible scars
I spent more than five years of my sentence in 'the box', for trivial violations. It's time we saw this casual abuse for what it is: torture

Chinese officials in new Photoshop fail
Anhui province apologises for doctored picture that shows vice-mayor hovering like a ghost above a puppet-sized old lady

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from The Heritage Foundation

3 Trillion Reasons Not to Raise Taxes Again
Do you know how much President Obama has raised taxes? Oh, by about $3 trillion.

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from The Hindu  (Madras, India)

Pakistan forces to blame for spurt in truce violations: Antony

State plans a maritime university of its own
Inordinate delay in Kochi becoming home to India’s second maritime university

Spying on allies is two-way street, says US intelligence chief
Nations spying on each other’s leaders is a two-way street and a long-time practice in the intelligence world, according to the U.S. intelligence chief. But a surveillance sweep on phone records overseas that has prompted an anti-American backlash was carried out by European governments, not the U.S., another intelligence official said.

RBI’s heady cocktail
In his Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy, Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan was candid enough to admit that GDP growth in the country this year may be lower (at 5 per cent) than earlier expected, and that inflation remains a problem. The inflation rate as reflected by the Wholesale Price Index has risen and as measured by the Consumer Price Index remains uncomfortably high. India is experiencing stagflation, requiring the RBI to think of reining in inflation without damaging growth further and possibly reviving it a bit.

A look at the Windows 8.1 key changes

The nightly bread now off the menu in State capital
The warmth from the hot stove and the food on the plate under a star-studded midnight sky in an almost deserted street. But ‘Thattukadas,’ romantic food courts for some and a basic necessity for others, now close early. 10.30 p.m. is the unwritten diktat of the police.

Traditional diyas may flicker and die
Potters say children prefer well-paying ‘office jobs’ to family profession. The orders are pouring in, the work is hectic. From sunrise to sunset, kneading of clay, churn of the potters’ wheel, hammering of the damp pots, and thick smoke emanating from the firing mound become the sights, sounds and smells that signify an imminent Deepavali.

Kozhikode railway station moves closer to world-class status
Minister for Social Welfare M.K. Muneer and M.K. Raghavan, MP, respectively inaugurated the new escalators and elevators at the Kozhikode railway station as part of making it a world-class facility on Tuesday.

Third suspect arrested in Patna blasts case
Police say conspiracy was hatched in April; NIA arrests another suspect in Ranchi

Vigil against polio must not drop, doctors warn
India is poised to be declared polio-free by the World Health Organisation. In a fitting tribute, schoolchildren assembled in large numbers across Madurai district to commemorate World Polio Day, which fell on October 24.

Meteorites rained life into Earth, says study
Sankar Chatterjee, a Texas Tech University palaeontologist, suggests it may have rained from the skies and started in the “bowels of hell”.

University status for Vijayawada colleges still a distant dream

Naidu stages dharna against official apathy
Rain-hit victims’ grievances upset TDP president

14-year-old girl gang-raped in Chigurukota
According to Gudivada Rural Police Station SHO Janardhana Rao, an autorickshaw driver Venkateswara Rao (21) and his friend picked up the girl from a grocery store under the pretext of dropping her home. They then took her to an isolated spot and allegedly raped her.


Toddy movement to defy ban across Tamil Nadu
Not withstanding the ban imposed by the State government on toddy tapping, the Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement has decided to tap and sell toddy across Tamil Nadu from January 21.


Untouchability Eradication Front leader dead
President of Madurai unit of the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front M. Thangaraj passed away here on Tuesday. Thangaraj (47), who had met with a road accident on Sunday, succumbed to injuries at a private hospital.

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from The Independent (UK)

Pakistani family gives Congress an unprecedented account of effect of CIA drone attacks on their community
Politicians gather to hear startling testimony from a family on the death of a 67-year-old woman in Pakistan

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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)

Indonesia: Radical Efforts to Remove Christian Woman from Government Continue
For more than two months the Islamic Defenders Front, a radical Islamic political organization, has been attempting to force the city government of Jakarta to remove a recently elected woman, and Christian, from office. The group is claiming that a Christian in leadership over a highly Muslim area is offensive and has staged multiple protests. To his credit, the Jakarta governor, Joko Widodo, has stood behind the appointment and Indonesia's constitutional protection for religious freedom, refusing to remove the "ward chief" based on her religious beliefs.

Christian Journalist in Pakistan Speaks Out against Persecution
For decades, Christians in Pakistan have been forced to exist in an ever increasingly hostile and intolerant country. Christian journalists have been intimidated over the years into keeping silent on the issue of persecution. Now, the existence of many Christian communities in Pakistan is under threat and many people in the world don't even know they exist. One Christian journalist speaks up against the silence and shares about his experience of being a persecuted Christian in Pakistan.

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from The Jerusalem Post

White House urges Jewish leaders not to lobby for new Iran sanctions
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with the leaders of four major American Jewish organizations

Israel frees 26 Palestinians in second round of prisoner releases
PA vows no peace agreement will be completed until all Palestinian inmates freed, as Abbas greets prisoners in Ramallah.

High Court rejects petition by terror victims association to block Palestinian prisoner release
Court does not find grounds to intervene in prisoner release taking place in the framework of the peace process.

Lapid: Israel's definition as Jewish and democratic is an unsolvable contradiction
Finance Minister says minorities in Israel not fully integrated; touts national service as way to benefit Arab communities.

Abbas vows there will be no peace agreement unless all prisoners go free
PA leader also blasts Israeli building announcement.

Report: Deal in works to reveal fate of IAF navigator Ron Arad
Kuwaiti paper: In deal, Iran will learn fate of missing diplomats; so far report is unconfirmed.

CEO Jeremy Levin of Israeli pharmaceuticals giant Teva resigns
Levin steps down after reported tensions with chairman Phillip Frost. CFO Eyal Desheh appointed interim CEO.

What Being Jewish Means to Me
David Harris, Executive Director, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Senior Associate, St. Antony's College, Oxford University (2009-11), assesses challenges to Jewish security worldwide.

Edelstein declares French president persona non grata in Knesset
French President Francois Hollande opts to address university students instead.

Netanyahu to advance east Jerusalem construction as 'compensation' for prisoner release
Gov't to okay tenders for 1,500 housing units over Green Line.

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from KING 5 News (Seattle)

You think the sun disappears around here in the winter? At least you don't live in Rjukan, Norway. Nestled in the valley, no direct winter sunlight hits the town. But they've just installed giant mirrors to redirect the sunshine.

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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)

Hurricane Sandy then and now: 60 photo pairs.
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from KOMO News (Seattle)

Trayvon Martin's mother told a panel of senators today that state "stand your ground" self-defense laws do not work and must be amended, reviving the politically charged gun control issue a year ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.

If you were hoping to buy a little slice of Seattle folklore, sorry - you're out of luck, as Montlake's "spite house" officially went off the market over the weekend.

A Sedro-Woolley couple accused of starving, beating and forcing their adopted daughter outside as punishment were sentenced to decades-long prison terms Tuesday for her death. Carri Williams was was sentenced Tuesday to 37 years in prison for homicide by abuse and assault in the death of Hana Williams. Larry Williams received a 27-year prison term for manslaughter.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius apologized this morning for the health law rollout fiasco.

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from KREM 2 News (Spokane)


The couple's family is asking for help to find homes for Floyd and Margaret Nordhagen's pets.

Spokane County leaders have released the maps showing where you can produce and sell marijuana with the proper licenses. Much of the County will be a possible spot for producing marijuana.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest the funeral of former Speaker of the House Tom Foley Friday in Spokane.

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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)

Controversies are sure to fuel partisan rancor as midterm campaigns ramp up. After emerging from the  government shutdown relatively unscathed, the Obama administration finds itself under assault on three fronts: problems surrounding the Affordable Care Act, revelations of the U.S. spying on allies, and the 2012 attack on the U.S diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya -- over which a senator has threatened to hold up all of the administration's nominations.

Riddle responsible for long-necked profile pics

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from Liberty News

BREAKING: HealthCare.Gov Caught Auto-Enrolling Shoppers In Medicaid?

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from Money Talks News

You really might cry over spilt milk next year, if Congress doesn’t pass a farm bill. Without it, milk could cost twice as much as gasoline in January.

10 States Where Driving Has Plummeted

The 5 Richest and Poorest U.S. Cities

Still Supporting Your Adult Kids? 5 Steps for Cutting Them Off

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from National Review

The Single-Payer Fantasy
Obamacare isn’t a Republican idea, and liberals could never get their dream of single-payer. As Obamacare declines toward a possible fall, the assembled denizens of the professional Left are scrambling in earnest to register their excuses with the public.

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from Natural Society

Devastating Report: Cancer Misdiagnosed in Over 1.3 Million Cases



What – You Still Believe Cholesterol Causes Heart Attacks?A meta-analysis of properly performed previous studies on heart health and saturated fats concluded “there is no significant evidence for concluding that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease.”


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from NPR

How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet
Some parents say their children are addicted to video games, but it's no accident that kids can get lost in them. Game developers are studying gamers' actions as they play in order to make the games more compelling and lucrative.

Startups Try To Reroute Food Waste To The Hungry
Forty percent of food in the U.S. goes uneaten each year. The major problem is also a major opportunity for startups like Food Cowboy and CropMobster, which are trying to cash in by connecting sellers of excess food to people in need of it.

WATCH: Surfers Ride Towering Waves In Portugal
As a massive storm brings hurricane force winds through Western Europe, surfers in Nazaré, Portugal were taking advantage of monster waves, triggering rumors of record-breaking rides.

Top Reviewers On Amazon Get Tons Of Free Stuff
As it turns out, a lot of reviews on Amazon are written by people who are nothing like you. They're written by elite reviewers who are sent free merchandise to review. In other words, it's possible that the guy reviewing that toaster you're looking at wasn't in the market for a toaster to begin with, and didn't pay a cent for it.

3 Charts (And A Few Words) On The Rise Of Electric Bikes
Bicycle sales held steady over a six-year period in the European Union, but sales of electric bikes soared. In places like the Netherlands, electric bikes are already the most important sales segment.

Present Tense: Allie Brosh, Donald Glover, And Hurting Right Now
Allie Brosh is an artist whose drawings have covered sugar highs, silly pets, and childhood humiliations. But it's her writing about depression that has sparked the most discussion in recent months.

Never Back Down: Fresh Air Remembers Lou Reed
Lou Reed, the transgressive and transcendent songwriter, singer and guitarist, died Sunday at 71. "When I think of Lou Reed, the first image that comes to mind is a rock 'n' roll warrior who would stake his ground and never back down," Reed's former publicist and long-time friend Bill Bentley told Terry Gross on Fresh Air.

For A Longer Life, You Might Try Mowing The Lawn
Older people who are active every day appear to lower their risk of heart disease and death by almost a third, even if they're not doing the kind of exercise that breaks a sweat. Gardening and puttering around the house qualify. And don't overlook berry-picking, a popular pastime in Sweden, where the study was done.

A Japanese iPhone Gadget Teases The Tummy With Food Smells
Scentee draws power from an iPhone to blast you with the smell of hearty meat or lavender. But could the synthetic smell of meat trick your brain into thinking you're eating meat instead of plain rice?

Meet The Mom Who Shamed A Pumpkin Thief
When Becky Reina discovered that someone had taken a pumpkin carved for her 2-year-old son, she put a sign on her porch to tell the thief just what she thought.

Confused About Health Insurance? Take Our Quiz!
Any day now millions of people will start shopping for health insurance.
Will those shoppers know what they're doing? More to the point, if you're one of those shoppers, will you know what you're doing?

Raising Social Media Teens Means Constant Parental Learning
For parents of teens in the fast-changing social media landscape, it can be tough to figure out the balance between giving your children freedom and protecting them from danger.

75 Years Ago, 'War Of The Worlds' Started A Panic. Or Did It?
On the evening of Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles and his troupe went on the air to say that Martians had invaded New Jersey. Ever since, stories have made it sound as if the broadcast caused a mass panic. But that might not have been the case.

Eternity: How To See Forever On Your Dirty Car
Carl Sagan, an astronomer with the soul of a poet, liked to remind us that we were all made of "star stuff." It was, without a doubt, one of his most beautiful images. Commentator and astrophysicist Adam Frank says it's not just an abstract concept; you can reach out feel it in the space dirt covering your ride.

Sriracha Factory Under Fire For Fumes; City Sues
Some people say the smells coming from the Sriracha factory where the hot sauce is made are very irritating. They report burning eyes, sore throats and headaches. So the city asked a judge to order a halt in production until a fix can be found.


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from NWCN

Prosecutor: Vancouver student brought gun to school three times
11-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun and ammunition to his Vancouver school had outburst in court today. He began swearing and crying and refused to move for detention officers.

Fireball spotted in the sky over the Northwest
Did you see anything? Apparently, a fireball was spotted in the sky over the Northwest. Several people in the Portland Metro area reported seeing it this morning, moving east to west.

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from POLITICO

Hill aides can quietly stay off health exchanges
Congress changes rules at last second to exempt their staff from having to go on Obamacare.

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from PreventDisease.com

70 Percent of Consumers Strongly Influenced By 'Free From' Labelling

Amish Girl Forced Into Experimental Chemotherapy Is Taken Out of U.S. and Recovers with Natural Treatment

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from The Right Scoop

Mark Levin schools Krauthammer on Ted Cruz’s exchange with Dianne Feinstein

Mark Levin schools Charles Krauthammer on why it’s not “honorable” for governors to expand Medicaid

Watch Neil Cavuto’s FANTASTIC monologue summing up how American’s feel about Obama

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from San Jose Mercury News

Climate change pact signed by California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia

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Trailer Truck-Size Asteroid to Buzz Earth Inside Moon's Orbit Today
The moon will blot out the sun Sunday (Nov. 3) in an eclipse that will be visible from eastern North America to the Middle East. Sunday's celestial event is a relatively rare occurrence known as a hybrid solar eclipse. It will begin as an annular or "ring of fire" eclipse along the path of totality, then shift to a total eclipse as the moon's shadow sweeps across our planet. What you'll observe depends on where you live.

How can Earth save itself from city-killing space rocks, or an all out asteroid apocalypse? Shuttle era astronaut Tom Jones lays out the 3 most effective ways, and a possible fourth.video (2:13)

Was the Early Moon Made of Magma 'Mush'?
Instead of instantly solidifying into the moon we know and love today, our lunar companion was likely magma "mush" for hundreds of millions of years, says one scientist. Why don't we know as much about the moon as we think we do?

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from The Spokesman-Review


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from ThatsNonsence.com

Bill Gates Shares $5000 per Share? – Time to Stop Being Gullible
Amazingly, after over at least 13 years of this hoax being active, people out there still think that by sharing/forwarding/liking something that Bill Gates will give them money. This latest incarnation includes a photoshopped image of the Microsoft CEO. "Just in case" is not sufficient reasoning to pass this on - it's time to put this hoax to bed for good.

Nails in Pieces of Cheese Found in Dog Parks? - Internet/Facebook Rumour
Stories about nail-laced cheese being left in dog parks are circulating again. The main story refers to an isolated incident that occurred in Argentina in 2011 - Yes, other isolated incidents have occurred, but nothing to suggest a trend as reported in the messages. Referring to local news is a more effective method of dealing with this type of incident, as opposed to sharing generic, location-less warnings that contain inaccurate information.

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from The Wall Street Journal

Foreign Workers Say Thailand is Tops
Looking for an easy place to live where you can make friends and have financial security? Thailand tops the list according to a survey ranking the best overall experience for foreign workers living overseas. China, Singapore, India and Taiwan all emerged in the top 10.

Doctors Push to Screen Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C
Advances in Testing and Treating the Liver Disease Prompt Change in Tactics

Area Residents, Business Owners Share Their Stories

An April 2012 photo by European Space Agency
astronaut André Kuipers captures the lights of
Europe spinning below the international space
station, in blue in the foreground.
Prime Seats for Earth's Show
The astronauts aboard the international space station have the best seats in the house to watch the clouds, sunrises and man-made light shows taking place on Earth below.

Women, Work and the ‘Girl Scout Tax’
Studies show women are less likely than men to be appreciated by colleagues when they help their co-workers.

Facebook Tests Software to Track Your Cursor on Screen
Facebook is testing technology that would greatly expand the type of data that it collects about its users. New software could track where your cursor moves on the screen.

Rise in Flash Kidnappings in Karachi
Rising food and gas prices are fueling abductions in Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city. The abductions, which mostly target men with new-looking cars, are seen as a means of making quick cash. One man’s family received a ransom demand for $423,000 for his safe return. 

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from Washington Examiner

In Virginia, signs Ken Cuccinelli is the 'Comeback Kid'
Two new polls sure to shake up the Virginia gubernatorial race suggest that longshot Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is mounting a last minute comeback, prompting front-runner Terry McAuliffe to bring in a big gun to keep his hopes alive: the original Comeback Kid, former President Clinton.

McAuliffe poll shock: Democrat up by only 4 points in Virginia governor’s race
Race tightens as Cuccinelli gains GOP supporters

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from The Washington Post

Kathleen Sebelius, welcome to an unwelcome Washington tradition: The deathwatch.

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from The Weekly Standard

Trailing from Behind
Ken Cuccinelli’s up against a carpetbagging hack, and losing.

Senate Democrats Struggle to Defend Health Insurance Promises

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from The Wenatchee World


The airport, a highway to here

Wendell George | Story of the pinnacles reminds us all to share
Raven Speaks: Go-la'-ka Wa-wal-sh


A black box in your car? Some see a source of tax revenue


In Iraq, Sunni attacks spark Shiite calls to arms

Freed French hostages arrive home after three years

Susan Hart’s little corner of Halloween


Henry Laymance of the Waterville Auto Co. is at the wheel of a Studebaker,
poised before heading up Saddle Rock in 1916. World file photo

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from WIRED
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

In the news, Tuesday, October 29, 2013


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OCT 28     INDEX      OCT 30
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from ABC News

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from About.com

What is Dolphin-Safe Tuna?
[from 2012]  Environmental and animal welfare groups promote "dolphin-safe tuna," but the dolphin-safe label is in danger of being weakened in the U.S. and some animal protection groups do not support dolphin-safe tuna.

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from ACLJ

School District Sued for Contracting with Religious Institution

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from AMAC

AP Fact Check: Sebelius is Lying About Obamacare

from AsiaNews.it

from Breitbart

60 MINUTES: BENGHAZI REVELATIONS OF BETRAYAL, NO MENTION OF HILLARY, OBAMA

PELOSI WANTS OBAMACARE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE UNIVERSAL CHILDCARE

from CBS News

CBS: Over 2 Million Americans Have Already Received Insurance Cancellations Due To ObamaCare
video (2:09)

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from Choice and Truth

Turmeric Offers Powerful Anti-Cancer Benefits Without Side Effects

Radioactive Debris in Pacific Ocean: Fukushima Radiation is Tearing up the West Coast of the US and Canada
[shared from Global Research]

“Fukushima Is Here”: Nuclear Radiation On the West Coast, from California to Alaska.
The ocean will dilute Fukushima radiation[shared from Global Research]

More Than 30 Percent of The World’s Food Supply Is Wasted Every Year

Ex-Italian President: Intel Agencies Know 9/11 An Inside Job
Man who blew the whistle on Gladio tells Italy's largest newspaper attacks were run by CIA, Mossad[shared from Global Research]

Join the Halloween Protest against War Criminal Dick Cheney in Toronto. Canadian Lawyers have Called for his Arrest

Next Major False Flag Event?

Ginger Root Kills Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Cells Better than Chemo

The Iranian “Smoke and Mirrors Threat” and Washington’s “Human Rights Card”
[shared from Global Research]

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from CNSNews.com

CBS: Horror Story Discredits Obama's 'Reassuring Phrase' About Keeping Health Plans

Gallup: Higher Marriage Rate Could Boost the Economy
Marriage is good for society.

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from The College Fix

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY TO TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO PROMOTE, PROTECT OBAMACARE-COVERED ABORTIONS

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from Columbia Basin Herald

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from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

video (2:00)

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from Cyndi's List

***
FamilySearch has announced they have reached a milestone in their collection of Family History Books. 100,000 books have now been scanned by the partnership of the Family History Library, Allen County Public Library, and several others of the most important family history libraries in the world. These family history books are online and available to search and use on the FamilySearch.org website.
[shared from LDS Media Talk]

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from The Daily Caller

CGI Federal executive spent ‘Christmas with the Obamas’

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from Daily Mail

from Deutsche Welle (DW) (Germany)

India has officially recognized dolphins as non-human persons, whose rights to life and liberty must be respected. Dolphin parks that were being built across the country will instead be shut down.

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from EarthSky

First-ever evidence of a comet strike on Earth
When it exploded in Earth’s atmosphere, the comet rained down a shock wave of fire that obliterated every life form in its path.

This date in science: Hurricane Sandy hits U.S. Northeast

Get ready! Hybrid solar eclipse on November 3

Savage windstorm kills at least 13 in Europe

Researchers quantify toxic ocean conditions during major extinction
UC Riverside-led study points to an ancient oxygen-free and hydrogen sulfide-rich ocean that may foreshadow our future.

Halloween derived from ancient Celtic cross-quarter day

Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to our sun

Earth-size planet in Alpha Centauri system

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from Facecrooks

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from The Farmacy (& Strawbale City)

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from Freedom Foundation

In a recent Huffington Post article, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry has criticized Freedom Foundation for our recent report on Proposition 1. Our Labor Policy Analyst Max Nelson, author of the initial report, responds here.

Considering the amount of money being spent in this election for Prop. 1, it is important to look into why local unions are pushing so hard for a minimum wage increase to $15/hr. Max Nelsen, our Labor Policy Analyst, wrote an op-ed about this for Puget Sound Business Journal.

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from Freedom Outpost

Tennessee Imam Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi: “Jews and Christians are Filthy, Their Lives and Property can be Taken in Jihad by the Muslims”

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from The Guardian

Why we are occupying a £3m council house
There is no justification for Southwark council selling off crucial property during such a desperate housing crisis

Some British people can't afford to heat their food. Aren't we ashamed?
I don't suppose any of the big six energy bosses has wrapped a toddler in a fleece, dressing gown and jumper of an evening

Taking on the big six energy giants is not a leftwing delusion – ask Hungary
The centre-right prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has cut bills by 20% and wants to return utilities to the public sector

Tired? Troubled love life? Try banning gadgets from the bedroom
Late-night fiddling with devices stimulates your brain and invades what should be a quiet space. Time to turn off

British army criticised for recruiting 16-year-olds
Britain is one of just 19 countries that still recruit 16-year-olds to the armed forces. A new report claims that younger recruits are more likely to suffer from PTSD, alcohol problems and suicide than those who join as adults. This video tells the story of David Buck who joined the army at 17 but now feels he was conned by misleading recruitment marketing. (9:09)

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from The Heritage Foundation

Has Your Health Insurance Plan Been Canceled?
President Obama mislead America with his promises. He said you could keep it. Turns out, you can't. Now, we are hurting.

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from The Hill

Issa subpoenas ObamaCare contractor for website documents

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from The Hindu  (Madras, India)
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from iFIBRE ONE News


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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)

‘God’ May Be Removed from U.S. Air Force Academy Oath
The United States Air Force Academy is considering whether to remove the phrase "so help me God" from the oath recited by cadets during graduation ceremonies. The "Military Religious Freedom Foundation", an atheist organization, has filed multiple complaints and gotten the attention of Academy's superintendent, who has called together a committee to decide on retaining or removing the oath. The news comes as just one more incident in a nationwide effort to remove any references to God from public life in the United States.

U.S. Citizen and Missionary Kenneth Bae Remains Locked Away in North Korea
Nearly two weeks after the conclusion of a visit by his mother, Kenneth Bae remains locked up in North Korea. A U.S. citizen and dedicated missionary, Kenneth was detained by North Korean officials late last year and sentenced in May to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly attempting "hostile acts" and trying to overthrow the authoritarian regime. Kenneth's mother, Myunghee Bae, pleaded with officials to release her son and apologized on behalf of the family for any wrong he may have committed. In North Korea, Christianity is completely repressed. The ownership of a Bible is punishable by life in prison for the owner and up to three generations of the owners family.

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from The Jerusalem Post

Israel to UNHRC: Release of Palestinian terrorists shows we're serious about peace
Issues under discussion include Beduin, migrants.

New York deliveryman awarded $900,000 after 16 years of anti-Semitic harassment
Restaurant manager would pass gas in front of deliveryman, joking that it was Zyklon B used to gas Jews during the Holocaust.

Kerry: US won't succumb to fear tactics of those who oppose Iran diplomacy
US Secretary of State defends Washington's decision to pursue diplomatic avenue with Tehran over its nuclear program.

Report: Abbas softens objection to interim peace deal with Israel
Israel Radio: Palestinian Authority no longer rejecting interim peace deal out of hand, pushing for permanent solution.

Bennett tells Post: I didn’t make a deal with PM to continue settlement construction
"PM told me of prisoner release when it was a fait accompli."

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from Judicial Watch

THE CONTINUING OBAMA IRS SCANDAL
The IRS claims there was no witch hunt. If you want to know how an election is stolen read the report.

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from KHQ Local News (Spokane)

Obama Pays Tribute To Those Who Died In Sandy

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from KING 5 News (Seattle)

Report: Administration knew millions couldn't keep current health plan

Bulky troops turn to liposuction to pass fat test

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from KIRO 7 Eyewitness News (Seattle)

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from KOMO News (Seattle)

DUI arrests trending downward with liquor privatization
The Washington State Patrol now has a full year of data covering driving arrests and crashes since private retailers took over liquor sales. Despite hard alcohol being much more widely available, there was no increase in DUIs and drunk driving accidents.

Medicare chief apologizes for 'Obamacare' woes
Stressing that improvements are happening daily, the senior Obama official closest to the administration's malfunctioning health care website apologized Tuesday for problems that have kept Americans from successfully signing up for coverage.



Public health - or public shaming? Parents say the Issaquah School District went too far in weighing in teenage kids in front of their peers.

A Poulsbo Walmart was forced to pull nearly $20,000 worth of meat from its shelves after a man was caught jabbing a syringe into a tube of pork sausage. The man blamed heroin addiction and a lack of sleep for what he called his "ridiculously stupid" actions.


from KREM 2 News (Spokane)

Lawmakers: US spy programs may have gone too far
A fierce supporter of the Patriot Act, Rep. James Sensenbrenner now wants to scale back some of the counter-terror laws he once championed, citing an overreach by the NSA.

Final Honor Flight of 2013 takes off

Then and Now: One year after Hurricane Sandy
slideshow

Chobani hopes to fix smelly whey pond
Residents of an Idaho town are hoping that a new filtration system planned for a local Greek yogurt plant will solve what they say is a smelly problem. The acid whey is typically hauled to a farm and spread on the land as a soil amendment.

Wash. town may reconsider city-run pot shop
The small town of White Salmon, Wash. met Monday morning to discuss the possibility of opening a city-run marijuana shop. The council voted 2-2, and the mayor can not break the tie, so the issue failed this time. But one council member was sick so the issue may come up for another vote next week.

Less crime on Spokane streets in 2013
Spokane Police Department leaders say crime in Spokane has gone down 5% since last year.

Gas prices dip below $3 in some areas

Spokane ranks as one of the most affordable cities in America

Burglars bust into 22 Spokane garages in one week

Former Othello teacher serving one year for molesting 5th grader
A former teacher was sentenced to 51 months on Monday for molesting a young student at Scootney Springs Elementary School in Othello. Lisa Davis will serve 12 months if she participates in a sex offender's treatment program.

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from KXLY 4 News (Spokane)

World's tallest man gets married
Sultan Kosen towers more than 2 feet over his new bride

WH officials maintain they've always said some plans wouldn't meet new requirements

Superstorm Sandy victims still struggling to rebuild
One major issue victims have: Their dealings with FEMA

Why Sebelius will keep her job for now
Obama has resisted calls from GOP opponents to fire HHS secretary

Wash. Health Plan Finder increases staffing to handle calls

Obama orders flags at half-staff in Foley's honor

Former teacher gets year in jail for molesting student, 10
Lisa Davis, a former Othello teacher who pleaded guilty last month to molesting a 10-year-old student, was sentenced Monday.

Health care site 'hub' back online after malfunction
Outage was latest issue to hit troubled HealthCare.gov

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from Los Angeles Times

Full text of Obama's speech to Congress and the nation
Here is the text of President Obama's first address to a joint session of Congress.
(February 24, 2009)

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from Mark Levin

Conservatism in defense of liberty
This reply to moderate Republican Peter Berkowitz a few years back remains a good, concise answer to the pseudo conservatives today.

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from Money Talks News

Ask Stacy: Should I Co-Sign My College Freshman Son’s Lease?
We do what we must for the ones we love, but should that include co-signing a lease for your college freshman?

10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Know About Money


Refuse

The majority of us have assets less than $10,000. But Switzerland has the richest average adult income in the world.

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from National Journal

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from National Review

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from NBC News

Legal procedure: Critics cry foul as NFL defends nonprofit status


from NWCN

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from One Minute Healings

Did you know a diet rich in fiber could be one of your best cancer prevention weapons? Fill your cart with these foods.
[shared from The Dr. Oz Show]

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from POLITICO

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from PreventDisease.com

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from Psychology Today

25 Studies Confirm: Exercise Prevents Depression
25 studies in the past 26 years have found that exercise can prevent depression.



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from Red State

Mitch McConnell Ready to Fight GOP Base

The Hungry and the Well Fed

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from The Right Scoop

Mark Levin: We should wrap Obamacare around the necks of the Democrat Party and pull it tight!
video (3:17)

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from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Michelle Obama visits Disney for veterans event

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from Senior Airman Brian Kolfage

The Truth About Health Care Insurance Reform
Watch the White House's 'Truth' Video That Turns Out to Be a Complete Sham.
The Obama administration has known the entire time that Americans would lose their insurance, yet campaigned on the idea that “if you like your health care plan, you can keep your health care plan.” video (3:00) (This video was produced and published in 2009.)

How to aggravate a politician
Article hinting why DHS bought 2700 armored vehicles priced at $1million each for a total of 2.7 billion dollars. We won't even get into the billions of ammunition issue. It's all about power. Ask yourself this: why do we need a paramilitary force so large that's dedicated to only US Soil? What are they preparing for? We have the National Guard for homeland disaster relief. To me it's clearly a power shift to create a civilian military force that rivals the US military. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what's going on. This article has the most logical reason why that I've seen yet.
[shared from The Spectrum]

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from Space.com (& CollectSpacc)

Dream Chaser space plane soars through first drop test, skids off runway
A prototype for a space plane designed to taxi crews to Earth orbit soared during its first drop test but then skidded off the runway due to a landing gear failure on Saturday (Oct. 26). Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser engineering test article may have passed a milestone toward taking astronauts to the International Space Station, but was damaged when its left landing gear didn't deploy. The mini-shuttle is based on NASA's HL-20 lifting body vehicle concept and is intended to launch atop United Launch Alliance Atlas V rockets.

Private Dream Chaser Space Plane Skids Off Runway After Milestone Test Flight
Hubble Photo of Comet ISON
from Oct. 9, 2013
2 Videos (1:23, 1.49)

Photos of Comet ISON: A Potentially Great Comet
The much-anticipated Comet #ISON is now within sight of amateur astronomers as it plunges toward the sun.

Spooky Nebula is Coldest Known Object in Universe

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from SPIEGEL International (Der Spiegel)

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from The Spokesman-Review

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from The Star (Grand Coulee)

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from The Telegraph (UK)

Britain to become first non-Muslim country to launch sharia bond
David Cameron to unveil £200m Sukuk at the World Islamic Economic Forum in London on Tuesday

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from USA Today

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from Viral Nova

One man kept his hobby a secret for years. When his grandson discovered what he had been doing with all of his free time, he was dumb founded. His grandpa had been spending hours hand-carving creations that are so detailed, it’ll make your head spin.

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from The Wall Street Journal

from The Washington Post

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from The Washington Times

In EPA’s grip, coal industry is headed to Washington

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from The Weekly Standard

Obamacare Pledge: Info on Applications 'Won’t Be Used For Immigration Enforcement Purposes'

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from The Wenatchee World

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from 100 Percent FED Up

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