Gleaned from this that those ubiquitous web stories that are just a list of weird old tips, often with one page (and many ads) per item. And yes, the Amish are an interesting population. Anti-Vaxxers Are Idolizing the Amish, Inexplicably A viral pseudoscience article claims the Plain People never get sick because they don’t get vaccinated. Actually, members of the religious sect are prone to some terrible diseases. Read at Google+
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Last year in February he didn't support the Veterans' Jobs Bill, as GOP leaders tried to slide some dirty work amendments in and Harry Reid wasn't falling for it. Funny how the GOP gets to claim victory no matter what happens, but vets almost never win. GOP blocks veterans bill Republicans said the new healthcare and education programs was not properly paid for. Read at Google+
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This is where the mainstream media fails us. Frustrated by lack of mainstream media coverage, #NAACPBombing hashtag goes viral In broad daylight on Tuesday morning, a bomb, also called an improvised explosive device (IED), was set off next to the exterior wall of the local offices of the Colorado Springs, Colorado, NAACP … Read at Google+
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Not what you'd expect… The Ultimate Breakdown Of The Hobbit’s Battle Of The Five Armies You know that the third movie in The Hobbit trilogy is subtitled The Battle of the Five Armies, but how much do you really know about the titular battle? This infographic not only explains the strength and armaments of the various combatants, but reveals each armies’ tactics, step-by-step. Read at Google+
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It's weird how life can slap you around a little; everything changes with a phone call from your doctor's office. For me, it was a call from a physician's assistant, informing me that my recent. A1C and blood glucose tests were back, and the results were not unexpected. I'm diabetic. But with my family history and sedentary lifestyle, I was kidding myself that I'd dodge that bullet. I'm Type II, and no medication prescribed as yet. I'm currently checking my "numbers" with daily home blood tests and using various fitness apps and gadgets to track activity, carbs, and calories. After…
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It's extremely gummy and needs careful handling (and chewing). Not surprising that it can be a choking hazard since it's sometimes presented in small portions. Nine people choke to death eating rice cakes in Japan Traditional consumption of mochi rice cakes during New Year celebrations leaves 13 more people in serious condition Read at Google+
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I can't take credit for the moniker; an online friend came up with it. Peta fires back after Sarah Palin says: ‘Chill. At least Trig didn’t eat the dog’ Ex-Alaska governor claims hypocrisy from animal-rights organisation, which says Palin ‘knows Peta about as well as she knows geography’ Read at Google+
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Keen idea, but I like my current gadgets, so I'll just duct-tape them together and call it done. The Think Stack Is a Modular Monolith That Can Declutter Your Desk I’ve got bluetooth speakers and battery packs and wires all over my desk. I’m a slob and it’s a problem. A problem that Lenovo’s new Think Stack accessories look like maybe they could solve. They’re like little magnetic Legos that snap all your clutter into one cube(ish thing). Read at Google+
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Thousands of people at London's Stansted airport were screwed up because some people deplaning from a Ryanair flight from Lisbon entered the terminal through the wrong door, breaking security protoccol and forcing the airport to re-screen everyone. Who left the door open? I'm confused, as usually there are these things called "jetways," but I don't know Stansted airport and it was a Ryanair flight, so that's the equivalent of airborne steerage, and likely using a little-used gate or parking area because it's cheaper. Stansted delays after Ryanair passengers go through wrong door Thousands faced delays of up to an hour…