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Erdogan says Muslims, not Columbus, discovered Americas
Post Date: 2014-11-16 01:33:23 by Tatarewicz
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Yahoo... Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that the Americas were discovered by Muslims in the 12th century, nearly three centuries before Christopher Columbus set foot there. "Contacts between Latin America and Islam date back to the 12th century. Muslims discovered America in 1178, not Christopher Columbus," the conservative president said in a televised speech during an Istanbul summit of Muslim leaders from Latin America. "Muslim sailors arrived in America from 1178. Columbus mentioned the existence of a mosque on a hill on the Cuban coast," Erdogan said. Erdogan said that Ankara was even prepared to build a mosque at the site ...
This Is What It's Like To Be Shot At With an AK-47 in a Mercedes-Benz!
Post Date: 2014-11-14 18:45:29 by X-15
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Last call until 2015 on free seeds
Post Date: 2014-11-13 07:17:51 by Tatarewicz
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[Update — We recently got in the last delivery of seeds from our farmers for the 2014 season and we won't run this special offer again until 2015, so if you'd like to get some free before they're gone till next year, THIS is your last chance.] If you're like me, you know that nothing says "summer" quite like the taste of a garden fresh tomato so ripe it practically jumps off the vine and into your hand. Now, I'm not talking about those sickly-looking tomatoes found at your local grocery store. Those Monsanto-derived tomatoes have most likely been ripened in some foreign greenhouse and doused with half a dozen pesticides before they end up on your ...
Russian Navy Rushes To Australia Over Putin Assassination Fears
Post Date: 2014-11-13 06:09:37 by Tatarewicz
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: Sorcha Faal A new Ministry of Defense (MoD) report circulating in the Kremlin today chillingly states that orders have been issued to the Naval Surface Forces (NSF) for an “accelerated deployment” of the Pacific Fleet vessels, guided missile cruiser Varyag and destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov (along with their support ships), to international waters off the coast of Australia over fears an attempt to assassinate President Putin may be being planned by the Obama regime. This report further notes that Australian Navy warships HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Stuart had been ordered to “crash sail” to the Coral Sea earlier this week in a bid to “greet” these Russian ...
Jake crossed that Rainbow's Bridge
Post Date: 2014-11-12 17:00:19 by Lod
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Poster Comment:We lost a family member this afternoon; it was time, but God, it's so tough. He's in a better place, where he'll greet us when it's our time to go home.
Jon Stewart Seeks (and Finds) an Expletive Big Enough to Describe the Democrats’ Midterm Election Losses
Post Date: 2014-11-12 16:42:37 by BTP Holdings
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Jon Stewart Seeks (and Finds) an Expletive Big Enough to Describe the Democrats’ Midterm Election Losses On November 4, 2014, election night, Jon Stewart described the midterm Democratic defeat as a “bloodbath.” But apparently that wasn’t quite descriptive enough for the Comedy Central pundit and host of the Daily Show. Just two days later, he finally found words that described the magnitude of the GOP victory – words and, as shown in the video above, an image. As one Liberal who’s not afraid to call out Democratic candidates for their miscalculations or misdeeds, Stewart can always be counted on to tell the truth as he sees it. In this case, he sees what ...
Island of recycled bottles
Post Date: 2014-11-12 04:15:06 by Tatarewicz
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British artist Richart Sowa spent seven years creating Joyxee Island near Cancun, Mexico, out of 150,000 recycled bottles. (Photo source:cri.cn) Photos at link.
Xi's wife calls for just, tolerant society for disabled people
Post Date: 2014-11-11 01:45:17 by Tatarewicz
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Peng Liyuan (2nd R), wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, demonstrates to spouses of some leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies how to communicate with a deaf-mute girl by sign language during an activity focusing on development issues concerning disabled people, in Beijing, China, Nov. 10, 2014. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen) BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has called for a more just, tolerant and sustainable environment for the development of disabled people. Much more understanding, respects and care should be given to the group to make sure that they are entitled to fruits of social and economic development, ...
Four arrested after subway slap heard 'round the Internet sparks F Train brawl (NYC)
Post Date: 2014-11-10 21:52:32 by Jethro Tull
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SEE IT: Four arrested after subway slap heard 'round the Internet sparks F Train brawl – WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGEThe YouTube video shows a young woman getting slapped after taunting a man on the F train, sparking a wild fight en route to Washington Square station. The NYPD said four people were arrested after the video went viral. BY Jason Molinet NEW YORK DAILY NEWSPublished: Monday, November 10, 2014, 2:53 AMUpdated: Monday, November 10, 2014, 7:48 PMAAAShare this URL body#bitly_copy {height: 25px; } body#bitly_copy a {font: 12px/23px"Arial"; color: #333; background: #fff; } body#bitly_copy .link {background: none; padding-left: 10px; } body#bitly_copy ...
Own a dog in Iran? That will be 74 lashes
Post Date: 2014-11-09 02:49:13 by Tatarewicz
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Jerusalem Post... A person found guilty of buying, selling or walking a dog in public could also get fined up to 100 million rials, or NIS 14,177. For people around the world, owning a dog comes as a rite of passage. However in Iran, lawmakers are trying to pass a new bill that would harshly punish anyone who buys, sells or walks a dog in public with either a fine ranging from 10 to 100 million rials (NIS 142 to NIS 14,177) or 74 lashes, according to a report by the National Council of Resistance of Iran. According to an English translation of the bill, proposed by 32 members of Iran's parliament, a law like this would chastise “[a]nyone who takes a pet like a monkey or a dog in ...
OK, this is really weird
Post Date: 2014-11-07 11:20:08 by Esso
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Poster Comment:I did a cursory glance at some of the countries and it appears that the countries projected to lose large amounts of population are predominately white countries. Countries like China, India, Mexico, etc. are projected to increase. I'm not sure what this is about. May be a hoax or something.
Philippine sin city was magnet for Briton charged in Hong Kong
Post Date: 2014-11-07 07:53:19 by Tatarewicz
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Angeles City (Philippines) (AFP) - A wealthy British banker charged over grisly twin murders in Hong Kong was a regular in a shabby red-light district of the Philippines where he liked to flash his cash and was treated like a king. The women in skimpy outfits working the short stretch of go-go and hostess bars of Angeles City remember Rurik Jutting fondly. At the cramped Del Rio bar, workers said he would swig bottles of a local low-calorie beer while handing out cash, buying everyone rounds of drinks and keeping an eye on one of the dancers, who would become his girlfriend. Women would rush to the door when they saw Jutting arrive and lead him to his favourite spot, a mouldy ...
Russian actor and Putin critic found dead in Moscow
Post Date: 2014-11-06 09:27:16 by Tatarewicz
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Telegraph... A well-known Russian actor who was a vocal critic of the Kremlin has been found dead in suspicious circumstances at his home in Moscow. Alexei Devotchenko, 49, was discovered in his apartment in the north of the city, police told Russia news agencies. "There is reason to suppose that the artist's death is of a criminal character," said one law enforcement source. Mr Devotchenko was know for his roles in several popular television drama series such as "Bandit Petersburg" and "The Street of Broken Lamps" and in performances at the highly regarded Moscow Art Theatre. Some reports said the actor was found by a friend in a pool of blood outside ...
Be Amazed
Post Date: 2014-11-05 16:02:21 by Lod
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Poster Comment:Just astounding.
MUST WATCH: Epic Fail Video of Liberals Saying the Stupidest Things
Post Date: 2014-11-02 11:36:03 by BTP Holdings
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MUST WATCH: Epic Fail Video of Liberals Saying the Stupidest Things Liberals are funny creatures. They walk around with an attitude that they’re better than everyone else. Nothing a liberal does, says, reads, or thinks can ever be criticized without a barrage of ad hominem attacks being hurled at you. If you want a good laugh, or if you want to dig up some serious dirt on liberals, you’ve love this video. Poster Comment:We all need a good laugh.
Danica Patrick reveals a side of herself you didn't know
Post Date: 2014-11-02 08:59:00 by BTP Holdings
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Danica Patrick reveals a side of herself you didn't know Apr 4th 2014 11:05AM Comments Danica Patrick's Biggest Competition Off the Track If you thought you knew everything about NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, think again. When the 32-year-old sat down with AOL.com's Brian Balthazar, one of the most successful professional female race car drivers in history revealed five things that might surprise you. 1. Danica has anxiety behind the wheel She may have the ultimate control on the speedway when she's suited up for a big race, but when she's going to the grocery store in a civilian car the anxiety sets in. "I'm very impatient. I have physical anxiety ...
Report: Michael Jordan's net worth now at $1 billion
Post Date: 2014-11-02 08:42:14 by BTP Holdings
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Report: Michael Jordan's net worth now at $1 billion By DeAntae Prince Last updated on July 21, 2014 1:07pm EDT Michael Jordan is now a billionaire. By increasing his stake in the Charlotte Hornets from 80 percent to 89.5 percent, Jordan, who pulls in annual earnings of $90 million, increased his net worth from $750 million to a cool $1 billion, according to Forbes.com. Michael Jordan (AP Photo) Jordan became a part owner of the Hornets (then the Bobcats) back in 2006, then bought owner Bob Johnson out for $175 million. The Hornets are worth between $600 million and $625 million, a figure that factors into Forbes.com's calculations of Jordan's net worth. The team is $135 ...
Potty mouth princesses for feminism
Post Date: 2014-11-01 21:28:04 by BTP Holdings
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Potty mouth princesses for feminism by Michael McGregor Sit back, take a deep breath, and strap in. This is an epic example of “shock value protest.” The “anti-hate” group “FCK8" enlisted a bunch of little girls donned in princess gear to spew vulgarities and say “fuck” like they were in a Quentin Tarantino-film… if Quentin Tarantino was a woman and made a film attacking the dreaded patriarchy. Because these princesses aren’t just swearing to be adorable. They’re swearing for feminism. Here’s some highlights: “What the fuck? I’m not some pretty fucking helpless princess in distress.” “Women are paid 25% ...
In Shocking “Coming Out” Letter, Apple CEO Makes It Clear He Will Use His Position of Power to Push for Gay Rights
Post Date: 2014-11-01 08:41:03 by BTP Holdings
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In Shocking “Coming Out” Letter, Apple CEO Makes It Clear He Will Use His Position of Power to Push for Gay Rights 13 comments In one of the bigger news stories this week, the CEO of Apple – Tim Cook – announced he was gay in an op-ed piece published on Bloomberg Businessweek. Cook writes, in part: Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don’t seek to draw attention to myself. Apple is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our customers achieve with them. At the same time, I believe ...
Father Sees Bald Spot in Grass Under Daughter’s Bedroom Window – Leads to Shocking Discovery No Dad Ever Wants to Make
Post Date: 2014-10-31 20:39:26 by BTP Holdings
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Father Sees Bald Spot in Grass Under Daughter’s Bedroom Window – Leads to Shocking Discovery No Dad Ever Wants to Make by Ryan H · bald-spot-under-window While an Orlando, Florida dad was mowing the lawn, he noticed an unusual bald spot underneath his daughter’s bedroom window. The dad got a hunch and decided to test his hypothesis. After dark, he went back out to the side of the house and his worst suspicions were confirmed. A man was standing on a cinder block and peeping into his daughter’s window. The dad chased the man, but the man was able to escape. The entire neighborhood is now on high alert. Poster Comment:Flash video at source.
Critical “Space Threat” Warned Behind Historic US-Russian Rocket Launches
Post Date: 2014-10-31 02:09:10 by Tatarewicz
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Sorcha Faal A cryptic new report prepared by Aerospace Defence Forces (ADF) circulating in the Kremlin today on the successful test-firing of a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky (K-535) nuclear-powered submarine in the Barents Sea yesterday is linking this event with a mysterious “artifact” rushed to the International Space Station (ISS) deemed so critical that identical copies of it were poised to launch from both the US and Russia space agencies this week. According to this report, the 1720 GMT launch of this SLBM was meant to directly coincide with the 1721 GMT (13:21 EDT) launching of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V ...
Our Faces Say More Than Our Words
Post Date: 2014-10-31 01:12:56 by Tatarewicz
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Medscape... This blog has discussed bias and how it has the potential to affect patient care, learning, or a even a fair work environment. Regardless of whether it is someone else’s bias (patients who don’t like students) or our own (gender assumptions), being aware of such tendencies is important. A recent article about face-based social attributions serves as a good reminder to challenge our own judgements. Historically, research has shown that facial appearance has been linked to social outcomes, ranging from becoming elected to political office to being convicted of a crime. In fact, studies have found that applicants whose faces looked more competent had a higher likelihood ...
FBI created fake Seattle Times Web page to nab bomb-threat suspect
Post Date: 2014-10-29 15:38:00 by purplerose
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The FBI in Seattle created a fake news story on a bogus Seattle Times web page to plant software in the computer of a suspect in a series of bomb threats to Lacey’s Timberline High School in 2007, according to documents obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) in San Francisco. The deception was publicized Monday when Christopher Soghoian, the principal technologist for the American Civil Liberties Union in Washington, D.C., revealed it on Twitter. In an interview, Soghoian called the incident “outrageous” and said the practice could result in “significant collateral damage to the public trust” if law enforcement begins co-opting the media for its ...
Disguised Brothel Uncovered in Chinese University: Reports
Post Date: 2014-10-28 04:00:00 by Tatarewicz
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MOSCOW, October 27 (RIA Novosti) - A disguised brothel has been uncovered in a campus hotel of the Wuchang University of Technology in Wuhan, China, Beijing Times reported Monday. According to the newspaper, a university student went to the hotel to check out the advertised foot massage service which turned out to be just a disguise for a brothel. Moreover, Beijing Times said that local students could get discounts for escort services by showing their identification cards. The hotel owner, Zhao Zuobin, is also the president and owner of the university. In a social media statement, he officially denied any involvement in the alleged prostitution scandal. The hotel, according to the ...
How High Can a Whitetail Deer Jump?
Post Date: 2014-10-28 00:17:45 by James Deffenbach
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