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Nebraska Bans Death Penalty, Defying a Veto.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska on Wednesday became the first conservative state in more than 40 years to abolish the death penalty, with lawmakers defying their Republican governor, Pete Ricketts, a staunch supporter of capital punishment who had lobbied vigorously against banning it. After more than two hours of emotional speeches at the Capitol here, the Legislature, by a 30-to-19 vote that cut across party lines, … Continue reading Nebraska Bans Death Penalty, Defying a Veto.

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WORLD

Scientists Link Dolphin Deaths to BP Oil Spill

It appears no amount of cleaning can fix the long-term effects of oil contamination in fragile coastal habitats. While officials in Santa Barbara, California continue efforts to clean up from last week’s oil spill, scientists say they can now definitively link the deaths of an unprecedented number of bottlenose dolphins to the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010—the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. … Continue reading Scientists Link Dolphin Deaths to BP Oil Spill

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NEWS, WORLD

US, Thailand begin search flights for stranded Rohingya migrants

Thailand and the United States have begun military surveillance flights in a race against time to locate stranded Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants stranded on rickety boats in the Andaman Sean and the Bay of Bengal. U.S. State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke said Tuesday that U.S. Navy P8 aircraft flew over the weekend with Malaysian support. More than 3,500 migrants have already landed in Indonesia, Malaysia … Continue reading US, Thailand begin search flights for stranded Rohingya migrants

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TRAVEL, WORLD

Las Vias Verdes. Turismo en España.

Recorrer las Vías Verdes, antiguas líneas de ferrocarril recuperadas para caminantes y ciclistas, es una forma diferente, divertida y ecológica de conocer nuestro país, su cultura y sus paisajes. Una alternativa abierta a públicos de todas las edades, respetuosa con el medio ambiente y en la que se combinan deporte y aire libre. ¿Quieres conocerlas? El tren dejó de pasar para siempre por vías que, … Continue reading Las Vias Verdes. Turismo en España.

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TRAVEL, WORLD

The Great American West

If you look at a map of the United States, you’ll often find that the most interesting natural features fall along state borders. On a trip last month, we visited some of the most telling examples of this phenomenon…starting with one of the centerpieces of the National Park System. Yellowstone National Park straddles the Wyoming-Montana-Idaho border, though most of its 3,400 square miles lie in … Continue reading The Great American West

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ART, PAINTING

Artists – George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923)

  George Hendrik Breitner was born in Rotterdam in 1857. In 1876, he enrolled at the academy in The Hague. Later, he worked at Willem Maris’s studio. In this early period he was especially influenced by the painters of the Hague School. Breitner preferred working-class models: labourers, servant girls and people from lower-class neighbourhoods. He saw himself as ‘le peintre du peuple’, the people’s painter. … Continue reading Artists – George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923)

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SPACE, WORLD

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 certified for national security and military launches

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch system has been certified by US Air Force for future national security missions, breaking the monopoly currently held by the United Launch Alliance (a joint venture operated by Boeing and Lockheed). SpaceX will now be allowed to compete for very lucrative launch contracts for military and reconnaissance satellites. via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 certified for national security and military launches | Ars Technica. Continue reading SpaceX’s Falcon 9 certified for national security and military launches

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WORLD

Apple Co-Founder Calls Edward Snowden a ‘Hero’

Apple co-founder says the NSA whistleblower “gave up his own life . . . to help the rest of us” Steve Wozniak reaffirmed his staunch support for digital privacy in an interview over the weekend in which the Apple co-founder called National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden “a hero.” Wozniak, who helped build Apple AAPL 1.44% with Steve Jobs before leaving the tech giant in … Continue reading Apple Co-Founder Calls Edward Snowden a ‘Hero’

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TRAVEL, WORLD

Visiting Lagos – Algarve

The glowing gold of Baroque carving on church walls; battlements evocative of past conflicts; the presence of Prince Henry and the seafarers who unveiled the ocean’s first secrets at the helm of fragile caravels: all fascinating points of interest on an itinerary through a city proud of its history and the role it played in the voyages of exploration known as the Discoveries. via Deluxe-Algarve … Continue reading Visiting Lagos – Algarve

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SOCIAL

Taylor Swift breaks record on Forbes’ Most Powerful Women of 2015

For the first time Taylor Swift has been named among Forbes’ list of the 100 Most Powerful Women of 2015, landing as No. 64 among dignified company such as Queen Elizabeth II (No. 41), and Hilary Clinton (No. 2) and Oprah Winfrey (No. 12) who both celebrate their 12th year on the list. The 25-year-old recording star sets the world-record as the youngest women to … Continue reading Taylor Swift breaks record on Forbes’ Most Powerful Women of 2015

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WORLD

30 people missing; 2 dead in Central Texas flooding

HOUSTON — At least two people have died and 30 are unaccounted for in severe flooding in Central Texas on Tuesday. High water and flooding made many of Houston’s roads impassable, which prompted many officials to urge residents to stay home. In Wimberley, Texas, residents and officials faced an unprecedented wall of water over the weekend during flash floods that crushed homes and swept away … Continue reading 30 people missing; 2 dead in Central Texas flooding

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FOOD

comfortable food – italian stuffed tomatoes

Stuffed tomatoes are perfect summer food, or anytime you can find great tomatoes in your supermarket.  The basil and garlic and parsley in these tomatoes bring wonder Italian flavors to the dish.  Super hearty and filling these stuffed tomatoes are a great option for a lighter, healty dinner. via comfortable food – italian stuffed tomatoes. Continue reading comfortable food – italian stuffed tomatoes

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DOCUMENTARY, TRAVEL

Documentary – GANGES or GANGA

Land of God & Goddess – Dev Bhoomi !!! Discover the importance of Ma Ganga in this spellbinding journey to the Himalayas! The epic journey to find the source of the Ganges . Reaching the temple of Gangotri – the place where Hindus believe that Ganges first appeared on Earth. Further on we will also trail Kedarnath, Valley of Flowers, Yamunotri and Badrinath. via GANGES … Continue reading Documentary – GANGES or GANGA

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WORLD

When Palmyra rivaled the Roman Empire

Palmyra’s history stretches back to the dawn of civilization. The city has had many masters during its long and storied past. Throughout, its celebrated 2nd-century temples and civic buildings have remained intact — even surviving a brutal sacking by Roman troops. Since Islamic State recently seized control, however, Palmyra’s magnificent ruins have been endangered as never before. Palmyra fell into Rome’s orbit in the 1st … Continue reading When Palmyra rivaled the Roman Empire

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​Western ISIS adventurism, Israel behind Hamas – new Assange revelations

Julian Assange has given an interview to an Argentinian paper from his Ecuadorian embassy asylum where he spent more than 1,000 days. He spoke about why US meddling in Ukraine led to civil war, how the West helped ISIS and Israel supported Hamas. via ​Western ISIS adventurism, Israel behind Hamas – new Assange revelations — RT News. Continue reading ​Western ISIS adventurism, Israel behind Hamas – new Assange revelations

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TV

Jon Stewart Is Helping Veterans Break Into TV Industry

Jon Stewart is running a boot camp intended to help war veterans break into the television industry. In fact, he has been running this program with some degree of secrecy for three years, according to a New York Times interview with the long-time host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The occasion for publicizing the five-week program now is simple. Stewart’s retirement from the comedy news show is … Continue reading Jon Stewart Is Helping Veterans Break Into TV Industry

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TRAVEL

Diez edificios únicos de Nueva York

Uno de los principales focos de interés de Nueva York es su gran variedad arquitectónica. Puedes ir paseando por Wall Street y encontrarte con el puro estilo griego del Federal Hall o andar 10 minutos más y contemplar el corte moderno y contemporáneo de la Zona Cero. Estaciones de tren, iglesias, estadios, rascacielos, puentes. La ciudad está llena de edificios emblemáticos que se pueden visitar, … Continue reading Diez edificios únicos de Nueva York

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WORLD

EU dropped plans for safer pesticides because of TTIP and pressure from US

  EU plans to regulate hormone-damaging chemicals found in pesticides have been dropped because of threats from the US that this would adversely affect negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), according to a report in The Guardian. Draft EU regulations would have banned 31 pesticides containing endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that have been linked to testicular cancer and male infertility. via EU … Continue reading EU dropped plans for safer pesticides because of TTIP and pressure from US

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