U.S. Marshals Service reportedly gathering phone data through airborne surveillance – The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-marshals-service-reportedly-gathering-phone-data-through-airborne-surveillance/2014/11/13/d1a863d6-6b8b-11e4-a31c-77759fc1eacc_story.html?tid=pm_world_pop

North Korea to send envoy to Russia

North Korea to send envoy to Russia http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-30048842

Leaders gather in Brisbane for G20

Leaders gather in Brisbane for G20 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-30032799

this shared: ‘Macro’ Photo Assignment — National Geographic Your Shot

‘Macro’ Photo Assignment — National Geographic Your Shot.

this pressed— Ela Enterprise

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this pressed: The Real Roots of Hedge Fund Manager Rage – ProPublica

The Real Roots of Hedge Fund Manager Rage – ProPublica.

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Senate committee to hold Takata air bag hearing – Houston Chronicle

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Maryland school district removes Christmas, all religious references from calendar – Parents – TODAY.com

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Headlines & Global News

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Michigan man allowed to vote after proving he’s not dead

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McConnell: ‘Stupidity’ perfect example of ‘Washington gaffe’ | TheHill

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GOP votes McConnell to lead Senate; Dems elevate Warren

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Could immigration cause a govt shutdown?

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‘Godfather’ mansion put up for sale

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Gene error ‘reduces heart attacks’

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Study questions B12 dementia advice

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Mexico state congress attacked

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Inquiry into WTC window rig collapse

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Drones ‘patrol US-Mexico border’

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Boko Haram ‘loses key Nigeria town’

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Liberia leader lifts Ebola emergency

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this pressed for your right to know: Pelosi claims not to know ‘stupid voter’ ObamaCare architect she cited

Pelosi claims not to know ‘stupid voter’ ObamaCare architect she cited

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks to reporters, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP)

Nancy Pelosi claimed Thursday she didn’t know who ObamaCare architect Jonathan Gruber is, after several tapes surfaced showing him gloating about how the law was written to take advantage of the stupidity of the American voter.

Problem is, Gruber’s analysis of the law was cited extensively by her office back in 2009.

Pelosi, the House Democratic leader, tried to downplay Gruber’s role during a press conference on Thursday.

via Pelosi claims not to know ‘stupid voter’ ObamaCare architect she cited.

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this pressed…guess why: Make art your own home. Amazing piece.— Daniel Gennaoui

Make art your own home. Amazing piece. find more here: http://t.co/8lRzJUFA93 #streetart #art #creative pic.twitter.com/KSbcdZytZx

— Daniel Gennaoui (@DanielGennaoui) November 13, 2014

Ottorino Respighi Brazilian Impressions (Antal Dorati/LSO): great compositions/performances

Ottorino Respighi Brazilian Impressions (Antal Dorati / London Symphony Orchestra)

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Ottorino Respighi Brazilian Impressions
1. Tropical Night
2. Butantan
3. Song and Dance
Antal Dorati and The London Symphony Orchestra
1957
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Nicolò Paganini – Violin Concerto No.1 in D major,Op.6: make music part of your life series

Nicolò Paganini – Violin Concerto No.1 in D major,Op.6 

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Track list:
00:00 Allegro maestoso
17:52 Adagio
24:10 Rondò. Allegro spiritoso

Concerto per violino e orchestra in re maggiore n.1, op.6
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin_C…)

Nicolò Paganini: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C…

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today’s holiday/Feast of Saint: Feast of St. Frances Cabrini

Feast of St. Frances Cabrini

The first American citizen to be proclaimed a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, Francesca Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917) was born in Italy. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1880 and went on to establish orphanages, schools, and hospitals in many American cities, as well as in Europe and South America. She was canonized on July 7, 1946. Her feast day is commemorated in many places, but particularly at Mother Cabrini High School in New York City, in whose chapel she is buried, and at every establishment of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. More… Discuss
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More Saints of the Day

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini St. Abbo St. Arcadius and Companions Bl. Vincent Bossilkov St. Brice St. Caillin St. Chillien St. Dalmatius of Rodez

St. Devinicus St. Didacus St. Gredifael St. Homobonus St. Maxellendis St. Mitrius St. Quintian

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quotation: Sun Tzu ( in other words: “a battle won does win a war”, or something like that!)

Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.

Sun Tzu (544 BC-496 BC) Discuss

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today’s birthday: Edward III of England (1312)

Edward III of England (1312)

Crowned at age 14, after his mother helped her lover, Roger de Mortimer, depose his father, Edward III reigned over England for 50 years. He wielded little power at first but after a few years seized the reins of government, had Mortimer executed, and forced his mother into retirement. Edward’s long reign saw the ravages of the Black Death as well as vital developments in legislature and government. In 1337, he laid claim to the French crown, provoking what century-long conflict? More… Discuss

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this day in the yesteryear: Ronald DeFeo, Jr., Murders Family in Amityville, New York (1974)

Ronald DeFeo, Jr., Murders Family in Amityville, New York (1974)

After the DeFeo family was discovered murdered in their beds, Ronald DeFeo, Jr.—the family’s only surviving member—was placed under police protection. DeFeo initially told investigators that he believed the murders were a mob hit, but he soon confessed and was convicted of murdering his parents and four siblings. A number of controversies surround the case, especially regarding the possible involvement of DeFeo’s sister Dawn. What best-selling novel and series of films did these events inspire? More… Discuss

For your Health: Children Mistake Laundry Pods for Toys or Candy

Children Mistake Laundry Pods for Toys or Candy

Brightly colored detergent pods containing concentrated laundry soap have sent more than 700 children in the US to the hospital in the two years since the pods became widely available there, and poison control centers have fielded thousands of calls from worried parents and caregivers whose charges have been exposed to or ingested the contents of these packets. Some manufacturers have already altered their packaging to make the pods safer for children, and this seems to have had some positive effect, but it is still advisable to store such products out of the sight and reach of youngsters. More… Discuss

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Military Camouflage

Though today nearly all combat uniforms and military vehicles are designed with camouflage in mind, this was not always the case. Men once marched into battle in bright, eye-grabbing uniforms, but as more accurate firearms were developed, camouflage became increasingly important. It was greatly developed during World War I, and though radar use diminished its utility, conflicts like the guerrilla campaigns of the Vietnam War again made it important. What is dazzle camouflage? More… Discuss

word: inimical

inimical 

Definition:	(adjective) Injurious or harmful in effect; adverse.
Synonyms:	hurtful, injurious
Usage:	The inimical effects of smoking have been thoroughly documented. Discuss.

this pressed for your health: Exercises To Strengthen Your Knees – Prevention.com

Stronger Knees In 3 Easy Moves

By Amy Gorin

Don’t let achy knees derail your workout. Strengthening your thighs is key to healthy knees, finds a Mayo Clinic study. Osteoarthritis sufferers with strong quads (fronts of thighs) were 60% less likely to lose joint-protecting cartilage. Protect your knees with these simple but effective moves—they’re easy on the joints but give your thighs a real challenge.

Do 2 sets of 10 reps on each leg for all exercises, 3 to 5 days a week.

1. Big Squeeze

via Exercises To Strengthen Your Knees – Prevention.com.

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New concerns for comet lander Philae

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Window washers ‘doing well’ after scaffold mishap – SFGate

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McConnell Chosen by Republicans as Majority Leader – ABC News

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Obamacare’s Jonathan Gruber in third video: ‘Exploitation’ of voter was ‘very clever’ – Washington Times

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Ofcom finds 4G twice as fast as 3G

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‘Revenge rape’ organiser locked up

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Woman jailed for funding Syria jihad

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Miliband attacks ‘vested interests’

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‘Tiger on the loose’ near Paris

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‘Door closing’ for Syrian refugees

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Ebola drug clinical trials to start

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Fifa report wrong, says investigator

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Andy Warhol’s Elvis sells for $82m

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‘Russian body trucks’ in Ukraine

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OMG, that CLOUD has a TV in it! Sony goes Over The Top in telly wars • The Register

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Politicians overseeing Internet received over $8 million from major cable companies in 2014 – TechSpot

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DailyTech – Microsoft is Open-Sourcing Most of .NET, Adding OS X and Linux Support

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