12 May 15
Christianity Declines Sharply in US, Agnostics Growing: Pew
Christianity is in sharp decline in America, according to new research from the Pew Research Center, making for a significantly less Christian country than that of just seven years ago. The number of Christians dropped by almost 8 percentage points in seven years to 71 percent, and the trend holds across race, gender, education, and geographic dimensions, though Christianity still dominates American religious identity at 70 percent, USA Today said.
Christianity is in sharp decline in America, according to new research from the Pew Research Center, making for a significantly less Christian country than that of just seven years ago. The number of Christians dropped by almost 8 percentage points in seven years to 71 percent, and the trend holds across race, gender, education, and geographic dimensions, though Christianity still dominates American religious identity at 70 percent, USA Today said.
Weather Around The World, Week Of 5/12: Killer Tornadoes In Texas; Super-Typhoons In The Pacific
Weather Pattern Government, which has persisted since last Wednesday, has brought a variety of unpleasant weather from the Rocky mountains to the Atlantic Coast.
Weather Pattern Government, which has persisted since last Wednesday, has brought a variety of unpleasant weather from the Rocky mountains to the Atlantic Coast.
Why China Is Taking Control of Physical Gold Pricing
The country is currently lobbying to be including in the International Monetary Fund’s reserve currency and gold has a lot to do with that process. Estimates say China has amassed thousands of tons of gold reserves that could rival the United States in the future.
The country is currently lobbying to be including in the International Monetary Fund’s reserve currency and gold has a lot to do with that process. Estimates say China has amassed thousands of tons of gold reserves that could rival the United States in the future.
Top Arab Generals Plan Libyan Intervention; Will France & Italy Join?
As world leaders continue to grapple over how to resolve the chaos left in post-Qaddafi Libya, high-ranking military personnel from Arab countries will discuss the matter in Cairo on May 18. The talks could also include France and Italy, which played key roles in the coalition’s bombing campaign.
As world leaders continue to grapple over how to resolve the chaos left in post-Qaddafi Libya, high-ranking military personnel from Arab countries will discuss the matter in Cairo on May 18. The talks could also include France and Italy, which played key roles in the coalition’s bombing campaign.
Worst drought in 1200 years drains America's biggest reservoir
IF CALIFORNIA'S prolonged dry spell is eventually recognised as a megadrought, no one can say we weren't warned. Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the US, has hit its lowest level ever. Feeding California, Nevada and Arizona, it can hold a mind-boggling 35 cubic kilometres of water. But it has been many years since it was at capacity, and the situation is only getting worse. "We're only at 38 per cent full. Lake Mead hasn't been this low since we were filling it in the 1930s," said a spokeswoman for the US Bureau of Reclamation in Las Vegas.
IF CALIFORNIA'S prolonged dry spell is eventually recognised as a megadrought, no one can say we weren't warned. Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the US, has hit its lowest level ever. Feeding California, Nevada and Arizona, it can hold a mind-boggling 35 cubic kilometres of water. But it has been many years since it was at capacity, and the situation is only getting worse. "We're only at 38 per cent full. Lake Mead hasn't been this low since we were filling it in the 1930s," said a spokeswoman for the US Bureau of Reclamation in Las Vegas.
First baby born with IVF that uses stem cells to pep up old eggs
He has been called the world's first stem cell baby. Zain Rajani was born three weeks ago in Canada after his parents opted for a new type of IVF marketed under the name Augment. The procedure is supposed to enhance the quality of a woman's eggs by injecting them with mitochondria taken from her ovarian stem cells.
He has been called the world's first stem cell baby. Zain Rajani was born three weeks ago in Canada after his parents opted for a new type of IVF marketed under the name Augment. The procedure is supposed to enhance the quality of a woman's eggs by injecting them with mitochondria taken from her ovarian stem cells.
ISIS goes undercover to catch homosexuals
ISIS terrorists have taken to subterfuge to root out homosexuals, get them to admit their homosexual tendencies – and then kill them.
ISIS terrorists have taken to subterfuge to root out homosexuals, get them to admit their homosexual tendencies – and then kill them.
Federal judge agrees to reopen Hillary Clinton email lawsuit
Judge Reggie B. Walton’s decision Friday came after the State Department and Judicial Watch, which brought the lawsuit, agreed that the documents that Clinton kept on her own email server separate from the government should be turned over. “This is the first case that’s been reopened,” Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch told The Washington Times. “It’s a significant development. It points to the fraud by this administration and Mrs. Clinton.”
Judge Reggie B. Walton’s decision Friday came after the State Department and Judicial Watch, which brought the lawsuit, agreed that the documents that Clinton kept on her own email server separate from the government should be turned over. “This is the first case that’s been reopened,” Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch told The Washington Times. “It’s a significant development. It points to the fraud by this administration and Mrs. Clinton.”
Nicaraguan volcano dusts towns in ash
The volcano has registered 30 small eruptions since it rumbled to life on Thursday, the strongest yet occurring on Sunday night, according to the Nicaraguan Geological Institute. 'It spat hot rocks, gas and ash, reaching a height of 400 metres,' the agency said in a statement.
The volcano has registered 30 small eruptions since it rumbled to life on Thursday, the strongest yet occurring on Sunday night, according to the Nicaraguan Geological Institute. 'It spat hot rocks, gas and ash, reaching a height of 400 metres,' the agency said in a statement.
Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemen capital hours before ceasefire
Saudi-led air strikes pounded the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday, hours before a five-day truce was set to begin between the alliance of Gulf Arab nations and the Iran-allied Houthi militia which controls much of the country.
Saudi-led air strikes pounded the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday, hours before a five-day truce was set to begin between the alliance of Gulf Arab nations and the Iran-allied Houthi militia which controls much of the country.
FBI: Number of Police Officers Killed On-Duty Up By 89 Percent In 2014
Preliminary statistics released today by the FBI show that 51 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2014. This is an increase of almost 89 percent when compared to the 27 officers killed in 2013. (Note: From 1980–2014, an average of 64 law enforcement officers have been feloniously killed per year.
Preliminary statistics released today by the FBI show that 51 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2014. This is an increase of almost 89 percent when compared to the 27 officers killed in 2013. (Note: From 1980–2014, an average of 64 law enforcement officers have been feloniously killed per year.
BREAKING: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal
A powerful earthquake, 7.3 in magnitude, struck Nepal on Tuesday, just weeks after an even stronger quake devastated large areas of the country. The epicenter of Tuesday's earthquake was located 76 km (47 miles) east of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A powerful earthquake, 7.3 in magnitude, struck Nepal on Tuesday, just weeks after an even stronger quake devastated large areas of the country. The epicenter of Tuesday's earthquake was located 76 km (47 miles) east of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Drought Transcends State Lines as U.S. West Turns Ever-More Arid
The record drought plaguing California isn’t limited by lines on a map. Arid conditions caused by dwindling rainfall and snowpack are stretching across the West. In Washington’s Yakima Valley, popular for growing wine grapes and beer hops, officials are cutting off water to about 1,700 farmers for three weeks starting today. At Lake Mead...water sinks to the lowest since the reservoir was filled in 1937.
The record drought plaguing California isn’t limited by lines on a map. Arid conditions caused by dwindling rainfall and snowpack are stretching across the West. In Washington’s Yakima Valley, popular for growing wine grapes and beer hops, officials are cutting off water to about 1,700 farmers for three weeks starting today. At Lake Mead...water sinks to the lowest since the reservoir was filled in 1937.
Drug-resistant typhoid 'concerning'
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid is spreading across Africa and Asia and poses a major global health threat, warn experts. Researchers from the Wellcome Trust, who have been tracking the hard-to-treat infection, say it is replacing regular typhoid in many countries.
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid is spreading across Africa and Asia and poses a major global health threat, warn experts. Researchers from the Wellcome Trust, who have been tracking the hard-to-treat infection, say it is replacing regular typhoid in many countries.
'Substantial' El Nino event predicted
The El Nino weather pattern, which can drive droughts and flooding, is underway in the tropical Pacific for the first time in five years, say scientists. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicted that it could be a "substantial" event. The phenomenon arises from variations in ocean temperatures and can have big impacts on global weather.
The El Nino weather pattern, which can drive droughts and flooding, is underway in the tropical Pacific for the first time in five years, say scientists. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicted that it could be a "substantial" event. The phenomenon arises from variations in ocean temperatures and can have big impacts on global weather.
Gulf leaders back out of Camp David summit in 'snub' to Obama
Many Gulf heads of state have said they will not attend this week's summit of US and Arab leaders at Camp David. Their substitution with more junior leaders is seen by some analysts as a rebuff to President Obama's talks with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. Saudi officials denied this, saying King Salman said he needed to stay home to oversee a ceasefire in Yemen.
Many Gulf heads of state have said they will not attend this week's summit of US and Arab leaders at Camp David. Their substitution with more junior leaders is seen by some analysts as a rebuff to President Obama's talks with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. Saudi officials denied this, saying King Salman said he needed to stay home to oversee a ceasefire in Yemen.
Ukraine crisis: John Kerry to meet Putin in Russia
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began in early 2014. Mr Putin's spokesman called the visit a "positive step" and said the Russian leader was prepared for "extensive" discussions at the meeting in Sochi. Mr Kerry is also meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began in early 2014. Mr Putin's spokesman called the visit a "positive step" and said the Russian leader was prepared for "extensive" discussions at the meeting in Sochi. Mr Kerry is also meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
China-Russia drills in Med show shifting strategies
The Russian and Chinese navies have begun their first joint exercises in the Mediterranean that will last for about a week. Though small scale, it is a signal of growing defence ties between Beijing and Moscow and a demonstration that China's maritime horizons are broadening.
The Russian and Chinese navies have begun their first joint exercises in the Mediterranean that will last for about a week. Though small scale, it is a signal of growing defence ties between Beijing and Moscow and a demonstration that China's maritime horizons are broadening.
Yesh Din petitions High Court to return land to Palestinians
Yesh Din on Monday filed a petition to the High Court of Justice seeking to return to the Palestinian village of Anata several hundred dunams of land, which the IDF seized in 1975 primarily for the creation of the West Bank settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim. The actual 1975 seizure order was for 30,000 dunams...but the court case has focused only on those dunams which the Ma’aleh Adumim Municipality never used.
Yesh Din on Monday filed a petition to the High Court of Justice seeking to return to the Palestinian village of Anata several hundred dunams of land, which the IDF seized in 1975 primarily for the creation of the West Bank settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim. The actual 1975 seizure order was for 30,000 dunams...but the court case has focused only on those dunams which the Ma’aleh Adumim Municipality never used.
This is what it's like when ISIS takes over your city
By the time Iraqi forces liberated Tikrit, Al-Ali reports, the city's prewar population of 200,000 had been reduced to "a few hundred locals in the city, and few thousand in the surrounding countryside." It's easy to see why. Al-Ali's account of life in ISIS-occupied Tikrit depicts a parable of horrors, ranging from the total collapse of basic social services to brutal summary executions.
By the time Iraqi forces liberated Tikrit, Al-Ali reports, the city's prewar population of 200,000 had been reduced to "a few hundred locals in the city, and few thousand in the surrounding countryside." It's easy to see why. Al-Ali's account of life in ISIS-occupied Tikrit depicts a parable of horrors, ranging from the total collapse of basic social services to brutal summary executions.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un commanded aunt’s killing by poison: report
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un directed senior officials in his autocratic government to poison his own aunt last year, a defector from the regime told CNN on Monday. The so-called “Supreme Leader” ordered the death of Kim Kyong Hui in May 2014, only months after Kim executed her husband Jang Song Thaek, said the former high-level government official whose identity the news channel concealed.
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un directed senior officials in his autocratic government to poison his own aunt last year, a defector from the regime told CNN on Monday. The so-called “Supreme Leader” ordered the death of Kim Kyong Hui in May 2014, only months after Kim executed her husband Jang Song Thaek, said the former high-level government official whose identity the news channel concealed.
TPP means Congress giving away its authority to 'global busybodies'
Congress, led by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is preparing to betray American workers, and the grass roots should rise up and say, “No, you don’t.” The secretive underhanded deal is called “fast track,” and that’s an appropriate title because, indeed, it puts Americans on a fast track to lower wages and fewer available jobs.
Congress, led by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is preparing to betray American workers, and the grass roots should rise up and say, “No, you don’t.” The secretive underhanded deal is called “fast track,” and that’s an appropriate title because, indeed, it puts Americans on a fast track to lower wages and fewer available jobs.
72 dead as Syria army battles to free loyalists: monitor
At least 72 fighters were killed in a single day as the Syrian army battled to relieve some 250 besieged regime loyalists under rebel assault, a monitoring group said Monday.
At least 72 fighters were killed in a single day as the Syrian army battled to relieve some 250 besieged regime loyalists under rebel assault, a monitoring group said Monday.
China is destined to intervene in the conflict between Israel and Palestine
In June 1954, the leaders of China, India, and Burma (now Myanmar) issued a joint statement affirming the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence—mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence—as the basis for conducting international relations. Since then, China has adhered strictly to the principle of non-interference in other countries’ domestic turmoil, as displayed prominently over the past several years in Beijing’s response to the Syrian civil war.
In June 1954, the leaders of China, India, and Burma (now Myanmar) issued a joint statement affirming the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence—mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence—as the basis for conducting international relations. Since then, China has adhered strictly to the principle of non-interference in other countries’ domestic turmoil, as displayed prominently over the past several years in Beijing’s response to the Syrian civil war.
11 May 15
Record snowfall in Flagstaff
About 5.6 inches of white snow greeted Flagstaff residents as they walked outside their homes Saturday morning. Flakes were flying since Friday, which added up to the 5.6 inches on the ground first thing in the morning. The 4.3 inches of snow fell after midnight, which will officially go down in the record books for May 9, 2015 as the highest snowfall total for the day. It shattered the old record held by the year 1922 with 0.5 inches of snow. All of that powder in Flagstaff also makes it the 15th snowiest day on record for the month of May.
About 5.6 inches of white snow greeted Flagstaff residents as they walked outside their homes Saturday morning. Flakes were flying since Friday, which added up to the 5.6 inches on the ground first thing in the morning. The 4.3 inches of snow fell after midnight, which will officially go down in the record books for May 9, 2015 as the highest snowfall total for the day. It shattered the old record held by the year 1922 with 0.5 inches of snow. All of that powder in Flagstaff also makes it the 15th snowiest day on record for the month of May.
Texas bristles at Obama’s ‘invasion’
President Barack Obama plans to launch a military operation this summer that will see the special forces which killed Osama bin Laden team up with Walmart to take over Texas. The invasion will also target the Mormon stronghold of Utah and an “insurgent pocket” in California. But the main thrust will be in Texas where 1,200 special forces — Army Green Beret forces to Navy Seals — will try to reclaim the state that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 election.
President Barack Obama plans to launch a military operation this summer that will see the special forces which killed Osama bin Laden team up with Walmart to take over Texas. The invasion will also target the Mormon stronghold of Utah and an “insurgent pocket” in California. But the main thrust will be in Texas where 1,200 special forces — Army Green Beret forces to Navy Seals — will try to reclaim the state that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 election.
'Assad puts intelligence chief under house arrest for planning coup'
Syrian President Bashar Assad has placed his top intelligence official under house arrest for allegedly conspiring with the regime’s enemies to carry out a coup, the British daily Telegraph reported on Monday.
Syrian President Bashar Assad has placed his top intelligence official under house arrest for allegedly conspiring with the regime’s enemies to carry out a coup, the British daily Telegraph reported on Monday.
Early morning Alaska Range quake felt from Fairbanks to Anchorage
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake in the Alaska Range early Monday morning rattled residents from Alaska's Interior to Southcentral. The earthquake hit about about 32 miles southeast of Cantwell at 1:25 a.m,
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake in the Alaska Range early Monday morning rattled residents from Alaska's Interior to Southcentral. The earthquake hit about about 32 miles southeast of Cantwell at 1:25 a.m,
QUIET WITH A CHANCE OF FLARES
For the past 48 hours, solar activity has been very low. Sunspot AR2339 is poised to break the quiet. The behemoth sunspot is directly facing Earth, and it has an unstable 'beta-gamma' magnetic field that harbors energy for strong eruptions.
For the past 48 hours, solar activity has been very low. Sunspot AR2339 is poised to break the quiet. The behemoth sunspot is directly facing Earth, and it has an unstable 'beta-gamma' magnetic field that harbors energy for strong eruptions.
Germany, Czech Republic see rise in anti-Semitism
Germany's top security official says new statistics show a sharp rise in anti-Semitic offenses last year, as well as in crimes against foreigners.
Germany's top security official says new statistics show a sharp rise in anti-Semitic offenses last year, as well as in crimes against foreigners.
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