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Christianity

When Soap Companies Used God To Sell Their Products

Cleanliness is next to godliness is a phrase that goes back as far as a 1778 sermon by John Wesley. This phrase, however, according to history scholars Richard J. Callahan, Jr., Kathryn Lofton, and Chad E. Seales, took on a whole new meaning in the late 19th …

bubmagAugust 22, 2019

Air Pollution

Air pollution in childhood linked to schizophrenia, personality disorders

A new study has linked dirt and air pollution to multiple neuropsychiatric conditions, as well as an increased risk of developing personality disorders. The link was first identified using environmental data from the US, but was profound enough that researche…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Super Komachi

Bullet train runs with door open at 280 kph

A bullet train hurtling along at 280 kilometers per hour ran for 40 seconds with one of its doors completely open on Wednesday, its operator said. The accident, due to human error, was a rare mishap for the shinkansen which has a world-famous safety and punc…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Jerusalem Controversy

As Trump Questions US Jews’ Loyalty, Israeli PM Is Quiet

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister on Wednesday steered clear of Donald Trump's comments questioning the loyalty of American Jews who support the Democratic Party, in sharp contrast to the tide of condemnation from Jewish critics who accused him of trafficki…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Jerusalem Controversy

Netanyahu remains quiet as Trump questions loyalty of American Jews – Global News

Israels prime minister on Wednesday steered clear of Donald Trumps comments questioning the loyalty of American Jews who support the Democratic Party, in sharp contrast to the tide of condemnation from Jewish critics who accused him of trafficking in anti-Sem…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Little Italy

First time in Montreal? Here are 5 things you should do

Less than three miles (4.8km) from the St. Lawrence River, a small wooded mountain stands just 764 feet (233m) above sea level but still lays down the law from high above the surrounding metropolis. This is Mount Royal, a landmark that gave this city its na…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Bubble

Jets LB Copeland suspended 4 games by NFL

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland, coming off his best NFL season, was suspended without pay for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, the league announced Wednesday. Copeland is allowed to practice and play…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Korean War

Korean War veteran receives ‘Quilt of Valor’

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tribune News Service) Ronald Rioux, a Korean War veteran and senior vice commander of the VFW Post 152 in North Kingstown, recently received a "Once In A Lifetime Quilt of Valor" for his military service. The presentation took place at Newport…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Barack Obama

U.S. farmers, lawmakers dial up pressure on Trump over biofuel policy

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The agriculture and biofuel industries and their allies in the U.S. Congress ramped up pressure on the Trump administration on Wednesday over the relief he has given oil refiners from rules requiring use of biofuels. Long-suf…

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

Times Square

Harvey Weinstein Wants Rape Trial Moved Out Of NYC Because Of ‘Inflammatory Press Coverage’

Harvey Weinstein was born in New York City, raised in New York City, and, a little over a year ago, arrested in New York City on rape charges. But he doesn’t want his upcoming criminal trial to take place in New York City. In fact, lawyers for Weinstein have …

bubmagAugust 21, 2019

When Soap Companies Used God To Sell Their Products

Air pollution in childhood linked to schizophrenia, personality disorders

Bullet train runs with door open at 280 kph

As Trump Questions US Jews’ Loyalty, Israeli PM Is Quiet

Netanyahu remains quiet as Trump questions loyalty of American Jews – Global News

First time in Montreal? Here are 5 things you should do

Jets LB Copeland suspended 4 games by NFL

Korean War veteran receives ‘Quilt of Valor’

U.S. farmers, lawmakers dial up pressure on Trump over biofuel policy

Harvey Weinstein Wants Rape Trial Moved Out Of NYC Because Of ‘Inflammatory Press Coverage’

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