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Tween Yoga Instructor Among Youngest to Be Certified

Tween Yoga Instructor Among Youngest to Be Certified

Twelve-year-old Jaysea DeVoe has become one of the youngest yoga instructors in the U.S. and is said to be the youngest certified female teacher after completing 200 hours of training through Yoga Alliance. “Pursuing a vocation early is not only

NY Times Describes Abuse of Protesters in Venezuela

The New York Times published a story Sunday which makes clear that protesters in Venezuela have been suffering tremendous abuse at the hands of the country’s police and soldiers. The crackdown is so severe that even some allies of President

Philippines and Interpol Crack Down on 'Sextortion' Networks

Philippines and Interpol Crack Down on 'Sextortion' Networks

On Friday, Phillippines and Interpol security authorities arrested 58 individuals behind a Philippines-based criminal network that used victims’ online sexual activity as material for blackmail. The criminal front was said to be a “sextortion” ring. In its press release Friday,

London Sets Record With A £140m Apartment Sale

London Sets Record With A £140m Apartment Sale

The London property market has set yet another world record with the sale of a £140m ($237m) apartment. This sale is the latest in an increasingly out of control property boom amongst Chinese, Russian and Arab billionaires. London is now

Aaron Hernandez Indicted for Jailhouse Fight, Threats to Guard

Aaron Hernandez Indicted for Jailhouse Fight, Threats to Guard

The Bristol County, Massachusetts district attorney announced Thursday the indictment of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on charges of assault and battery and threats made to a jailer. The alleged incidents took place at the Bristol County

Study: California's 'Jungle' Primary Boosts Independents

Study: California's 'Jungle' Primary Boosts Independents

California’s new “jungle” primary system does not boost turnout, but does raise participation by independent voters, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reported Thursday. According to the PPIC’s Eric McGhee, the new system, in which all candidates compete together and

Is Obama Lying About Obamacare Numbers?

Is Obama Lying About Obamacare Numbers?

When does government incompetence turn to government corruption? When the incompetent government officials lie, stonewall, and refuse to obey transparency laws. That is exactly what is happening inside the Obama administration in an attempt to cover up an Obamacare blunder

US Loans $3 Billion to Ukraine

US Loans $3 Billion to Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is dominated by the U.S., just approved a $17 billion loan for the Ukraine.   As the IMF’s largest participant with 17.69%, the United States will contribute over $3 billion. The first disbursement will be

North Korea's Surreal Ski Resort

North Korea's Surreal Ski Resort

Masik Ryong is North Korea’s new ski resort in Wonsan. It is part of Kim Jong-un’s plan to make Wonsan “a tourist destination.” According to The Guardian,  the ski resort “seems fairly well built” and “very much like a Chinese/European

Poll: Majority Want More Deportations

Poll: Majority Want More Deportations

By a 52-36 margin, Americans say the federal government is “not aggressive enough in deporting illegal immigrants,” according to a new poll released by Rasmussen. Only 14 percent of likely voters said they think the U.S. is deporting too aggressively,