Thursday, January 26, 2017

@23:00, 1/25/17

|


1
U.S.

Claims of Corrupt Immigration Contractors Go Unexamined, Investigators Say

Investigators say they have been denied the authority to look into dozens of cases. And they have warned of national security implications.

Congress likes it that way.

2
Well

Limiting Antibiotics Curbs Deadly Hospital Infections

Hospitals control C. diff by meticulous hand-washing and cleaning, but limiting the use of antibiotics may be even more effective.

I would like an essay on the mechanism which limits established resistant strains.
Why do resistant strains leave a community? 

3
U.S.

Trump Vows ‘Major Investigation’ of His Claim of Voting Fraud

President Trump reasserted a false claim of cheating and promised an inquiry, even though his lawyers and experts have said no cheating occurred.

Trump does not learn from others.
He may not learn at all.

4
N.Y. / Region

A Door to a Home Brimming With Love, and Open to All

Sandra Parker, inspired by her own upbringing, has welcomed the task of raising several of her grandchildren, stepping up when her children could not.

My goals are love and studio time.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

5
U.S.

Senators Propose Giving States Option to Keep Affordable Care Act

Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Susan Collins of Maine, both Republicans, say states could also choose to receive federal money for their own plans.

It can work.
Romney care worked. 

6
N.Y. / Region

M.T.A. Votes to Raise Fares and Tolls: What You Need to Know

The base fare on subways and buses is staying the same, but New Yorkers can expect higher costs for weekly and monthly passes, tolls and commuter railroads.

The board has the power.
The poor are to be discouraged.

7
Business Day

Traveling Is Stressful, but Do It With Us, Companies Say

Some hotels and airlines are acknowledging that travel is difficult and often frustrating. Disarming customers with straight talk, they hope, will prove attractive.

Writing advertisements is a profession. 

8
U.S.

United Airlines Flights Are Delayed by Computer Problem

The airline did not describe the source of the problem, which forced the grounding of domestic flights for two and a half hours, but said it was not the result of a hack.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/01/23/us/ap-us-united-airlines-ground-stop.html

No further report in the Times.   No further content at Google
No note at slash dot.

9
U.S.

When Campus Rapists Are Repeat Offenders

Some students commit sexual assault more than once, research says. Many question whether colleges are doing enough to prevent these recurring crimes.

Yes,  rape is a crime.

Institutions must take rape seriously every time.

Sex is always serious
All sex is not rape.
The unconscious cannot give consent.
Repeat rapists are institutional failures.

10
Business Day

Trump’s Vow to Repeal Health Law Revives Talk of High-Risk Pools


The proposed system will not work.


|

No comments:

Post a Comment