Thursday, April 27, 2017

@21:30, 4/27/17

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The Learning Network

No Fear

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/your-money/six-steps-to-ditching-your-fear-and-starting-that-big-thing.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/17/your-money/time-to-be-honest-about-the-fear-thats-getting-in-your-way.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/16/your-money/hesitant-to-make-that-big-life-change-permission-granted.html

Just do it.

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U.S.

A Closer Look at the Evidence

The Justice Department is adopting a new strategy for forensics procedures, ending a study panel created by President Barack Obama. What will that mean for criminal trials?

Jeff Sessions is a monster.
Convictions are more important than justice to him.

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U.S.

Report Compares Texas’ Solitary Confinement Policies to Torture

The report called the state’s death row practices “particularly draconian,” pointing out, for example, that some prisoners can’t have physical contact with relatives, even on their way to execution.

The Texas policy is torture.

4
Business Day

United Airlines Settles Lawsuit Over Passenger Dragged Off Plane

The settlement includes a condition that the amount that Dr. David Dao will receive is to remain confidential.

It is better than nothing.

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U.S.

White House Refuses to Turn Over Flynn Documents to House Inquiry

Michael T. Flynn failed to comply with the law by not disclosing his business dealings with Russia, lawmakers said.

The House committee is having fun.
They are to be encouraged.

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U.S.

Michael Flynn Under Defense Dept. Investigation Over Foreign Payment

The department’s inspector general is looking into whether the former top Trump adviser failed to get permission to receive the money.

I want to see the Trump administration "Nibbled to death by ducks".

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Science

A Very Hungry Caterpillar May Help Slow Pollution, Researchers Say

Wax worms are able to break down the bonds in a popular synthetic polymer, which may someday lead to an easier way to dispose of plastic bags.

It is not an unmixed blessing.
Much electronic insulation is poly ethylene.

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Opinion

The Flynn Story Isn’t Going Away

The White House won’t answer questions about Michael Flynn’s Russia ties, and the House oversight committee’s chairman won’t open an investigation.

"What did the president know and when did he know it?"

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U.S.

Risen From the Grave, Keystone XL Pipeline Again Divides Nebraska

Despite President Trump’s support of Keystone XL, state regulators still have say over the route. Some landowners see the pipeline as a threat to their water, farms and history.

A zombi pipe line.
It just keeps eating brains.

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U.S.

Right and Left: Partisan Writing You Shouldn’t Miss

Read about how the other side thinks: From the right, a successful 100 days for Trump; from the left, a Trump takedown; and from the center, a plan.

I have little need for noise.


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