Tuesday, January 2, 2018

@17:00, 1/1/18

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Opinion

The Failed War on Drugs

Attacking rampant drug abuse by trying to shut off the supply has not worked. We need to try a new approach.

There is a drug use problem.
The problem is the drugs eventually kill.
A few will save their lives.
We should help them all to their dooms.

2
Arts

Mariah Carey Redeems Herself on New Year’s Eve in Times Square

A year after a live-television debacle, the pop superstar got through a two-song performance with no glitches.

Start with a producer.

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Opinion

7 Wishes for 2018

2017 was one of the darker years in modern American history. Here’s hoping for the beginnings of a turning point.

Fond hope.

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N.Y. / Region

New Jersey Teenager in Custody After 4 Are Found Shot to Death in Home

The boy, 16, was held by the police after they discovered his mother, father and sister and a family acquaintance shot dead in their home.

I hope to learn a reason

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Opinion

Capital Punishment Deserves a Quick Death

It’s time for the Supreme Court to end state-sanctioned killing for good.

Death does not teach. 
It ends all learning by that individual.
Torture does not teach.
Addiction is learned.

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U.S.

At Veterans Hospital in Oregon, a Push for Better Ratings Puts Patients at Risk, Doctors Say

At Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center, doctors and nurses said, hospital administrators reject high-risk patients in pursuit of a higher score.

Perverse management from the top.
Sadism by administrative fiat.

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U.S.

Fatal ‘Swatting’ Episode in Kansas Raises Quandary: Who Is to Blame?

A fake report of a hostage situation led to the death of an innocent man at the hands of the police. Who bears responsibility?

The Police responded inappropriately.
Blame the civil authorities who set the call protocol.

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Smarter Living

Happy New Year! Start It Off by Relaxing and Centering Yourself

Welcome to the latest edition of the Smarter Living newsletter.

Yes

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World

Kim Jong-un Offers North Korea’s Hand to South, While Chiding U.S.

He proposed talks with South Korea to discuss the North’s participation in the Winter Games, and boasted of having a “nuclear button” on his desk.

Suicidal tendencies.

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U.S.

Courts Must Better Police Themselves on Harassment, Chief Justice Says

In his year-end report on the state of the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. addressed reports of sexual misconduct by an appeals court judge.

Impeachment is the mandated corrective.

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Arts

Mariah Carey Redeems Herself on New Year’s Eve in Times Square


She should not be rehired.
The show needs a producer.

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U.S.

At Veterans Hospital in Oregon, a Push for Better Ratings Puts Patients at Risk, Doctors Say


Perversion from the top.

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N.Y. / Region

New Jersey Teenager in Custody After 4 Are Found Shot to Death in Home

The boy, 16, was held by the police after they discovered his mother, father and sister and a family acquaintance shot dead in their home.

Insanity.

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Opinion

A Note From Our New Publisher

The need for independent, courageous, trustworthy journalism is as great as it’s ever been.

Some opinions  preclude intelligent discussion.

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World

Kim Jong-un’s Overture Could Drive a Wedge Between South Korea and the U.S.

North Korea’s surprising call for dialogue with the South may undercut the Trump administration’s tough approach.

South Korea knows how they exist.

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World

China’s Ambitious New ‘Port’: Landlocked Kazakhstan

In a wilderness of frozen desert, China and Kazakhstan are reviving a Silk Road land bridge between Asia and Europe, reshaping trade and geopolitics.

Road agents ended the land rout last time.

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Science

Fiber Is Good for You. Now Scientists May Know Why.

A series of unusual experiments in mice finds that dietary fiber fine-tunes the immune system and may help prevent chronic inflammation.

Ok

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Business Day

With Disney Deal Looming, Murdoch’s Empire Is Fractured

Rupert Murdoch’s decision to sell most of 21st Century Fox has many wondering what the future holds for him and the two sons who seemed on the cusp of taking over his vast empire.

Good.

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U.S.

The Hunt for ‘Fire Cats’ Amid Northern California Ashes

In a neighborhood razed by fire, a woman is tracking and trapping house cats that fled in October and still elude their owners.

Do what works.

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World

As Iranian Protesters Dig In, Officials Warn of Harsher Response

The protests are the biggest in years, and they were breaking out in areas once reliably loyal to the government.

The U.S. must not be seen to be supporting the demonstrators.



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N.Y. / Region

New Jersey Teenager in Custody After 4 Are Found Shot to Death in Home


2
Opinion

A Note From Our New Publisher

The need for independent, courageous, trustworthy journalism is as great as it’s ever been.

yes

4
Science

Fiber Is Good for You. Now Scientists May Know Why.


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World

As Iranian Protesters Dig In, Officials Warn of Harsher Response


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World

China’s Ambitious New ‘Port’: Landlocked Kazakhstan


Theft by tolls.

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Business Day

With Disney Deal Looming, Murdoch’s Empire Is Fractured


9
World

Kim Jong-un’s Overture Could Drive a Wedge Between South Korea and the U.S.

 
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U.S.

The Hunt for ‘Fire Cats’ Amid Northern California Ashes


The cats are not suffering.

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