Friday, April 21, 2017

@9:50, 4/21/17

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1
Travel

Big Birder: Noah Strycker on Where to Spot Rare Species

The renowned birder recommends Ecuador and Uganda, as well as Cape May in New Jersey. His favorite place is the Malheur refuge in Oregon.

Competitive birding seems a silly thing to do.
I do not keep a lifetime list.
The birds are just another pleasure of the outside.

2
Opinion

Immigrant Women and Children

An immigration lawyer says protections must remain in place for immigrant women and children.

It is Trump and Republican policy that undocumented aliens
are not human.  They have no right to exist. 

3
Sports

It’s a Nice Night for ... Surfing

Why paddle out under the stars? To get away from the crowds, mainly.

The joy is obvious and personal.

4
The Learning Network

Questions for: ‘Trillions of Plastic Bits, Swept Up by Current, Are Littering Arctic Waters’

How are scientists tracking the tons of plastic garbage floating on ocean currents? Where will it all end up?

Good questions. 
All of them are answered in the article.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/19/climate/arctic-plastics-pollution.html

Plastic that bothers ecologists floats.

5
U.S.

Jeff Sessions Dismisses Hawaii as ‘an Island in the Pacific’

The attorney general’s comments, related to a federal judge’s ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s latest travel ban, drew criticism from lawmakers.

Jeff Sessions should not be in government.

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Business Day

Bill O’Reilly Payout Could Be as High as $25 Million

With the payment to the dismissed host, 21st Century Fox payouts related to sexual harassment allegations at Fox News now total more than $85 million.

The monetary costs to FoxNews of Bill O'Reilly are a cost of doing business.

7
Well

Sometimes It’s Better Not to Know

My 97-year-old patient told me he didn’t know if he was looking forward to being 98.

The patient and Dr, Sekeres did the right thing to my mind.

8
T Magazine

An Artist and a Poet Consider Poetry Itself

For T’s ongoing series, the artist Eric Fischl responded to a poem by Susan Wheeler.

I think I comprehend.
This poem is not of my universe.

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U.S.

Jason Chaffetz, Powerful House Republican, Won’t Run in 2018

Mr. Chaffetz said he would not seek re-election for his seat in a heavily Republican district, as possible signs of a challenging race mounted.

It is a possible sign of a rift in the Republican party.

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Science

Why Are Some Mice (and People) Monogamous? A Study Points to Genes

A groundbreaking study has found that genetic variations in mice are linked to parental care and monogamy, the first time such a link has been found in mammals.

Continue the work.
People are only beginning to understand genetics.

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