Wednesday, May 31, 2017

@13:13, 5/31/17

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1
Technology

When You See Something (Fake), Say Something

In its efforts to help curb the spread of false news around the world, Facebook has added new tools for users to aid in monitoring the site.

Face Book says they are trying to be good.
Confirm all of the Face Book feed or ignore Face Book entirely.

2
U.S.

Oregon Man Accused of Deadly Anti-Muslim Tirade Continues Rant in Court

Jeremy Christian, accused of slashing three men who tried to intervene as he menaced two women, used his arraignment to call for “death to the enemies of America.”

Send him for psychiatric evaluation.


Smarter Living

A Newbie’s Guide to Saddling Up and Pedaling Off to Work

The right preparation, from staying clean to freshening up at your destination, can make all the difference in your ride and your outlook.

Bicycles in the city make good sense.
City Bike is worth the deposit.

4
N.Y. / Region

New York Commuters Again Face Problems, This Time on Ferries

Less than a month after the launch of the NYC Ferry service, passengers on the city’s newest transit option dealt with long lines and delays over the holiday weekend.

The city needs a bigger fleet.

5
Fashion & Style

Alfonso Ferguson, Daton Haywood

The couple, who were married in the Bronx, met while attending the University of South Florida.

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

6
Opinion

Keep Early Voting

The director of the A.C.L.U.’s Voting Rights Project says early voters tend to be strong partisans and least likely to change their minds.

Intelligent voting is best in a representative system. 

7
Business Day

Mother of Uber Chief Executive Killed in Boating Accident

Travis Kalanick’s father was also seriously injured in the accident on Friday near Fresno, Calif., the company said.

Rocks do not care.

8
World

North Korea Fires Missile That Lands in Sea of Japan

The apparent test of a ballistic missile that landed near Japan comes a week after previous failed test.

North Korea is a sovereign nation.

9
Science

Challenging Mainstream Thought About Beauty’s Big Hand in Evolution

Are aesthetic judgments about mates invariably tied to traits we see as adaptive and worth passing on? Or, does beauty just ‘happen’?

Nothing just happens since the big bang that began our universe.  I believe there are random events. Without them There can be no free will and thus no human creation.

Birds and other animals make choices.
Being beautiful to the choosing partner is as important to
reproductive success as being present, healthy and interested.

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N.Y. / Region

Video: Jumping Off a Plane During Memorial Day Weekend

Skydive with the Army's Golden Knights and fly on a stunt plane in 360-degree video from the Bethpage Air Show happening this weekend at Jones Beach on Long Island.

A nerve racking performance.

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