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U.S.
In Newly Divided Government, Who Will Control the Political Agenda?
As Democrats take control of the House, they will push an anti-corruption agenda while President Trump tries to keep the focus on immigration controls.The political agenda will be controlled by the most stuborn
element.
The Republicans have promises to keep.
The Democrats have just won control of federal spending.
The Democrats have promised to frustrate the Republicans
until the Republican's behavior improves.
The more Trump Screams about asylum seekers the less money there will be.
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Science
NASA’s New Horizons Takes Photos of Ultima Thule, 4 Billion Miles Away
Now scientists await a bounty of new data about the small, mysterious icy body, the most distant object ever visited.A roaming camera.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thule
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitsbergen
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U.S.
Shutdown Leaves Food, Medicine and Pay in Doubt in Indian Country
Native Americans, entitled to federal services under treaties, are bearing the brunt of the government shutdown and worried about more pain to come.A Trump tantrum.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantrum
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Food
How to Eat in 2019
Alison Roman wants you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the table.OK, go for it.
For one is still hard to do.
I eat too many sandwiches.
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Sports
Roger Federer Struggles With Serena Williams’s Serve. And Vice Versa.
Roger Federer and his partner Belinda Bencic beat Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe in an abbreviated format match.Enjoy.
Tomorrow night for the Huskies.
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Smarter Living
Mixing Great Cocktails at Home Is Easier Than You Think
You don’t need a bar set or a ton of overpriced barware. All it takes is a handful of well-designed tools.I don't.
I remember too many who did.
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Opinion
Time to Get Out of Afghanistan
The United States is spending beyond its means on a mission that might only be helping its strategic rivals.It is not our job to foment an Islamic Reformation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isma%27ilism
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Opinion
1919: The Year of the Crack-Up
From the Treaty of Versailles to Prohibition, the events of that year shaped America, and the world, for a century to come.https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43290/the-second-coming
The center cannot hold.
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Opinion
2019: The Year of the Wolves
Can the Constitution withstand the partisans?Who are the wolves?
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/2-i-must-not-fear-fear-is-the-mind-killer-fear-is
The Bene Gesserit litany against fear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bene_Gesserit
Trump will be impeached if he achieves a second term.
If he does not he will be prosecuted and convicted.
We cannot have President Pence.
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U.S.
Trump to Meet Congressional Leaders as Shutdown Stretches On
President Trump will meet with congressional leaders in the White House Situation Room, a session that will either worsen the border wall dispute or begin peace talks."President Trump and Democratic congressional leaders dug in Wednesday for a lengthy partial shutdown in a newly divided government after a White House meeting — the first in 22 days — could not break an impasse over Mr. Trump’s demands for billions of dollars for a border wall."
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Opinion
The President’s Field Trip to the Forever War
“Thank you for your service,” but spare the details, please.https://www.amazon.com/Forever-War-Joe-Haldeman/dp/0312536631/
Vietnam left scars.
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World
U.S. Agents Fire Tear Gas Across Mexican Border
About 150 migrants who tried to enter the United States near San Diego early Tuesday were forced back.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_County_War#History
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U.S.
As China Talks Begin, Trump’s Trade Negotiator Tries to Keep President From Wavering
Robert Lighthizer, the United States trade representative and a China skeptic, wants to prevent an anxious president from making a quick, empty deal in a rush to calm the markets.Trump should abdicate.
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Travel
Los Cabos, a Spring Break Hub, Gets a High-End Infusion
Stylish venues have emerged to cater to a crowd that appreciates modern design, farm-to-table meals, and sipping drinks as opposed to drinking shots.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangpu_Park
"No dogs or Chinese"
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Smarter Living
How to Crush Your Habits in the New Year With the Help of Science
Make 2019 the year you actually do all the things you want to do. We asked the experts and checked the journals for the most useful tips you can take to heart.A step at a time.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Opinion
Is There Any Humane Way to Kill a Mouse?
Glue traps, snap traps or poison? What do you do about a pest whose only crime is being a pest?Quickly is best.
Cats are accused of playing with their food.
My preference is the snap trap.
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Opinion
Cleaning the Congressional Stables
The House Democratic class of ’19 is planning a major push on voting, ethics and campaign finance reform. All that stands in the way is the Senate.Yes.
Include the States. The congress must act for The Union.
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Food
What to Cook This Week
Make a paella to feed a crowd. And, for New Year’s, make a steak Diane and turn in early.We are at the end of the "Eating Hollidays"
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Style
The Sound of Silence
How many crazy gizmos are needed to achieve your optimum sleep environment?Quiet runs at about 40 db.
Salt and pepper to taste.
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