PLATT - MISC News

SOCIAL MEDIA RUNNING AMOK
US gun violence spawns a new epidemic: conspiracy theorists harassing victims (I do not do social media.  Here is one more good reason not to.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/nov/28/us-guns-mass-shootings-hoax-conspiracy-theories?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=254536&subid=24222148&CMP=GT_US_collection

GENERAL INTEREST
Popocatépetl Volcano Has Second Crater
https://weather.com/news/weather/video/popocatpetl-volcano-has-second-crater

Watch Men Feed 30 Hungry Cheetahs
https://weather.com/news/trending/video/watch-men-feed-30-hungry-cheetahs

Clouds near Australia
http://earthsky.org/todays-image/clouds-near-australia-gravity-waves-satellite-image?mc_cid=cfc34f5255&mc_eid=11b1b20d94

18 Statistics That Will Change Your View Of History
http://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-837-18-insane-statistics-that-will-change-your-view-history/

SodaStream has found a way to turn water into wine
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sodastream-has-found-a-way-to-turn-water-into-wine-2017-11-28

11 pointers for traveling with your dog 
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/11-pointers-for-traveling-with-your-dog-2017-11-29

11 Things You Can't Return to Amazon 
http://start.att.net/news/read/article/kiplingercom-cyber_monday_2017_11_things_you_cant_return_to_ama-kip/category/finance

INTERSEX ISSUES
Garrison Keillor fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of inappropriate behavior
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/11/29/garrison-keillor-says-hes-been-fired-by-minnesota-public-radio-over-allegations-inappropriate-behavior.html

INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Katie Couric: Matt Lauer ‘pinches me on the ass a lot’
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/29/katie-couric-2012-matt-lauer-pinches-me-ass-lot/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWVdVNE16YzJaRFptTnpkaSIsInQiOiJDU29LYlhrdUZRODNNN1ZSYmVpMThEUndhNitudUtFZ3Y0bXd1cFpoSjhBclZaSDJcL2tPY0FySHA0UldUbWt5ODRSNnZkdG9vYVwvXC82XC9YZHVNWWZGZjdvdmFlRnF1UFJ0Z1ROcFkyUDhNeGxmM25qTjFhd1ppRm1OTjZKQ2thSGgifQ%3D%3D

SEXUAL ABUSE
For Mormon women, saying #MeToo presents a particular challenge 
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/29/mormon-women-metoo-particular-challenge-sexual-abuse?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=254536&subid=24222148&CMP=GT_US_collection

Male sexuality isn't brutal by default. It's dangerous to suggest it is 
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/nov/28/male-sexual-assault-nature?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=254536&subid=24222148&CMP=GT_US_collection

EDUCATION
Black Self-Sabotage 
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/williams112917.php3

TAXES
Ronna McDaniel: Democrats were for tax reform before they were against it
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rnc-chief-ronna-mcdaniel-democrats-were-for-tax-reform-before-they-were-against-it/article/2641899

Op-ed: Rate reductions, not targeted tax favors, key to scientific research (WHOA!  This is surely NOT a tax simplification bill!!!!!)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rate-reductions-not-targeted-tax-favors-key-to-scientific-research/article/2641789



CHEMISTRY
Scientists Are Closer to Making Solar-Powered Jets a Reality
https://www.ecowatch.com/solar-powered-jets-2512929522.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=f6c791c0a6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-f6c791c0a6-85328381

Solid-state magnesium-ion batteries could lick lithium
https://newatlas.com/solid-state-magnesium-battery/52386/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=7ab49959d9-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-7ab49959d9-91357693

TECHNOLOGY
Net Neutrality (I still say that the biggest danger from repeal is censorship.)
https://moneyish.com/ish/this-is-why-you-need-to-pay-attention-to-the-net-neutrality-repeal/

Time to release the internet from the free market – and make it a basic right
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/29/net-neutrality-internet-basic-right-america-trump-administration?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=254536&subid=24222148&CMP=GT_US_collection

LAW ENFORCEMENT
The avocado police protecting Mexico's green gold
https://flipboard.com/article/the-avocado-police-protecting-mexico%27s-green-gold/f-665196d296%2Fco.uk

MIDDLE EAST
State Department making a laughingstock of the US and President Trump
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/1117/glick112917.php3

NORK
North Korea boasts new missile can hit any point in U.S.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/north-korea-boasts-new-missile-can-hit-any-point-in-us-2017-11-28

Analysis: N. Korea may declare 'victory,' turn to economy
https://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2017/11/29/analysis-n-korea-may-declare-victory-turn-to-economy-n2415599

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"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion
to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of
his actions and the integrity of his intent."
                  --Douglas MacArthur