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It’s Mardi Gras

• March 8, 2011 • Comments Off

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Another View of The Origins of AIDS

• May 1, 2010 • Comments Off

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The Madison WI Capitol Times

Top reads this week detail city’s crime and violence problems July 24, 2017
Anthony C Heaford: We must discuss, and change, U.S. and UK foreign policy July 23, 2017
Dear Editor: As a British veteran of our occupation of Afghanistan I back every word and sentiment in Buzz Davis’ column "Admit defeat in Afghanistan and engage the United Nations." We, the UK and the U.S., NEED to change our…
Sen. Jennifer Shilling: GOP health care repeal still cruel July 23, 2017
Gov. Walker and a handful of legislative Republicans have been vocal supporters of the health care repeal effort.
Zoewei Wyse: Get what you need to feel safe July 23, 2017
Dear Editor: Safety for everyone is key to navigating important, controversial topics because it increases the chance of raw, open conversation to occur. If issues are never addressed and discussed, they will remain unsolved.
Justin Brede: Marijuana has helped fellow vets with PTSD July 23, 2017
Dear Editor: I fully support legalizing marijuana. One of the main reasons for me is as a vet, I have seen other fellow veterans treat themselves with marijuana for PTSD when nothing else worked.
Kumba Bah: Let immigrants be full participants in community July 23, 2017
Dear Editor: The U.S. was created by immigrants. Immigrant voices can continue to make our democracy stronger by introducing new ideas and new cultures.
Opera in the Park featured hits from 'Carmen' and looked forward to 'Florencia' July 23, 2017
The most exciting thing next season is Daniel Catán’s “Florencia en al Amazonas” Madison Opera teased it at Opera in the Park with the opening scene.
Let's Eat: Mix it up with mole at Los Atlantes in Meadowood July 23, 2017
Nancy Barrera follows her mother’s recipe for mole, incorporating four different kinds of peppers with chocolate, almonds, cinnamon and a host of seasonings.

The New York Times

When Health Law Isn’t Enough, the Desperate Line Up at Tents July 23, 2017
The Remote Area Medical Expedition drew more than 2,000 people when it set up its free clinic at a county fairground in Appalachia.
Journey Fatal for 9 Migrants Found in Truck in a San Antonio Parking Lot July 24, 2017
The city’s fire chief said 20 others were in “extremely severe” or critical condition. Officials were treating the discovery as a human trafficking crime.
In Minneapolis, Unusual Police Killing Raises an Old Outcry: Why? July 22, 2017
The fatal shooting of Justine Damond had uncommon circumstances and stirred an uproar in Australia, but once more there were blanks to fill in.
New C.D.C. Chief Saw Coca-Cola as Ally in Obesity Fight July 23, 2017
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald said she would consider taking money from Coke for C.D.C. programs despite the agency’s having cut ties with the company in the past.
U.S.C. Moves to Fire Former Medical School Dean Over Drug Allegations July 23, 2017
The university said on Friday that it had suspended Dr. Carmen Puliafito, barred him from campus and was taking steps to fire him.
Pittsburgh Gets a Tech Makeover July 22, 2017
The city is newly stylish, with hyped restaurants and an Ace hotel, thanks to a steady flow of Carnegie Mellon grads who decided to stay.
U.S. Navy Opens New Era With Commissioning of Gerald R. Ford July 23, 2017
President Trump flew to Norfolk, Va., to preside over a ceremony welcoming the first of a new generation of powerful aircraft carriers into the fleet.
Scharlette Holdman, a Force for the Defense on Death Row, Dies at 70 July 22, 2017
Ms. Holdman was a pioneer in unearthing legal reasons to spare the lives of the convicted, often working on the cases of those convicted of heinous crimes.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Senate to vote on GOP health bill; 'Wonder Woman' conquers (10 Things to Know for Monday) July 24, 2017
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday.
New Orleans police seek perpetrator in CBD kidnapping Sunday July 24, 2017
Police said the alleged abduction happened at 1200 Poydras St., which is the address for Dave & Buster's.
Building collapses in downtown McComb, Miss.: report July 24, 2017
There were no reports of injury at the building, which houses the Jubilee Performing Arts Center.
60 stung by jellyfish at Daytona Beach, Fla., area: report July 24, 2017
Beach personnel also rescued 27 from the ocean Saturday due to hazardous rip tide conditions.
Gert Town pool breaks ground; spring 2018 opening eyed July 23, 2017
The pool will be located on Broadway Street between Olive and Edinburgh streets.
Snooty, the oldest manatee in captivity, dies after accident: report July 23, 2017
The 69-year-old manatee was found dead Sunday at the South Florida Museum.
La. AG issues warning about tobacco settlement scam July 23, 2017
Online ads falsely claim individuals can receive money, authorities say.
Stormy Sunday around New Orleans metro area: photo gallery July 23, 2017
Downpour sent some vendors home early at Fat City Farmers Market.

The Guardian, UK

Turkish activists decry attack on press freedom as journalists stand trial July 24, 2017
Charges include claims that Cumhuriyet journalists helped the separatist Kurdistan Workers party and Gülen movementThe trial of 17 reporters and executives from Cumhuriyet, one of Turkey’s last standing opposition newspapers, is set to begin on Monday with rights activists decrying the continuing muzzling of free speech in one of the world’s largest jailers […]
Two killed in shooting at Israeli embassy in Jordan July 24, 2017
Israel refuses to allow Jordanian authorities to question embassy guard who killed two men at its Amman compoundAn Israeli embassy security guard shot dead a Jordanian man who attacked him with a screwdriver at Israel’s embassy compound in Amman on Sunday night, police said. A second Jordanian man also died in the incident. Israel is refusing to allow Jordan […]
Alexis Tsipras: 'The worst is clearly behind us' July 24, 2017
The longest-serving Greek prime minister since the economic crisis began says he is leading the country out of crisisAlexis Tsipras, the Greek prime minister, has promised to defy his critics by taking the country out of its longest-running crisis in modern times. “The worst is clearly behind us,” he told the Guardian in an exclusive interview. “We can now s […]
'We found it rolled up in a tube': Alice Cooper discovers Warhol classic after 40 years July 24, 2017
Silkscreen from Death and Disaster series sat in storage among other artefactsRocker became friends with Warhol in New York in the 1960sThe rock star Alice Cooper has found an Andy Warhol masterpiece that could be worth millions “rolled up in a tube” in a storage locker, where it lay forgotten for more than 40 years. Related: Andy Warhol’s Electric Chair, 19 […]
Trump not convinced Russian meddling took place, communications chief says July 23, 2017
Scaramucci: Trump’s view is ‘maybe they did it, maybe they didn’t do it’White House sends mixed signals about new sanctions against MoscowDonald Trump remains unconvinced that Russia interfered in last year’s US election, his new communications chief said on Sunday, as the White House gave mixed signals about whether it would approve new sanctions against Mo […]
Lipstick Under My Burkha's release hailed as victory for Indian women July 23, 2017
Film banned from cinemas for its ‘contagious sex scenes’, makes its debut after lengthy battle with censorsAn award-winning Hindi film initially banned from cinemas for being too “lady-oriented” has made its debut across India in what its director hailed as a major victory for women. Lipstick Under My Burkha, which depicts the secret world, including the sex […]
UK approved £283m of arms sales to Saudis after airstrike on Yemen funeral July 23, 2017
Campaigners say Britain should have halted weapons exports after attack that caused international outrageThe British government approved £283m of arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the six months after a Saudi airstrike on a funeral that killed scores of people and was criticised by the UN, figures reveal.The airstrike, on 8 October 2016, hit a funeral hall in th […]
'Human-trafficking' tragedy: nine die in sweltering Texas truck July 23, 2017
Police ‘looking at a human trafficking crime’ after driver arrestedWalmart CCTV footage shows vehicles picking up people from trailerAt least nine people died after being crammed into a sweltering tractor-trailer found parked outside a Walmart in the midsummer Texas heat, authorities said on Sunday as they described an immigrant-smuggling attempt gone wrong. […]

The BBC

Cumhuriyet journalists face terrorism trial July 24, 2017
If found guilty, the 17 writers and managers could be jailed for decades.
Kabul suicide car bomb: 30 killed in Afghan capital July 24, 2017
The Taliban say they carried out the attack in the Afghan capital that killed at least 30 people.
Bernard Tomic amazed at career, despite lack of effort at times July 24, 2017
Bernard Tomic says he has never "really tried" throughout his tennis career, adding that he has probably been operating at "around 50%".
IMF downgrades US and UK growth July 24, 2017
Lower activity in the first quarter of 2017 suggests both will underperform the global economy.
Israeli 'kills attacker' at Jordan embassy July 24, 2017
The guard opened fire after being stabbed with a screwdriver, killing two Jordanians, Israel says.
Nigeria's President Buhari seen in London July 24, 2017
The president laughs off "cocktail of lies" about his health as he recovers in London.
San Antonio: Truck found in Texas with dozens inside July 24, 2017
They were among dozens of people found inside the back of the vehicle suffering from dehydration.
Rio de Janeiro: Police protest over rising Brazil violence July 23, 2017
Relatives demand more support from the authorities after the deaths of 91 officers in 2017.