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Person Found Dead, Possibly Struck By Plane At Austin Airport
This person and their family will be in my prayers today. Being hit by a plane is not a way I’d want anyone to die. I’ve heard some rumors about it, that I’m not sharing pending some better confirmation than a random person on Twitter. A team of investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration was…
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Appearing nightly, the Quest Diagnostics Air Force
Your lab results fly first class after dark. Source: Appearing nightly, the Quest Diagnostics Air Force I enjoyed this article about the work done to transport lab samples from collection points to the labs themselves.
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To-Go Alcohol in Texas
Generally, I disagree with much that Governor Abbott does or say, but I agree with him here: Before about a year ago, you couldn’t even buy beer to go at a brewery. With the lockdown, as long as the alcohol is sealed, basically any place that can serve it can sell it to go. I…
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Congress has no right of information
I’m listening to the oral arguments of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit discussing the cases of the House trying to enforce their subpoenas through a lawsuit. The Trump administration lawyer is arguing that the House can subpoena, but enforcement of it is only the power of the executive branch (thus an…
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El Paso Walmart Shooting: Last remaining hospital patient dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last remaining hospital patient from the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting has died, family and doctors said Sunday. “After a nearly nine-month fight, our hearts are heavy as we report Guillermo “Memo” Garcia, our last remaining patient being treated from the El Paso shooting, has passed away,” said David…
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Marine Corps Bans Public Display of Confederate Flag
In a letter, Gen. David H. Berger, the Marine commandant, said the symbol had “the power to inflame division.” Source: Marine Corps Bans Public Display of Confederate Flag I suppose it makes sense but I didn’t realize this wasn’t already a thing.
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News
I have a regular routine of news outlets that I check out: KUT — the local NPR station. Austin American-Statesman — local pulp. I’m not a subscriber though. KXAN — local broadcast media New York Times — National news Washington Post — National news, but more DC focus. Ars Technica — More technical news. Texas…
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Prime
I’m not mad. I don’t care that I pay for Prime and they’re offering 3-week delivery times right now. I’m more just amazed.
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Acting Navy secretary resigns after insulting aircraft carrier’s ousted captain
The decision comes after a political crisis erupted concerning a coronavirus outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Source: Acting Navy secretary resigns after insulting aircraft carrier’s ousted captain Such a bonehead move, after removing him without an investigation. As he was a sailor for seven or eight years and in military roles for a few…