News, Etc.

A set of conjoined twins has been born in China, with this pair being similar to the Hensel twins of Minnesota.

That pair, now adults, have been leading normal lives.

I can't believe there are people who believe these twins should be allowed to die because they aren't "normal."
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It looks like the Schwarzeneggers have split.

They have been married 25 years.
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Something is (more) rotten in the state of Florida.

This undermines the very purpose of a college education:

A foundation bankrolled by Libertarian businessman Charles G. Koch has pledged $1.5 million for positions in Florida State University's economics department. In return, his representatives get to screen and sign off on any hires for a new program promoting "political economy and free enterprise."

Traditionally, university donors have little official input into choosing the person who fills a chair they've funded. The power of university faculty and officials to choose professors without outside interference is considered a hallmark of academic freedom.

Under the agreement with the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, however, faculty only retain the illusion of control. The contract specifies that an advisory committee appointed by Koch decides which candidates should be considered. The foundation can also withdraw its funding if it's not happy with the faculty's choice or if the hires don't meet "objectives" set by Koch during annual evaluations.

Time for FSU to cut off the Koch spigot.
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As if more evidence is needed Bill Gates has his filthy hands all over public education "reform" in this country.

Sickening.

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