Heather Cox Richardson’s letter last night begins thusly!
“U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie of South Carolina today dismissed the indictments of former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid.”
Millions skip holiday shopping as Buy Nothing December grows
(AP) The Buy Nothing Project started as a social experiment in mindful gifting. Today, it’s a global movement with more than 7.5 million followers worldwide. This holiday season, it inspires a record number of people to opt out of traditional holiday spending and forego shopping sprees for sharing, trading or repurposing.
In an age when holiday sales start early, prices soar higher and social media hauls set impossible standards, more people crave something quieter and more meaningful. As traditions evolve, a spending-free holiday may be the only way to keep the season sustainable. -- nordy
Brain has five ‘eras’, scientists say – with adult mode not starting until early 30s
Guardian: Scientists have identified five major “epochs” of human brain development in one of the most comprehensive studies to date of how neural wiring changes from infancy to old age.
The study, based on the brain scans of nearly 4,000 people aged under one to 90, mapped neural connections and how they evolve during our lives. This revealed five broad phases, split up by four pivotal “turning points” in which brain organisation moves on to a different trajectory, at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83 years. -- nordy
I have long been aware of the change that takes place (especially in boys) at age 9. But I'd appreciate seeing a breakdown of what the different eras feature.
Dismissal of Comey, James cases won’t be the final word (AP): A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter.
The Justice Department says it plans to immediately appeal a pair of rulings that held that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. It also has the ability to try to refile the cases, though whether it can successfully secure fresh indictments through a different prosecutor is unclear, as is whether any new indictments could survive the crush of legal challenges that would invariably follow. -- nordy
Glenn Kirschner thinks they may not try to re-bring the Comey case, because the statute of limitations is close to being run out right now. They may try with James, but as noted, there's just a blizzard of dismissal motions and other problems. Trump doesn't always appeal, after all.
Heather Cox Richardson’s letter last night begins thusly!
ReplyDelete“U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie of South Carolina today dismissed the indictments of former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid.”
Read the rest of her letter here
Millions skip holiday shopping as Buy Nothing December grows
ReplyDelete(AP) The Buy Nothing Project started as a social experiment in mindful gifting. Today, it’s a global movement with more than 7.5 million followers worldwide. This holiday season, it inspires a record number of people to opt out of traditional holiday spending and forego shopping sprees for sharing, trading or repurposing.
In an age when holiday sales start early, prices soar higher and social media hauls set impossible standards, more people crave something quieter and more meaningful. As traditions evolve, a spending-free holiday may be the only way to keep the season sustainable. -- nordy
Brain has five ‘eras’, scientists say – with adult mode not starting until early 30s
ReplyDeleteGuardian: Scientists have identified five major “epochs” of human brain development in one of the most comprehensive studies to date of how neural wiring changes from infancy to old age.
The study, based on the brain scans of nearly 4,000 people aged under one to 90, mapped neural connections and how they evolve during our lives. This revealed five broad phases, split up by four pivotal “turning points” in which brain organisation moves on to a different trajectory, at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83 years. -- nordy
I think my brain got stuck at the 9-year-old level. 8-) nordy
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DeleteI have long been aware of the change that takes place (especially in boys) at age 9. But I'd appreciate seeing a breakdown of what the different eras feature.
Hmm. Yes I was about 83 when I retired from me career as a science/medical writer.
DeleteDismissal of Comey, James cases won’t be the final word
ReplyDelete(AP): A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter.
The Justice Department says it plans to immediately appeal a pair of rulings that held that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. It also has the ability to try to refile the cases, though whether it can successfully secure fresh indictments through a different prosecutor is unclear, as is whether any new indictments could survive the crush of legal challenges that would invariably follow. -- nordy
Thanks, nordy. I imagine he'll try to get the Supremes to do his bidding yet again. If they do, they do not value the law at all.
DeleteGlenn Kirschner thinks they may not try to re-bring the Comey case, because the statute of limitations is close to being run out right now. They may try with James, but as noted, there's just a blizzard of dismissal motions and other problems. Trump doesn't always appeal, after all.
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