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[gwydion]

* "In small breakthrough, Koreas will meet for talks on Tuesday:" https://apnews.com/b2a4d6e6d4794cdeafd23dfef279cd43/Seoul-says-both-Koreas-have-agreed-to-hold-talks-on-Tuesday

* "Why Jordan is Deporting Syrian Refugees?:" https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/jordan-syrian-refugees-deportation/543057/

* "Several killed in Brazil prison gang battle, dozens escape:" http://www.dw.com/en/several-killed-in-brazil-prison-gang-battle-dozens-escape/a-41993148

* "Brazil fugitive posts selfies on the run:" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-38495374

* "U.S. freezes funds to U.N. relief agency, diplomats say:" https://www.axios.com/scoop-trump-administration-freezes-funds-to-u-n-relief-agency-2522788356.html

* "Michael Wolff says Donald Trump is least credible person 'who has ever walked on earth':" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/michael-wolff-says-donald-trump-least-credible-person-who-has-n834921

* "New US attorney appointments raise questions:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/new-trump-us-attorney-appointments-raise-questions-1130732099523

* "Gillibrand cries foul on interim US attorney:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/gillibrand-cries-foul-on-trump-us-attorney-replacement-1130723395804

* "Trump disregard for DoJ independence taints attorney appointment:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-disregard-for-doj-independence-taints-attorney-appointment-1128970307975

* "FBI launches new Clinton Foundation investigation:" http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/367541-fbi-launches-new-clinton-foundation-investigation

* "GOP makes progress undermining Russia probe:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/republicans-compliant-fbi-make-progress-undermining-russia-probe-1130714179777

* "Trump ordered a White House lawyer to stop Sessions’s recusal from the Russia probe:" https://www.vox.com/2018/1/4/16852150/report-trump-anger-sessions-russia-investigation

* "Comey claims confirmed by Priebus notes: NYT:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/comey-notes-claims-about-trump-confirmed-by-priebus-notes-nyt-1129818691692

* "Fmr. Watergate prosecutor: I can make Trump obstruction case:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/fmr-watergate-prosecutor-i-can-make-trump-obstruction-case-1129746499653

* "Trump told lawyer to stop Sessions from recusing himself: NYT:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/trump-told-lawyer-to-stop-sessions-from-recusing-himself-nyt-1129749059582

* "Did Jeff Sessions seek ‘dirt’ on Comey before firing?:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/jeff-sessions-did-attorney-general-seek-comey-dirt-1130985027700

* "Is new Clinton Foundation probe a threat to our democracy?:" http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/clinton-foundation-probe-feds-persecuting-trump-enemy-1131009603832

* "List of Trump administration departures grows:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/list-of-high-level-trump-administration-departures-grows-1130732611664

* "EPA chief Pruitt is said to be eyeing attorney general job:" https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/05/scott-pruitt-us-attorney-general-position-326373

* In case it's not clear, this is about ending the Mueller investigation. "GOP Rep. Chris Stewart calling for Sessions to step down:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/05/politics/chris-stewart-jeff-sessions-russia/index.html

* "Ryan backed Nunes in dispute with Justice Department, sources say:" https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/04/politics/paul-ryan-nunes-justice-department/index.html

* So let's not investigate literal traitors; let's arrest people for exposing them. "Senators refer Christopher Steele, Trump dossier author, for possible criminal charges:" https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/senators-refer-christopher-steele-trump-dossier-author-for-possible-criminal-charges

* "Rosenstein, McCabe meet with Ryan on Nunes:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rosenstein-mccabe-meet-with-ryan-on-nunes-russia-investigation-1128929347589

* "Legal pot states prepare to resist Sessions:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/legal-marijuana-states-prepare-to-resist-new-sessions-policy-1129851971538

* "Rep. Paulette Jordan announces she'll run for governor as a Democrat:" http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2017/dec/07/rep-paulette-jordan-announces-shell-run-governor-democrat/

* "Comcast fired 500 despite claiming tax cut would create thousands of jobs:" https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/01/comcast-fired-500-despite-claiming-tax-cut-would-create-thousands-of-jobs/

* "Roy Moore accuser's Gadsden home burns; arson investigation underway:" http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/01/roy_moore_accusers_home_burns.html

* "Two arrested in murder of lesbian couple, children in N.Y.:" http://www.washingtonblade.com/2017/12/30/two-arrested-murder-lesbian-couple-children-n-y/

* I actually made progress with the hooks today, having discovered some of the hooks are sharper, which means the hammer is way more effective with them. Once I get the sharp hook to screw in, i unscrew and replace it with one that better fits the purpose. The mantel is done, though I may want to stick a few more in just in case.

I've started training Livia with the dental treats left over from Mache and Hector. I still have them as they are the hard treats that don't go bad quickly if one keeps them in a sealed container and because both LM and Tavy would rather starve than eat them. Livia reacts as if they were crack. The training is going slowly as she gets frustrated and gives up fairly quickly, but I got her to do a half trick once and a full trick once, so it's progress even if this is slow compared to all but one of the cats I've worked with.

I actually did get proper sleep, though the fever dreams were the usual mix of surreal and impressively creepy. Seriously, one would have made a first rate horror short, and one might have made a good indie game. Ah well. I'm settling in for the inevitable secondary infection, and suspect I'll be ready to talk the clinic into an emergency appointment and an antibiotic on Monday. For those new to the health saga, this is nothing to get worked up over. It becomes serious if I start suffocating in my sleep or it's antibiotic resistant. I did nearly pass out twice coughing, but so far this is typical January health wise.

* The Imperial couple: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/169398167282/the-imperial-couple

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* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.

* "Help us stop the humanitarian crisis on Manus:" https://www.asrc.org.au/donate-now/

* "RISE (Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees):" https://www.givenow.com.au/riserefugee/donate

* How to help Rohingya refugees: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/world/asia/rohingya-aid-myanmar-bangladesh.html?emc=edit_nn_20171012&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=50784086&te=1&_r=0

* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey

* Trans Lifeline is one of those organizations you can call at (877) 565-8860 in the US and in Canada (877) 330- 6366.

* The Trevor Project has a 24 hour hotline geared toward helping our youth, and you can call it at 1-866-488-7386

* Resistance links for the tax cuts for the rich: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/166977878817/fullhalalalchemist-the-gop-is-aiming-for-a-65vc

* Scripts for resisting the Tax Bill: https://laughingacademy.tumblr.com/post/168175070608/the-tax-bill-just-passed-the-senate-heres-what

* Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html

* Want Game of Thrones without the creepy? We need new players. We are very inclusive. "Game of Bones MUSH:" gobmush.wikidot.com

Comments

[conuly]

And Trump is trying to take the credit for Korea and Korea talking. (Maaaaybe it's true? Maybe all they plan to do for this first call is laugh at how inept he is?)

[gwydion]

I'm actually willing to consider 45 may be so world endingly awful that he might be part of the impetus, though I think the dire food situation in North Korea and behind the scenes things with China may be other contributing factors.