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Blogging break

As I did in November, this week I am minimizing my time on the computer, so I can continue cleaning up my office. I won't be posting much, if anything.

But I'll be back next week.

Recent news round-up

Good News

• Turkey police recover stolen Picasso in Istanbul: report
• Hollande waives prison for abused woman who shot husband
• Wisconsin activists push student free-press protections
• Officer resigns after uproar over words to black motorist

Bad News

• 4 remaining occupiers of wildlife refuge remain watchful There is no acceptable reason for giving them immunity. Starve them out.
• Tax Scams Are Targeting Uninsured, I.R.S. Warns
• Thai junta pressures Facebook, Line to censor online posts
• Officials: Ohio man made several tries to find child for sex
• Italy protest against same-sex unions gathers thousands
• Islamic State bombings near Syria Shiite shrine kill 71
• 86 Dead as Boko Haram Burns Children Alive in Nigeria