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Over the last seven day period....

• The good will President Trump earned addressing Congress in a manner unlike a madman is burnt away by continuing revelations that his pick for Attorney General perjured himself in his confirmation hearing by claiming never to have met with the Russians.
• Trump also claims Obama tapped his phone, an allegation apparently gotten from the Breitbart website, then asks Congress to investigate whether it is true, reversing the usual order of investigations.
• And Now: Does Anyone Know If CNN's Brooke Baldwin Would Consider Herself A Nerd?
• Main Story: The Dalai Lama (YouTube 19m), and China's attempts to surpress his influence over Tibet. The bit concludes with an interview between Oliver and the Dalai Lama himself.

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posted by JHarris on Mar 8, 2017 - 4 comments

So the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu got together and talked about joy for a week. This resulting book is an accessible and actionable journey into the essential practice of experiencing and sharing joy. [more inside]
posted by aniola on Feb 12, 2017 - 1 comment

Actress Emily Blunt (Sicario (2015)); Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer (The Court and The World); The Dead Weather performs. [more inside]
posted by numaner on Sep 17, 2015 - 3 comments

A story of compassion and saintlike devotion in the streets of New Orleans: B.B. St. Roman is the only staff member for the New Orleans Police Department Homeless Assistant Unit. [more inside]
posted by Going To Maine on May 21, 2015 - 3 comments