Saturday, May 3, 2014

Derby Day Reads

Here are some stories to check out:

The Kentucky Derby tax break - Politico

Ahead of the Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing Seeks Reform - Wall Street Journal

The Invention of the Chilean Sea Bass - Priceonomics.  People are stupid.

Five Stunning Facts About America's Prison System You Haven't Heard - SK.  The United States is a pariah (dare I say, Apartheid) state when it comes to criminal justice.  There is no justice, but the prison system is criminal.

This Town Needs a Better Class of Racist - Ta-Nehisi Coates

Astonishing Video of a Baltimore Street Collapse - Washington Post.  More infrastructure failure.

Carbon Dioxide Levels in Atmosphere Reach Terrifying New Level - Slate.  We are screwed.  Hockey stick, anyone? (see below)

Book Review: Proof: The Science of Booze - Scientific American.  Enough colons for one line.

Yes, Tornadoes are Getting Stronger - Wired

Concerns grow over deadly pig virus - BBC.  Europe worries about PEDv.


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