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Russia’s Ussuri Bay was once labeled a hazard because it used to be a Soviet era dumping ground for broken glass and porcelain. Over time, nature righted the wrongs with years of water erosion that transformed the jagged shards into smooth pebbles. Now a protected area, ‘Glass Beach’ has become popular with tourists, who come from all over the world to enjoy its beautiful colors. Source Source 2
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Bunny buddies (Source: http://ift.tt/2jDLRpX)
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Senate Democrats 'deeply troubled' by 'racist, bigoted' views shared by Trump education appointees
Six Senate Democrats said Wednesday they’re “deeply troubled” by “racist, bigoted, and misogynistic statements” made on social media by several of President Donald Trump’s Education Department hires.
In a letter to Jason Botel, new senior White House adviser for education, and Acting Education Secretary Phil Rosenfelt, the senators said they want a briefing on the agency’s “efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce free of prejudice or malice, the administration’s vetting procedures for appointees, and how the department intends to handle reports of inappropriate communications or behavior from staff.”
The letter comes after POLITICO reported that several of Trump’s political appointees, prior to being given jobs at the Education Department, shared unflattering views about African-Americans, transgender people and “fat chicks" on social media. The letter was led by Sen. Patty Murray and signed by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Al Franken.
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All you younger people thinking George W Bush is a sweet, bumbling grandpa type obviously do not remember when he was president.
I’m not shocked at how his public image has mellowed over the years, I’m just disappointed.
