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I suspect he be amenable, particularly if the deal somehow brings enough people over to approve his budget with its continuation of the Arkansas Works program. A change in policy would not be a budget matter. But it can take up other matters by a two thirds vote.

The National Academy of Sciences has organized a colloquium on Causal Inference from Big Data The colloquium took place March 26 27, in Washington DC, and reflected a growing realization that statistical analysis void of causal explanations would not satisfy users of big data systems. The colloquium program can be viewed here:My talk (with E. Bareinboim) focused on the problem of fusing data from multiple sources so as to provide valid answers to causal questions of interest.

Highlights: The Mayor introduces his 2018 Executive Operating budget on Tuesday. It is on the Council agenda for introduction, 115, but it will not be in legistar until noon on Tuesday. This week starts with Landmarks Commission on Monday. On voyageait beaucoup, et on revenait toujours avec des paires de lunettes. C’est comme a que Corey a commenc, dit firement Mona Portugal. De nombreux passants s’arrtent pour regarder la vitrine.

Women 50 and older who aren’t active should get 1,600 calories a day. Add 200 calories if you’re moderately active. Men 50 and older who aren’t active need 2,000 to 2,2000 calories a day. Big Mouth (2017 Present) A bunch of middle schoolers navigate the wonders and horrors of puberty in this adult animated comedy, with ‘hormone monsters’ serving as over sexualised shoulder angels that personify their thoughts and fears. A Netflix original. The show had a stellar run after a rocky season 1.

Then there’s the receiving room. It’s a mess if you want a talented mentor. DeVante Parker is the top player, but he’s the king of the sandlot game throw it up and he’ll go get it. He’s pretty darned sure most gun owners are responsible. Never mind the few who want to maim and kill people they don’t like. Watch for a bill from Kitchen.