{"id":12369,"date":"2014-03-16T00:15:44","date_gmt":"2014-03-16T07:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=12369"},"modified":"2014-03-16T00:15:44","modified_gmt":"2014-03-16T07:15:44","slug":"open-thread3162014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2014\/03\/16\/open-thread3162014\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–3\/16\/2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m writing for tomorrow and have a lot to do.  In fact, I may be a bit scarce for the next couple of days.  I\u2019ve been tentatively approved for a level of volunteer authorization that will allow me to enter and move within the prison without direct supervision from staff.  To complete the approval process, I have to read a manual, complete a written examination at home, and submit it within the next few days.  Then I have to attend a training session in Salem early next month, and an institution orientation.  It\u2019s a lot of work, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s took me 3:57 (average 4:19).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font>From Upworthy<\/a>: Some people say America has the #1 health care system in the world. Those people are probably not counting the other 36 countries that are beating us. Aasif Mandvi decided to go investigate whether we really have the not-best system ever. What he finds is kind of appalling. At 4:00 is the most awkward 15 seconds I’ve seen in quite some time. If you live in Canada and have fancy universal health care,<\/font> you can watch it here<\/a>. (or here).<\/font><\/p>\n

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