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My Life As an Undocumented Immigrant
A reporter talks about his illegal American dream.We have to break this mess. We know immigration is broken. There must be a reasonable path to citizenship.I don't want this man removed. I don't want anyone removed for being here. Tell us all what the logic of these laws is. -
Lytro’s Camera Lets You Shoot First and Focus Later
The company’s technology allows a picture’s focus to be adjusted after it is taken.Not a winner as far as I can guess. There are better cheaper ways to go about it. -
Ai Weiwei, Dissident Chinese Artist, Is Released
The state news agency reported the release of Ai Weiwei, whose prosecution had become a focal point of criticism of China’s human rights record.I just don't know enough. I always suspect an ulterior motive. -
Many Black New Yorkers Are Moving to the South
Economic conditions are cited as the main reason so many black New Yorkers are moving to the South.Colour does not make higher taxes better. Decent schools help. -
Wal-Mart’s Authoritarian Culture
The company’s corporate culture hurts millions of employees, both male and female.Yes. Union organizing is a corporate crime. -
High-Speed Rail Poised to Transform China
Beyond controversies and cost concerns, high-speed trains are reducing hurdles posed by China’s size, bringing benefits in tow and posing challenges for the country’s competitors.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrakhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Central_RailroadAmtrak owns no rails. Freight has priority. Real Estate is lord of all.Finance and oil like it like that. -
Come Meet the Author, but Be Prepared to Open Your Wallet
To increase revenue, independent bookstores are charging for author events. Authors are very unsatisfying compared to their finished works.I know. -
100 Days
The first 100 days of every presidency are regularly used as a measuring stick for success. Unfortunately, it seems as if that’s the only time anything gets done.It takes about that long for the opposition to get organized. -
Sing Out, Hillary
First Lady Hillary could give Secretary Clinton a lesson or two about how to get in the face of authoritarian regimes.It is the Saudi religion.Maureen Dowd should stick with calling The Pope evil names.The Internet will bring Saudi low soon. -
Cost of Wars a Rising Issue as Obama Weighs Troop Levels
As President Obama contemplates the U.S. future in Afghanistan, his critics and allies alike are comparing the cost of the war to what is not being spent to bolster the sagging economy.The money spent on war is not available for domestic projects.Ending a war is always a domestic disaster.
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New Online Services Offer Hope to Music Fans
New online services promise finally to bring order to the digital revolution, but dematerializing recorded music has its consequences for listeners, artists and the music industry.He has found the real problem: Attention and the time to pay it.The sound quality is a product of his transducers. The MP3 does reasonably well but the ear buds stink. I could do something about that. Another product. -
A Nazi Photographer Is Quickly Identified. So Is His Wife, Who Was Killed in the War.
As Tuesday dawned, what we knew about an anonymous photo album by a Nazi photographer was only what could be inferred from its 214 pictures (all but one uncaptioned). We could see he had amazing access: taking portraits of Russian and Jewish priso...That did not take long. -
Summer Cocktails Made Simpler
The country’s top bartenders suggest seasonal drinks with just three main ingredients — loads of refreshment for minimal effort.I love you. None of you is poured out of a bottle. -
Dutch Lawmakers Adopt Net Neutrality Law
The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to ban its mobile operators from blocking or charging consumers extra for using Internet-based services like Skype.Taking privacy seriously. I am either going to have to pay the man or learn.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp -
Obama Opts for Faster Afghan Pullout
President Obama plans to announce Wednesday that he will order 10,000 troops to pull out of Afghanistan this year, and another 20,000 troops by the end of next summer.http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/06/22/world/asia/american-forces-in-afghanistan-and-iraq.html?ref=asiahttp://thinkprogress.org/security/2011/06/22/250807/obamas-troop-reduction-afghanistan/Maybe he makes it.
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Three-Ingredient Summer Cocktails
The Times asked some of the country’s top bartenders to suggest streamlined coolers built for easy summer drinking.No, because it matters. I love you and won't lose you to drink.
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More Women Soldiers Fighting in Combat
Women soldiers in the Army have quietly nullified the argument that they are not fit for combat. More women are risking their lives on the front line.What a waste. Afghanistan will stay very messy for a very long time."Internet in a suitcase" is the weapon that will change Islam.Changing our military is a bigger project. -
Pisco Makes the Trip North
The export market for the South American spirit is growing, assisted by American expertise, passion and money.You, more than most, know why not.http://www.amazon.com/Drinking-Love-Story-Caroline-Knapp/dp/0385315546/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308798772&sr=8-1Drinking, A Love Story Caroline Knapp
No Food Safety in These Budget Numbers
Bitmann can see the problem.
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The Sun Is the Best Optometrist
Too much time indoors can damage the eye’s development.Too much time outdoors can damage the skin. I seem to do OK.I am primarily interested in how the mind develops. Brain is part of that but not the whole story. Myopia has killed many but we have value to the community.
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