Saturday, July 1, 2017

@23:20, 6/30/17

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Opinion

Made in America: The Bad News and the Good Bad News

So far, the revival of American manufacturing is more myth than reality. But there are specific policy actions that would help.

Steven Rattner is sufficiently wrong to be dangerous

If the poor become employed things will improve.
Skilled work will be filled if the pay is high enough.
The west coast is suffering an I.T. glut.
The news for manufacturing is uniformly bad.

2
Times Insider

Postcard From Australia: Where Some See Souvenirs and Slang, a Race-in-America Reporter Sees Stereotypes

On location with John Eligon for the filming of an eye-opening documentary. Plus an exclusive video exchange with Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant.

Yes.

3
Technology

Deciding When to Use Your Own Router

A modem-router combination from your internet service provider usually means less setup and simpler technical support but, sometimes, fewer features.

I do not use the wireless feature at the moment.
I have an old router that is setup without a password.
I have found I do not need wireless here.

4

Books

An Englishwoman’s Journals Cast Light on Belgium’s Plight in World War I

Rescued from a Belgian archive, “An English Governess in the Great War” is the diary kept by Mary Thorp in Brussels during the German occupation.

English propaganda should not hide the facts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corroborating_evidence

5
Opinion

The President Versus ‘Fake News,’ Again

Graciousness becomes this White House the way napalm becomes an igloo.

Deal in truth with a small t.
The capital T is attached to revelation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revelation

6
World

Young People Have Their Say About the Future of Hong Kong

Twenty years after the handover from British rule, people born in Chinese Hong Kong have an increasing voice in its future.

Refusing the politics of China is good judgment.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_China

Everyone needs to know more.

7
Arts

Creating Dance in the Park: You Can’t Hide Behind a Tree

Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener talk about making their dance process public during a residency in Madison Square Park.

I haven't the patience.

8
Books

How Martin Luther King Persuaded John Kennedy to Support the Civil Rights Cause

In “Kennedy and King,” Steven Levingston tells the story of an ardent activist, a cautious President, and leadership of a curious nature.

Facts do not destroy legends.

9
Technology

Daily Report: In Paris, They Do Start-Ups With Style

The Silicon Valley workaholic ethos would never be confused with the French way of living. That’s not dissuading a group of tech entrepreneurs.

Some decorators can write.

10
Opinion

The Lobster in the Luggage

“Lobsters that are boiled alive likely suffer every second of the three long minutes it takes for them to die,” writes an editor for PETA.

My main worry is that there should be enough lobsters landed next year.
"You don't eat money" was said of dried salt cod.
It applies to lobsters.


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