Saturday, August 5, 2017

@1:45, 8/5/17

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1
Arts

Stephen King Swerves Too Close to Reality for Comfort

The crimes of “Mr. Mercedes” involve cars, bombs and a crowded pop concert, but this TV adaptation avoids over-resembling actual events.

Never.

http://start.att.net/exclusive/audience/mr-mercedes/

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

2
Your Money

When Brokers Want to Move Your Money Out of a Very Good Thing

Everyone should have a retirement plan as good as the Thrift Savings Plan that federal workers use. Here’s what happened when outside advisers tried to pry money loose.

I have not bought an annuity.

3
Your Money

Designing Your Own Retirement, With Passions in Mind

Some are hanging on to what they loved about their day job, while trying something new, different and perhaps adventurous.

Nice work if you can get it.
"Get it right this time"

4
Magazine

Letter of Recommendation: Ghosting

A seed of indifference that leads to a disappearing act.

The behavior is real. 
 The descriptive label is good.
Recovery is possible.

5
T Magazine

Meet the Rare Designer Who Debuted With Couture

A new guest entrant on the couture calendar, Christine Hyun Mi Nielsen mixes ermine and tulle with denim and baseball hats.

She has served an apprenticeship and has a positive cash flow.

6
N.Y. / Region

Asbury Park: Where Art, Grit and Local Spirits Mix

This beach town, 60 miles south of New York, offers a boardwalk with plenty of kitsch, as well as upscale restaurants and a thriving music scene.

I would visit.  I don't want to live there.

7
World

South African Held by Al Qaeda in Mali Is Freed After 5 Years

According to a retired European intelligence official, 3.5 million euros was paid for the release of Stephen McGown, who was abducted nearly six years ago.

Journalism is a demanding business.
I can learn more by reading.
I would send objects on missions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Laptop_per_Child
http://one.laptop.org/

8
Sports

Citi Field Added More Netting. Now Yankee Stadium Might Expand the Trend.

Though nothing is official, the Yankees said they were “seriously exploring” extending protective netting father down the baselines to protect fans.

Nothing worth doing is truely safe.

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N.Y. / Region

A Game of Cat and Mouse with High Stakes: Deportation

As federal authorities detain more undocumented immigrants in New York’s courthouses, criminal law officials try to thwart them, saying arrests hamper justice.

ICE and the courts are playing an ugly game.
The Justice System should be a protected zone.
I am not worried about the safety of the ICE agents.

10
Sports

Usain Bolt, an Icon in Track and Field, Is About to Run His Final Race

As he nears his 31st birthday, Bolt has been slowing down. He’s set to run his last race on Saturday night in London — or so he says.

If he can Bolt should retire from competition rather than be retired by
His slowing pace.

He can continue to coach.

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