Wednesday, August 23, 2017

@2:43, 8/23/17

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U.S.

Louise Linton Goes From the Lap of Luxury to the Center of a Social Media Storm

Ms. Linton’s in-the-clouds lifestyle abruptly collided with her husband’s political day job after she dressed down a stranger on Instagram.

Let her fade from view.
The National Enquirer is waiting.

2
Books

A Pioneering Neuroscientist Reports From ‘the Border of Life and Death’

In “Into the Gray Zone,” the neuroscientist Adrian Owen describes finding signs of consciousness in the brains of vegetative patients.

Brain death is acceptable to me as a standard.

3
Movies

How Hard Can It Be for a French Girl to Go on Vacation?

Boats make her sick and she’s a picky eater, but Delphine is a delight in Eric Rohmer’s “Le Rayon Vert,” playing for a week at Metrograph.

I expect I will not make an effort to see The Green Flash.

4
U.S.

Video: Trump Lashes Out at Media, and Hints at Pardon for Arpaio

At a rally in Phoenix, President Trump also threatened to shut down the government if Congress did not agree to finance construction of a Mexican border wall.

I would like to ignore Trump.
His grandstanding is distracting us from the business of government.

5
U.S.

No Guilty Verdicts in Bundy Ranch Standoff Trial

Four men faced charges from the 2014 standoff, when ranchers and militia members faced off against federal officers over Cliven Bundy’s use of public lands.

The eviction must go forward.
It is a matter of the rule of law.

6
Opinion

By Day, the Sky Was Black. By Night, We Were Talking Af-Pak.

For a few hours, the nation was captivated by celestial splendor. But by sundown, attention shifted to more earthly matters.

Trump demands center stage.

7
Food

Martha’s Vineyard Has a Nourishing Magic for Black Americans

My first vacation on the island was bartered. That was seven years ago, and I’ve been drawn back every summer since.

An undisturbed seasonal community makes the place special.

8
Sports

Tanaka’s Efficiency and Sanchez’s Power Lead Yankees Past the Tigers

Tanaka turned in a solid start after a 10-day stint on the disabled list, and Sanchez replaced Aaron Judge as the No. 3 hitter and responded with two homers.

https://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/standings.asp
https://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/scoreboard.asp

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Opinion

Back to Nation-Building in Afghanistan. Good.

The president denies it, but that is what extending the American military presence means. And it’s the right policy.

Nation-building or Islamic refugees is the choice.

Trump must choose nation-building.

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Watching

Margaret’s 3 TV Shows to Watch This Week

If you like “The Wire,” “Death in Paradise” or “House Hunters,” Margaret Lyons has some recommendations for you.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80079255

https://acorn.tv/goodkarmahospital

https://www.netflix.com/title/80194335

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