Tuesday, January 30, 2018

@12:00, 1/29/18

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1
The Upshot

The Connection Between Retiring Early and Living Longer

Research shows a link, but it isn’t retirement itself that leads to a longer life, but what you do in retirement.

Self awareness and thought.

2
World

Why Attack Afghan Civilians? Creating Chaos Rewards Taliban

The central issue in the 16-year war has become whether Afghanistan can have a functioning state. The Taliban have every incentive to expose government weakness.

"The beatings will continue until morale improves"

3
Well

Good Fats, Bad Fats


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhwLBKPtXG4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM&t=409s

4
U.S.

Indian Slavery Once Thrived in New Mexico. Latinos Are Finding Family Ties to It.

The revelations have not only prompted personal reckonings but also fueled a larger debate on Hispanic and Native American identity.

Conquistadores

5
Opinion

Congress, It’s Time to Pay Musicians

Passing the “Music Bus” bill would go a long way to helping musicians earn a better paycheck.

Copyright law is broken.
There seems to be no way to repair the law in the face of perfect copies made by individuals.
Copyleft seems to work.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyleft
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/copyleft.en.html

Performers are paid for their performance at the time of the performance.  Producers pay them.
Publishing is an amateur act.

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World

Strava Fitness App Can Reveal Military Sites, Analysts Say

A global map published by the company shows users’ movements and is said to expose data about bases and personnel, including those of U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.

Fascinating.

7
The Learning Network

What’s Going On in This Picture? | Jan. 29, 2018


The location is London.
The occasion is a woman's march.
The incident may be an appreciation.

8
Arts

A Long-Lost Composer Is Raised From the Dead

A festival devoted to the composer Julius Eastman, who died in obscurity in 1990, reveals music that makes the ears ring and the heart ache.

"If it sounds good, it is good"

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Arts

The White Rose Makes Its Grammys Debut in Support of #MeToo

Some stars opted for the symbolic accessory after a last-minute campaign to mobilize the music industry.

Following fashion.

Do what works.

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Food

Make the Best Pizza

Twenty minutes of work will yield a night (or two or three) of good meals in the coming days.

Bread is good.

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1
The Upshot

The Connection Between Retiring Early and Living Longer

Research shows a link, but it isn’t retirement itself that leads to a longer life, but what you do in retirement.

2
Well

Good Fats, Bad Fats


Fructose is the problem.

3
Sports

In Talk of a Tennis Union, Women Seek a Leading Voice

Novak Djokovic has emerged as a leading organizer for player rights, but many are calling for someone from the women’s tour to step up as well.

Selling the performance.

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The Learning Network

What’s Going On in This Picture? | Jan. 29, 2018


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Technology

New York Attorney General to Investigate Firm That Sells Fake Followers

The company, Devumi, sold at least 55,000 Twitter bots that used personal information taken from real people.

I wish the Attorney General success.

6
Sports

For David Beckham and M.L.S., a Miami Marriage at Last

Four years after Beckham exercised an option to buy a team in M.L.S., and months after his long search for a stadium site ended, the league welcomed him back as an owner.

Becoming a producer.

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World

In Canada, a ‘Perfect Storm’ for a #MeToo Reckoning

Canada’s House of Commons will debate workplace law changes to define sexual harassment and protect political staff members.

Yes.

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Food

Make the Best Pizza


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World

Why Attack Afghan Civilians? Creating Chaos Rewards Taliban


Law and order are necessary for life.

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Sports

A Brooklyn Family’s Journey Finally Reaches the N.B.A.

Dakari Johnson, a rookie center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is a result of generations of hard work and big dreams.

OK

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