Wednesday, January 31, 2018

@12:30, 1/31/18

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1
Health

Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, C.D.C. Director, Resigns Over Tobacco and Other Investments

Dr. Fitzgerald left the agency in the middle of a flu epidemic following a report in Politico that Ms. Fitzgerald traded in tobacco stocks.

She is unwilling to do the job.

2
U.S.

Melania Trump, Again on Her Own, Emerges at State of the Union Speech

The high-profile appearance by Mrs. Trump ended several weeks of few public appearances and fewer public statements.

"Don't ask.  Don't tell.

3
Reader Center

Are You in a Romantic Relationship That Crosses the Political Aisle?

We are looking for couples who have dealt with the struggles or triumphs of dating someone with opposing political beliefs.

If so our votes will cancel.
That will be fine with me.
Talking will be difficult.
Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

4
Arts

Stormy Daniels Deflects Jimmy Kimmel’s Questions on Rumored Trump Affair

The former pornographic-film actress strongly implied that she had not written a denial letter refuting allegations of an affair with President Trump.

Perhaps she is a honest sex worker.

5
Fashion & Style

It’s the Little Things, Like Coffee, Cocktails and Listening

Jamie Cat Callan and Bill Thompson met in her English class; the semicolon, and all that is ordinary, connected them from the beginning.

We need to talk.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

I don't care who cooks.
I will eat the food.
Drunks are addicts. The addiction is dangerous.
I fear addictions. 

6
Magazine

Is It O.K. to Surprise Someone With a Negative Reference?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what you owe someone who has asked you to recommend them or otherwise testify on their behalf.

When requested tell authorities what you know.

Supporting a revolt is a different matter.  Keep your friends secrets. 

7
Fashion & Style

Melania Trump and the Case of the White Pantsuit

Clothes became a symbolic dividing line during this State of the Union address like seemingly never before.

Hillary Clinton wore a white pantsuit often.

8
Opinion

A Brutal Fact-Check of President Trump

A play-by-play assessment of the president’s speech.

Yes, A deal with Nicolas Kristof.

9
Well

After a Cancer Diagnosis, Playing the Odds

I could continue to obsess over cold facts, or I could choose to be present and enjoy all the beautiful moments that make life worth living.

Enjoy the moment.
Check often.

10
Technology

Getting a Fresh Start With Windows 10

A recently added feature in Windows 10 tries to simplify the process of performing a clean installation of the operating system.

I hope I don't need one.
I have been using FireFox and its forget button.


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