Monday, February 26, 2018

@20:46, 2/26/18

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World

South Africa’s New President Names Allies and Rivals to Cabinet

Cyril Ramaphosa appointed well-regarded officials but also some allies of former President Jacob Zuma, as well as a provincial power broker.

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa may be successful in his efforts toward clean government.
I am mildly hopeful.
I wish him luck.

2
Obituaries

Ensa Cosby, Who Spoke Out for Father in Sex-Abuse Case, Dies at 44

In recorded statements on the radio, she maintained Bill Cosby’s innocence and said racism played a role in his prosecution.

A sad event.

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

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

She refused treatment.

3
World

Tempers Flare as Panama Hotel Owners Try to Oust Trump Company

Officials said they would investigate a dispute between the owners of a Panama City hotel that carries the Trump name and the Trump Organization.

The Panama City in question is in Panama.

Trump should have no special power there.
The owners have dismissed his company.

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U.S.

Ivanka Trump Calls Question About Father’s Sexual Misconduct ‘Inappropriate’

“I don’t think that’s a question you would ask many other daughters,” Ms. Trump, a presidential adviser, said. “I believe my father.”

Ivanka Trump is wrong.

5
Food

Say Yes to Dumplings at Columbus Circle

Daa! Dumplings sells pelmeni, khinkali and more Siberian favorites to eat in or take out at the Turnstyle Underground Market.

OK,   I like the Chinese  version.

6
U.S.

Maddy Wilford, Shot 3 Times in Parkland, Is ‘So Grateful to Be Here’

Emergency responders had to check for signs of life when they found the 17-year-old. On Monday, a cast on her arm was the only outward sign of her injuries.

Ok.
Trauma surgeons are skilled from years of practice.

7
Opinion

We All Must Live With Mitch McConnell’s Proudest Moment

A Supreme Court case on public-sector unions is a reminder of why it matters how Justice Neil Gorsuch landed on the court.

I am not happy with the U.S. conservatives.

8
Food

New Pot Has More Room for Hollandaise

Made In’s three-quart saucier has a rounded profile to aid the whisking of custards and other sauces.

A good idea.

9
Style

24 Hours in Bachelor Nation

Our reporter immerses herself completely in America's favorite(?) reality television franchise.

I don't want to know.

Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.

10
Crosswords & Games

What the Heck Is That?: CAPTCHA

A look at one of the most revealed entries from the past week of crosswords.

The device is familiar.
The name, not so much.

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