Thursday, February 1, 2018

@8:15, 2/1/18

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Times Insider

What We’re Reading

Great reads around the web, from Adeel Hassan, Sopan Deb and others.

OK

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Sports

The More Things Change, the More Brady and Belichick Stay the Same

Since the Patriots and Eagles played in Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, the N.F.L. has changed dramatically. Except for the two guys at the top.

I have never enjoyed football.
I choose not to suffer.

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Arts

Review: ‘A.P. Bio’ Is Not Advanced in Timing or Taste

Glenn Howerton stars as a bitter high school teacher in this abrasive sitcom.

The show requires more attention from the writers.
As it stands it is offensive without being funny and informative.

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Watching

Six Films to Stream if You Loved ‘Dunkirk’

Christopher Nolan’s sweeping World War II drama was nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture. These six titles are sure to resonate with fans of the film.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli_%281981_film%29

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Price_Glory%3F_%281926_film%29

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N.Y. / Region

In School Together, but Not Learning at the Same Rate

A study of test scores in each of the city’s public elementary schools finds that diversity does not erase achievement gaps between white and minority students.

It reads as "Dog Whistle" racism.

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World

Canceled Lorde Concert Prompts First Use of Israel’s Anti-Boycott Law

The lawsuit targets two women in New Zealand who wrote a letter urging the singer to call off a planned performance in Tel Aviv.

Israel has been proud of the freedom of speech enshrined in its constitution.
Its Supreme Court should strike down this law.

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Real Estate

House Hunting in … Uruguay

Uruguay’s housing market has been hurt by economic and political turmoil in Argentina and Brazil, but there are signs that it is on an upswing.

A significant income is a requirement.

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Opinion

What Trump Doesn’t Get About the State of the Union

The reaction against his authoritarian impulses, assault on truth and cruelties great and petty has revealed abiding American strengths.

The column is a declaration of opposition.

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World

Video: How Strava’s Heat Map Uncovers Military Bases

Strava's online exercise-tracking map unwittingly reveals remote military outposts — and even the identities of soldiers based there. The situation shows how data collection can lead to unintended consequences.

It is a fascinating map.

The military is supposed to have planners.

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Well

Omega-3 Supplements Don’t Protect Against Heart Disease

“Carefully done trials provide no support for the hypothesis that fish oil supplements help,” the senior author of a new study says.

Ok

Look to the sugar fructose.

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