Thursday, March 1, 2018

@21:40, 2/28/18

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Technology

Subpoenas Signal S.E.C. Crackdown on Initial Coin Offerings

Regulators are believed to have demanded information from as many as 80 people and companies associated with virtual currencies.

Derivatives in virtual currency are likely fraudulent and always speculative.

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Opinion

A Guide to Weight Loss

A nutrition professor discusses a new study.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/20/well/eat/counting-calories-weight-loss-diet-dieting-low-carb-low-fat.html

Cut out fructose and eat rationally.
Calories count much less than we have been told if there is little or no fructose.
Refined grains are not dangerous in themselves.

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Obituaries

Sean Lavery, Ballet Star in a Shortened Career, Dies at 61

He was one of New York City Ballet’s main dancers until a spinal tumor sidelined him.

We should not strike performers from the record for their tolerated offstage behavior.

Recognize the changes.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_post_facto_law#United_States


N.Y. / Region

A Real Life ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’

After testifying in her own custody case at age 11, a new Family Court judge feels ‘fortunate that something very good came out of an unfortunate situation.’

I will add it to  the mix.

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N.Y. / Region

They Just Want to Meet the Nice People

Broadway theatergoers, inspired by the acts of kindness portrayed in the musical ‘Come From Away,’ are booking trips to a small town on the island of Newfoundland.

The people will not stay nice under this kind of pressure.

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World

Someone Forged a Nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Twice.

The police in Oslo said they were in contact with the F.B.I. about the forgeries, which suggests that they originated in the United States.

The Norwegian committee must decide.

I am interested in the party who is doing the fake nominations.

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World

Lies, Damned Lies, and One Very Misleading Statistic

An expert “estimate” that United Nations personnel sexually abused 60,000 people turns out to be more of a guess.

The story is not the one told by the advocates of action or inaction.
The story must be of the actual events and the intentions
of the empowered.
Among the empowered are the news editors.

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T Magazine

The Relaxed Side of Tailoring

Loose suits in soft-washed cottons, supple linens and lightweight wools quietly steal the show.

If there is no market these designs are orphaned.

There may be a rebirth of the garden party this June

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Science

No Sign of Newborn North Atlantic Whales This Breeding Season

Researchers tracking the endangered species grounds for birthing calves haven’t seen one baby this season, further raising the specter of extinction for the whales.

I thought we were doing better.

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

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Technology

Should You Get a Cheaper Phone? Be Sure to Look Into the Camera

The most popular smartphones can cost $700 or more. But for roughly $200, you can have a model that isn’t cutting edge but is plenty capable.

I have been happy with burner phones.
I do not live on my phone.

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