Thursday, April 19, 2018

@9:42, 4/18/18

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Style

Hanky Panky, Made in the U.S.A. Since 1977

The company known for making brightly colored thongs part of a white-collar woman’s wardrobe recently implemented an employee ownership structure.

Fun.

Tying flies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_fly#Dry_flies

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U.S.

Trump Mocks Sketch of Man Who Allegedly Threatened Stormy Daniels

The president, who has said little about the scandal involving the pornographic film star Stephanie Clifford, said the drawing was of a “nonexistent man.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhnsHvz7UL8

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Times Insider

Fishing for Stories via Instagram

How I use the social networking app to tap into trends, meet sources and explore communities you’ll soon be buzzing about.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bait-and-switch

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U.S.

California Today: A Divisive Housing Bill Is Defeated in Sacramento

Wednesday: A housing bill dies with a “resounding thud,” San Diego joins the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California, and a look at Cal Poly’s ethnic makeup.

The cost of housing continues to rise.

The cost of labor continues to fall.

Company towns.
Dormitories.
Concentration camps.
Dole camps.
Dole suburbs.
Welfare Islands.
Housing projects.
Council flats.
Work houses.
Debtors prisons.
Transportation for life.
Slave labor.

5
Well

To Slash Your Risk of Heart Disease, Keep Moving

Aerobic fitness can halve the likelihood of developing heart disease, no matter how worrisome your genetic profile.

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Real Estate

Mount Kisco, N.Y.: Affordable, Walkable and Multicultural

Unlike some nearby communities, Mount Kisco is ethnically diverse, having attracted immigrants from Italy, Ireland and, more recently, Latin America.

I could live there.

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Fashion & Style

Barbara Bush: Soft Power in Fake Pearls

The former first lady’s legacy and approach to her role was reflected in her signature style.

Soft power in bad cause.

I liked her but not her cause.

8
Science

Do You Know Which Dog Breeds Are in a Mutt? Scientists Want to Find Out

A new online citizen science questionnaire is a brain teaser for people who think they’re good at guessing the breeds in the genetic makeup of a mutt.

Sometimes I can guess.   Usually I can't.

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Travel

Enjoy Paris Without Letting Language Get in the Way

Even if you don’t know French, these two mobile apps and one theater-themed site give visitors a way to enjoy everything Paris has to offer.

Most of what I want to see is not in Paris.

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Travel

Sedona for Serenity, Spas and Now Syrahs

Sedona attracts hikers scaling its buttes and New Age pilgrims seeking the fabled vortexes. In recent years, the high desert has drawn a more cultured crowd, wine lovers.

Rome waters wine as does Greece.


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