Monday, July 9, 2018

@22:00, 7/8/18

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Crosswords & Games

Exercise Regimen

John Lampkin makes an interesting point.

"We in the cruciverbal industry have long known that crossword puzzles do make us smarter. For today at least, and with the final theme answer notwithstanding, they can make us physically fit as well."

Time distracted from actually chewing and swallowing.
Crumbs on the keyboard do not have food value.

2
Opinion

Trump Reeks of Fear

Impeachment is always on Trump’s mind, so he relentlessly pursues his strategy of creating a climate of incredulity.

Trump is doubtless guilty.
I do not want him impeached while Pence and Ryan are in line for the office.
Tied in a leagle knot is a better condition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiro_Agnew#Criminal_investigation_and_resignation

3
Books

‘The English Patient’ Wins Best of Man Booker Prize

Michael Ondaatje’s 1992 wartime novel won the special award commemorating 50 years of Man Booker prizes.

You can show me the film.

4
Health

U.S. Opposition to Breast-Feeding Resolution Stuns World Health Officials

Trade sanctions. Withdrawal of military aid. The Trump administration used both to try to block a measure that was considered uncontroversial and embraced by countries around the world.

I am unsurprised.

5
New York

Town Grieves for a Father and His Four Daughters

A horrific car accident killed a Teaneck father and his four daughters, stunning their hometown and spawning an outpouring of grief, shock and support.

We will learn more.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines#American_rule
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Philippines_%281898%E2%80%931946%29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Philippines_%281898%E2%80%931946%29#Independence_%281946%29

"Congress passed the Rescission Act (38 U.S.C. § 107) which stripped Filipinos of the benefits they were promised.[123] "

6
World

Dawn Sturgess, British Woman Poisoned by Nerve Agent, Dies

Ms. Sturgess, 44, and her boyfriend were sickened by a military-grade nerve agent, Novichok, produced in the last years of the Soviet Union.

The police and intelligence services are motivated.

7
Movies

Emmanuelle Seigner, Polanski’s Wife, Rejects Academy Invitation

The French actress dismissed an offer to join the Oscar voting pool, criticizing the organization’s “insufferable hypocrisy.”

I may not understand.
I would rather have certainty.


Opinion

We’ll Always Have ‘Casablanca’

A reader says the movie is a reliable American reference point.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/clich%C3%A9s
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/clich%C3%A9#English

A tired answer to a tired question.

9
Opinion

On Deciding to Have Children, or Not

Readers offer personal experiences on both sides.

I will try to answer in person.
Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

10
World

3 YouTube Travel Adventurers Die in Waterfall Accident in Canada

Charles Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper were affiliated with High on Life, which promotes travel and adventure to hundreds of thousands of followers.

There are enough thrills that do not kill



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1
Crosswords & Games

Exercise Regimen

John Lampkin makes an interesting point.

2
Opinion

Trump Reeks of Fear


Watch the timing.

3
Books

‘The English Patient’ Wins Best of Man Booker Prize

Michael Ondaatje’s 1992 wartime novel won the special award commemorating 50 years of Man Booker prizes.

4
Health

U.S. Opposition to Breast-Feeding Resolution Stuns World Health Officials

Trade sanctions. Withdrawal of military aid. The Trump administration used both to try to block a measure that was considered uncontroversial and embraced by countries around the world.

5
New York

Town Grieves for a Father and His Four Daughters

A horrific car accident killed a Teaneck father and his four daughters, stunning their hometown and spawning an outpouring of grief, shock and support.

6
World

Dawn Sturgess, British Woman Poisoned by Nerve Agent, Dies

Ms. Sturgess, 44, and her boyfriend were sickened by a military-grade nerve agent, Novichok, produced in the last years of the Soviet Union.

7
Movies

Emmanuelle Seigner, Polanski’s Wife, Rejects Academy Invitation

The French actress dismissed an offer to join the Oscar voting pool, criticizing the organization’s “insufferable hypocrisy.”

I do not read minds.

8
Opinion

We’ll Always Have ‘Casablanca’

A reader says the movie is a reliable American reference point.

Fiction.

9
Opinion

On Deciding to Have Children, or Not

Readers offer personal experiences on both sides.

Too late.

10
New York

Beneath a Baby Grand

A day out in Washington Square Park.

I am sorry.       The crowd was correct.


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1
Crosswords & Games

Exercise Regimen

John Lampkin makes an interesting point.

2
Opinion

Trump Reeks of Fear

Impeachment is always on Trump’s mind, so he relentlessly pursues his strategy of creating a climate of incredulity.

3
Books

‘The English Patient’ Wins Best of Man Booker Prize

Michael Ondaatje’s 1992 wartime novel won the special award commemorating 50 years of Man Booker prizes.

4
Health

U.S. Opposition to Breast-Feeding Resolution Stuns World Health Officials

Trade sanctions. Withdrawal of military aid. The Trump administration used both to try to block a measure that was considered uncontroversial and embraced by countries around the world.

5
New York

Town Grieves for a Father and His Four Daughters

A horrific car accident killed a Teaneck father and his four daughters, stunning their hometown and spawning an outpouring of grief, shock and support.

6
World

Dawn Sturgess, British Woman Poisoned by Nerve Agent, Dies

Ms. Sturgess, 44, and her boyfriend were sickened by a military-grade nerve agent, Novichok, produced in the last years of the Soviet Union.

7
Movies

Emmanuelle Seigner, Polanski’s Wife, Rejects Academy Invitation

The French actress dismissed an offer to join the Oscar voting pool, criticizing the organization’s “insufferable hypocrisy.”

8
Opinion

We’ll Always Have ‘Casablanca’

A reader says the movie is a reliable American reference point.

9
World

3 YouTube Travel Adventurers Die in Waterfall Accident in Canada

Charles Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper were affiliated with High on Life, which promotes travel and adventure to hundreds of thousands of followers.

10
Opinion

On Deciding to Have Children, or Not

Readers offer personal experiences on both sides.

Ask me in person.

Sports

At Wimbledon, Surprise Guests Arrive for Manic Monday

After an opening week full of upsets, the tournament has 15 unseeded players among the 32 remaining singles competitors.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/08/roger-federer-rafael-nadal-wimbledon

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/wimbledon-2018


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