Thursday, August 30, 2018

@17:45, 8/29/18

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1
Arts

Review: ‘America to Me’ Is a Searing Lesson in School Inequity

A complex, empathetic docu-series from the maker of “Hoop Dreams” shows how racial imbalances persist, even in an integrated, progressive school.

Racism is deeply ingrained.
The end starts with listening to ourselves.

2
Opinion

Trump’s Latest Step Backward for the Climate

His proposed rollbacks of emissions regulations for transportation and now power plants are an abdication of leadership in a warming world.

Let coal go away.

3
Movies

How ‘Searching’ Creates Tension Through Email

The director Aneesh Chaganty discusses a thrilling moment from his film starring John Cho.

Well done.

4
Well

When Your Heart Fails You

We control my heart from a laptop. So why do I feel so helpless?

A frightening prospect.

It has not happened to me.

Please tell me if it happens to you.

5
Arts

Will Art Become a Casualty of U.S.-China Trade War?

The Trump administration’s proposed 25 percent import duty on artworks that originated in China has alarmed museums, collectors and dealers.

Possibly.

Donald Trump does not listen.
That will cost the GOP.

6
T Magazine

A Renowned 20th-Century Polymath Gets a Retrospective

Gio Ponti, known for his unique and enduring interiors, will be the subject of an exhibition in Paris.

The Times is using a picture format that stretches things horizontally.  It is not fair to the designers.
I will happily buy the catalog.

7
World

China Forces Out Buzzfeed Journalist

Megha Rajagopalan, who had written extensively about a crackdown on Muslim minority groups, said the Chinese authorities did not explain their decision.

The Uighurs are a sensitive topic to Peking.
Almost as sensitive as Tibet.

8
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Kips Bay and Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

I do not want to live in New York City.

I can build solid structures.

9
Movies

Review: In ‘Makala,’ the Difficulties of Selling Charcoal in Congo

The director, Emmanuel Gras, closely follows a man as he tries to improve his life.

Getting it is the problem.
Selling it is easy.

Charcoal burning is not well paid.
It destroys forests.

10 
Travel

Five Tips to Give Kids Some Culture and a Vacation at the Same Time

Traveling with the whole family is a great way to open your children's eyes to a world beyond their front door — but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, too. Here’s how.

Yes, do the homework.

That includes learning the child's interests.
Much is best learned at the library or on line.
The remains of things are not very informative.

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