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Opinion

Gov. Chris Christie’s Phony Truth-Telling

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Jul 1st 2015

There are lines between brash and belligerent, open and obnoxious, and, most important, between “telling it like it is” and fabricating a record.

EDITORIALS; PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016 

"Expect to see a lot of Mr. Christie at those phony “town hall” meetings, staged with selected supporters. You will hear a lot about his common touch, his “straight talk” and his love for Bruce Springsteen.

It’s a smoke screen. Look behind it at the governor whose own constituents say by an overwhelming majority that he has done a bad job, should not run for the White House and would make a bad president."

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World

Greece, Missing I.M.F. Payment, Is Called Effectively in Default

By JIM YARDLEY, JAMES KANTER and JACK EWING | Jul 1st 2015

Greece and its European creditors failed to move fast enough to avert a missed $1.8 billion debt payment to the International Monetary Fund.

EUROPEAN SOVEREIGN DEBT CRISIS (2010- ); BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 

The next step is a referendum.

Germany insists.  

The snap polling numbers favor a no.

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Opinion

The Next Culture War

By DAVID BROOKS | Jun 30th 2015

Social conservatives are poised to heal broken pieces of society: they should do so rather than continuing to fight battles that are already over.

CHRISTIANS AND CHRISTIANITY; SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, CIVIL UNIONS AND DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS; CONSERVATISM (US POLITICS); SOCIAL CONDITIONS AND TRENDS 

I do not see that American society requires reconstruction or religious faith. 

It does require that the whole system is considered.

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

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

I have not put a great deal of thought into cleaning

my pragmatic efforts.

I want to neither fight or surrender.

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Business Day

Greece’s Debt Crisis Explained

By THE NEW YORK TIMES | Jul 1st 2015

The weak link in the 19-nation eurozone is struggling to tame its debt. On Tuesday, Greece missed an important payment to the International Monetary Fund.

EUROPEAN SOVEREIGN DEBT CRISIS (2010- ) 

Previous Greek governments built an large national debt in Euros.

The interest on the Greek debt is larger than the disposable income of the Greek state.

Attempts to raise the disposable income have forced the economy into depression.

The present government is attempting bankruptcy without court protection.

They have not been able to declare bankruptcy.

The referendum asks for permission to pay the debts of the government in a new national currency.

Continuing with the Euro means continuing the depression.

Recovery is possible with the proposed new currency.

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Sports

A Most Dangerous Game

By SAM BORDEN | Jul 1st 2015

Welcome to calcio storico, a centuries-old competition in Florence with very few rules and the sort of human wreckage generally associated with the gladiators.

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS 

Some people like to riot.

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Arts

Misty Copeland Is Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater

By MICHAEL COOPER | Jul 1st 2015

She becomes the first African-American female principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history.

DANCING; BLACKS 

Ballet  is a performance of display.

The form is early eighteenth century French.

Racism is a faith.

 

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World

Tsipras Signals Greece May Accept Bailout Terms

By SUZANNE DALEY and NIKI KITSANTONIS | Jul 2nd 2015

In a letter to the country’s creditors, the Greek prime minister said Athens was “prepared to accept” a deal with some modifications on contentious points like pension cuts and tax increases.

EUROPEAN SOVEREIGN DEBT CRISIS (2010- ); LETTERS; BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 

This is not a change of the Greek government position.

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N.Y. / Region

Patience Spent, de Blasio Accuses Cuomo of Hurting New York City Out of ‘Revenge’

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM | Jul 1st 2015

In an unusually outspoken interview, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, had been acting out of pettiness and a desire for revenge.

There are political differences in the coalition that is the Democratic Party.

Divide and conquer is a principle known to the Roman Empire. 

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Fashion & Style

Exes Explain Ghosting, the Ultimate Silent Treatment

By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA | Jul 2nd 2015

Breaking up by virtually disappearing is becoming an increasingly popular, if frustrating, way to ditch a relationship.

DATING AND RELATIONSHIPS

Placed in the file.

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Sports

World Cup: Against Top Foe, U.S. Brings Its ‘A’ Game

By ANDREW KEH | Jul 1st 2015

The Americans played their best game of the tournament against the Germans and will face either England or Japan in the final on Sunday.

SOCCER; WOMEN'S WORLD CUP (SOCCER) 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/03/sports/soccer/england-own-goal-at-womens-world-cup-brings-tears-and-sympathy.html

The American women will play Japan in the final.

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Opinion

The Supreme Court’s Lonely Hearts Club

By MICHAEL COBB | Jun 30th 2015

The marriage equality ruling is a triumph, but not so great for the uncoupled.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, CIVIL UNIONS AND DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS; SINGLE PERSONS 

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

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_%28Catholic_Church%29

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

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

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Rabelais

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Rabelais#Views

Marriage is a civil right and a civil rite.

Its purpose is the control of inheritance.

"An heir and a spare"

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Fashion & Style

Donna Karan Steps Down, in Major Shift for Fashion

By VANESSA FRIEDMAN and JACOB BERNSTEIN | Jul 1st 2015

After “much soul searching,” a major force in American fashion is leaving the helm of the house she founded.

FASHION AND APPAREL 

"Ms. Karan said in a statement, “LVMH and I have made this decision after much soul-searching. I have arrived at a point in my life where I need to spend more time to pursue my Urban Zen commitment to its fullest potential and follow my vision of philanthropy and commerce.”"

http://urbanzen.org/

I could probably get invited to a party.

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Sports

Injuries in Women’s World Cup Semifinal Bring Concussion Debate to Fore

By JERÉ LONGMAN | Jul 2nd 2015

The reaction to the collision between Morgan Brian and Alexandra Popp further raised questions about whether FIFA was more concerned about the players’ interest than its own.

CONCUSSIONS; WORLD CUP (SOCCER); SOCCER; WOMEN'S WORLD CUP (SOCCER) 

FIFA is concerned only with itself.

Proof of that statement would require more attention than I have at this time.

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Opinion

The Real Problem With Medical Internships

By SANDEEP JAUHAR | Jul 1st 2015 

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N.Y. / Region

A Traffic Accident. A Fire. And Then Their Romance Was Really Tested.

By KIRK SEMPLE | Jul 1st 2015

Nico De Rosa had just left his first meeting with Laurie Smolenski when a minivan slammed into his Vespa. That was just the first calamity.

LOVE (EMOTION); SERIES 

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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Food

Egg-in-a-Hole for Camping or the Comfort of Home

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN | Jul 1st 2015

Egg-in-a-hole is a classic, simple meal, whether it’s made on an outdoor stove or at home in a cast-iron skillet.

COOKING AND COOKBOOKS; CAMPS AND CAMPING; EGGS 

I am still learning field cooking.  I am gaining skill.

Much of the problem is materials.  

Glass and cans are a no.

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U.S.

Jeb Bush’s Wealth Soared When He Left Governor’s Office, Tax Returns Show

By STEVE EDER | Jun 30th 2015

Jeb Bush’s time away from public life has been good for him, at least financially, as he and his wife, Columba, reported adjusted gross income of $7.3 million on his 2013 tax return, the last of 33 years of returns that he released on Tuesday.

FEDERAL TAXES (US); PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016 

He worries me.  

If his wealth grew in office I would worry more.

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World

Nicholas Winton Is Dead at 106; Saved Children from the Holocaust

By ROBERT D. McFADDEN | Jul 2nd 2015

A London stockbroker in 1938, he rescued 669 youngsters from Czechoslovakia but then said nothing about his deeds for 50 years.

HOLOCAUST AND THE NAZI ERA; WORLD WAR II (1939-45) 

Some are charitable when it counts.

I am only sorry they have been so few.

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Movies

Review: ‘Terminator Genisys’ Shows That Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Most Assuredly Back

By MANOHLA DARGIS | Jul 1st 2015

In the latest installment of this science fiction film franchise, Mr. Schwarzenegger returns as a cyborg, it’s 1984 again, and Sarah Connor is at risk once more.

MOVIES 

I will rent it when there is time to waste.

He is better in pictures than in office.

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U.S.

Who Is Running for President (and Who’s Not)?

By WILSON ANDREWS, ALICIA PARLAPIANO and KAREN YOURISH | Jun 30th 2015

At least a dozen Republicans and a handful of Democrats have expressed an interest in running for their party’s 2016 presidential nomination.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (US); PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 2016 

This is why there are primaries.

I may have to vote for Sanders in the primary.

I will vote for the Democratic candidates in the general election.

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