Thursday, June 29, 2017

@11:50, 6/28/17

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1
Travel

The Right Way to Pack for Travel

Whether you’re going on a three-day business trip or a two-month outdoor adventure, here are guidelines for maximizing suitcase space and minimizing your load.

The theory is right.
I would take less that can be bought at the other end of the trip.

2
U.S.

Owner Is Angry His 20-Pound Lobster, Dinnah, Was Photographed by the T.S.A.

A crustacean that gained internet fame when a picture of a T.S.A. agent holding him at a Boston airport was tweeted provided four good meals in Savannah, Ga.

The T.S.A. is trouble for everyone.

3
Travel

T.S.A. Testing 2 Technologies to Speed Airport Screening

The agency is trying three-dimensional bag screening and biometric fingerprint identification to make the security process faster.

Security theater is noise.

4
World

Deadly Bungee Jump in Spain Could Lead to Criminal Charges

Vera Mol, a Dutch teenager, threw herself from a 130-foot-high bridge after hearing an instructor’s English command of “no jump” as “now jump.”

Stupidity has always carried a death penalty.

5
Well

For Exercise, Nothing Like the Great Outdoors

Long walks can improve moods and reduce anxiety, but the benefits may be greatest if the walks take place outdoors.

Yes.

6
U.S.

Senate Democrats Sought to Work With Trump. Then He Began Governing.

Democrats from states the president won thought they might find common ground with him. But his policies and posture toward them have had the opposite effect.

Trump does not compromise.

7
Opinion

The 20-Million-Plus Hurt by the Health Bills

Readers suggest a bipartisan panel to fix Obamacare and attack the Republican bills for leaving millions without health care.

The Koch brothers have no mercy.
No compromise is possible.

8
World

U.K. Calls for Major Inquiry Into Cladding After Deadly Tower Fire

Ninety-five buildings with materials similar to those used in the Grenfell high rise have fallen short in safety tests, “a 100 percent failure rate,” a government spokesman said.

Loud noises do not mitigate responsibility.
"Chinese" Gordon is still dead.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_George_Gordon

9
Well

Smart Kids Live Longer

Lower scores on childhood intelligence tests were associated with death from heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung and stomach cancers.

Doing fewer stupid things is typical of smart kids.

10
Arts

Stephen Colbert Takes CNN to Task for Retracted Article

Mr. Colbert found something he has in common with President Trump: Both enjoyed taking shots at CNN this week.

Trump is holding center stage.
He is not getting laughs.


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