Tuesday, June 27, 2017

@19:00, 6/27/17

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1
Food

We Taste-Tested 10 Hot Dogs. Here Are the Best.

Sam Sifton, Melissa Clark and Julia Moskin tried 10 hot dogs for cookout season.
Opinion

Life Beneath Bombs and Behind Blockade

The people of Yemen suffer as the United States prepares to sell Saudi Arabia more deadly weapons.

The State Department secretary is not an elective office.
The "black" budget is not public.

2
Fashion & Style

A Surprise Collection, From Stefano Pilati, Revealed on Instagram

Seventeen new looks, from a stealth label called Random Identities, were designed by the former creative director of Yves Saint Laurent.

Fashion in clothing is not what I am giving my attention.

3
Watching

7 Good Movies (and 1 TV Show) Expiring From Netflix July 1

From some classic comedies to a beloved animation series, these are some titles worth catching before they leave.

The problem is always: Who gets paid.

4
Arts

Stephen Colbert Is Not Asking the Russians to Help Him Become President

The “Late Show” host clarified some remarks he’d made during a visit to Russia.

“To be clear, all I said in the clip there is that I was considering a run. If I decide to run, obviously I’m not going to ask the Russians to help my campaign. I’d have my son-in-law ask them.” — STEPHEN COLBERT

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Opinion

A Vote of Conscience and Courage

Senators entered politics with high ideals. The health care vote presents them with a career-defining decision.

Conscience and courage are not valued by the Koch brothers and the A.R.A.

6
U.S.

E.P.A. Official Pressured Scientist on Congressional Testimony, Emails Show

According to emails, the Environmental Protection Agency’s top staff member pressed a leading scientific adviser to alter her testimony and play down the dismissal of outside experts.

I would hope so.  
It is everyone's government.


Opinion

The G.O.P. Rejects Conservatism

Republicans are so bankrupt that they refuse to use quality health care policy ideas put forward by conservative intellectuals, opting instead for tax cuts for the rich.

Progressives are not conservative.

8
Technology

Pearl Automation, Founded by Apple Veterans, Shuts Down

The auto camera firm, blending Apple’s passion for design with a more open culture, died from a classic business problem: Its product cost too much.

https://pearlauto.com/

Dumb people don't want to know they need help.

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Opinion

I’m Glad the Dyke March Banned Jewish Stars

Has there ever been a crisper expression of the consequences of ‘intersectionality’ than a ban on Jewish pride flags?

Fashion and fact are easily and often confused.
Hebrews are a distinct minority.  
The single issue of Zionism is a trigger for three quarters of the world population. 
Gay pride is a mass market project.
Intersection is a small fraction of the groups that intersect.

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