Wednesday, July 26, 2017

@16:13, 7/26/17

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Arts

Stephen Colbert Says Trump Attacked Boy Scouts’ ‘Belief in Our Democracy’

Mr. Colbert worried on “The Late Show” about the impact of President Trump’s speech to the Boy Scouts of America.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scouts_of_America
The Scouts try to ignore their military roots.

2
Technology

The Technology Behind Good Coffee

After rigorous testing of brewing and grinding equipment for coffee, here are the results.

Store brand ground drip brewed can be delightful.

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Technology

Google’s New Parental Control App Has a Flaw: Puberty

The company’s Family Link software for managing children’s Android phones can be undone the instant a young user turns 13.

Children cannot be constantly closely supervised.
They will get smart phones.
They must understand their responsibilities to themselves
and to others.
The children should think of their phone like necessary clothing.

4
Well

How to Be Mindful When It’s Hot Outside

Meeting steamy conditions with mindfulness may help us discover that peace and joy are always possible.

Mind exercises worth doing.
I am having a few days of relief.

5
Technology

Finding Your Roots, Free

Subscription-based genealogy sites offer plenty of convenience for the price, but you don’t always have to pay to research your family history online.

My relatives have been happy to pass on their findings to me.

6
U.S.

Senate Health Care Vote: Where the Debate Left Off and What to Watch

The legislative showdown will continue Wednesday as the Senate considers various measures to replace the health law.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/26/us/politics/health-care-senate-vote.html
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/07/25/us/which-health-bill-will-the-senate-vote-on.html


Another no vote.

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U.S.

House Approves Sweeping Sanctions Package Against Russia

The bill limits the president’s ability to lift or suspend sanctions against Russia, North Korea and Iran.

President Trump is not  performing his executive function.

The State Department should be leading this effort.

8
Well

Quantifying the Benefits of Owning a Dog

Dog owners spent 30 fewer minutes a day being sedentary than those who didn’t own a dog.

I will help with the dog or dogs.

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N.Y. / Region

On the East River Ferry, a Party Before the Party

The city’s popular new ferry service keeps getting better, as riders discover the delights of a beer or a glass of rosé on the slow boat to a night out.

Wonderful in summer.
Sleet will be less pleasing.

10
Travel

At Berryessa National Monument, Wildflowers and Rebirth

Flowers bloom after wildfires at one of the newest national monuments, where the California landscape is a trip through time.

California has done well.   The park service will help.


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