Sunday, July 2, 2017

@18:16, 7/1/17

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1
Opinion

Cruella de Trump

Donald Trump brings Grand Guignol to the Potomac.

Cruelty is the Trump specialty.

2
Fashion & Style

A Kissing Rule, Finally Broken

The couple met in grade school and became a couple in the eighth grade.

We started early.

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

3
Arts

Listening to the Piece That Made Chopin’s Career

On a new recording, the pianist Jan Lisiecki performs a set of variations on a Mozart melody, along with other overlooked Chopin works for piano and orchestra.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCRpXlDKbUU

4
Arts

Eloquent Understatement: This Week’s 8 Best Classical Moments

Operas in Britain, “Whipped Cream” at American Ballet Theater and the composing side of Jad Abumrad of “Radiolab” were among the highlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uNqdye4d_w

5
Books

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to books about China, Justin Vogt’s review of “Raven Rock” and more.

The U.S. government is not monolithic.

China is more unified.

6
Arts

Review: ‘America in Color’ Refreshes 20th-Century History

This Smithsonian Channel series gives history a human touch by colorizing footage from black-and-white decades.

Color often adds little to film.

7
World

French Puzzle Over Macron as Their New President Gathers Up Power

Some critics accuse Mr. Macron of “authoritarian” tendencies, but few doubt that he has assumed the role of master string-puller.

The U.S. electorate can ignore the internal affairs of Europe.
It has political problems at home.

8
World

Suicide Bombers Attack Lebanese Soldiers Near Syria Border

The assaults shook the makeshift camps that have grown near the Lebanese border town of Arsal as refugees have poured in to escape the war in neighboring Syria.

Assassins willing to die in the attempt.
Assassins  without targets.
Assassins are expensive weapons.

9
Sports

Wimbledon Draw Reveals a Tough Path for Andy Murray

The top seed and defending champion, who has had a disquieting lead-up to his country’s biggest tournament, faces a tricky path on the way to the finals.

Some play better tennis than others.
All paths to a championship are equally tough.
The winner must surpass other winners at every stage.

10
Fashion & Style

A Law School DropSooner is betterout Drops Back In

The couple met in law school in California, then again six years later on the East Coast when Mr. Barge was on his second stint in law school.

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

Any ceremony you can get.

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