Tuesday, August 8, 2017

@16:15, 8/8/17

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1
Health

Researchers Finger an Unlikely Culprit in Weight Gain


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

2
Business Day

Iflix Video-Streaming Service Secures $133 Million in Funding

The Malaysian company, which operates mostly in emerging markets in Asia and Africa, drew investment from a group led by the U.S. media firm Hearst.

Language must be the limiting factor.

Movie files can rest on local servers.

3
Arts

Santa Monica Symphony Roiled by Conservative Guest Conductor

An orchestra fund-raiser turns political for some with the choice of a guest conductor: the radio host and columnist Dennis Prager.

"He who pays the piper calls the tune."

4
Arts

The Taylor Swift Groping Trial, Day 1: What’s at Stake

A Colorado radio host sued the star, saying she falsely accused him of groping her, which led to his firing. She countersued. Now they’re in court.

There are probably pictures.

5
N.Y. / Region

New York Today: New Subway Clocks

Monday: Rolling out new subway clocks, the Corkscrew Theater Festival, and National Lighthouse Day.

Some things to watch.

6
N.Y. / Region

Man Killed in 9/11 Attacks Is Identified by DNA Testing

The man, whose name was withheld by officials at his family’s request, was the first Sept. 11 victim to be identified in more than two years.

They are all dead.

7
U.S.

Wildfire Smoke From Canada Drapes Pacific Northwest in a Haze

Smoke from rampant wildfires in British Columbia has spilled into the United States, and it’s unclear when conditions will improve.

Dry woods with people burn.

8
Opinion

The Debt-Ceiling Crisis Is Real

Congress has come close to defaulting before. This time, it’ll probably happen.

https://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2017/08/07/how-bad-will-it-be-if-we-hit-the-debt-ceiling/

Money is still cheap.  Borrow it.
Pay the debt with progressive taxes.

9
N.Y. / Region

Defendants Kept in the Dark About Evidence, Until It’s Too Late

New York is one of 10 states where prosecutors can wait until just before trial to share evidence, which critics say is unfair. But a new bill could change the rules.

The rules should chjange.
What is important is that only the guilty go to prison.

10
Food

Sleek Cover-Ups for the Home Cook

Angelo Sosa’s new line of aprons is fashion forward and stain resistant.

There is little reason to rush in the home kitchen.
Spills should not be a problem. Pockets are a problem.


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