Tuesday, August 15, 2017

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1
Your Money

When You Need Creativity to Strike, Make Way and Gear Up

The Sketch Guy spent a long time courting creativity the hard way. Then he discovered a simple method to expedite the process.

Yes, one must begin.

2
U.S.

Who Were the Counterprotesters in Charlottesville?

The counterprotesters were united against white supremacy, but they advocated a wide array of beliefs, tactics and goals.

Word did not spread to me before the event.
I would rather remove the monuments.
The usual suspects available at short notice.

3
Food

For Niven Patel, Farm-to-Table Cooking Means Taro and Mangoes

The Miami chef grows produce in his backyard in Homestead, Fla. — the only part of the contiguous United States with a tropical monsoon climate.

I have not liked Homestead when I have visited.

4
Arts

Joe Dempsie on ‘Game of Thrones,’ Gendry and Shirtless Scenes

After several seasons offscreen, a “Game of Thrones” fan favorite returned in this week’s episode.

The piece is less informative than I hoped.

A smith is needed at Winterfell.

5
U.S.

West Point Cadet Breaks a Racial and Gender Barrier

Cadet Simone Askew breaks a barrier by becoming the first female African-American first captain at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

The services did not desegregat gracefully.

6
World

Video: Sex Work in Amsterdam is Legal, But Still Taboo

Though prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000, it's still not considered a regular job.

Help  can be hired.

If transactional sex was what I wanted I believe I could get it.

The business does not appeal to me.

7
Arts

Garden Bridge in London Is Scrapped, Despite $48 Million Spent

Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Thames crossing will not go ahead, after years of disputes and strife.

It is a bad idea.   Build a tunnel if a crossing is required.

8
The Upshot

Doctor Shortage Under Obamacare? Fears Are Put to Rest

The demand for primary care doctors has gone up as more people have gotten health care coverage. But so has appointment availability.

More money brings more doctors.

9
Business Day

C.E.O.s React After Trump Attacks Merck Chief

The New York Times is following reaction to President Trump’s mocking attack on the chief executive of Merck, who resigned from one of the president’s advisory councils.

Leaving the Trump Whitehouse is healthy.

10
Food

A Luxurious Menu of Korean Desserts

Eunji Lee, the pastry chef at Jungsik, has designed a dessert menu that becomes more indulgent as the evening progresses.

I am resisting fructose.

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