Friday, December 22, 2017

@9:05, 12/22/17

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Obituaries

Janet Elder, a Top Editor at The Times, Dies at 61

For years Ms. Elder reported the results of CBS News/Times polls assessing the public’s views on politicians, social issues and even driving habits.

I expect to miss her presence at the Times.
No one deserves cancer.

2
Food

Grace, a Celebrated Chicago Restaurant, Closes After Its Founders Leave

The end comes for a dining destination with three Michelin stars; the chef and the general manager fell out with the owner.

The building is just a box.
The food and service are the product.


Opinion

Get Me to a Nunnery

A Christmastime longing for life at an abbey.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Rabelais

The world does not stop.

4
Opinion

The Four Threats to Robert Mueller

Trump may be holding off from firing the special counsel. That doesn’t mean he’s safe.

"The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent"

I want to see Trump and the Republicans crash.
I am certain it will happen.
I may be unable to profit by it when it happens.

I can have almost three months at this address.

5
Business Day

Town Fears G.O.P. Tax Plan Will Erode Its Egalitarian Pillars

In Columbia, Md., a planned community where equality strikes a deep chord, residents worry that the just-passed tax law’s ripple effect will widen the income gap.

It does not appeal to me.
I have found nothing better.

6
U.S.

Congress Passes Stopgap Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown Against a Friday Deadline

The House and Senate approved a plan that extends funding through Jan. 19 while punting into next year the fights over immigration and children’s health care.

Nibbled to death by ducks.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/duck

7
Arts

5 Great Art Exhibitions to See in New York Before They Close

Here are some notable shows that may have escaped your notice and will all close after New Year’s (with one gallery exhibition that ends sooner).

Yes.

8
Style

How to Tell the Olds You’ve Outgrown Christmas

Also: judging household gender dynamics when you’re a guest and dealing with a son’s college rejection.

Most of the fun was and is trying to read minds.

9
U.S.

Tax Cuts Buoy Republicans, but They’re Swimming Against an Undertow

Passage of President Trump’s “beautiful” tax cuts will give Republicans a victory to talk about, but they still have to contend with an unpopular president.

The tax cuts will be seen as a disaster.
I will help.

10
Business Day

New York Public Radio Fires WNYC Hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz

The two longtime radio personalities faced multiple complaints of inappropriate behavior, and had been disciplined before, the company said.

Sad

Even skilled people can be trapped by old habits.
It is easier with stupid people.

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