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U.S.

More Details Emerge About Trump’s Relationship With Porn Star

By MAYA SALAM | Jan 18th 2018

In Touch published excerpts from its 2011 interview with Stephanie Clifford, in which she details her first encounter with Donald Trump.

There are better uses for my attention.

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World

U.S.-Backed Force Could Cement a Kurdish Enclave in Syria

By ANNE BARNARD | Jan 16th 2018

The creation of a new military force in Syria raises fears of fighting among American allies and could draw the U.S. deeper into the conflict.

This is a tar baby.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar-Baby

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Arts

Review: ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ Is Fashionable, but Flat

By MARGARET LYONS | Jan 16th 2018

The second installment of FX’s “American Crime Story” series is occasionally about Mr. Versace, but is more focused on his murderer, Andrew Cunanan.

I have no desire to drool over the local monsters.

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Food

Potala

Jan 16th 2018

Potala proved so popular, it had to close briefly to absorb a second, equally tiny storefront next door.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/16/dining/amdo-kitchen-review-potala-momo.html

Well worth a visit.

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Fashion & Style

Dress Like It’s 2018

By HAYLEY PHELAN | Jan 17th 2018

New year, new gear. Your shopping list starts here.

Toys for toys.

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Travel

How to Plan a Last-Minute Trip to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

By ANN BABE | Jan 17th 2018

It’s not too late to plan a trip to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Here’s how to score a cheap flight, find a place to stay, and catch the games.

Enjoy

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Fashion & Style

Should You Give the Engagement Ring Back?

By JANE GORDON JULIEN | Jan 18th 2018

Most courts say the ring is part of a contract and if you said yes to the proposal, give it back when the wedding is off.

Gifts are the property of the recipient.

People are not chattels.

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Arts

Samantha Bee Weighs In on the Claims Against Aziz Ansari

By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO | Jan 18th 2018

Ms. Bee said that Mr. Ansari, the actor and author of “Modern Romance: An Investigation,” ought to have noticed if he was making his date uncomfortable.

"The uniform is not the man."

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Fashion & Style

Beyoncé Is Bonkers for This Woman’s Lace Jewelry

By LINDA DYETT | Jan 17th 2018

Monika Knutsson salvages delicate heirloom material, plunges pieces of it into silver or gold, and sells the results to an eager clientele.

Electroplate is easy.
This work is craft.
Do the design work.

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U.S.

Video: Aziz Ansari Case Sparks Conversation About Consent

By BARBARA MARCOLINI and NEETI UPADHYE | Jan 18th 2018

A sexual-misconduct allegation against the comedian Aziz Ansari adds a new dimension to discussions of dating norms and consent.

Ignore the noise.

Television is a weapon of mass distraction.



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