Monday, January 15, 2018

@18:20, 1/15/18

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Fashion & Style

Victoria Beckham Draws Uproar Over Superthin Model in Ad Campaign

The fashion designer and former Spice Girl came under fire for the glossy image of a waiflike Lithuanian model in an advertisement for her eyewear line.

How are her sales?
Boycotts are effective.


Opinion

Flourishing Family Trees

A reader sees another link for a prosperous old family.

Careful selection of ancestors helps.

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World

Trump Comments, Infuriating Africans, May Set Back U.S. Interests

Experts fear that the president’s about remarks “shithole countries” could set back United States interests in the world’s fastest-growing continent.

Getting both feet in one's mouth is a feat worthy of Donald Trump.


World

1,000 Danes Accused of Child Pornography for Sharing Video of Teens

The video, spread through Facebook Messenger, was legal to make, but illegal to distribute. Many of those charged are teenagers themselves.

The Danish police are doing as instructed.

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Technology

Alexa, We’re Still Trying to Figure Out What to Do With You

Many people use digital assistants for the basics, like the weather forecast or music. It’s a long way from the digital home envisioned by their makers.

We can try it if you wish.  I see little point to such things.
It is my attention that is limited.

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Opinion

When America and Pakistan Fight, It’s Afghanistan That Suffers

How a monstrous pact between two countries keeps destroying another one.

Soon America must realize that the only peace available in South Asia is the peace of the desert.

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Food

A Buttery Spanish Cheese for Melting

Mahón, a versatile cheese from the island of Minorca, has found its way to American grocery stores.

Ok

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Sports

Vikings’ Case Keenum Isn’t a Star, but He Is Playing Like One

Pressed into duty all season because of Sam Bradford’s injury, the undrafted and unheralded quarterback has led his team to the divisional playoffs.

I have seen none this season.

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The Upshot

Still Not Convinced You Need a Flu Shot? First, It’s Not All About You

Adults also need to get vaccinated to provide herd immunity for others, especially babies and older people.

Ok

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Opinion

Dutch Reporters Show How to Keep American Officials Honest

Perhaps Ambassador Peter Hoekstra had watched President Trump spew lies and hate without apology for so long that he thought he could get away with it, too.

Time for a change.


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