Thursday, February 15, 2018

11:15 2/14/18

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1
Business Day

After a Twitter Storm, The Times and a New Hire Part Ways

Soon after Quinn Norton joined the editorial board, social media users discovered tweets in which she used slurs and spoke of her friendship with a Nazi.

It borders on witch hunting.

2
Magazine

Her Various Symptoms Seemed Unrelated. Then One Doctor Put It All Together.

Chills, sweats, hives, achey bones — the older woman was sick for years before someone figured out the unusual disease that ailed her.

Dr. Hulls has found a good professional fit.

3
World

A Nearly Invisible Oil Spill Threatens Some of Asia’s Richest Fisheries

Caused by a fiery collision in the East China Sea, the spill has created an environmental disaster that has tested China’s ability to lead.

Ok.

4
Sports

The Haunting of Lindsey Jacobellis

In an attempt to finally overcome her famous Olympic blunder, the American snowboarder has teamed with a “performance architect” who wants her to embrace the negative memories.

There is no escape from fear in the event. 

5
Technology

How Artificial Intelligence Is Edging Its Way Into Our Lives

Artificial intelligence is here, and its effects are being felt across how we work. The New York Times examines the impact at its New Work Summit on Feb. 12 and 13.

https://www.newworksummit.com/

The tool kit called artificial intelligence is composit.
It is not self aware.
It is not curious.
It is externally motivated.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstraction

"Life,the universe and everything"

6
Opinion

You Up? College in the Age of Tinder

Some found love; others learned valuable lessons about time stamps.

Good luck to them.

7
Smarter Living

4 Free Apps That Can Earn You Extra Cash

A few free apps can earn you a few bucks as long as you know what you’re getting into. They won’t fund your retirement, but they’ll help you pay for that latte.

These are conceptually ugly.

8
Fashion & Style

A Conventional Marriage for a ‘Counterculture’ Couple

“I didn’t feel incomplete before I met her, but I did feel more complete, and that feeling has continued through the years.”

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

9
Fashion & Style

Should You Invite Your Ex to the Wedding?

When couples draw up their guest list, they are going to have to decide whether to include past relationships or hookups. Easy for some, not for others.

Those who are active friends and can celebrate the event should be included on the list.
Think carefully.
Consult the affianced.

10
Opinion

The End of the Two-Party System

We now have a scarcity mind-set, and that mentality and the perpetual warrior style it demands are incompatible with any civilized political creed.

Mind set is manipulable.
We must not mistake the reactionary model of existence for truth.
Learning and governance leading to general progress are possible and necessary.

The scarcity mind-set leads to the collapse and destruction of civil society.

I do not know the way forward for civilization. 
There will be disagreements.
The way forward is not the selfish past.


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