Monday, June 4, 2018

@16:40, 6/4/18

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1
World

Making History, Saudi Arabia Issues Driver’s Licenses to 10 Women

The kingdom had planned to lift its longstanding ban on women driving on June 24. It is unclear why it issued some licenses ahead of the schedule.

That or revolution.

2
Books

What Silicon Valley Could Use More of: Inefficiency

In “The Efficiency Paradox,” Edward Tenner considers why technologies intended to improve our lives often end up complicating them instead.

Yes.   Computers are tools.

3
Food

Two New Ingredients for the Home Baker

Valrhona’s meltable almond and passion fruit couverture work well in glazes, truffles and other desserts.

Please your self.

4
Theater

When the ‘Mean Girls’ Were Teen Girls

Three stars of the hit Tina Fey musical talk about their real-life high school years: the highs, the lows, the bullies and the bell bottoms.

Outsiders all.   They did not write the script.

5
Well

How to Increase Your Chances of Having a Long, Healthy Life

The big factors in life expectancy: whether people smoke, what and how much they eat, and whether they abuse alcohol or drugs.

I seem to be doing things right.

6
Style

Lee Pace Came Out Seven Times a Week. Then He Came Out for Real.

It’s 2018 and we still don’t know what being out and gay will do to an actor’s career.

I have been trying to follow "The Collection" on PBS.

Out and Gay does not seem to hurt actors careers.

7
Style

That Time of the Month Can Be Fun, Too

Period Party, an event held in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, turned gynecological realities into an open, and often humorous, dialogue.

Enough of roaring twenties theme and pirates got old quick.

8
Fashion & Style

This Is Alexander Wang’s America

The New York designer broke free of fashion week with a collection inspired by “immigrant Americana.”

His customers are rich tourists.

Locals want to pass.

9
Food

One Tool to Rule Them All

This small gadget goes beyond the standard multitool, with a garlic press, grater and zester included.

Real tools for real projects.
I carry a tablespoon and a dinner fork and a pocket knife and a Hudsons Bay pattern axe along with a sauce pan and folding fry pan 

10
Food

A Modern Guide to Camping (and Eating) Well

“Feast by Firelight” offers practical advice and flavorful inspiration for outdoor adventure.

https://www.amazon.com/Gourmet-Campers-Boaters-Backpackers-Canoeists/dp/0809258838

https://www.amazon.com/How-Stay-Alive-Woods-Self-Preservation-ebook/dp/B007N4WLE4

Buy the paperbacks.
I will see you and raise you one.
Sooner is better.     As soon as you can is best.

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