Thursday, July 12, 2018

@17:00, 7/12/18

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1
Climate

Ireland Moves to Divest From Fossil Fuels

A bill passed in the lower house of Parliament was a victory for the global divestment movement.

The thought is good.

2
New York

Architect of Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion Project Is Convicted in Bid-Rigging Scheme

Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros, who was a key player in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s signature economic development initiative, was convicted Thursday of wire fraud and conspiracy.

The evidence is probably damning.

3
Opinion

It Just Got Harder to Fire Mueller


If it were possible Mueller would be gone.

4
Arts

Mark Duplass on ‘Wild Wild Country’ and Not Punching His Partners in the Face

Mr. Duplass discussed his first Emmy nomination and being a filmmaking uncle to the directors Maclain and Chapman Way.

I hope no one makes films for industry prizes.

5
Style

Isn’t 10 a Little Young for Highlights?


Good advice.

6
U.S.

What Did Baby Jessica Think of the Thai Cave Rescue? She Had No Idea It Happened

Jessica McClure Morales, who was rescued from a Texas well 31 years ago, avoids most news, choosing instead a quiet life in the country.

7
Opinion

Are You Ready to Retire?

The Indexed Annuity Leadership Council writes about retirement products that empower workers to take retirement into their own hands.

I hope never to retire.
I am ready to try to live on my financial fat.
There is course work I want to do.

8
Books

9 New Books We Recommend This Week

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

There is nothing in this list I would not read.
I might start with Imperial Twilight.
I could follow that with From Cold War to Hot Peace.

9
U.S.

Charges Dropped Against Stormy Daniels in Strip Club Arrest

Three misdemeanor charges were dropped against the pornographic film actress, who was accused of touching “customers who turned out to be undercover vice officers” while onstage, her lawyer said.

Let it be forgotten.   Her bill should be paid.

10
Opinion

Ending the Dead-End-Job Trap

State attorneys general are cracking down on businesses that prohibit their franchisees from hiring workers away from one another.

The regulation is a good one.
Unionization would be better.

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