1
New York
Woman Is Stuck in Elevator of Manhattan Townhouse for Entire Weekend
The woman, a worker at the townhouse on East 65th Street, was trapped in an elevator from Friday evening to Monday morning, fire officials said.Elevators are simple compared to a self driving car.
2
New York
Ousted de Blasio Aide Was Fired Over Sexual Harassment Before
Kevin O’Brien was fired in 2015 for sex harassment. Weeks later, he landed a job with Mayor de Blasio, eventually become acting chief of staff.Silly man.
3
New York
Mother Carrying Baby in Stroller Dies After Falling Down Subway Stairs
The 22-year-old woman tumbled down the steps at a subway station. Her 1-year-old daughter survived the fall.The subways use badly designed steps.
The elevators are there for a reason.
4
Opinion
Howard Schultz, Please Don’t Run for President
A bid by an ex-chief of Starbucks would be reckless idiocy.Yes.
5
Opinion
A Better Way to Tax the Rich
Raise the capital gains tax and treat investment earnings like ordinary income.This is a decent thought. The wealth tax is a better idea.
6
Opinion
The Trump Doctrine
A chaotic administration’s unexpectedly coherent grand strategy.There is no there there.
Trump is not listening.
7
World
Afghan Women Fear Peace With Taliban May Mean War on Them
The idea of an American troop withdrawal fills Afghan women with dread, as they see Westerners as their only protectors not just from the Taliban, but also the “Taliban mentality” among other men.The Afghan women understand the situation.
8
Health
Study Offers Hint of Hope for Staving Off Dementia in Some People
People who received intensive treatment for hypertension were less likely to develop minor cognitive problems than those receiving standard treatment.They should keep working.
9
Obituaries
Kaye Ballard, Indefatigable Comedian and Actress, Dies at 93
Best known for the 1960s sitcom “The Mothers-in-Law,” she also had memorable turns in Broadway musicals and rode the nightclub circuit for years.The days of a person are numbered.
We must grasp them.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S.
Intelligence Chiefs Set to Outline Threat of Chinese Cyberspying
Top leaders of American intelligence agencies are to appear before the Senate on Tuesday to discuss the threats of cyberattacks, North Korea and the Islamic State."Two can know a secret if one of them is dead."
There are no permanent secrets.
Everything leaks.
11
Books
In ‘Let Me Finish,’ Chris Christie Goes Easy on Donald Trump, Saving Fire for Steve Bannon and Others
In his new book, the former governor of New Jersey and adviser to Trump takes care of old business and finds many ways to say “I told you so.”Chris Christie fails to save his soul.
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U.S.
Prominent Democrats Form Pro-Israel Group to Counter Skepticism on the Left
The group will create a political action committee and may be active in Democratic primaries. It is also planning to organize pro-Israel Democrats in early nominating states for 2020.Zionists suffer from bipolar politics.
The U.S. has a cold religious war within its borders.
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U.S.
Trump Thought Firing Flynn Would End ‘Russia Thing,’ Chris Christie Writes in Book
The former New Jersey governor’s memoir paints President Trump as highly effective as a candidate — but someone who since has been ill-served by many advisers, including some members of his family.I do not believe Chris Christie.
14
Technology
The Hidden Automation Agenda of the Davos Elite
In public, executives wring their hands over automation’s negative consequences for workers. In private, they talk about how they are racing to automate.There is nothing hidden about the automation agenda.
Capital costs less than labor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism
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U.S.
Can Kamala Harris Repeat Obama’s Success With Black Voters? It’s Complicated
Ms. Harris has appeal for black voters. But she also faces challenges — skepticism about her background as a prosecutor, overcoming sexism and competing in a crowded primary field.Early primaries will resolve the uncertainties.
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Arts
‘Rent’ Injury Makes Live TV Production Mostly Not So
The highly publicized musical event, which was broadcast Sunday on Fox, had to rely on footage from a previous performance after one of its lead actors broke his foot.The problem was the low grade production.
17
Movies
‘Serenity’ Review: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and One Very Bad Mess
As Captain Baker Dill, McConaughey is asked to throw his ex-wife’s new husband into the ocean. He should have thrown the script in instead.https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/08/movies/08fool.html
https://www.google.com/maps/place/U.S.+Virgin+Islands/@18.065972,-65.2991615,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8c051065f2daacb9:
0xf91d891d1bc51c05!8m2!3d18.335765!4d-64.896335
Skip the movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6476140/
18
Style
Your Hoarding of Sephora Samples Is Out of Control
Don’t @ us Marie Kondo.There must be a twelve step program for this problem.
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U.S.
Texas Secretary of State Questions Citizenship of 95,000 Registered Voters
The findings of an 11-month investigation seemed certain to reignite partisan debates over the frequency and impact of voter fraud.Republican party membership triggers such discoveries.
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New York
Should You Be Worried About Flying? What We Know About Air Travel During the Shutdown
Aviation unions have raised concerns about the shutdown’s effect on the safety of the nation’s air travel system.It looks like low staffing problems ended the government shutdown.
Flying is only as dangerous as it was before the shutdown now.
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