Monday, January 13, 2020

@9:00, , 1/12/20, REC

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Opinion

Will We Ever Figure Out How to Talk to Boys About Sex?

Teenagers and young men still don’t have the right vocabulary. Can we help them get there?

I am trying to imagine a story, possibly a film about a satisfactory initial sexual relationship. People must manage them some of the time. 
Words help.

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U.S.

Who Signs Up to Fight? Makeup of U.S. Recruits Shows Glaring Disparity

More and more, new recruits come from the same small number of counties and are the children of old recruits.

I did not want to fight "wars of choice".
There is more to government service than the military.

3
Science

The Coolest Architecture on Earth Is in Antarctica

Who said a polar research base had to be ugly? Gradually, designers are rethinking how to build for the world’s harshest environment.

Build what pleases the funders.
Scientists want to get the work done.

4
U.S.

Around the Country in 17 Hours With Michael Bloomberg

There is a way that people generally run for president. And there is whatever Mr. Bloomberg is doing.

Michael Bloomberg is defeating Trump.
I applaud his efforts.

5
Style

Real Men Don’t Rent

There’s only one problem as the growing clothing rental market inches toward offering men’s wear: Guys may not buy in.

I would be happy to rent.

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

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World

Iran Says It Unintentionally Shot Down Ukrainian Airliner

“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame.

OK. 
Discussions must continue.

7
Opinion

Of Course Bernie Can Win

To say Sanders is unelectable is indefensible.

Bernie must not be a sore Looser.

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World

Little Clarity, Many Theories in Ukraine Airline Crash in Iran

The Boeing jet went down near Tehran, killing at least 176 people. “All possible versions of what occurred must be examined,” including an attack, Ukraine’s president said.

Iran confessed.

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World

Iranian Missile Accidentally Brought Down Ukrainian Jet, Officials Say, Citing Early Evidence

Western intelligence showed that Iran was responsible for the plane crash, suggesting that the deaths of those aboard were a consequence of the heightened tensions between Washington and Iran.

There is no question.

10
Opinion

The Day After War Begins in Iran

The outpouring of grief for Qassim Suleimani is the country’s first act of retaliation.

Donald Trump has been foolish.


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U.S.

Who Signs Up to Fight? Makeup of U.S. Recruits Shows Glaring Disparity


Better statistics could help.

2
Opinion

Will We Ever Figure Out How to Talk to Boys About Sex?

We must.

3
Opinion

Of Course Bernie Can Win

Style

Real Men Don’t Rent


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

5
Opinion

Trump Has a Bizarre Idea of Winning

Let’s tally up the results of his efforts with Iran.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/opinion/sunday/deaths-despair-poverty.html

Nicolas Kristof is gentle.

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U.S.

Around the Country in 17 Hours With Michael Bloomberg


Michael Bloomberg knows what he is doing.

7
World

For Prince Harry and His Wife, Meghan, a Tricky Balancing Act

Others have tried to be both part of the royal family, and separate from it. None have succeeded. Can the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pull it off?

Diplomatic service may offer a way forward.

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World

Iran Says It Unintentionally Shot Down Ukrainian Airliner

“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame.

There is no doubt.

9
U.S.

Why Pete Buttigieg Has Made Religion Central to His Campaign

The former mayor is not only trying to bridge ground within the Democratic Party, he’s also making a direct appeal to disaffected conservatives who cannot stomach President Trump.

It is worth a try.
I am among those publicly uncomfortable with religion.

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World

Little Clarity, Many Theories in Ukraine Airline Crash in Iran

The Boeing jet went down near Tehran, killing at least 176 people. “All possible versions of what occurred must be examined,” including an attack, Ukraine’s president said.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collateral_damage

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