Opinion | If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It - The New York Times

Opinion | If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It - The New York Times

I agree completely with his key point, but think his advocacy for it is quite unconvincing and ineffective. 

Two key words for today

I heard an interview with a fellow who had been involved in the negotiations to release the hostages held at the US Embassy in Tehran decades ago. He talked about people who showed up in the US on his return and how challenging they were. The two words he used to describe them were uninformed and angry. I have often thought that this may be the core problem right now in the US.

Secret Santa delivers dollars, and hope, to North Carolina - CBS News

Secret Santa delivers dollars, and hope, to North Carolina - CBS News

I love this. Would love to emulate it!

‘The Interview’: Rick Steves Refuses to Get Cynical About the World - The New York Times

‘The Interview’: Rick Steves Refuses to Get Cynical About the World - The New York Times

He make so much sense!

Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness - The New York Times

Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness - The New York Times

What a tragedy!!

A New Campaign Against Loneliness Starts With a Potluck - The New York Times

A New Campaign Against Loneliness Starts With a Potluck - The New York Times

How to make this work for a place like the Cedars? But NOT just the people who live there....needs to be a broader community.

Why Many 911 Centers Struggle to Locate Cellphone Callers - Tech News Briefing - WSJ Podcasts

Why Many 911 Centers Struggle to Locate Cellphone Callers - Tech News Briefing - WSJ Podcasts

Has this changed yet?

‘Trump’s America’: His Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country - The New York Times

‘Trump’s America’: His Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country - The New York Times 

Superb on one level and sorely lacking on another - any analysis of how TRUMP voters reached their decisions.

Knock Doors with Neighbor2Neighbor — All In for Harris

Knock Doors with Neighbor2Neighbor — All In for Harris

Seems useful but don't want to sign up for another list!

Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' divestment demands : NPR

Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' divestment demands : NPR

On first blush, this is a real disappointment. Next thing we'll hear is that gun manufacturers have a great financial future ahead of them and the University ought to invest in them to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility. 

'The Thistle & Shamrock' ends after 41 years of broadcasting on NPR | WUNC

'The Thistle & Shamrock' ends after 41 years of broadcasting on NPR | WUNC

Sad to see this end.

Opinion | Gaza’s Schools Are for Learning, Not for Dying - The New York Times

Opinion | Gaza’s Schools Are for Learning, Not for Dying - The New York Times

The impact of the Israeli attack on Gaza is so profound. 

How to Turn Your Yard Into a Wildflower Meadow Without Offending the Neighbors - The New York Times

How to Turn Your Yard Into a Wildflower Meadow Without Offending the Neighbors - The New York Times

Wonderful.

Opinion | Freedom Is Not What We Think It Is - The New York Times

Opinion | Freedom Is Not What We Think It Is - The New York Times

Worth some reflection.

If PBMs are so helpful, why do doctors and drugstores hate them? | Durham Herald Sun

If PBMs are so helpful, why do doctors and drugstores hate them? | Durham Herald Sun

Yet another very bad trend. Newspapers, bakeries, they all seem to be disappearing. Replaced with a cookie cutter enterprise from bean counters.

9/8: Sunday Morning - CBS News

9/8: Sunday Morning - CBS News

Excellent program. I want to watch it again!

Hurling, a Centuries-Old Irish Sport, Turns to New Materials - The New York Times

Hurling, a Centuries-Old Irish Sport, Turns to New Materials - The New York Times

I need to learn more about Hurling.

Summer on NYC Piers Offers a Haven from Busy Urban Life - The New York Times

Summer on NYC Piers Offers a Haven from Busy Urban Life - The New York Times

Sounds wonderful.

Polio - Gaza

 How can the world live with such a situation? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/30/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-polio-vaccinations.html

Harris' push for electric vehicles suffers another blow after automaker backtracks: 'Unwanted and unworkable'

Harris' push for electric vehicles suffers another blow after automaker backtracks: 'Unwanted and unworkable'

Not good news.