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Chief Justice John Roberts’ game of chess

GantDaily.com 

When the chief justice of the United States suddenly lost his conservative majority last February, the question became how a man who had long appeared hardwired for success would respond to the upheaval. Would John G. Roberts Jr. tack to the left to be part of a new majority and maintain control of decisions? Or […]

Money Talk: How to make sure your money-distribution wishes are followed after you die

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

Dear Liz: My first husband died when my oldest child was 1. I remarried and had another child (they're 5 and 3 now). My husband and I prepared a trust in which I have him and my sister as beneficiaries of my assets. But my husband regrets that he is not the only beneficiary. My argument is that...

Drawing the neck(line)

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

Q: Here's a twist on sexism in the workplace. Why is it okay for women in a professional environment to wear low-cut tops that reveal an inch or more of the line between their breasts? Men never wear their shirts open. Men consistently wear their shirts with only one button at the top open. I find...



Rare Chinese prints at the Huntington capture the art of the woodblock

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

It's considered one of most historically and artistically important illustrated books of 17th century Chinese woodblock art: "Ten Bamboo Studio Collection  of Calligraphy and Pictures," a rare edition of which the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino acquired...

Films and programs: Learn about travel to Cuba and backpacking in Southern California

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

SPAIN

Presentation

Tour leader Sheila Stone will share some of her favorite destinations in Spain, including the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid and the Roman aqueduct of Segovia.

When, where: 7 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

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Farm and Food: The Land of Non

JournalStar.com 

For years, we Americans have been perfecting the art of non-action action. It began about a generation ago with the non-apology apology: “If I offended you, I apologize.” Later we moved on to the non-committal commitment: “I’ll be there unless…

Police Blotter: July 10

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

Recent reports of criminal activity from our local law enforcement agencies.

Concussion Rates Have Doubled Among U.S. Kids

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

SUNDAY, July 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Concussion rates are rising sharply among U.S. kids and teens, researchers report.

A fascination with Oracle made this founder rich, and now he's invented a way to look through walls

BusinessInsider.com 

Business Insider/Julie Bort

Jon Fisher, the CEO of startup CrowdOptic, grew up as an unambitious surfer dude until a sailing trip with a powerful Oracle executive changed his life.

Larry Ellison even helped inspire his current company, CrowdOptic, which makes a technology so cool that we've never seen anything like it.

It's software used with smart glasses that allows you to look through walls, around corners, and otherwise see things that your ordinary vision can't view.

It all began in 1992... Читать дальше...

The Latest: Shapovalov wins boys singles title at Wimbledon

TheRepublic.com 

LONDON — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): 6 p.m. Denis Shapovalov of Canada won the boys singles title at Wimbledon, but later lost in the doubles final. The fifth-seeded Shapovalov beat Alex de Minaur of Australia 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 on No. 1 Court. Later Sunday, Shapovalov and Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime lost in

Berlin leftist rioting leaves 120 officers injured

Stars and Stripes 

Police say more than 120 officers were injured and 86 demonstrators have been detained during leftist riots in the German capital which police call "the most aggressive and violent protests in the last five years."





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