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Opinion
Apr 27th 2015
Douglas J. Futuyma, a professor of ecology and evolution at Stony
Brook, credits “rodent scholars” who “knew enough about rodent diversity
to suggest the right species for the job.”
Rodents; Mines, Explosive; Research; Animals
nytimes.com/2015/04/19/opinion/sunday/nicholas-kristof-the-giant-rats-that-save-lives.html
Rats are not evil.
I prefer not to share my space with them most of the time.
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Sports
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Apr 23rd 2015
The Astana team of Vincenzo Nibali, the defending champion in the
Tour de France, has survived a review of its top-tier racing status
ordered after several doping cases.
Tour de France (Bicycle Race); Bicycles and Bicycling
Cleared of drugging charges.
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Business Day
By STEPHANIE STROM | Apr 26th 2015
Starting Monday, nothing sold by Chipotle, which has more than
1,800 restaurants, will contain any genetically modified ingredients.
Genetic Engineering; Restaurants; Mexican Food (Cuisine)
Chipotle faced a marketing problem.
Food there will cost more.
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Real Estate
By MICHELLE HIGGINS | Apr 24th 2015
This week’s properties include co-ops in Midtown East and the Upper West Side and a townhouse in Park Slope.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
I would rather not live in the city.
The choice is yours.
My objective is to live with you.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Opinion
Apr 27th 2015
A Center for Biological Diversity official warns about fracking near active faults in California.
Hydraulic Fracturing; Earthquakes
Governor Jerry Brown needs income.
California needs better insurance.
Earthquakes will not drive species into extinction.
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U.S.
By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JACK HEALY | Apr 26th 2015
The persistent water shortage is illustrating parallel worlds in
which wealthy communities guzzle water as poorer neighbors conserve by
necessity.
Conservation of Resources; Water; Shortages; Drought
There is an amount of water necessary for living.
Flushing, reasonable showering, dish and cloths washing and general cleaning.
This amount is known and should be the base ration. it should be supplied at a base rate. additional water can be supplied for an increasing rate.
The rate can be multiplied upward until consumption falls the required amount.
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Opinion
Apr 24th 2015
Steven Zeidman, a CUNY law professor, says that in New York if “you are poor, you languish in jail.”
Prisons and Prisoners; Poverty; Bail
I would rather many fewer were arrested in the first place.
Pretrial retention should not substitute for jail time after trial and conviction.
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Opinion
Apr 24th 2015
A reader says Europe should not be solely responsible for aiding migrants.
Refugees and Displaced Persons; Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- )
We will not bring them here.
They could be dumped in Brazil if we want to be hated by all involved.
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Opinion
Apr 24th 2015
Readers respond to a news article about the deterioration of New York City’s libraries.
Libraries and Librarians; Science and Technology; Computers and the Internet
When exploring a subject a shelf of books works every time.
The conversation in a library is independent of time and space.
The internet only begins to serve as a library.
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Opinion
By NICHOLAS KRISTOF | Apr 25th 2015
American students are falling behind in reading and, especially,
math. Just look at some of the math problems kids in other countries are
doing a better job of solving.
Education (K-12); Mathematics
I am too fuzzy these days to work the truth tellers and liars problem.
The arithmetic is easy.
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Real Estate
By MICHELLE HIGGINS | Apr 24th 2015
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom house of dome
construction in South Norwalk, Conn., and a four-bedroom ranch in
Matinecock.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
My objective is to live with you.
You must like your house.
You tell me what you want and we figure out how to get it.
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Opinion
Apr 27th 2015
The president of the American Health Care Association says the quality of care at nursing homes has improved.
Nursing Homes; Elder Care
Better is not good.
I will avoid them while I can.
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Technology
By CONOR DOUGHERTY | Apr 25th 2015
Dan Fredinburg helped Google’s Street View project document many
of the world’s most majestic peaks before his death in Nepal in an
earthquake-related avalanche.
Mountaineering
Random events.
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U.S.
By ERIK ECKHOLM | Apr 26th 2015
Three convicted murderers are fighting the use of midazolam in
executions, which experts say cannot reliably cause deep
unconsciousness.
Capital Punishment; Sedatives; Suits and Litigation (Civil); Eighth Amendment (US Constitution)
Death is not a penalty. It does not teach.
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Technology
By NICOLE PERLROTH | Apr 24th 2015
In-store payment systems at Starbucks stores went down Friday across the United States and Canada.
Coffeehouses; Social Media
I am surprised it is Starbucks' problem.
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Science
By KENNETH CHANG | Apr 25th 2015
More than 25 million years ago, India crashed into Asia. The two
land masses are still colliding today, creating the world’s highest
mountains and setting off major earthquakes about every 75 years.
Earthquakes; Geology
Yes
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Real Estate
Apr 24th 2015
Here are some simple home improvements that may offer the most bang for the buck.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
Every project should be different.
Here my siblings are waiting on the court at last news.
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Science
By PAULA SPAN | Apr 24th 2015
Patients are saved the stress of hospital stays, and there are
large savings. But reimbursement policies and a lack of nurses are
slowing progress.
Nursing and Nurses; Hospitals; Elderly
It is not a new development.
The Republican party as it stands is attempting to starve Medicare and other Social Services.
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Opinion
By ROBERTO SURO and MARCELO M. SUĂREZ-OROZCO | Apr 27th 2015
For children who are American citizens, the threat of mom or dad’s deportation exacts a terrible price.
Immigration and Emigration; Illegal Immigration; Parenting; Children and Childhood; Deportation
I am untroubled by the expressed view except that it is narrow.
The children and other dependents of prisoners are in the same situation.
The U.S. has not done "The Poor Laws" well as yet and shows no promise of improvement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_relief
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World
By MICHAEL FORSYTHE | Apr 24th 2015
A court in central China made clear that the real purpose of Li
Chuncheng’s trial this week was to build a case against Mr. Zhou.
Bribery and Kickbacks; Corruption (Institutional)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show_trial
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retributive_justice
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correctional_justice
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