Saturday, April 23, 2016

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Satay, a Sizzling Restaurant Favorite Easily Made at Home

It’s a versatile, flavorful staple at Thai restaurants, but you don’t have to go to a restaurant to get it.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018070-pork-satay-with-thai-spices-and-peanut-sauce

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Opinion

Transgender Students Win on Restroom Rights

An appeals court affirms the right of transgender students to use restrooms based on their gender identity.

Good.

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Opinion

What I Will Do When I Get My Papers

An immigrant waits on the Supreme Court, and hopes.

These are the immigrants we want.

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U.S.

Rahm Emanuel Unveils Changes for Chicago Police but Ignores Much of Panel’s Advice

After a blistering report, the mayor called for better training and faster misconduct investigations, but he addressed only about 30 percent of a task force’s recommendations.

Rahm Emanuel is under attack from all sides.
While under attack he must make peace.
The task may be impossible.
If he fails in the task there will be riots.
Riots are not in any one's interest.

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Opinion

Overtime Pay: A Lifeline for the Overworked American

Most laborers used to get paid extra for working extra. What happened?

I did the arithmetic a few years ago.
one cannot live a decent life in the city of New York on thirty thousand dollars a year.

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World

Vancouver Prescriptions for Addicts Gain Attention as Heroin and Opioid Use Rises

Treatment known as heroin maintenance has helped keep users out of jail and away from emergency rooms, but concerns about drug abuse stymie such programs in the United States.

My understanding of addiction must be faulty.
I expect the addiction to grow over time leading to early death.

If maintenance works it should be used.
I cannot wish anyone dead for more than a few minutes.

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World

In Remote Ecuador Towns Hit by Quake, Contact Was Cut Off for Days

New York Times journalists accompanied an aid mission to a devastated area without water, power or the means to contact the outside world.

A town is its community.  If the community survives the town survives.

Communication by water is possible.
Feet and animals do not need roads.  Start walking.
Radio works with only a little electricity.

The dead can wait.

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Fashion & Style

All Twisted Up by Gender Bending

A surprising realization about her ex’s new girlfriend makes a writer question what it means to be a woman.

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

You are enough.

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N.Y. / Region

If Police Stairwell Shooting Was Accidental, Circumstances Around It Were Not


The circumstances are the responsibility of the housing authority.

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Opinion

The Danger of a Single Story

Our politics and our humanity suffer when we only acknowledge one explanation for a person or phenomenon, especially on issues like criminal justice.

David Brooks will find himself alone.
His associates insist on single stories.

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U.S.

Appeals Court Favors Transgender Student in Virginia Restroom Case


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Opinion

States Lead the Way on Paid Family Leave


Do it.

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N.Y. / Region

New York City Settles With 5 Over Wrongful Conviction Claims

The $40 million is for two cases in the Bronx that the district attorney said were linked: the fatal shootings of a livery cab driver and a Federal Express executive.

Prosecutors have a duty to get things right.
Many do not understand that duty.

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Food

Chicken and Artichokes Partner Well in a Garlicky Braise

Golden chicken meets silky artichokes in this springtime one-skillet meal. (Article plus video.)

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018072-braised-chicken-with-artichokes-and-olives
Yes.

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N.Y. / Region

Teenager Sentenced to 14 Years in Chinatown Rape

Eric Pek, 17, was one of three youths who had pleaded guilty to rape, robbery and burglary in the attack in June after they had slipped out of a group home.

There are monsters.

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N.Y. / Region

Official Says ‘Reign of Terror’ Is Over for the Ninja Burglar

The authorities say that Robert Costanzo, who is in custody, is responsible for scores of burglaries on Staten Island and elsewhere over a decade.

The proof is an end to the burglaries.

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Food

The Best Comes in a Bun at Salvation Burger and Spotted Pig

Sampling things on a bun at April Bloomfield’s latest restaurant, and checking in on her first.

As convenient.

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Science

Celebrate Earth Day With a 4,800-Year-Old Tree (If You Can Find It)

The exact location of Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine commonly known as the world’s oldest tree, is kept a secret.

I would not breach the secret if I could.

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N.Y. / Region

A Senior Seder

When a 96-year-old woman admitted that she couldn’t make it to New York City for Passover, her son and his partner made all the preparations for her and her friends.

It is not the tradition.

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Opinion

An Energy Bill in Need of Fixes

A Senate bill could boost solar and wind energy but would encourage the burning of trees to generate electricity.

Veto this bill.
I will bet next year will be different.


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Food

Satay, a Sizzling Restaurant Favorite Easily Made at Home


Opinion

Transgender Students Win on Restroom Rights


Opinion

What I Will Do When I Get My Papers


Opinion

Overtime Pay: A Lifeline for the Overworked American


Fashion & Style

In New Bridal Collections, Designers Look to the Runways

The spring 2017 collections mirrored recent runway looks with bared shoulders, boudoir inspirations and lots of pants.

It is your event and your choice of costume.
Your choice will please me.
A white dress with seed pearls or a rented tuxedo or anything you wish,
I will stand with you and recite the formal words.
World

In Remote Ecuador Towns Hit by Quake, Contact Was Cut Off for Days


Fashion & Style

All Twisted Up by Gender Bending


Ignore the twists.
Opinion

The Danger of a Single Story


Opinion

States Lead the Way on Paid Family Leave


N.Y. / Region

New York City Settles With 5 Over Wrongful Conviction Claims


Cheap.
Food

Chicken and Artichokes Partner Well in a Garlicky Braise


N.Y. / Region

Teenager Sentenced to 14 Years in Chinatown Rape


N.Y. / Region

Official Says ‘Reign of Terror’ Is Over for the Ninja Burglar


Science

Celebrate Earth Day With a 4,800-Year-Old Tree (If You Can Find It)


N.Y. / Region

A Senior Seder



It is not the tradition.

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