Sunday, May 15, 2016

@1:00, 5/15/16

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N.Y. / Region

Buddha Provides Tap Shoes

Passing a small temple on Riverside Drive, the grandfather of two would-be dancers saw something in a recycling box.

Random numbers.
Lessons will help preserve sanity.

2
Science

Foot-Long Ancient Tooth Discovered on Australian Beach

The tooth belonged to an extinct species of sperm whale that lived five million years ago.

Yes.

3
Fashion & Style

Freshmen15 Gains ‘Insta’ Popularity With Gooey Cheese Sticks

Forget the avocado toast and quinoa. Six college students are building an online following by indulging in late-night pizza and waffles รก la mode.

"A calorie is not a calorie."

4
Fashion & Style

Till Wrinkles Do Us Part: Introducing the Brotox Groom

Marrying men are making appointments with dermatologists and plastic surgeons to look forever good in the wedding album.

The decades have a price. 

5
Opinion

Trump and Taxes

His personal returns, his shifting policy proposals and how he picked his experts are all mysterious.

Paul Krugman parses Donald Trump.
The void in Trump shows.

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T Magazine

In Praise of Naturally Curly Hair

It has gotten a bad rap as a statement of quirky individuality — or a sign of laziness. But the look’s fresh appeal lies in its confidence.

The effort seems to be for control.
Permanents were once the rage.
The search for control speaks to culture. 

7
Opinion

Fishes Have Feelings, Too

If we understood how sophisticated and sentient these marine creatures were, we might treat them better.

I will continue to eat clams and oysters.


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N.Y. / Region

An Unscheduled Bus Stop

On a long, slow ride up Manhattan, a driver made a short, unexpected stop.

New York is as social as other places.

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U.S.

Murder Rates Jump in Many Major U.S. Cities, New Data Shows

The rise murders in cities like Chicago and Dallas has been linked by the F.B.I. director to less aggressive policing stemming from a “viral video effect.”

"Experts cannot agree on what to call a recent rise in homicides, much less its cause".

The police must follow the rules.

Less aggressive policing should not drive up the homicide rate.
Competing gangs may be an exception.
Videos of gang suppression should not trouble the police. 

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Business Day

Biofuels Plant in Hawaii Is First to Be Certified as Sustainable

An audit has resolved doubts in the industry, at least for one plant, about the products’ ultimate ability to reduce carbon emissions.

Sustainable and profitable would be better.
All petroleum in Hawaii is imported.

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Food

What to Cook This Weekend

Get out that cast iron for fried chicken season.

I will pass on fried chicken for now.

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Magazine

Learning From the Lazarus Effect

Most clinical trials for cancer drugs are failures. But for a handful of patients, a drug proves to be nearly a cure. What can science learn from these “exceptional responders”?

Humans learn what we can where we can.


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U.S.

F.B.I. Director Says He Won’t Rush Inquiry on Hillary Clinton Emails

James Comey, the F.B.I. director, declined to say on Wednesday whether the investigation would be finished before the presidential election in November.

I suspect James Comey is more than a little bit racist.
The shootings are probably gang competition related.

14
Opinion

How and Why You Diversify Colleges

As schools wrestle with unequal opportunity, Amherst wins an important prize for its efforts and success.

A college is a business and a tertiary education.
Getting the balance right is the trick.

15 
World

Surveying Fire-Ravaged Fort McMurray, Justin Trudeau Praises Responders

As a wildfire threat recedes, the prime minister takes a tour of the scorched community, and pledges speedy federal assistance.

I am waiting for results.

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U.S.

2 States Investigate Video of Police Hitting a Car Chase Suspect

Massachusetts and New Hampshire are looking into the conduct of officers accused of punching the man after he dropped to the ground.

"Street justice" is not permitted.

It looked like a body camera spent the incident in a pocket.

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Food

For the Forager or Francophile, a Dandelion Salad

The greens, with their pleasant bitterness, are showing up in farmers’ markets now.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018110-dandelion-salad-with-beets-bacon-and-goat-cheese-toasts

It is late for the local breed.

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Magazine

The Sisters Who Treat the Untreatable

At a Catholic nursing home in New York, comforting patients who are dying of cancer.

When you can't or I can't they are there.

19
Travel

In Kobe, Budget-Friendly Beef and Beyond

Exploring the treasures of Kobe, Japan, including its famous beef, sake and hot springs.

I have no desire to be Japanese.

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N.Y. / Region

Offer of ‘Free Hugs’ Turns Violent in Times Square, Police Say

Jermaine Himmelstein, who was holding a sign offering hugs, punched a woman on Thursday after she refused to tip him, the police said. It was not the first time he was accused of assault.

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

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