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Opinion
Shamelessly ‘Ashamed’ in Moscow
The “apology” for the doping of Russian athletes issued by Russia’s minister of sports is an exercise buck-passing.Russia seems to think it controls the WADA.
That appears doubtful.
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Times Insider
A History-Making Transplant Recipient Dares a Writer to Be Bold
Denise Grady thought Thomas Manning wouldn’t want to reveal his identity or be interviewed at all. Was she ever wrong!I am glad the surgery exists.
I have no use for two.
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Sports
Russian Sports Doping: Explained
Answers to questions about Russia’s doping problems and how they might affect Russia’s eligibility for the Rio Games.Guilty.
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Business Day
South Korea Accuses Nissan of Cheating on Emissions Tests
The finding, covering about 800 vehicles, was disputed by the Japanese carmaker, which said the model in question had passed European checks."The authorities said it had found problems with emissions levels in some other cars, but no cheating mechanisms like the one the Environment Ministry said it found in the Nissan model."
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U.S.
Mississippi School District Ordered to Desegregate Its Schools
The court decision in Cleveland requires the district to combine its middle and high schools.It is past time to end the practice.
It is easier to see when a district has a population separated by color rather than geography.
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U.S.
Bus Rollover in Texas Kills 8 and Injures 43
The bus was traveling north on Route 83 in Webb County when it went off the road after the driver lost control, an official said.The driver was traveling too fast for the conditions.
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Sports
Dozens of Olympians Could Be Barred From Rio Games
Olympic officials said Tuesday that they were retesting drug samples from past Games, having identified at least 31 athletes with suspicious results.No Russians will be caught in this screening.
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Food
Just Add Salt: How to Make Bacon and Pancetta at Home
Curing meat is not so much a lost art, more one that fell out of fashion.http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Hand-Paul-Bertolli/dp/0609608932
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018116-beet-and-horseradish-cured-salmon
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018117-duck-prosciutto
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014345-shortcut-guanciale
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12349-home-cured-bacon
Not while I live alone.
9
World
Thailand Will Close a Popular Island to Tourists
The government says the action is necessary because Koh Tachai, famous for its white beaches and coral reefs, has deteriorated from abuse by hordes of visitors.It looks like a wise plan.
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Sports
Russian Official Apologizes for Doping Problem but Says Athletes Shouldn’t Be Barred
Writing in The Sunday Times, the country’s sports minister acknowledged “serious mistakes” but added, “It cannot be right that clean athletes should suffer for the behavior of others.”The athletes are not caught yet.
Third party testing before and after competition will help.
If they are clean they may not win.
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Fashion & Style
Jan Benzel, Bruce Weber
Any ceremony you choose.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Business Day
Hiring Hurdle: Finding Workers Who Can Pass a Drug Test
As labor markets tighten, employers are having a harder time finding applicants free of drugs, especially marijuana.Offer more money.
Lower workmen's comp rates will pay the premium.
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Travel
Everything Is Different on an Island
It is difficult to find hard borders these days. But an island is disconnected, and when you’re on it, it becomes your entire world.OK.
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Fashion & Style
Your Summer Beauty Reboot: 13 Ways to Upgrade Your Routine
Pump up your SPF, tame the frizz, get a pretty manicure.If it pleases you it will please me.
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Opinion
Consciousness Isn’t a Mystery. It’s Matter.
We don’t know enough about the nature of physical stuff to know that conscious experience can’t be physical.A consciousness can be asked if it is awake.
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World
Australia to Lay Off Leading Scientist on Sea Levels
The scientist, Dr. John Church, confirmed that he was one of 275 scientists that an Australian science agency said would be dismissed.These people are instantly employable. It will be the Austrailian government's loss.
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T Magazine
The Next Tulum: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
With its pristine beaches, delicious seafood and cheery vibe, this town is the next great south-of-the-border destination.Do the homework.
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Opinion
Don’t Blame the Video
The F.B.I. chief appears to believe that recording incidents of police violence is the real problem.We may need a different F.B.I. director.
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Opinion
New Priority Means Fewer Beds in City’s Shelters
Federal officials have shifted money to favor permanent housing, but New York City also needs transitional shelters.The pot of money will need to be bigger
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Sports
At Indianapolis 500, Innovation Began With a Look Back
Ray Harroun, the first winner of the Indianapolis 500, in 1911, was also the first to use a rearview mirror, which allowed him to race alone.Bad suspensions were the rule.
My car is repaired and my cell phone is charged..
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