Sunday, June 19, 2016

@21:00, 6/18/16

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1
Science

An Unwelcome Tourist Arrives in New Jersey: Clinging Jellyfish

Without invitation or a clear explanation, this small-but-mighty variety of jellyfish has been found for the first time in the Garden State.

Most jellies here are harmless.
I am warned.

2
Real Estate

Shopping Guide: Planters

Tips on selecting a planter that’s more than a pot.

Terracotta pots are good.  so are flats and bonsai trays.
It depends on what you are doing.

Soil outside is best. 

3
Opinion

The Chosen Life

There are only a few doctors left in Alabama who provide abortions. Yashica Robinson is one of them.

All the opposition is not in the baby business.

4
Opinion

Drinking by Numbers

I can easily make out the slippery slope where two glasses of wine a day becomes three, where mayhem begins.

Remember to zero.

5
Opinion

Two Dads, Two Kids, One Experiment in Family

Our household adheres to one ideal of family even as we challenge some people’s preconceptions.

We can adopt.

6
Food

A Creamy, Sweet Tribute to Summer

This version of Sicilian cassata, a spongecake layered with sweetened ricotta, is crowned with juicy fresh berries.

I can make it.
I wont eat much of it.

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U.S.

Alligator Attacks 2-Year-Old at Disney Hotel and Drags Him Underwater

The child was with his family at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., when he was attacked and dragged away, officials said.

Florida is not safe for two year olds.

8
Opinion

Female Draft Registration

A Navy veteran explains why she is in favor of requiring women to register.

Let us rather end the registration requirement.

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U.S.

House Members Unite to Read Stanford Rape Victim’s Letter

Eighteen members of the House took turns Wednesday night reading portions of a woman’s 7,200-word letter to the former Stanford University student who raped her.

Pass a law. 
Read the sentence.
He is a registered sex offender. 
His life of full citizenship is over.

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U.S.

Families Bearing Up a Year After Slayings in a Charleston Church

Some forgive but not one forgets the death of nine people, and the long recovery that has followed, a year after the shootings at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, S.C.

There is no way to make the families whole.

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Opinion

I’m Ghanaian-American. Am I Black?

Growing up the daughter of immigrants, I considered myself different from “black Americans.” I learned that I wasn’t.

Those who care do not differentiate.

12
Fashion & Style

Cecile Richards, Barbara Bush and the Sisterhood of Political Progeny

The daughters of two former rivals, George W. Bush and Ann Richards, find common ground in health care and marriage equality.

"CR: My mom used to say she saw too many young women passing up opportunities because they were afraid of failing. Her message to me was: “This is the only life you get. Take every chance and run with it — even if it doesn’t work out.”"

13
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan


14
T Magazine

My 10 Favorite Books: Ari Shapiro

The radio host shares the titles he’d most want with him on a desert island.

I don't have ten favorites at the moment.

15
U.S.

Opposition to Judge in Stanford Sexual Assault Case Grows, In and Out of Court


People don't read.

16
Science

Robert Paine, Ecologist Who Found ‘Keystone Species,’ Dies at 83

Dr. Paine identified certain species, like sea otters and starfish, that if removed, could disproportionately affect their ecosystems and neighboring species.

His work will continue.

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N.Y. / Region

Review: Salt & Barrel Oyster and Craft Cocktail Bar in Bay Shore

The family behind the well-known seafood restaurant Flynn’s Fire Island, a mainstay in Ocean Bay Park since 1937, brings a more upscale option to the shore.

As convienient.

18
World

EgyptAir 804 Flight Data Recorder Is Found, Egyptian Investigators Say

The announcement came one day after they said they had found the cockpit voice recorder of the doomed plane, which crashed on May 19.

"The recorders are now on their way to the investigative committee’s lab in Cairo for inspection, investigators said."

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Fashion & Style

Pillow Talk With a Professional Cuddler

Meet Brianna Quijada, who charges $80 an hour to cuddle with clients in private. Call it the world’s newest profession.

Ok.

20
Fashion & Style

In Florence, Boys Will Be Men

Pitti Uomo is a showcase for men demonstrating to their fellow men their notion of how a man of today ought to look.

"“You can pull it off here,” he said, and yet notably few made any effort to do so. In the macho culture he comes from, added Mr. Acquaro, who is also lavishly tattooed, gender role play has yet to gain traction.
“The cross-dressing thing is not so interesting,” he said. “People are still into dressing quite masculine.”"



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