Thursday, August 11, 2016

@10:30, 8/11/16

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N.Y. / Region

In a Jam-Packed City, an Escape in 10,000 Acres of Wetlands, Forests and Trails

About one-third of New York‘s sprawling parks system include places that seem more at home far from a metropolis, and groups are working to improve these overlooked areas.

I try to do it.
People are the enemy of the wild.

2
Opinion

Moving Past ‘Broken Windows’ Policing

A new New York police leader will be able to focus on neighborhood policing and continuing to change police behavior and to gain the public’s trust.

Fine words.
I will look for results.

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N.Y. / Region

New York City’s Medical Schools Will Stop Using Unclaimed Bodies

It was also announced that a group representing the state’s 16 medical schools was withdrawing its opposition to a bill that would end the educational use of bodies with no known survivors.

There is no point in violating peoples religious beliefs needlessly.

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U.S.

Minorities Suffer From Unequal Pain Treatment

Researchers cite several reasons for the disparity, including evidence of racial bias and stereotyping. The lower level of treatment tends to lead to more disability.

Yes.

The cause of the inequality is hard to distinguish.

5
Style

O.C.D. in N.Y.C.

New York is a cruel city. Especially when you can’t grab onto a subway pole.

O.C.D. is not my problem.  I hope it is not yours.

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Opinion

The Olympics Make a Grown Man Cry

Behold Simone Biles. Marvel at Michael Phelps. Try not to tear up.

OK

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Opinion

Stop Killing Coyotes

Why do we still single out these creatures for destruction?

Let the wolves compete with the Coyotes.

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Opinion

Build High-Speed Rail

A reader offers an alternative to trying to make the airlines reduce carbon emissions.

Yes.

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Travel

Glamping Adds a Touch of Luxe to the National Parks

With “glamping,” or glamorous camping, spiking in popularity, a handful of companies offer luxury getaways at America’s most celebrated playgrounds.

An outfitter is luxury.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outfitter

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Opinion

Tapping a Troubled Neighborhood’s Inner Strength

A very poor community can work together to improve itself if it recognizes the links among problems like child abuse, drugs and teen pregnancy.

Community organization works some.

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Food

What to Cook This Week

Roasted potato hash is on the menu, along with Greek tomato salad and more.

I do roast potato hash.
I will try the Sifton way.

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N.Y. / Region

Man Kills Bronx Bodega Worker After Taking Officer’s Gun, Police Say

Efraim Guzman, 30, was shot twice by the police after he grabbed the weapon but was able to fire numerous rounds, one of which fatally struck a 49-year-old man, the authorities said.

The mad kill indiscriminately.

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The Upshot

Obamacare Appears to Be Making People Healthier


It is not a surprise.

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The Upshot

We’re So Confused: The Problems With Food and Exercise Studies

Among the drawbacks: poorly designed research, a variety of ways to measure and report outcomes, and a bias toward reporting “interesting” results.

Gina Kolata does not know an answer to diet, exercise and cancer.
Feeling good is the best we can do so far.

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Food

What We’re Cooking

Get out your cast-iron skillet for some cornbread, or make your own Chinese takeout.

OK

16
Opinion

Moving Beyond Bratton


17
Travel

When Your Child Is the Travel Agent


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U.S.

Findings of Police Bias in Baltimore Validate What Many Have Long Felt

A Justice Department report showing that officers systematically stopped, searched and arrested blacks is a step toward a settlement to overhaul police training and practices.

Baltimore is occupied territory in the minds of its police.

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Times Insider

Swimming Geek/Sports Reporter Sizes Up the Scene at the Olympic Pool in Rio

Deputy Sports Editor Jay Schreiber observed his colleague Karen Crouse as she watched pre-Olympic swimming activity.

A busy rectangle.  Lets find you a club with a pool.

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World

Sudden Rainfall Left Little Time to Flee Mudslides in Mexico




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