Thursday, August 25, 2016

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Magazine

A Vegan Ranch Dressing That Rivals the Original

The same tangy, creamy, turbocharged flavor of the bottled stuff, sans animal fat.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018271-tahini-ranch-dressing

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Real Estate

Hearts Set on Montauk

Amy and Bobby Reich were worried they were priced out. But they persisted and found a place.

Keep looking.

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U.S.

Federal Officials Seek Ban on Swimming With Spinner Dolphins in Hawaii

Human interference may harm the dolphins when they are supposed to be resting, but a proposal seeking a 50-yard buffer zone may hurt the tourism industry, some say.

There is no right to profit.

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N.Y. / Region

New York Police Struggle to Generate Leads in Murder of Queens Jogger

The most promising initial lead in the killing of Karina Vetrano — DNA evidence quite likely from the assailant — has not helped identify a suspect, a law enforcement official said.

A DNA match may be found.

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Your Money

Document Flood and Fire Damage to Ease Insurance Claims

Taking photographs of damaged or destroyed property before it is discarded provides a record for use in making insurance claims.

yes

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N.Y. / Region

Woman Is Killed by a Stray Bullet at a Harlem Playground

Odessa Simms, 61, had been playing dominoes and cards with friends at the Col. Charles Young Playground when a fight broke out and at least one person opened fire, the police said.

Somebody knows who had the gun.

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Opinion

Pandemonium at J.F.K. Airport

The episode exposed serious flaws at all levels of airport security.

Positive feedback.

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Science

Gene Tests Identify Breast Cancer Patients Who Can Skip Chemotherapy, Study Says

Researchers found that some women with early breast cancer can safely avoid the treatment with little risk of cancer recurring or spreading in five years.

The patient is playing the probabilities.
Avoiding chemotherapy is probably worth the added risk.
Reexamine in six months.


Sports

Video: The Power of Gold

In 2012, the Brazilian judoka Rafaela Silva was a medal favorite, but she was disqualified. At the Rio Games, she sought to show that her humble background could not squelch her dreams.

Yes

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World

Earthquake in Myanmar Kills 3 and Damages Over 170 Temples

The quake, which could be felt 400 miles away, caused landslides and damaged temples in Bagan, the heart of Myanmar’s growing tourism industry.

The continental plates continue to move.

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N.Y. / Region

What’s Next for the New York Subway? Toronto Already Knows


Maintenance will cost more. 
The trains will be marginally better.

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N.Y. / Region

New York Police Broke Surveillance Rules After 9/11, Inquiry Finds

While the report included “troubling” findings regarding the targeting of Muslims, Police Department officials said they felt vindicated and were given a “clean bill of health.”

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

Political actions are protected. 
The police must have proximate cause to keep dossiers on activists.

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The Upshot

More Evidence That Soda Taxes Cut Soda Drinking

A new study of the Berkeley soda tax found that people in low-income neighborhoods cut sugary drink consumption by a fifth.

Taxes discourage consumption.  Good.

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U.S.

University of Texas Students Find the Absurd in a New Gun Law

At a rally against a state law allowing concealed handguns on campuses, protesters wave sex toys and say they consider the move obscene.

The Texas legislature should try to behave like adults.

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Books

‘Patient H.M.’ Recalls the Story of a Surgery That Took a Man’s Memories

Luke Dittrich’s book examines the case of Henry Molaison, who, after a brain operation, was almost unable to form memories. His surgeon was Mr. Dittrich’s grandfather.

The experiment had unacceptable costs.
It also had results.
The results are published.

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Business Day

Video: Consulting the Rent-to-Buy Crystal Ball

When reporters visited a major player in the rent-to-buy market, they found intense efforts at corporate polish. It was a strong contrast with the complaints leveled by hopeful homeowners.

Rent to buy has always been a bad deal compared to cash purchase.
The amortization rate is vanishingly small.

17
Opinion

Pencils, Books … and Full Internet Access

Those who have round-the-clock access to the internet have a significant advantage over those who do not.

Internet access is part of life.
There must be an income stream to support the equipment.
The equipment should probably be tax supported
The phone and cable companies will object.  Their business models will be ruined.

18
Sports

Court Upholds Doping-Related Ban on Russia at Paralympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal by Moscow, confirming that none of the country’s athletes would participate in the Games that begin on Sept. 7.

There is nothing Russia can do about it but cease doping and apply next cycle.

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Opinion

Obama’s Use of Executive Orders, to Bypass Gridlock

Readers discuss an article calling the president “one of the most prolific authors of major regulations in presidential history.”

I have no complaints.

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Science

Carving the Meat Before Meals, 250,000 Years Ago

In Jordan, researchers have found blades and hand axes with bits of rhinoceros and other animals on them, but aren’t sure whether the tools were used to kill.

Now to find the killing ground.
There is little left after the scavengers finish.


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