Wednesday, October 19, 2016

@20:00, 10/18/16

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N.Y. / Region

What Would New York Police Body Cameras Record?

For several months, the Police Department has been writing a policy for when the devices should be rolling, but many questions remain.

Record everything.
The record can be edited later.

2
Food

These are the only kitchen tools you need

To start cooking, it doesn’t take anything fancier than this short list of pans and utensils.

A reasonable list.

3
Opinion

Supreme Court Recusals

A law professor takes issue with examples in an Op-Ed essay.

Games lawyers play.

4
Science

Venus: Inhospitable, and Perhaps Instructional

It is hoped that a Japanese space probe, Akatsuki, orbiting Venus will provide insights that could help in understanding Earth’s weather.

Applause is appropriate.

5
Fashion & Style

Flonza Isa, Daniel Kinney

The couple met in 2008 at a fashion week party in Manhattan.

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

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N.Y. / Region

De Blasio Calls for Change in Law That Blocks Release of Police Disciplinary Actions

Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to alter a statute that has been an obstacle to sharing information on police misconduct.

We can trust judges to control trials.

Police internal disciplinary records are not a public concern in general.

7
Technology

A detailed guide for borrowing library books on your phone and tablet

Thousands of public libraries around the country offer digital content you can borrow for a short period to use on your mobile device and computer.

Bookmarked.

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N.Y. / Region

Ex-Christie Aide Says He Was Duped About Bridge Lane Closings

Bill Baroni, who is accused of approving the lane closings at the George Washington Bridge, then covering them up, says he was misled by a Port Authority executive.

I will be surprised by an acquittal.

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Real Estate

Business and Housing Move in Together in Crowded Cities

With land scarce and costly, developers are turning to multiuse projects, as the Durst Organization is with its building on the Avenue of the Americas.

Traditional features enlarged.

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N.Y. / Region

A Letter From Gloria Steinem

Ms. Steinem takes issue with a portion of a recent article about her.

Fine by me.

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Opinion

We Can Fix Corporate Taxes

It has so many loopholes that many companies end up paying relatively little.

Corporate taxes should probably be ended.
Corporations do not have the power to decide.
It is income when it is controlled by an individual.

12
Books

Review: An Account of Black Albino Brothers in Beth Macy’s ‘Truevine’

Ms. Macy’s second book explores the true story of George and Willie Muse, black men in the Jim Crow South who were paraded in circuses.

Sideshows were not gentle places.

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

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

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Technology

Google Pixel Review: Assessing the New Smartphone

The Pixel, which uses Android software and Assistant, an A.I. virtual assistant, is, relatively speaking, mediocre, but fans of Android won’t regret buying one.

I will continue with my G3 Trakphone by Alcatel as long as it lasts.

Use a phone that pleases you.

14
Fashion & Style

Howli Ledbetter, Dan Pfeiffer

The bride and groom met when working at the White House.

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

15
Opinion

Prison Visits Are a Right

Regarding a policy of not allowing family visits in some prisons, a reader asks what other civilized country would do the same.

Private prisons extract fees as they can.

16
Food

They May Be Bars, but Don’t Tell the Chefs

Karasu in Brooklyn and Zadie’s Oyster Room in the East Village aren’t content to serve Tater Tots.

If I must . . .

17
Opinion

Foreign Spouse, Happy Life

My French husband doesn’t always introduce me, and our chances of divorce are high, but that’s no reason not to “marry out.”

I am still learning social niceties.

18
U.S.

Police Use Facial Recognition Tools With Little Oversight, Study Says

Software comparing the faces of suspects to photos on driver’s licenses without a warrant threatens privacy and disproportionally affects African-Americans, a report said.

I would rather facial recognition software was not available.
As it is it should not be admissible in court.

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N.Y. / Region

As Crime on the Subway Comes Down, Signs From an Earlier Era Do Too

Installed in the 1980s as a low-cost safety measure, placards designating certain areas of stations for waiting for late night trains are gradually being removed.

The signs indicate where the conductor is expected to be.

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Opinion

Why Trump Doubled Down on the Central Park Five

The Republican nominee still says, despite all the evidence, that the five men confessed to sexual assault so they must be guilty. He’s not alone.

Donald Trump has never admitted a mistake.

Fear him.


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