Wednesday, March 29, 2017

@13:34, 3/29/17

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N.Y. / Region

Ex-Christie Allies Face Sentencing for Roles in Bridge Scandal

Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted last year of conspiracy and wire fraud in the 2013 scheme to close access lanes to the George Washington Bridge.

The leader of the conspiracy has not been indited.
Chris Christie remains enfranchised.

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N.Y. / Region

Christie Ally Is Sentenced to 2 Years in George Washington Bridge Scandal

Bill Baroni, a former Port Authority official, was convicted of conspiracy for closing lanes to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, N.J., and causing massive traffic jams.

It is not over.

3
World

Netanyahu and Trump Skip Aipac Meeting

The absence of the president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the high-profile conference spoke to the fluidity of the nations’ relationship.

Politics is everyone's job.
Trump is happy with Aipac.

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N.Y. / Region

Brunch at Sarabeth’s With Aunt Dotty From Madbury

Catching up, sort of, with a relative who can’t hear so well.

Communication is hard to do.
Write it.

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U.S.

Like Trump, White House Staff Will Skip Correspondents Dinner

The administration said the entire White House staff would not attend the event next month, in solidarity with the president, who had already said he would not attend.

Those who do not attend become targets.

6
Technology

Leaving New Fingerprints on the iPhone

If your device randomly rejects your attempts to unlock it with your fingertip, try a few of the basic troubleshooting steps on hand.

Reasonable instructions for users of IOS products.

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U.S.

Indian-Americans Reward Man Who Intervened in Kansas Shooting

Ian Grillot, who was shot and wounded when he reacted to an attack on two Indians, received a $100,000 check from India House Houston to help buy a home.

The Hindu have caught the Trump concept.

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U.S.

Amid White House Tumult, Pence Offers Trump a Steady Hand

As other advisers floundered in recent weeks, the vice president has emerged as an effective wingman for a president short on competent help.

Trump must not be encouraged.

9
Travel

Five Places to Go in Helsinki

Helsinki’s Teurastamo used to house slaughtered reindeers, pigs and cows. But the district is now an epicenter for the city’s creative class.

Places to avoid.
Finland is all bog.
It was the home of Fabrige.

10
Opinion

Can Elephants Learn From Failure?

After the health care debacle, Republicans desperately need a win. Moreover, they are massively underestimating how hard tax reform is going to be.

David Brooks does not understand economics.
The Republicans can't recognize failure.
It is their ordinary condition.

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