Monday, May 22, 2017

@ 11:30, 5/13/17

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Science

A Gene Mystery: How Are Rats With No Y Chromosome Born Male?

The cells of Japan’s Amami spiny rat have unusual sexual flexibility, a possible clue to how the animal differentiates into female and male sexes, new research suggests.

The clue is still unknown.
The mystery is unresolved.

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U.S.

Eddie Williams, Who Ran Leading Black Think Tank for Decades, Dies at 84

Mr. Williams transformed the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies into an unrivaled source of research on the state of black America.

His rationality will be missed.
His cause has not ceased.

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N.Y. / Region

Departing City Jails Chief: ‘They Just Want to Hammer Somebody Forever’

Joseph Ponte acknowledged making mistakes during his three-year tenure in New York, but cited achievements like reducing the use of solitary confinement.

A competent person is leaving an impossible job.

Closing Rikers Island will solve no problems.

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Food

A Green That Does More Than Garnish

Watercress has a bright, peppery bite, and many excellent uses.

Yes

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Science

Rare White Wolf Killed in Yellowstone Park Was Shot Illegally

The 12-year-old alpha female, the only white wolf in the park, was found near death last month. The police are treating the shooting as a crime.

The Rangers are doing what they can.

6
Opinion

Trump Is Terrible at Firing!

Watch out, Your Holiness, here comes Donald.

Let the investigations begin!

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U.S.

Sheryl Sandberg Commencement Speech Transcript: ‘We Build Resilience Into Ourselves’

Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, spoke to Virginia Tech’s class of 2017 at commencement ceremonies on Friday.

She is correct but incomplete.
Psychology does not do mathematics.

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N.Y. / Region

A Tactic That Gave Stipends to Renegade Democrats Has Also Rewarded Republicans

The state senators are being given stipends meant for committee chairmen, even though they do not hold those positions.

Pay the legislature.

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Opinion

The Health Care Bill’s Insults to Women

The American Health Care Act reflects a deep disregard for women’s health.

This Republican bill is a slower disaster than the last Republican bill.
Its passage into law remains an inevitable disaster.

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U.S.

Henry Chung, Who Helped Bring Hunan’s Flavors to America, Dies at 98

Driven by his grandmother’s teachings, Mr. Chung opened San Francisco restaurants that focused on the garlic, spice and ginger of Hunanese cooking.

Few live so long and well.
The world would be less if he had not lived.


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