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Opinion
Thoreau’s ‘Invisible’ Neighbors at Walden
The philosopher’s profound experience had as much to do with the human landscape as it did with the natural one.The woods and gardens of Walden Pond began and ended with Threau's book.
I entered through the front cover and exited through the back cover.
I can revisit that world in the same way I found it.
He did not put his human social life between the covers of Walden.
I did not find it there and have not searched for it elsewhere.
He does speak of the Irish ice cutters as a curiosity.
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World
Beijing Says U.S. Apologized for Confusing China With Taiwan
A White House statement referred to President Xi Jinping as leader of the Republic of China — the formal name for Taiwan.We should apologize for for such insensitivity.
The State Department would like China to call North Korea to heel.
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Times Insider
When You’re Traveling With Trump, Be Ready for the Unexpected
The Trump White House eschews many of the protocols and procedures that usually surround a president’s overseas travel, our reporter explains.Ignorance could be an explanation.
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Food
Sustainability Is Focus of New Seafood Initiative
Smart Catch, created by a founder of Microsoft and backed by the James Beard Foundation, helps restaurants serve more sustainable fish.The idea is a good one.
I would pay the premium.
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Opinion
The Constitution, as Art
A reader expands the concept of how to display the Constitution.I see no need to display a document.
Read it. Know it. Use it. Teach it.
Art is in the mind.
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World
How Many Died in London Fire? Anger Rises as Police Won’t Say for Sure
The London police say that around 80 people died in the June 14 disaster, but several volunteer researchers believe the toll could be higher.Too many died.
One death is too many
The police don't know how many.
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Opinion
Gov. Malcolm Wilson’s Bridge
The former New York governor’s daughter defends her father’s legacy.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_E._Dewey
I87&I90 bear his name.
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N.Y. / Region
The Siren Call of Restaurant Week, and How It All Started
Visitors and residents thrill to sit down for New York’s fanciest dining at a discount, but it wasn’t originally thought to be great for the restaurants.Do what works.
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Technology
In Blow to Tech Industry, Trump Shelves Start-Up Immigrant Rule
The International Entrepreneur Rule, which was set to go into effect next week, is being delayed — and probably eliminated down the line.Cheap labor is popular with management.
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