Wednesday, May 27, 2015

@18:00, 5/26/15

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1
Opinion

More Black Doctors

That can have a big positive impact on the community beyond the care of individual patients, one reader suggests.
Blacks; Doctors 

Yes

2
Sports

Samantha Stosur Rallies to Win at Strasbourg International

Stosur rallied to beat Kristina Mladenovic, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, in the final of the Strasbourg International, claiming her first title of the year.
Tennis 

8:10 ET 1 2 3   4 5 6   7 8 9   R H E
Boston     
     
     



Minnesota 

3
Opinion

Juvenile Justice Reform in Louisiana

Laurie R. Garduque of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation discusses a foundation-supported initiative in Louisiana.
Juvenile Delinquency 

New Orleans may make it work.

4
Science

Lassa Fever Carries Little Risk to Public, Experts Say

The viral illness killed a man who had traveled to New Jersey from Liberia, where it is common, but it does not carry the threat of Ebola or spread easily from person to person.
Deaths (Fatalities); Viruses 

I am not much concerned until the rats begin to die.

5
Science

Nature’s Waste Management Crews

Scientists are increasingly interested in what might be called animal sanitation studies — how different species seek to stay clean and get rid of wastes.
Waste Materials and Disposal; Hygiene and Cleanliness; Feces; Birds; Insects 

An amusement.

We will design the baths with care.  There is no water shortage in Dutchess County.

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U.S.

Texas Rains Bring Flooding to Houston Area

Schools in the city were closed on Tuesday, and emergency officials urged residents to stay home after rainfall of up to three inches an hour was reported.
Floods; Weather; Rain; Deaths (Fatalities) 

A flood.

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U.S.

Flooding in Texas and Oklahoma Prompts Rescues and Evacuations

Flooding overnight in Texas and Oklahoma has led to numerous evacuations and rescues including some of residents stranded on rooftops and in attics.

A bit more rain tonight.

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Science

Letters to the Editor

Readers react to articles in Science Times.
Birds; Bears; Breast Cancer; Mammography; Cancer; Evolution (Biology) 

The is less noise here than is often the case.

9
Opinion

A Foolish Attempt to Weaken Truck Safety

An appropriations bill is no place for major changes to trucking regulations.
Trucks and Trucking; Traffic Accidents and Safety 

Congress should not be blackmailed.

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The Upshot

When Family-Friendly Policies Backfire

It turns out that generous maternity leave and flexible rules on part-time work can make it harder for women to be promoted — or even hired at all.
Women and Girls; Discrimination; Work-Life Balance; Wages and Salaries; Labor and Jobs; Family Leaves; Research 

This is a management problem with the rules.
It is not the employees problem.

11
U.S.

Tree Project Aims to Put the Oak Back in Oakland

A campaign to “re-oak” Oakland has begun, which started when volunteers planted an inaugural stand of 72 coast live oak saplings in plastic buckets in a West Oakland park.
Area Planning and Renewal; Gardens and Gardening; Trees and Shrubs 

I like the idea.

12
Food

Asparagus: Stylish, Slender and Easily Accessorized

A salad of asparagus and smoked chicken has a bright, piquant dressing.
Cooking and Cookbooks; Asparagus; Salads 

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017429-asparagus-and-smoked-chicken-salad-with-ginger-dressing

yes,  I need a demand.

13
U.S.

Video: Aftermath of Flooding in Texas

Aerial views of the Houston area show the aftermath of flooding, after heavy storms and flash floods hit parts of the state.
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms; Weather; Floods 

It is a development error.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Houston,+TX/@29.7587779,-95.371079,11z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8640b8b4488d8501:0xca0d02def365053b

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Houston,+TX/@29.7587779,-95.371079,42089m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x8640b8b4488d8501:0xca0d02def365053b

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N.Y. / Region

Jets Are Scrambled Over New York as Airports See a Flurry of Threats

Half a dozen arrivals into the region on Monday were cleared as safe after landing at Kennedy and Newark Liberty international airports.
Airports; Military Aircraft; Airlines and Airplanes 

Cheap terrorism.

15
Food

Urban Gardening on the Third Floor

In their walk-up in the West Village, Kerry Trueman and Matt Rosenberg show how building an apartment garden has become easier.
Gardens and Gardening; Flowers and Plants; Do It Yourself 

Mother did house plants until 1995 or so.
I agree with her conclusion: plants and people need different conditions.
Plants belong outside or in special built environments.
She kept orchids professionally as a second career.

16
Travel

Four Ways to Earn Airline Miles Quickly With a Hotel Stay

These are factors to consider before booking a hotel room on PointsHound or Rocketmiles that can earn you thousands of frequent-flier miles.
Airlines and Airplanes; Customer Loyalty Programs; Hotels and Travel Lodgings; Frequent Flier Programs 

I don't want to think about it.

17
Opinion

The University of Minnesota’s Medical Research Mess

Weak review boards have failed to prevent abuses.
Research; Ethics and Official Misconduct; Colleges and Universities; Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)

Grant money is dependent on reputation.
This university is losing its reputation and its grant money.

18
Health

Living at High Altitude Is Linked to Higher SIDS Risk

A study in Colorado showed double the reports at above 8,000 feet. But the absolute risk of the condition remains “very low,” a doctor says.
Babies and Infants; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 

SIDS is rare.  Double the incidence and it is still rare.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_infant_death_syndrome
"Rates of SIDS vary nearly tenfold in developed countries from one in a thousand to one in ten thousand.[3]"

19
Opinion

Immigrant Families, in a Broken Detention System

The Women’s Refugee Commission and the National Immigrant Justice Center respond to an editorial.
Immigration Detention; Immigration and Emigration; Asylum, Right of; Illegal Immigration; Families and Family Life; Refugees and Displaced Persons 

The detention policy may be set by congress.
It was not this way initially.

20
World

Fire Kills 38 at Seniors Home in China

With a rapidly aging population and an underfunded social security system, China faces increasing pressure to provide safe, affordable care for retirees.
Fires and Firefighters; Elderly; Accidents and Safety; Deaths (Fatalities) 

China is still learning.








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Science

Next to Fairyflies, Ants Are Giants

A delicate wasp known as the Kikiki huna is believed to be the smallest flying insect, as short as 160 micrometers.
Insects; Ants; Mites 

Air turbulence would keep it aloft.  
It has relatives upwind.

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Science

Letters to the Editor

3
World

Germany: Government Protests as Russia Bars Critic of Ukraine Policy

Germany protested Monday after Russia denied entry to a political ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel the day before.

It was not an unexpected action.

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U.S.

Texas Rains Bring Flooding to Houston Area

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Sports

UEFA Will Allow Formation of League in Crimea

UEFA has approved the creation of a league on the disputed peninsula, dragging the body’s awkward position over the Ukraine crisis into view again.
Soccer 

Sports are supposed to be extra national.

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Technology

The Government’s Consumer Data Watchdog

The Federal Trade Commission’s chief technologist fights to ensure that companies keep consumers’ information safe and private.
Computers and the Internet; Data-Mining and Database Marketing; Consumer Protection 

The F.T.C. is trying to be good.

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Sports

Tennis Titles for a Cavalier and a Tar Heel

Ryan Shane of Virginia won the men’s tournament, while Jamie Loeb of North Carolina was victorious in the women’s bracket.
Tennis 

Final 1 2 3   4 5 6   7 8 9   R H E
Boston0 1 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
171
Minnesota2 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 x
270

  W: M. Pelfrey (4-1)   L: C. Buchholz (2-6)   S: G. Perkins (17)


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Fashion & Style

Danny Tolli, Garrett Greer

Mr. Tolli and Mr. Greer both work in television in California.
Weddings and Engagements 

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

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N.Y. / Region

Man in New Jersey Dies of Rare Viral Disease After Returning From Liberia


The rats here do not have it.

10
Real Estate

Clinton Hill Home Designed for an Artist: $8.5 Million

A former union hall that was transformed into a studio/residence/oasis for the artist Jennifer Bartlett is poised to enter the market.
Restoration and Renovation 

The resale value is likely to be high.

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U.S.

John Murphy, Staten Island Congressman Convicted in Abscam Sting, Dies at 88

Mr. Murphy, a Democrat, was one of seven members of Congress found guilty of taking illicit payoffs in the Abscam operation videotaped by the F.B.I.
United States Politics and Government; Deaths (Obituaries); Bribery and Kickbacks 

A "Red Herring".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_herring
Let his family bury him.

13
Sports

Columbia Is the No. 3 Seed in Florida

The Lions were to play No. 2 seed East Carolina in Coral Gables when the 64-team tournament begins Friday.
Baseball (College) 

14

 Fashion & Style

Kathleen Jones, Patrick Sheehan

The bride is a first-grade teacher, and the groom is a sales account executive.
Weddings and Engagements 

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

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U.S.

Flooding in Texas and Oklahoma Prompts Rescues and Evacuations

World

Fire Kills 38 at Seniors Home in China

Fashion & Style

Jennifer Berno, Michael DeCleene

A magazine editor and a technology consultant are wed in Houston.
Weddings and Engagements 

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.
Any ceremony you can get.

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U.S.

New Trial Likely for Man Convicted of Intern’s Death

Lawyers for the man, Imgmar Guandique, had sought a retrial because they said a key witness in the case, his onetime cellmate, gave false or misleading testimony during his 2010 trial.
Courts and the Judiciary 

A reason not to execute.

19
Business Day

Uber Closes In on Its Last Frontier: Airports

American airport officials know the ride-hailing phenomenon will not recede, and they are rewriting regulations to welcome all manner of cars.
Airports; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Car Services and Livery Cabs; Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers 

Uber drivers are professional.

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Opinion

More Black Doctors

That can have a big positive impact on the community beyond the care of individual patients, one reader suggests.

More primary care medicine. 
If black works better let us have black.

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