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U.S.
California: Water Controls Ordered for San Francisco
California state regulators on Friday told San Francisco to stop taking some of the river water it routinely stores in the Hetch Hetchy reservoir.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hetch+Hetchy+Reservoir,+Yosemite+National+Park,+California/@37.9394853,-119.724926,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x8096e1dc01e45a71:0x5f1dc12f404d8d2d
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hetch+Hetchy+Reservoir,+Yosemite+National+Park,+California/@37.9080699,-120.2110711,10z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8096e1dc01e45a71:0x5f1dc12f404d8d2d
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hetch+Hetchy+Reservoir,+Yosemite+National+Park,+California/@37.9080699,-120.2110711,76506m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x8096e1dc01e45a71:0x5f1dc12f404d8d2d!6m1!1e1
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Travel
Turkish Spa Treatments Making a Comeback at Hotels and Resorts
The Turkish steam baths called hamams first gained a following during Ottoman rule in the 1400s. They’re popular once more.Fashionable bathing.
I keep intending to investigate bathing at the Y.
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Job Market
Joginder Kandola: Guardian of the Power Grid
Mr. Kandola installs, maintains and troubleshoots equipment in electrical switching stations and responds to bring back power in the case of a failure.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Brotherhood_of_Electrical_Workers
It is a union job or it should be one.
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Opinion
Obama and Drilling in the Arctic
Greenpeace USA writes that the president “should deny Shell further permits to drill in the Arctic.”I happen to agree with Green Peace.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City Public Housing Units Remain Empty Unnecessarily, Audit Finds
A report released by New York City’s comptroller, Scott M. Stringer, found that apartments remain vacant unnecessarily, either waiting for repairs for years or staying empty long after renovations.There is an odor of bribery to the situation.
Who needs a payment from whom is unclear.
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Business Day
An Echo of Argentina in Greek Debt Crisis
The Greek debt crisis has similarities to Argentina’s default in 2001. But experts say a default would be much worse for Greece.The situations are somewhat similar.
Greece has not surrendered.
http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/europes-moment-of-truth/
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U.S.
Live: Boston Marathon Bombing Victims and Families Address Tsarnaev
Before he was given a formal death sentence on Wednesday, families of the victims gave statements, one calling his Dzhokhar Tsarnaev‘s actions “disgusting.”Pointless for me.
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Real Estate
Hudson Square Emerging
Developers have begun marketing condos at 70 Charlton, among the first of what may be several thousand new units to be built in Hudson Square.Urban now is not worth a premium.
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The Upshot
About the Maiden-Name Analysis
Details on the Google Consumer Surveys and on an analysis of The New York Times weddings pages.Pick a name that pleases you.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Opinion
The Supreme Court Saves Obamacare, Again
The decision put an end to a preposterous legal claim and made a powerful defense of the law that has helped millions pay for health insurance.The Confederacy lost the civil war.
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U.S.
Chemical Safety Bill Advances
The House on Tuesday easily passed a measure that would make the first major changes in 39 years to a law intended to protect people from exposure to toxic chemicals.People are complaining before the bill is written.
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Travel
Video: 36 Hours in Split
Surrounded by mountains and sea, Split has it all: Roman ruins, trendy shops and fashionable restaurants.Even to Split.
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N.Y. / Region
Escaped Convicts Appear to Be Heading to Canada, New York Police Say
Searchers have found new evidence at a cabin in Malone, a town in northern New York, near the Canadian border, as well as from a site outdoors, an official said.http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/nyregion/new-york-escaped-prisoners.html
Mr. Matt has been shot dead.
There is little trace of David Sweat near Malone.
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Food
For a Better Steak, Cook Directly on Charcoal
Cooking meat directly on glowing hardwood coals creates a char that is robust and earthy, but never too ashy or excessive.yes
http://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/932656-15-of-our-best-steak-recipes
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Fashion & Style
Shopping Events and Sales This Week in New York
H. Stern reopens, while J. Crew, Madewell and Rag & Bone hold their anticipated sample sales.I am not current.
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Sports
Germany Advances Past France to the Women’s World Cup Semifinals
Germany, the 2003 and 2007 World Cup champion, will play Tuesday against the United States.http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-united-states-defeats-china-to-reach-semifinals.html
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U.S.
Justices Back Broad Interpretation of Housing Law
The Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 vote, endorsed a legal theory that civil rights groups say is crucial to fighting housing discrimination.18
N.Y. / Region
A Crossroads Decades Gone Will Reopen at the World Trade Center
On Thursday, pedestrians will be able to reach the intersection of Greenwich and Fulton Streets, subsumed by the original World Trade Center in 1967, from the north, west and south.More sculpture.
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Food
Fire-Roasted Potatoes, Brooklyn Style
The Great Depression created a different definition of tater tots: kids who cooked potatoes in vacant lots.http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017491-ash-roasted-potatoes
I resist carrying the weight. I do potatoes in the microwave and finish them in the toaster oven.
I have been going fireless more these years.
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U.S.
After Arrests, Quandary for Police on Posting Booking Photos
Law enforcement agencies are using images of the accused on social media pages, but they face some resistance from the public.More punishment without trial.
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Sports
N.H.L. Salary Cap Is Slightly Above Projections
The cap for the 2015-16 season will increase to $71.4 million.
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N.Y. / Region
2 Cab Drivers Are Disciplined for Refusing to Take Puerto Rican Mayor to the Bronx
One driver lost his license and the other was fined for declining to take the mayor of San Juan, P.R., from Manhattan to her hotel.A proper action.
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Your Money
Car Seats That Make Sure the Baby on Board Is Snug and Safe
All seats need to meet federal safety standards but, aside from aesthetics, are the more expensive ones worth the extra cost in terms of extra security?I am not going to try to out clever the professionals from a standing start.
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Sports
Medal Trouble at Ironman Event in Syracuse
Athletes who finished last week’s Ironman event through the Syracuse area will get a second medal because the ones they were initially given featured an image of the skyline of downtown Rochester.Silly.
Local pride.
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N.Y. / Region
New York Investigators Believe Escapees Are Armed and Possibly Injured
The inmates, who the police believe were at a hunting cabin near Owls Head, N.Y., on Saturday, would most likely have found a supply of weapons there, an official said.One dead. One not caught.
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Business Day
Investigator Gets 3 Months in Prison in Hacking Case
Two victims and the judge in the case question why prosecutors did not give the victims more details about the private investigator’s illicit activities.Warrants matter.
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Business Day
Tempers Flare as Greek Talks Enter Final Stages
With time running out in negotiations to resolve Greece’s debt crisis, tensions showed in comments by European leaders.The talks have broken again.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/
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Arts
Review: Art That Snorts, From Jannis Kounellis, at Gavin Brown’s Enterprise
Twelve live horses tethered to gallery walls highlight the brute power of art and its ability to transform space.Found objects.
The display is the art.
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Real Estate
A Token of Affection With a Manhattan View
Robert Moyer wanted to surprise his wife with a pied-à-terre in New York. He found a rental near the High Line.16
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World
For Eurozone, a Day of Dueling Agendas on Greek Debt
In Brussels, Greece’s lenders are trying to salvage a bailout plan. In Athens, politicians are trying to rally public opposition to creditors.The ax seems to be falling.
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Sports
Argentina Tops Colombia at Copa América
Argentina defeated Colombia, 5-4, on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach the semifinals of the Copa América.18
Sports
Google’s Street View Takes Armchair Climbers Up El Capitan
Starting Wednesday, Google Maps, using its Street View technology, will offer web users views of El Capitan from a rock climber’s perspective.Part of the experience is sweat and strain.
I do not do technical climbing.
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The Upshot
About the Maiden-Name Analysis
Details on the Google Consumer Surveys and on an analysis of The New York Times weddings pages.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
Opinion
The Supreme Court Saves Obamacare, Again
yes.
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