Sunday, June 14, 2015

@23:40, 6/13/15

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U.S.

Chicago Court Awards Woman Embryos Over Ex-Boyfriend’s Wishes

When the couple who created the embryos disagree, who gets custody? Here, a court ruled for a woman whose fertility was destroyed by cancer treatment.

It is established law that after fertilization all choice belongs to the woman.

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U.S.

Louisiana Court Blocks Release of ‘Angola Three’ Inmate

A three-judge panel ruled that Albert Woodfox, who has served nearly 40 years for the murder of a prison guard, should stay in prison as the state appeals a federal order to free him.

Let him out.

3
Opinion

When Playing a Patient Is Part of the Training

Examining and being examined by classmates brings up significant privacy issues that schools need to address.

These foibles disqualify a student from the practice of medicine.

4
Food

Coffee Drinks Stake a Claim at the Bar

The Espresso Fizz has the air of a classic cocktail — it’s like an amaro and soda, only you can drink it before noon without apology.

I will make them on demand.
I try to be happy with coffee.
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017462-espresso-fizz

5
Real Estate

World’s Tallest Passive House Breaks Ground on Roosevelt Island

An apartment tower on the Cornell Tech Campus site will be completed in 2017.

Yes.

6
Travel

Hotels Offer Luxury Shopping Inside Your Rooms

Luxury hotels are increasingly partnering with high-end retailers to give guests insider shopping experiences and perks.

More retail.

7
World

Video: Lawyer on Ex-I.M.F. Chief’s Acquittal

Henri Leclerc, the lawyer for Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund, spoke on Friday in Lille, France, after his client was cleared of pimping charges.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn remains a sleaze.

8
Opinion

On Not Sharing My Data

A reader writes that he “should have the option of charging for advertising” on his private property.

The content comes with cookies which pay for the content.
We are free to remove the cookies after receiving the content.

9
Food

I Love Paraguay, an Ode to a Homeland

The restaurant in Sunnyside, Queens, started out as a bakery and has broadened its menu and ambition.

Another place to visit.

10
Sports

Bob Baffert Weighs Options With American Pharoah

It appears the early leaders in the sweepstakes to have the Triple Crown winner American Pharoah appear at their racetracks are Monmouth Park in New Jersey and Saratoga in upstate New York.

I would be happy to visit Saratoga the first of August.

11
Movies

Video: This Week’s Movies: June 11, 2015

The New York Times film critics review “Jurassic World,” “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and “The Wolfpack.”

I had not planned to see any of these.

12
Technology

Recording a Phone’s Screen on a Mac

Tips for mirroring your phone’s display on a Mac, and how to get desktop notifications from Gmail.

I do not play in Apple's walled garden.

13
Health

Panel Tells F.D.A. to Back Second Drug to Help Heart

Early results of clinical trials raised hopes that the therapies would be critical new additions to the treatment arsenal for those at risk of heart disease.

Finish the trials.

14
Opinion

Three Simple Rules for Eating Seafood

Eat American. Different kinds. Mostly farmed filter feeders, like oysters.

Yes.

15
World

Hackers May Have Obtained Names of Chinese With Ties to U.S. Government

Lost data from the Office of Personnel Management may have included the names of Chinese who could now suffer retaliation.

The Government must protect its people.

16
U.S.

Video: Rescue From a Sinking Ship

Four men stranded on a sinking fishing vessel in Alaska were rescued by the Coast Guard just moments before their craft disappeared under the waves.

The Government at work.

17
Sports

U.S. Soccer Defends Actions in Hope Solo Case

U.S. Soccer gave a detailed defense of its actions and of its decision not to suspend Solo from the national team for this month’s Women’s World Cup.

Get a solid case.

18
Real Estate

East Hampton Equestrian Compound for $55 Million

A 23-acre compound, anchored by an 18,000-square-foot stone, stucco and shingled house reminiscent of an English manor, is poised to enter the market.

I am not in that market.

19
N.Y. / Region

Police Review Board Seeks Grand Jury Records in Eric Garner Case

The Civilian Complaint Review Board argued in State Supreme Court on Friday that jury transcripts are needed to review police actions.

No.  The record is sealed.

20
World

Asian Migrants Say Australia Paid Smugglers to Turn Back

The migrants’ account has stoked debate over the hard-line policy on illegal immigrants that helped Prime Minister Tony Abbott win office in 2013 but exposed Australia to pointed criticism by United Nations agencies.

We know that Australia has racist policies.
Islam is having a religious war.
There may be no good people in this conflict. 


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