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Food
Thai-Inspired Pork Tenderloin Salad
The dish is so pungent and bright that the meat’s main job is to meld its own gentle flavor with the other ingredients. (Article plus video.)"Pork is the other white meat." The pork council
I eat it. I can live without it.
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017575-spicy-thai-pork-tenderloin-salad
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Sports
Eight Doping Tests Are Positive at Pan Am Games
The head of the Games’ medical commission put the figure “in the average range” for what would be expected at the Games.The athlete's choice is to qualify or not to qualify.
If doping is required for them to qualify, they dope.
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World
Indian Energy Institute Replaces Director Accused of Sexual Harassment
Rajendra K. Pachauri, the former head of a United Nations panel on climate change, was replaced amid sexual harassment allegations from an employee.As they should.
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N.Y. / Region
Fighting the Tide of D.W.I. Crashes on Long Island
Statistics from Suffolk and Nassau Counties help to give Long Island a reputation as the drunken-driving capital of New York.Driving while drunk is inexcusable.
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Opinion
Drug Use in Public Places
A reader asks, “Should people who are poor, and have addictions, be barred from sitting at McDonald’s?”The problem is the reduction in property values such facilities imply.
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Opinion
More Logging Won’t Stop Wildfires
It’s fire season in the West, and Republicans are pushing legislation that all but gives away public forests to logging companies.I agree.
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Opinion
The F.D.A., Medical Technology and the Patient
The National Health Council and the Advanced Medical Technology Association support legislation in the House.The Republican House will attempt to control the Obama administration.
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Travel
Namibia by Bike and Train
A safari from BikeTours.com will offer travelers an opportunity to see Namibia’s wildlife from two perches: the saddle of a bicycle and a chartered train.I would as soon spend time at the Bronx Zoo.
Arthur Avenue is a short walk.
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.9772534,-74.169353,15z
There is a nice day trip by bicycle in the Santanoni Preserve on the Newcomb Lake Road. We could extend to Moose Pond And Ermine Brook.
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Opinion
Awe at Grand Central Terminal
A Connecticut resident shares his thoughts on passing through a “truly awesome” space.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baths_of_Caracalla
https://www.google.com/search?q=the+baths+of+caracalla&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CHoQsARqFQoTCN-oxr-M98YCFQk3PgoddYALWw&biw=1024&bih=635
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N.Y. / Region
Chicory Is the Cheshire Cat of Herbs
The nonnative plant is known to open for a single day, and are bluest for only a few short morning hours, fading rapidly after sunset.I know the weed and enjoy the bloom.
I have not found it helps with old loves.
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Opinion
Russia and the Downed Malaysian Plane
Aryeh Neier, the human rights advocate, suggests the Council of Europe as an alternate forum for a tribunal to overcome Russia’s objection.Those who may be held accountable often object to trials.
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N.Y. / Region
An Alligator Tours New York City, Joining Some Famous Fauna
The stray alligator is not the first — or even the largest — wild animal to turn up in the city.The reptile has not been accused of living in the sewers and eating rats.
http://urbanhawks.blogs.com/
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N.Y. / Region
Restaurant Review: The Grange in Warwick, True Farm-to-Table
The owner and head “cook” of the Grange, situated in a farming area with particularly fertile soil, says his restaurant is “about community.”https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warwick,+NY+10990/@41.2538709,-74.3532929,12z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c32358c24f92df:0x83d43adabd845b43
Calling on Chancellor Tisch to Punish the East Ramapo School Board
Regents, and David G. Sciarra unnecessarily pass the buck to a reluctant State Legislature in calling for reform of the East Ramapo School Board, which they state “grossly mismanaged the district’s finances andJune 05, 2015 - - Opinion - Print Headline: "Punishing a School Board"When a School Board Victimizes Kids
YORK STATE has a proud tradition of local decision making in public education. However, students in the public schools in East Ramapo, about 30 miles north of Manhattan, in Rockland County, are being denied theirJune 03, 2015 - - Opinion - Print Headline: "A School Board That Victimizes Kids"Bid to Impose Monitor on East Ramapo School Board Meets Resistance
A bill that would establish a state monitor for the East Ramapo School District, where a school board dominated by Orthodox Jews has drawn criticism for diverting money from public schools to children in localMay 19, 2015 - - N.Y. / Region - Print Headline: "Push for a Schools Monitor in Rockland County Falters"
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N.Y. / Region
Alligator Found Crossing a Street in Manhattan Dies
A reptile, dubbed CockadoodleQ and who gained notoriety on Twitter, died unexpectedly on Friday.Cause of death unknown.
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N.Y. / Region
Restaurant Review: A Caribbean Ambience at Winston’s Bar & Grill in East Hampton
With jerk chicken and curried goat on the menu, this is not your typical East End restaurant.Worth a stop if a day trip is rained out.
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N.Y. / Region
A Garden Will Grow With Fans, Concrete, Coolant and 28,000 Plants
I know growing under glass.
This designer does not.
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Travel
Taking the Slow Boat (and Train) From London to Paris
Taking trains and a ferry from England to France isn’t as fast as the Eurostar, but a leisurely journey has its own rewards.Would you consider bicycles?
Stops in London and ending in Paris with points between.
Minimal luggage.
Detailed planning can wait.
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Business Day
Troika of Greek Creditors to Travel to Athens for Debt Talks
In a stinging concession by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who had vowed to bar them, negotiators are to arrive in the capital for bailout negotiations next week.If the creditors are wise the result will be a no.
Alexis Tsipras has been told by his parliament to keep the euro at any price.
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U.S.
California: Man Charged in Police Officer’s Killing
Prosecutors in Alameda County filed murder charges Friday against a Bay Area man accused of shooting a police sergeant in the head during a traffic stop.Sad.
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N.Y. / Region
Bail Set for Georgia Man Charged in Manhattan Crash That Killed Bus Driver
Domonic Whilby is accused of second-degree murder in the death of a city bus driver, William Pena, after he spent a night drinking and stole a truck, prosecutors said.If Whilby runs he will be returned for his trial.
He may be unable to raise his bail.
He is not yet convicted and must be presumed innocent.
I am curious about the delay of his trial.
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