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Travel
Hotel Review: Les Sources de Caudalie in Bordeaux
A 20-minute drive south from Bordeaux, the hotel’s rough-hewed exterior builds on its rural setting.Possibly next year for me.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Sports
Bernard Tomic Upset at Newport
The No. 3-seeded Tomic was upset by his fellow Australian John-Patrick Smith, 6-3, 7-5, in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Monday.No games scheduled.
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| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Road | East | Central | West | Last 10 | Streak |
| NY Yankees | 48 | 40 | .545 | - | 25 - 16 | 23 - 24 | 21 - 17 | 9 - 4 | 12 - 11 | 7 - 3 | W 1 |
| Tampa Bay | 46 | 45 | .505 | 3.5 | 24 - 27 | 22 - 18 | 21 - 20 | 6 - 11 | 13 - 11 | 4 - 6 | W 3 |
| Baltimore | 44 | 44 | .500 | 4 | 27 - 18 | 17 - 26 | 24 - 20 | 8 - 7 | 7 - 10 | 2 - 8 | L 2 |
| Toronto | 45 | 46 | .495 | 4.5 | 26 - 18 | 19 - 28 | 21 - 20 | 8 - 12 | 8 - 9 | 3 - 7 | L 1 |
| Boston | 42 | 47 | .472 | 6.5 | 22 - 23 | 20 - 24 | 17 - 27 | 4 - 6 | 13 - 10 | 6 - 4 | L 1 |
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Sports
Chris Froome Crushes Tour de France Field in Stage 10
Froome, of Team Sky, who entered Stage 10 with a 12-second lead, extended his overall lead to 2 minutes 52 seconds on Tuesday with a stunning ride.Some ride faster than others.
I do mot expect a doping scandal from the Americans.
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Sports
It’s Time to Appreciate Serena Williams’s Greatness
If “greatest” means the player who would have beaten all the rest at their respective peaks, it is hard not to feel a strong tug in Williams’s direction.I have no insight about the shape of an ideal woman.
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World
Resolving the Greek Debt Crisis — Crucial Next Steps
Leaders face political pressure to deliver on commitments of a bailout deal, starting with passage of measures to up value-added taxes and cut pensions.Greece should leave the euro soon.
Greece must be pushed.
They will not "fall on their sword".
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Travel
Restaurant Report: Stateside in Seattle
The menu merges French-Vietnamese dishes with Eric Johnson’s knack for creating complex flavors.Any time we get close.
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World
Video: Violent Protests in Greece Before Vote
Protesters clashed with the police in Athens as Greece’s prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, considered elements of the new bailout deal.I might join such a riot.
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Travel
In Santa Fe, City, Sky and History
For hiking, dining and shopping, Santa Fe is an alluring destination — and the road there offers its own rewards.If you must.
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Opinion
‘A Ride Home from Prison’
This short documentary profiles a former prisoner who guides men released from life sentences in California through their first hours of freedom.I am relieved that the organization exists.
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Business Day
I.M.F.’s Insistence on Greek Debt Relief Adds to Complexity of Talks
Greece must be pushed out of the euro.
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World
Greece Might Be Better Off Outside Eurozone, German Finance Minister Says
The statement by Wolfgang Schäuble came just hours after the Greek Parliament reluctantly approved a package of economic policy changes demanded by Germany and other creditors.http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jul/16/greece-debt-crisis-ecb-cash-lifeline-reopen-greek-banks
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Travel
Walkabout: Ash Closes Indonesia Airports; Tunisia Exodus
A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mt+Raung,+Gunosari,+Tlogosari,+Bondowoso+Regency+68272,+Indonesia/@-8.1257944,114.0458333,9z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x2dd6b42773c84e2f:0x3a10116dfddf0e75
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Science
Solitary Octopuses’ Strong Statements
Not known for communication with one another, octopuses’ are shown in a study to alter their color or posture to make a point.ok
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Opinion
What Marriage Equality Means for Transgender Rights
The June ruling on same-sex marriage is an inadvertent victory, and highlights more work to do.The courts are going to have to deal with the facts.
Gender no longer controls marriage.
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World
Video: Syriza Discusses Bailout Debate
Comments by members of Syriza on Wednesday morning indicated a split opinion within the party, as they arrived at the Greek parliament to debate a bailout.The vote was as unified as a vote in Greece gets.
It looks like the Greeks want hard money more than life.
This generation may have to die to escape their debts.
I will continue to watch the markets.
Arts
Le Corbusier’s Architecture and His Politics Are Revisited
Three new books and an exhibition at the Pompidou Center about Le Corbusier put new focus on his work and politics.I liked the ideas.
They do not fit people.
He built for bodies and minds.
Residents have only egos, like politicians.
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