Sunday, July 19, 2015

@16:45, 7/17/15

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1
Opinion

Deterring Prison Escapes

Two ideas from readers: rotating prison cells and implanting electronic tracking devices.

It would be better to guard all six faces of the cells.

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Opinion

Doctor Notes in Pregnancy

The Fair Employment Project writes that “do no harm” means that doctors need to become aware of the legal ramifications of their notes for patients.

There are multiple opinions involved that easily conflict.
Some form of arbitration will often be required.

3
Fashion & Style

Hydrating Masks for Thirsty Hair

Three deep-conditioning options to tame and hydrate hair without weighing down the strands.

Your happiness is my goal.
What you use or do not use is your choice and will please me.

4
Travel

Friday’s Travel News: California Beach Reopens; Greyhound Goes to Mexico

What you need to know if you’re on a trip or planning one soon, including food-themed trips in New Orleans and a new Greyhound service to Mexico.

If you want to do something cute be explicit.

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

5
Opinion

The Pope’s Apology

A Georgetown professor writes that Francis’ “understanding of Christian renewal” involves “truthful confession of present and past sins.”

An apology is never enough.
Corrective action is required.

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N.Y. / Region

12 Aircraft Targeted by Laser Beams Above New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration and the F.B.I are investigating a dozen flights reported to have been hit by a laser beam while flying over New Jersey on Wednesday night.

I find no good solution.

7
Sports

Canadian Defeats Natalie Coughlin in 100 Free

Chantal Van Landeghem beat Coughlin at the Pan American Games in Toronto.

Swimming gets a column inch.

8
World

European Agency Proposes Tougher Medical and Psychological Oversight of Pilots

Among the recommendations by the European Aviation Safety Agency are random drug and alcohol testing of flight crews.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowups_Happen

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N.Y. / Region

2 Convicted in 2013 Fatal Shooting of Brooklyn Boy in a Stroller

Daquan Breland was convicted of second-degree murder and Daquan Wright was convicted of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Antiq Hennis.

Lawyers working.

10
World

Protesters Seek Return of Body of Tibetan Monk Who Died in Jail

The police fired shots into the air, used tear gas and beat demonstrators to disperse the crowds, an advocacy group said.

China is troubled.

11
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s homes include a three-bedroom in Pleasantville, N.Y., and a six-bedroom in Absecon, N.J.

A domestic staff is required.

12
Sports

British Open Friday Updates: Englishman Danny Willett Takes Lead

On the second day of the British Open at St. Andrews, many early players were again lighting up the forgiving course.

I know nothing.

13
N.Y. / Region

Michael Grimm, Former Congressman, Gets 8-Month Sentence

Mr. Grimm resigned from Congress after he pleaded guilty in December to one count of tax fraud, a felony.

ok

14
Sports

Ex-FIFA Executive Jeffrey Webb Extradited to U.S.

Jeffrey Webb, a former top official at FIFA who was arrested in May, has agreed to extradition and is currently in the United States.

The lawyers are working.

15
Opinion

The South China Sea, in Court

Instead of confronting China, the Philippines wisely seeks to resolve its dispute through international law.

I doubt the resolution will be accepted.
We will not go to war with China.

16
Sports

Player Ratings: U.S. (1) vs. Panama (1)

A look at the United States team’s performances in a Concacaf Gold Cup draw with Panama on Monday night.

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Boston0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
021
LA Angels0 1 1
0 1 0
0 0 x
350

  W: G. Richards (10-6)   L: R. Porcello (5-10)
  LAA HR: K. Calhoun 2 (12)
Preview | Box | Gameview | Recap

17
World

Notorious Prison Escapes in History

Notable breakouts included the 1587 escape of Father John Gerard from the Tower of London, and the 1962 escape of three inmates from Alcatraz.

Security systems can sometimes be defeated.
Nothing works twice.

18
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are found on the Upper East Side, the Lower East Side and in Ditmas Park.

These spaces are about natural light.
I can do that.

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Opinion

For a Stonewall Park

A reader calls for the creation of a commemorative park in New York City under the auspices of the National Park Service.

I do not see that there is anything  to preserve.
The congress would still have a tough time owning a bar.
The gay culture that made it significant is not there now. 

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N.Y. / Region

Fire Island Residents to Lose Their Homes to Make Way for a Dune

After being a part of the Fire Island community for decades, some homeowners are being forced out so a new dune can be built where their houses now stand.

The houses were always temporary.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna_St._Vincent_Millay


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