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U.S.
Sandra Bland’s Autopsy Details How She Died
The report showed that Ms. Bland, who was found dead in a Texas jail cell on July 13, tied a trash bag into a knot before using it as a ligature on her neck.Suicide by cop should not happen.
The situation stinks.
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N.Y. / Region
Group Petitions to Save a Prehistoric Fish From Modern Construction
The new bridge will be built.
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Travel
Hotel Review: The Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills in Tokyo
Seductively stylish with a distinct sense of place, this hotel hits every mark with ease.American luxury in Japan.
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Food
For Fresh, Flavorful Fish, Show Some Backbone
Some home cooks opt for boneless, skinless meat, but cooking on the bone can be surprisingly simple and delicious, especially with fish.http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017574-roasted-or-grilled-whole-fish-with-tomato-vinaigrette
I eat fish when I can.
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U.S.
Video: Police Video Shows Sandra Bland’s Arrest
Waller County, Tex., officials released video from a dashboard camera showing Ms. Bland’s arrest in a traffic stop. She was later found dead in a jail cell. This footage includes vulgar language.Texas while black.
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Sports
Venus Williams Is Upset in Istanbul
Williams was eliminated from the first round of the Istanbul Cup by the Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko.
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Food
Brunello di Montalcino’s Balancing Act
The panel tastes 20 bottles of 2010 vintage Brunellos.I do not.
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Opinion
On the Death of Sandra Bland and Our Vulnerable Bodies
An assault on the spirit of black people in this country that dashboard cameras will never protect us from.Yes.
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Books
‘The End of Plenty,’ by Joel K. Bourne Jr.
A journalist looks at the challenges involved in keeping the world from going hungry.Sarcasm?
The "Green Revolution" bought time that has been wasted.
Thomas Malthus is correct.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Robert_Malthus
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U.S.
Cincinnati Police Issue Report on Shooting
A University of Cincinnati police officer fatally shot a man after a struggle during a traffic stop according to a police report released Thursday.The incident reads like excessive force.
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U.S.
Push Within Religions for Gay Marriage Gets Little Attention
For over a half-century, scholars in a range of faiths have been assembling scriptural arguments in favor of gay rights and ultimately marriage equality.The effort from religions toward same sex marriage is moot.
I have found no reason for civil law to defer to religious believers on the formation and dissolution of marriage bonds.
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Health
Daily H.I.V. Drug Regimen Is Effective in African Women, Study Says
A study found that 76 percent of young women in Cape Town, South Africa, who were assigned to take Truvada, a H.I.V.-prevention drug, were willing and able to take the pills daily.I am not happy with the headline writer.
I am left curious about the twenty four percent who did not take their pills.
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U.S.
National Park Visitors Can’t Resist Bison, Despite Warnings
Five visitors have been attacked at Yellowstone National Park this summer, but some tourists are flouting warnings to give the animals a wide berth."Stupidity carries a death penalty."
It is the "Silly Season".
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Science
When the Cat Comes Back, With Prey
No matter how much prey their pets brought back, British cat owners weren’t willing to contain them to protect wildlife, a study found.I do not keep a cat.
I did and have learned better.
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The Upshot
Stuff We Liked: Bees, Home Values and Transit Maps
Web gems of the week included an article on worker productivity; an optimistic outlook on bees; and maps on real estate, transit and income.Damon Darlin likes junk stories.
I will believe bee colony collapse is not a problem when I see honey bees again.
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Real Estate
The Historic Charm of Brooklyn Heights
Much of the charm is in the past.
The area suffers from high prices, dense traffic and poor mass transit.
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Travel
A Tasting Tour of Yorkshire’s Beers and Ales
Exploring the world of local brews that feel as much a part of the region as its moors and old textile mills.I would like to spend more time learning and much less time drinking.
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World
Romans Put Little Faith in Mayor as Their Ancient City Degrades
Ignazio Marino is seen as an honest leader. But many question whether that is enough in the face of crumbling services, a declining standard of living and government scandal.If one looks under rocks one finds the things that live under rocks.
Italy is in economic depression again.
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Sports
Mardy Fish to End His Career at U.S. Open
Fish, a former top-10 player, announced that the United States Open would be the last tournament of his career."Serena Williams joined her fellow world No. 1 Novak Djokovic atop the U.S. Open direct entry lists. The United States Tennis Association said 99 of the world’s top-ranked men and 100 of the top 101 women were scheduled to be in the field when the year’s final Grand Slam event begins next month at Flushing Meadows."
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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