Saturday, August 8, 2015

@20:30, 8/8/15

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1
U.S.

Wastewater Spill in Colorado Turns a River Yellow

The Environmental Protection Agency, which caused the spill while it was investigating a leak at the Gold King Mine, confirmed the wastewater contained heavy metals.

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

2
Business Day

Abercrombie & Fitch to End On-Call Shifts for Workers

The retailer had been one of 13 investigated by the New York State attorney general’s office over the practice of unpredictable scheduling and staffing.

The practice is abusive.

3
U.S.

California: Judge Asked to Rescind Release of Immigrant Detainees

The Justice Department says recent changes mean federal authorities are no longer violating a ban on holding immigrant children in secure facilities.

The justice department may not be under administration control.

4
Books

After the Storm

Three new books about life in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

The levies broke after the storm passed.

5
Real Estate

Dealing With a Possible Hoarder

Thiis week’s subjects include dealing with a possible hoarder next door, severe allergies to animals and a landlady who changes her mind.

These are all relatively intractable problems

6
World

Mexicans Aren’t Buying Official Account of ‘El Chapo’ Escape


It is the story.
Another can be told if it can be supported.
The tunnel seems an expensive ruse.

7
World

Chinese Rights Lawyer Is Unexpectedly Freed, a Day After Being Detained

Yu Wensheng, one of dozens of legal professionals who have recently been detained, said Saturday he was stunned that the police had let him go.

The Government is trying to look like a democracy.

8
Sports

Sam Stosur Earns 500th Career Win

Stosur, the seventh active female player with at least 500 match wins and at least one Grand Slam singles title, beat Kristina Mladenovic to move into the second round of the Citi Open.

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Boston0 1 1
0 0 1
3 0 0
6110
Detroit0 0 0
0 2 3
2 0 x
7120

  W: B. Hardy (4-2)   L: J. Tazawa (2-5)   S: B. Rondon (1)
  Bos HR: D. Ortiz (23)
  Det HR: R. Davis (3) V. Martinez (9)
Preview | Box | Gameview | Recap


9
Opinion

Is India Selling Out Its Tigers?

The Modi government is diluting environmental protections.

The Modi government is populist.
The population is peons.

10
N.Y. / Region

Everything for a Summer Picnic at Westchester County Markets

If you have the blanket, the bucket and the bottle opener, stores in Katonah, North Salem and Bedford Hills can supply the rest.

Let us head for Fahnstock on the AT.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clarence+Fahnestock+Memorial+State+Park/@41.4445245,-73.8603328,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89dd3575f7e2b779:0x7a6681238ba7861a

11
Opinion

A Stronger Web of Care for the Mentally Ill in New York

Mayor de Blasio’s new plan aims to protect people who might pose a danger to themselves or others.

The city will have to take them in.
It cannot cure them and can only offer treatment.
They cannot care for themselves.

12
Opinion

Exposing Abuse on the Factory Farm

A federal judge rightly struck down Idaho’s “ag-gag” law for violating the First Amendment.

Food will cost more.  It is not a bad idea.

13
Sports

How 14 Indicted FIFA Officials Currently Stand

Updating the legal status of the soccer and sports marketing officials charged in the FIFA corruption case.

OK

14
Opinion

Africa’s Scramble for Europe

The Continent’s immigration-driven divisions are likely to worsen as its population stagnates and Africa’s explodes.

Yes.  Not a bad thing.

15
N.Y. / Region

Mother Is Charged With Murder After Infant’s Fall From a Window in Queens

Rashida Chowdhury, 21, is accused of throwing the 3-week-old baby out of a fourth-floor apartment, the police said.

I need more evidence.

16
N.Y. / Region

Producer Acquitted of Top Sexual Assault Charge; Mistrial on Other Counts

No decision had been made on whether to retry Derrick Harris, known in rap circles as True Master, on the remaining charges, which include attempted rape, sex abuse, assault, unlawful imprisonment and escape.

The case must be terrible.  Most juries convict with enthusiasm.

17
Sports

Katie Ledecky Claims Third Gold Medal at World Championships

Ledecky, an 18-year-old American, won the 200-meter freestyle Wednesday night against a stellar field, adding to her titles in the 400 free and the 1,500 free.

Another dynasty in the making.

18
Real Estate

Upper West Side Townhouse for $29 Million

A granite-and-iron-spot-brick townhouse, with terra-cotta embellishments and distinctive millwork inside, is poised to enter the market at $29 million.

If I had it I would sell it.
I don't want to live like that.

19
Opinion

A Prudent College Path

There’s a way to combine an intimate academic environment with a state school’s sweep and socioeconomic diversity. More students should consider it.

I hope the system is not viable.

20
Fashion & Style

Video: Bill Cunningham | Park Avenue on Wheels

The annual closing of Park Avenue to automobiles brings New Yorkers on in-line skates, bikes, scooters, CitiBike unicycles and everything you can think of.

Yes, bicycle variants continue.  

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