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N.Y. / Region
New York City Bar Association Urges Reduction of Mass Incarceration in Report
The report recommended changing sentencing laws, including repealing or reducing mandatory minimum terms, and cited racial disparities.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_incarceration_rate
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Real Estate
In TriBeCa, an Urban Oasis of Glass for $18.57 Million
A penthouse atop a converted warehouse, with a landscaped terrace and a reflecting pool, was the sale of the week.Moving the suburbs into the city core is expensive.
And profitable.
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U.S.
Streets Closed to Cars for Pope Francis’ Visit Transform Philadelphia
Security measures have effectively turned the urban core of one of America’s biggest cities into a peaceful, pedestrian-only village.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce
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Books
‘The Invention of Nature,’ by Andrea Wulf
Before Darwin, a strange, genius scientist sparked understanding of ecosystems, and of their endangerment.There was and is another German culture.
I suspect Angela Merkle is not part of it.
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Sports
Kenyan Victorious in Berlin
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya won the Berlin Marathon in a personal-best time of 2 hours 4 minutes 1 second.13.5 mph.
Some people run faster than others.
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U.S.
Before Pope’s Farewell Mass, Visits With Bishops and Inmates
The final Mass, in an oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is likely to draw the biggest crowd of Francis’ visit.Pope Francis leads one church among many.
He rules only the Vatican.
He is a man occupying an office elected by other men occupying other offices.
God did not give the United States freedom of religion. Men did.
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World
Pope Francis, on Flight Home, Strongly Condemns Child Sexual Abuse
Hours after meeting with victims in Philadelphia, the pope said that priests who molested children were “sacrilegious,” and he acknowledged that bishops had covered up abuse cases.The policy of the Vatican is clearer.
He has not said that conscientious objectors may not hold the civil office to which they object.
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Times Insider
The Raft Economy: Reporter’s Notebook
Ben Hubbard describes his experiences in Izmir, Turkey, where he reported on a “raft economy” that has followed a wave of migrants.If a service is desired there are those who will provide it for a price.
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N.Y. / Region
Joyce Mitchell, Ex-Prison Employee, Is Sentenced
Ms. Mitchell, who had pleaded guilty to helping two inmates escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York, was sentenced Monday to at least two years and four months in prison.She has shortened a part of her agony.
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U.S.
California Board Backs New Limits on Carbon From Gas and Diesel
The action signaled the determination of the administration of Gov. Jerry Brown to press forward with an aggressive environmental agenda through the regulatory process rather than by legislation.There are no low carbon motor fuels but natural gas.
CNG engines will be spark ignition for variable speed applications.
The business model will change but the cost to the end user will be low.
The big problem with propane is the fuel gage. Grills use weight.
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U.S.
Maryland: Suit Alleges Sex Was Extorted for Repairs
A handyman and supervisor for the Baltimore City Housing Authority routinely withheld repairs from women who refused to have sex with them, according to a lawsuit in federal court.The handyman and supervisor were incredibly stupid.
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