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Business Day
Puerto Rico Pleads for Congressional Help as Lawsuits Are Filed
Two bond insurers sued Puerto Rico on Thursday over missed payments, and Governor Alejandro García Padilla again asked Congress for bankruptcy access."Democratic members of Congress have favored a bankruptcy law for Puerto Rico, but the Republicans who hold the majority in both houses have generally said they need more financial information first."
Moral hazard.
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Science
Genetic Flip Helped Organisms Go From One Cell to Many
Some simple changes in ancient organisms might have given rise to a world of multicellular animals."The probability of a past event is one".
Ocham's razor is basic to the universe.
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N.Y. / Region
Review: Cielo, an Italian Restaurant in Wilton, Brims with Variety
At Cielo, which means sky in Italian, the food commands attention, beginning with the eggplant that comes in a tomato-basil sauce with soft, crusty bread before the meal begins.Another place for lunch.
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N.Y. / Region
Review: At Savannah’s Southern House, Thinking Outside the Skillet
At Savannah’s in Cortlandt Manor, many entrees are available in half portions, a mercy that the prudent might consider if desserts figure into the plan.My choice would be to avoid Savannah.
I have not had good luck with restaurants in the South.
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Science
Venomous Sea Snakes Showing Up in Distress at Beaches
New reports of the snakes on Australian beaches came after the rare appearance of two in California.I am having difficulty imagining how these snakes got to California.
My guess is the "pet" trade.
http://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/sst/contour/
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Opinion
Bird-Watching, Patriotism and the Oregon Standoff
What the armed activists don’t understand about freedom and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.Another good argument for public ownership.
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The Upshot
The Latest Sales Tax Controversy: Tampons
A California effort to exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax raises a larger question: Just what is a necessity of life, and who decides?A sales tax is a regressive tax.
They should be eliminated ie exchange for a more progressive income tax.
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N.Y. / Region
Review: Eastern Comforts at Roots Asian Kitchen
Roots Asian Kitchen has a wide range of offerings, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese, from sushi to crepes.Specialized kitchens work better.
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Opinion
When Narcissism Mixes With Money in Politics
Readers call for change in a presidential year.The Republican party is attempting suicide.
I will assist if I can.
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Real Estate
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Ocean Grove, N.J., and a six-bedroom in Laurel Hollow, N.Y.I am not fond of scrubbing tubs.
We could try to human beings out of others attempts if you wish.
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N.Y. / Region
New York Jail Agency Seeks to Delay Ending Isolation for Young Adults
The plan affecting inmates ages 18 to 21 was to take effect at the start of this year, but the Correction Department is seeking a postponement after assaults on guards.The way to accomplish things is to begin.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Magazine
Behind the Oregon Standoff, You’ll Find Big Questions About Democracy
America’s long history of land disputes is where deep questions — like what our nation is ultimately for — turn suddenly concrete.The question is one of land title and taxes or, if you prefer,
rent.
The manager of the land sets the rent and the terms of use.
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U.S.
Flint Wants Safe Water, and Someone to Answer for Its Crisis
Officials in Flint, declared to be in a state of emergency, are working to address lead contamination in the water of the city, where 40 percent of residents live below the poverty line.The Flint water disaster continues.
The crisis was when the state of Michigan decided to save money without understanding the proplem.
The state of Michigan owes the town of Flint compensation and continuing support for the residents and their children.
Find the people who were exposed to lead and begin.
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Business Day
Greater Risk of Crash Prompts Hyundai Elantra Recall
Hyundai is recalling 155,000 2011-12 Elantra models because the electronic stability control may malfunction, suddenly reducing engine power while trying to alter the direction of the vehicle.It is bad design.
Recall and repair or replace.
For a software problem repair is the cheaper option.
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N.Y. / Region
Woman Raped by 5 Men in Brooklyn Park, Police Say
The woman, 18, was walking with her father on Thursday night in Brooklyn when they were attacked by a group of men with a gun, the police said.Start with D.N.A. testing.
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Fashion & Style
The Lark-Owl Scale: When Couples’ Sleep Patterns Diverge
Do you collapse with the kids, or stay up past midnight? This is what happens when bedmates have mismatched sleep habits: They hardly see each other.My sleep pattern adjusts.
My work load is not my choice.
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Business Day
In Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis, an Absence of Enforcers
With high unemployment and rising departures by residents, Puerto Rico’s decision to skip $37 million of interest and principal payments is probably only the beginning.Puerto Rico suffers from limited income.
Let them earn.
They should shelter in bankruptcy until they can pay.
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Business Day
Volkswagen’s Chief Will Meet With E.P.A. Head Over Recall
The global chief of Volkswagen, Matthias Müller, will meet Wednesday with the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Gina McCarthy, the regulator said.Volkswagen is bankrupt.
The axe has not yet fallen.
There should be no recovery.
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World
Poland’s President Approves Controls on State Media, Alarming E.U. Leaders
The legislation will allow Poland’s new conservative government to appoint and dismiss the executives in charge of public television and radio broadcasters.The Poles are trying to please Germany.
We have seen these actions before.
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Sports
Magic Send the Nehttp://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.aspts to Their Ninth Straight Defeat at Home
Victor Oladipo and Nikola Vucevic led the Orlando Magic to an 83-77 victory over the Nets, who have lost nine straight home games.http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Tot |
| Boston | 34 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 98 |
| Memphis | 16 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 101 |
| Preview | Box | Recap |
| Leaders | Boston | Memphis |
| Points | I. Thomas 35 | Z. Randolph 25 |
| Rebounds | A. Johnson 9 | Z. Randolph 13 |
| Assists | I. Thomas 8 | M. Chalmers 4 |
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