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Opinion
Why Won’t Trump Release His Taxes?
Readers speculate on the reasons.It is enough that he has not gone public.
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Magazine
When a Friend Cheats Often on Her Husband, Should You Keep Quiet?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on telling a friend’s husband about her serial betrayals, sharing a dementia diagnosis with a sibling and whether it’s O.K. to ask a student to do free research.Very quiet.
Graduate students are exploited.
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N.Y. / Region
After Lawsuit, New Jersey Allows Driver to Get ‘8THEIST’ License Plate
The suit had claimed religious discrimination because the Motor Vehicle Commission had approved a plate that said, “BAPTIST.”The clerical staff at the New Jersey D.M.V. does not read their rule book.
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The Upshot
As More Older People Seek Work, They Tend to Be Put Into ‘Old-Person’ Jobs
To the extent that they succeed in finding work at all, older people are likely to find themselves in certain types of jobs.No supervisor wants to boss a more knowledgeable crew.
"“Governments all over the world are trying to figure how to get old people to stay at work longer,” Mr. Neumark said. “If we have discriminatory barriers, then all these reforms will be less effective.“"
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Fashion & Style
The Cuban-American Generation Gap
Travel barriers to Cuba have been lifted, but many Americans who escaped Communism don’t want to return. They wish their children wouldn’t either.There are as many reasons not to return to Cuba as there are for leaving Cuba.
Only people who had to leave left.
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N.Y. / Region
A Distracted-Driving Ban in New Jersey? Some Call It a Threat to a Way of Life
A bill that could fine distracted drivers as much as $800 has led to an outcry among residents for whom driving is more a state of being than an activity.I have not yet come to the point of turning the cell off while in the car.
I answer it if I can.
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Sports
Inspiring Her Daughter, an Olympic Runner, Was No Sweat for a Fitness Guru
Kathy Smith, who transformed herself into a successful aerobics entrepreneur, instilled the value of competition in Kate Grace, the top U.S. entrant in the 800.Fit is better.
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Food
When They’re Gone, They’re Gone
Doughnuts are a hot commodity at Grindstone Coffee in Sag Harbor, N.Y.I have been living without doughnuts.
I have paused coffee for the last month.
I am drinking tea.
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Opinion
The Courts Begin to Call Out Lawmakers
In recent abortion and voter ID cases, courts have looked at what lawmakers are really doing, not what they say they are doing.A reason to celebrate.
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N.Y. / Region
Cuomo Moves to Revive a Dormant Housing Aid Program
The program, which expired in January, generated thousands of apartments for poor and moderate-income New Yorkers."Dani Lever, a spokeswoman for the governor, said on Wednesday: “It is clear through ongoing discussions with Rebny and the labor unions that the city’s original proposal does not provide the economics that would allow for union labor, and that it is unacceptable to the governor and Legislature. We are working on and considering new and various proposals with all stakeholders, but at this point there is no agreement on anything.”"
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U.S.
Focus Turns to Recovery and Relief as Louisiana Floodwaters Ebb
State officials say that the flooding has caused at least 11 deaths and that about 30,000 people have been rescued. About 40,000 homes have been damaged.Bad planning.
It costs everyone but the man who sold the plan.
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Magazine
The Connoisseur of Pain
Stung by dozens of different insects for his research, the entomologist Justin Schmidt has become an expert in physical agony.I feel little need for more pain.
I remember various experiences with insect stings.
Justin Schmidt does not seek pain for pleasure.
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Sports
No Way Around Rio’s Gridlock, Even for Olympic Officials
Members of the International Olympic Committee are among those grumbling about the world-class transportation problems at the Rio Games.Yes.
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World
Son of El Chapo Is Kidnapped at Gunpoint From a Party in Mexico
Jesús Alfredo Guzmán Salazar, an operative in the Sinaloa Cartel, was one of six men abducted from a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.This could be the start of a significant gang war.
Or it could be an alliance in negotiation.
The next move will matter.
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N.Y. / Region
Community Policing Expands in New York, but Some Question if It Works
The Police Department and Mayor Bill de Blasio have endorsed putting officers on the streets to mingle with residents, in an effort to reduce crime and ease tensions.Big Brother policing has proponents.
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Science
Genetic Tests for a Heart Disorder Mistakenly Find Blacks at Risk
A study finds that errors were made because earlier research linking genetic traits to illness did not include enough blacks.Getting the analysis of genetic studies right the first time is important.
It is much harder to call back an announcement of a wrong marker for a condition.
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Opinion
Wisdom, Courage and the Economy
The case for not promising too much."According to the budget office, potential growth was pretty stable from 1970 to 2000, with nothing either Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton did making much obvious difference. The subsequent slide began under George W. Bush and continued under Mr. Obama. This history suggests no easy way to change the trend.
Now,
I’m not saying that we shouldn’t try. I’d argue, in particular, for
substantially more infrastructure spending than Mrs. Clinton is
currently proposing, and more borrowing to pay for it. This might
significantly boost growth. But it would be unwise to count on it.
Meanwhile,
I don’t think enough people appreciate the courage involved in focusing
on things we actually know how to do, as opposed to happy talk about
wondrous growth. . . .
So it’s actually quite brave to say: “Here are the things I want to do,
and here is how I’ll pay for them. Sorry, some of you will have to pay
higher taxes.” Wouldn’t it be great if that kind of policy honesty
became the norm?"
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Real Estate
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City."Dreams of avarice."
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Food
Canned Tomatoes and So Much More
“Preserving Italy” is a new cookbook that shows how to savor summer’s bounty the Italian way.I will till the vegetable garden and help with the picking and late weeding.
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World
Hard Times in Venezuela Breed Malaria as Desperate Flock to Mines
Many turn to panning for black-market gold in the watery pits of mines, where mosquitoes infect them. Once they return home to recover, the disease spreads.Venezuela is a growing disaster.
I don't know if it can recover without international help.
Putting a functioning economy together is beyond me.
It has often been done before.
Start with the World Health organization.
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