Thursday, September 22, 2016

@8:45, 9/22/16

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N.Y. / Region

A Wall of Pigeons in a Biker’s Path

After an unexpected obstacle sends a cyclist to the ground, a dialogue ensues about the proper place to toss out bird seed.

Empathy is also trouble.

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N.Y. / Region

Chelsea Residents Grapple With a Close Call in Their Neighborhood

The uncertainty that followed on Saturday night has persisted days later, as many questions about the motives and location have remained unanswered.

Religion is a poor excuse.

Monster hunting gets done.
Better to do it and find an end.

3
Opinion

Left Behind in Atlanta

A former Atlanta planning commissioner writes that while the BeltLine has been a boon for some, the needs of the poor have gone unmet.

Commuter rail helps.
It is not a total solution in extensive sprawl.

4
Food

Two Cookbooks Offer Fresh Approaches for Rosh Hashana

“The Gefilte Manifesto” and “Le Marais” go well beyond the usual brisket or roast chicken.

Rules and variety often conflict.

5
Health

Predict Zika’s Spread? It’s Hard Enough to Count the Cases

Many cases are likely to go unreported; few cause symptoms, and hundreds of women in Florida are waiting weeks just to get test results.

Zika exists.
It will infect most of the Anopheles Egyptie mosquitos.
A vaccine is needed to prevent human cases.

6
Real Estate

House Hunting in ... Belize

The Central American nation is gaining popularity but still offers relatively inexpensive Caribbean real estate.

I would be bored out of my mind.

7
Opinion

A Defense of College Rankings: U.S. News Fires Back

The editor of the publication rebuts Frank Bruni’s criticisms of the rankings.

Whining.

8
World

5 Cuban Volleyball Players Convicted of Rape in Finland

The athletes, who were given prison terms, had traveled to the country for a tournament in July.

People have not learned.

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N.Y. / Region

Ahmad Rahami: Fixture in Family’s Business and, Lately, a ‘Completely Different Person’

In recent years, some friends of Mr. Rahami, the suspect in the Manhattan and New Jersey bombings, noticed a marked change in his personality and religious devotion.

Religion is not a crime.

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Times Insider

A Pilgrim’s Progress: Checking Mecca Off My Bucket List

This reporter’s long-dreamed-of journey to explore the heart of Islam revealed surprises, debunked stereotypes and produced one stunning bird video.

Pro forma religion can support faith.
The inquisition of morality police only supports the formality.
Participation is the purpose of the form.

11
Well

Could It Be Sepsis? C.D.C. Wants More People to Ask

Sepsis is a leading cause of death, but many people don’t know about it. The Centers for Disease Control wants to make sepsis a household word.

OK

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N.Y. / Region

Three Rolls for a Nickel

Remembering a neighbor who waited patiently at her Brooklyn window for the bread truck, three times a day.

This is a story about inflation.

13
Science

Deborah S. Jin Dies at 47; Physicist Studied Matter in Extreme Cold

A MacArthur fellow and the second-youngest woman ever elected to the National Academy of Sciences.

Cancer kills almost randomly.

14
Business Day

Every Day’s a Safety Drill as Chipotle Woos Customers Back

After a string of illnesses at Chipotle Mexican Grill, the restaurant chain is working hard to improve food safety at all stages of production.

Good hygiene is a constant effort.

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U.S.

Resolution of Jacob Wetterling Case Also Closes Chapter for a Reporter

People in St. Joseph, Minn., and a journalist who followed the case, come to grips with the painful ending to a boy’s disappearance in 1989.

An end.

16
Food

Bagels Get a Schmear, Salmon and a Stand for Serving

Eli’s Market offers a dozen mini-bagels in a way that makes holiday entertaining easier.

A high price to pay for Sunday breakfast.

17
Well

Want a Zika Test? It’s Not Easy

Men and women who want to be sure they are Zika free before trying to conceive are being told they aren’t eligible for Zika testing.

Let people have the tests.  
More can be made.
Test at the rate of production.

18
Opinion

Advice on Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association writes that it “does not recommend any specific diet for people with diabetes.”

Try giving up fructose.  Other carbs make no difference.
Go gently as the body adjusts.
Do not stop treatment.

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N.Y. / Region

After Bombing on Jersey Shore, Residents Try to Make Sense of Chaos

No one was injured when a bomb went off Saturday morning in the quiet community of Seaside Park, N.J., but an idyll has been interrupted.

When another bomb goes off people can worry.

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U.S.

Officials Relax Zika Warning for Pregnant Women in Miami Neighborhood

No new cases have been reported in the Wynwood area since early August. Pesticides have helped to kill mosquitoes there.

There should be more test kits available soon.




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