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Well
How Exercise May Turn White Fat Into Brown
Exercise may aid in weight control and help to fend off diabetes by improving the ability of fat cells to burn calories."But even now, the science related to irisin is compelling enough, she says, that “my advice is, exercise as much as you can. We know it’s healthy and now we’re beginning to understand better why.”"
I will take it as fact and watch for more news.
Much fat comes from the sugar fructose.
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N.Y. / Region
Morso’s Modern Family: Five Years Old, but Decades in the Making
Some regulars say they see Morso, a polished but unpretentious Italian restaurant on Sutton Place, almost as an extension of their homes.As convenient.
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World
Cholera Deepens Haiti’s Misery After Hurricane
The disease is stalking the areas gutted by Hurricane Matthew on a remote stretch of the country’s southern peninsula.A catastrophic failure of health care.
Cholera will kill those who do not learn.
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Food
Duck to Devour
A true French-style braise, with meat gently simmered to tenderness with fresh plums, has many virtues.http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018351-braised-duck-legs-with-plums-and-red-wine
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N.Y. / Region
Trepidation at City College in Wake of President’s Abrupt Exit
The resignation of Lisa S. Coico has created a leadership vacuum at the university amid two investigations, with a third looming.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chancellor_(education)#University_president
"United States
In most stand-alone universities and colleges in the United States, the chief executive officer is called the president, while the second in command is called the provost. In some multi-campus state university systems, the chancellor has authority over all universities in the system, and therefore ranks higher than the presidents of individual universities within the system. In other state university systems, the president has authority over multiple campuses, each of which is headed by a chancellor who is under the authority of the president."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_administration
"Key responsibilities
Key broad administrative responsibilities (and thus administrative units) in academic institutions include:
- Admissions
- Supervision of academic affairs such as hiring, promotion, tenure, and evaluation (with faculty input where appropriate);
- Maintenance of official records (typically supervised by a registrar in the US - In the UK not all institutions have a Registrar, who would have varying responsibilities for non academic matters depending on the organisation);
- Maintenance and audit of financial flows and records;
- Maintenance and construction of campus buildings (the physical plant);
- Maintenance of the campus grounds;
- Safety and security of people and property on the campus (often organized as an office of public safety or campus police);
- Maintenance and construction
- Supervision and support of campus computers and network (information technology).
- Fundraising from private individuals and foundations ("development" or "advancement")
- Research administration (including grants and contract administration, and institutional compliance with federal and state regulations)
- Public affairs (including relations with the media, the community, and local, state, and federal governments)
- Student services such as disability services, career counselling and library staff."
The president of CUNY did not do the job.
Recriminations have begun.
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N.Y. / Region
Seizing the Moment to Save a Child Under Attack on the Subway
Jessamine Irwin, 26, pulled an 11-year-boy to safety as he was being assaulted in the space between train cars.There are monsters.
I can see no general solution.
The MTA buys cars with closed connectors between the cars.
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Your Money
The Future of Retirement Communities: Walkable and Urban
In the age of the Fitbit and more active retirees, there is a growing demand for neighborhoods that don’t require a car and offer a mix of services.Farmers have retired to town for a century and a half.
The population density should be enough to bring services to the residents.
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Science
The Oldest Bird Voice Box Ever Found
A researcher’s lucky discovery of a fossilized vocal organ offers new insights into sounds heard when dinosaurs ruled the world.Ok
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Opinion
When Is Something ‘Carbon Neutral’?
Three experts discuss biomass energy.It is better to leave forests unexploited.
Forest fuels are low density.
As long as motor fuels are fossil carbon based forest fuels will not be carbon neutral.
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U.S.
Black Doctor Says Delta Flight Attendant Rejected Her; Sought ‘Actual Physician’
Dr. Tamika Cross of Houston wrote on Facebook about having her credentials questioned when she tried to help a sick passenger.Racism is part of American culture.
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Real Estate
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Stuyvesant Square and Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.Nice spaces for high prices.
I do not want to live in the city.
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N.Y. / Region
Baby Dies After Fall in Elevator Shaft at Brooklyn High-Rise With Troubles
The 6-week-old girl’s fall happened at a high-rise with a history of issues and complaints.Elevators are supposed to fail safe.
The presence of the car should enable the opening of the door.
The elevator in question has a design error.
The manufacturer is liable.
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Well
When Choosing Cheese, Low-Fat May Not Matter
Cheese with a regular fat content may be as healthy a choice as the low-fat version.Good.
Low-fat cheese is miserable stuff.
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Food
Your Next Lesson: Montsant
These Spanish wines live in the shadow of Priorat but offer character in their own right.I will let others choose the wine.
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N.Y. / Region
Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York Council Speaker, Reveals She Was Sexually Abused
Ms. Mark-Viverito said she was compelled to go public in reaction to a tape of Donald J. Trump boasting about foisting himself on women.The Trump Campaign is imploding.
HRC leads by 6.6% in the popular vote today.
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Real Estate
Is the Market for New York Apartments Softening?
Gone are the days when you could list your apartment and watch the offers roll in.Yes. The price is correct because the property sells.
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Real Estate
A Changing Waterfront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Several large residential projects along West Street are underway.The chance to "sell high" is fading.
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Sports
Accuser’s Acquaintances Testify as Derrick Rose Trial Nears End
Proceedings will resume on Tuesday with final witnesses and possibly closing arguments.The jury will decide.
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Books
A New Novel Mixes Mental Illness, Revenge and Longing
The voice in Alexander Maksik’s new novel, “Shelter in Place,” is that of a man waiting (and hoping) for a woman to return to him."If we had some milk we could have some mush and milk if we had some mush."
David Vann feels guilty for disliking a political novel he approves of.
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Travel
TripAdvisor to Stop Selling Tickets to Many Animal Attractions
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions like elephant rides and dolphin swims, a decision that could reshape how booking sites approach animal welfare.Profits are foregone for politics.
Not a bad plan.
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