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U.S.

Post-Snowden Efforts to Secure N.S.A. Data Fell Short, Report Says

By CHARLIE SAVAGE | Jun 16th 2017

The agency failed to limit the number of people with access to top-secret data as it tried to prevent another security breach, the Pentagon watchdog found.

Under the circumstances all measures would be insufficient.
The N.S.A. and their overseers were embarrassed.

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Magazine

Judge John Hodgman on a Co-Worker’s Odorous Health Regimen

By JOHN HODGMAN | Jun 16th 2017

How do you get through to an office mate who believes in aromatherapy as a cure for everything?

A fluoridation story might work!

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U.S.

In Quick Reversal, Southern Baptists Denounce White Nationalists

By JACEY FORTIN | Jun 16th 2017

At a conference, pastors at first declined a resolution denouncing the so-called alt-right. Facing backlash, they approved a less harsh version.

I have no sympathy for the Southern Baptists.
When they make peace with the American Baptists they should be welcomed.
My personal fight is with the "personal God."

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Magazine

How to Read Aloud to Children

By MALIA WOLLAN | Jun 16th 2017

Encourage listeners to ask questions. Perform all the voices.

As opportunity offers.

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Fashion & Style

A First Kiss? Well, First Let Me Lie Down

By VINCENT M. MALLOZZI | Jun 17th 2017

A ho-hum first date? And a second one? Well, this couple survived that and more on the way to the altar.

Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.

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Magazine

Video: Married, Dating Other People and Happy

By LESLYE DAVIS, ALEXANDRA GARCIA and TAIGE JENSEN | Jun 16th 2017

Exploring trust, jealousy and desire with nonmonogamous couples.

I am nervous about such situations.
I have seen several crash.
I will take what I can get.

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U.S.

Trump Family Wedding Planner to Head New York’s Federal Housing Office

By YAMICHE ALCINDOR and DAVID C. GOODMAN | Jun 16th 2017

The appointment of Lynne Patton, who planned Eric Trump’s wedding and Trump family golf tournaments, to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s New York office, is raising eyebrows.

I would be nervous about anyone appointed by the trump administration.  I know no reason to be confident about
Lynn Patton.

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Watching

Monica’s 3 Movies to Stream or Rent This Weekend

By MONICA CASTILLO | Jun 16th 2017

If you’re in the mood to watch a bloody horror movie, a dark mother-son film or an emotional family drama, here’s what to watch this weekend.

I will find another critic.

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Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

By MICHELLE HIGGINS | Jun 16th 2017

This week’s properties are in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Hamilton Heights and Midtown East.

I am not in the market for furniture.

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Opinion

Admit It. Summer’s Terrible.

By MAEVE HIGGINS | Jun 17th 2017

Some people say the season is good for romance. But I’m waiting until this heat rash clears up.

I can find a place cool and shady.  Bug free will be harder.
Cool shady wet and bug free is harder yet.

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

There is a lake at Fahnstock state park.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/133
https://www.google.com/maps/search/fahnestock+state+park/@41.4598134,-73.873903,6745m/data=!3m1!1e3


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