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Showing posts with label February 20. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Americans Cruise Into Hockey Semifinals The United States men beat the Czech Republic with a stifling defense, a balanced attack and a physical style more reminiscent of an N.H.L. game than an Olympic contest. KEN BELSON February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jcZMOY http://bit.ly/1gGRFKl The New York Times Sports Olympic Games (2014)



By KEN BELSON from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1jcZMOY

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Port Authority Apologizes for Bridge Lane Closings Months after lanes leading to the George Washington Bridge were closed, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the agency was “deeply sorry.” MATT FLEGENHEIMER February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jcZ845 The New York Times N.Y. / Region George Washington Bridge, Bridges and Tunnels



By MATT FLEGENHEIMER from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1jcZ845

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Celebrating a Building That, for Decades, Has Stood as a Symbol of the Press Few commercial structures of any era embody the personality and purpose of their occupants as well as the De Vinne Press Building at Lafayette and East Fourth Streets. DAVID W. DUNLAP February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gWbLj9 http://bit.ly/1gWbJaW The New York Times N.Y. / Region Historic Buildings and Sites, Architecture



By DAVID W. DUNLAP from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1gWbLj9

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New York State to Limit Use of Solitary Confinement The prison system’s use of solitary confinement as a punishment for infractions could be significantly curtailed, according to court papers filed on Wednesday. BENJAMIN WEISER February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1d0Cl6t http://bit.ly/1jR1pF0 The New York Times N.Y. / Region Prisons and Prisoners, Solitary Confinement



By BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1d0Cl6t

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Wheelies: The Clearing Out James Bond’s Garage Edition A huge James Bond car collection in Miami goes up for sale for $33 million; a Los Angeles museum opens an exhibition of old town cars. BENJAMIN PRESTON February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gGznca http://bit.ly/1jcKSbC The New York Times Automobiles Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles



By BENJAMIN PRESTON from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Automobiles http://nyti.ms/1gGznca

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Canada Catches U.S. in Final Bobsled Run Lauryn Williams missed a chance to become the first female athlete to win gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. SAM BORDEN February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gGzlkk http://bit.ly/1jcKRV6 The New York Times Sports Olympic Games (2014)



By SAM BORDEN from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1gGzlkk

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Nerd Factor Aside, Bluetooth Headsets Are Useful on the Go The technology has changed for the better, and new features abound. But a stubby plastic device attached to the side of your head still looks peculiar. MICHAEL D. SHEAR February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hvM5x7 http://bit.ly/1gW3aNf The New York Times Technology Headphones and Headsets



By MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Technology http://nyti.ms/1hvM5x7

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Derek Jeter Says End of 2014 Season Is Right Time to Move On “There’s some things I look forward to doing,” the Yankees’ captain said on Wednesday as he addressed last week’s retirement announcement for the first time. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eSrifv http://bit.ly/1eSsC1X The New York Times Sports Baseball



By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1eSrifv

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CeeLo Green to Leave ‘The Voice’ The singer was there at the start of the hit NBC show, but says he has other projects to pursue, including a development deal with NBC. BILL CARTER February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1jQWwM9 http://bit.ly/1jQWwvB The New York Times Business Day



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Emails Released in Wisconsin Political Investigation Emails released on Wednesday are tied to an investigation into whether campaigning was conducted on government time in a county office once led by Gov. Scott Walker. MONICA DAVEY and STEVEN YACCINO February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1fdQ9QV http://bit.ly/1h6Joxq The New York Times U.S. Elections, Governors



By MONICA DAVEY and STEVEN YACCINO from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. U.S. http://nyti.ms/1fdQ9QV

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The Audi S3 Cabriolet is Sporty, but Is Not Headed for U.S. Audi released details about its diminutive 300-horsepower convertible on Wednesday, but did not say anything about selling it in North America. BENJAMIN PRESTON February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eS3F6z http://bit.ly/1eS3DMd The New York Times Automobiles Automobiles



By BENJAMIN PRESTON from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Automobiles http://nyti.ms/1eS3F6z

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Thai Court Limits Crackdown on Protesters The Bangkok court on Wednesday barred authorities from dispersing protesters one day after violent clashes left five people dead. THOMAS FULLER February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1hvofS9 http://bit.ly/1hvohJL The New York Times World Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots



By THOMAS FULLER from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1hvofS9

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Appreciating Figure Skating’s Spins, the Art Behind the Sport By using spins as strategic showpieces, Yulia Lipnitskaya of Russia, 15, is breathing life into the skill, which is having an identity crisis within a sport dominated by jumps. CHRISTOPHER CLAREY February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1h6e6qD http://bit.ly/1h6e8yL The New York Times Sports Figure Skating, Olympic Games (2014)



By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1h6e6qD

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Testing German Ideas of Beauty The Icelandic performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson chose a subversive approach in creating a work that sought simply to be beautiful. RACHEL DONADIO February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1fdtT9Y http://bit.ly/1h66y78 International New York Times Arts Theater



By RACHEL DONADIO from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Arts http://nyti.ms/1fdtT9Y

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Amid Efforts to Expand Marine Preserves, a Warning to Focus on Quality New studies find that some conservation areas have no more fish than unprotected areas and that reserves tend to be set up in areas with low biodiversity. KATE GALBRAITH February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1fdnlrO The New York Times Business Day Oceans and Seas



By KATE GALBRAITH from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Business Day http://nyti.ms/1fdnlrO

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Was the Referee Fair? A Coach Cries Foul After Manchester City was beaten, 2-0, at home by Barcelona, its coach, Manuel Pellegrini, said the Swedish referee had "decided the game." ROB HUGHES February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1cYZDK3 http://bit.ly/1jQp0FJ International New York Times Sports UEFA Champions League (Soccer), Officiating (Sports)



By ROB HUGHES from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1cYZDK3

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Reform Brazil’s Military Police The country needs a legitimate police force where officers deal with civilians not as their enemies but as fellow citizens. VANESSA BARBARA February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1cYKCYN http://bit.ly/1cYKAzY International New York Times Opinion Police, Crime and Criminals



By VANESSA BARBARA from NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1cYKCYN

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Ligety Takes Big Lead in Giant Slalom Ted Ligety of the United States, the gold medal favorite, led by almost a second after one run of the giant slalom. BILL PENNINGTON February 20, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gE8pSl http://bit.ly/1gE8o0Q The New York Times Sports Olympic Games (2014), Alpine Skiing



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