I would be an auto mechanic if I could be
The writer, a newspaper editor, argues shade tree mechanics are a dying breed as modern cars’ electronics outpace DIY fixes. He recalls past repairs from carburetors to vacuum hoses, notes the shift to electronic systems, and shares a tale of a stalled Valiant and a holiday shop visit that spurred a quick workaround.
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Cruz jumps into race with Obamacare alternative plan
Senator Ted Cruz announces candidacy and promotes the Health Care Choice Act as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act. The bill would end insurance mandates and let residents buy plans across state lines, while subsidies could be extended if no ACA replacement is ready.
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Texas
Ted Cruz
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Florida
Marco Rubio
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What is and isn’t gentrification today
The piece contrasts liberal dislike of gentrification with historical urban renewal and eminent domain practices. It cites Robert Moses and Harlem takings by Columbia, notes rising prices and displacement, and frames land ownership as a matter for free individuals deciding where to live. It references Spike Lee and Stacey Sutton as critics.
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Columbus
Brooklyn
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Stacey Sutton
Columbia
Harlem
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Benefits of dog ownership on health and wellbeing
The piece reviews evidence that dogs promote physical activity, reduce asthma risks in children, lower blood pressure, and boost heart health. Psychological benefits include reduced loneliness and anxiety, with the AHA noting an association between pet ownership and lower cardiovascular risk.
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American Heart Association
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