Ridiculous Day and tipping ethics in a column
An editorial humorously defends Ridiculous Day as a harmless yearly silliness while debating tipping norms from 10 to 20 percent. It also supports The New York Times for publishing the McNamara papers, arguing government mistrust blame lies with wrongdoers, not the disclosure.
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The
New York Times
McNamara
Department of State
Department of Defense
Times
New Zealand
Rome
Flip Wilson
New Jersey
Iowa research on brain automatic pilot at University in Iowa City
A five year National Science Foundation and AMA backed study at the University of Iowa aims to uncover how the cerebellum supports rapid corrective actions. Led by Dr. Rodolfo Llinas, the neurobiology division combines neurophysiology neuroanatomy pharmacology and neurocommunication to model central nervous system organization.
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Iowa City
Institute of Neurological Disease
University of Iowa Health
Rodolfo Linas
College of Medicine
Llinas
E. Hillman
John
G. Nicholson
Robert G. Baker
U of I
American Medical Association
Institute For Biomedical Research
Chicago
National Science Foundation
AMA
Cerebellum
Dr. Limas
Rescent
Hillman
Baker
Nicholson
Linas
Record-Holder Becker Highlights Masters' Singles Play
Bridge column discusses B. Jay Becker as record-holder in Masters' Individual Champions and reviews a 1966 deal from the Dutch pair Oudshoorn and Boender. It analyzes bidding errors, suit play, and alternate lines leading to slam possibilities and points outcomes.
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B. Jay Beckerop
Holland
North America
Oudshoorn
Boender
North
West
Declarer
Kehela
Murray
Pas
Sa Syndicate
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Unruly Fragments and Quips From a Curious Local Page
A collage of odd notes and opinions spans topics from New Zealand singles to old Rome holidays and testy quips about comedians and housing. The piece blends observer comment, humor, and regional detours with city names Webster and Brockton surfacing amid reflections on work layoffs and social habits.
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Webster
Mass
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Iowa Southern Utilities
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