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Sports

Dispute Over Layoffs at Olympic Sites

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Apr 3rd 2015

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro dismissed reports that layoffs of construction workers at one of the main 2016 Olympic sites could result in damaging delays.

Olympic Games (2016); Layoffs and Job Reductions 

It might get the bills paid.

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The Upshot

Jobs Report Adds to Evidence of a Slowing Economy

By JUSTIN WOLFERS | Apr 3rd 2015

On average, economic data released so far through 2015 has tended to be worse than expected.

Labor and Jobs; Economic Conditions and Trends; Gross National Product (GNP) 

As expected. 

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U.S.

Transgender Inmate’s Hormone Treatment Lawsuit Gets Justice Dept. Backing

By MATT APUZZO | Apr 3rd 2015

The inmate, who is in prison in Georgia, wants the state to restart the hormone treatment she had been taking for 17 years before her arrest.

Transgender and Transsexuals; Prisons and Prisoners; Suits and Litigation (Civil) 

Georgia is coerced.

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Food

An Easy Salmon Recipe for Weeknight Meals

By MELISSA CLARK | Apr 3rd 2015

Anchovy butter amps up the flavor in this quick fish dish. (Article plus video.)

Cooking and Cookbooks; Anchovies; Salmon; Butter 

I object to seven dollars a pound.

I have no problem with the sauce.

I wonder how tilapia  or catfish would work.

Salt cod sells for nine dollars a pound.

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World

Bulgaria: Officials Tackle Corruption

By REUTERS | Apr 3rd 2015

Bulgaria announced plans on Friday to form a special unit to investigate high-level corruption, following a neighbor, Romania, in seeking to shed an image as one of Europe’s most corrupt states.

Corruption (Institutional) 

Bulgaria probably needs the effort.

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World

Bulgaria Puts Up a New Wall, but This One Keeps People Out

By RICK LYMAN | Apr 5th 2015

The former Communist nation has completed 20 miles of fence along its border with Turkey, and plans to extend it to 100 miles, to stem the flow of refugees.

Fences; Immigration and Emigration; Refugees and Displaced Persons 

Refugees make governments nervous.

Syria is a multisided war.

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The Upshot

Alcoholics Anonymous and the Challenge of Evidence-Based Medicine

By AUSTIN FRAKT | Apr 6th 2015

Separating treatment from selection effects is a longstanding problem in social and medical science. Here’s a look at why.

Alcohol Abuse; Research 

Do what works.

AA works some.  

There may be other approaches that work as well or better

Stopping drinking is worth the effort.

I would like the result.  The method is less important.

A substitute addiction is not a good result.

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U.S.

Missing Sailor Found After More Than Two Months at Sea

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Apr 3rd 2015

Louis Jordan, who had not been heard from since late January, was spotted on the overturned hull of his sailboat off the North Carolina coast.

Sailboats and Sailing; Missing Persons 

"Capsized three times"

Thirty five feet is big for a self rescue.

I would like a better description of the incidents.

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Business Day

Greece and I.M.F. Hold Talks on Crucial Debt Payment

By LANDON THOMAS Jr. | Apr 5th 2015

Greece’s finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, and the International Monetary Fund’s chief, Christine Lagarde, met in Washington as the due date neared for a 458 million euro payment to the fund.

European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Euro (Currency) 

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/

No news beyond a conference.

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Food

Video: Salmon With Anchovy Butter

Meghan Gourley | Apr 3rd 2015

Melissa Clark makes salmon with a double application of anchovy butter.

Cooking and Cookbooks 

An easy meal.

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Business Day

What to Expect From the March Jobs Report

By PATRICIA COHEN | Apr 3rd 2015

At 8:30 a.m., the Labor Department will release figures on hiring and unemployment last month. Here’s what they mean for the state of the economy.

United States Economy; Labor and Jobs; Unemployment 

Austerity is hard times.

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Opinion

A Rare Bipartisan Medicare Bill

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Apr 6th 2015

For years, doctors have faced draconian decreases in their reimbursements, but now Congress could solve this long-festering problem.

Medicare; Health Insurance and Managed Care; Law and Legislation 

Read carefully before signing.

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Opinion

The Glitch in Colorado’s Weed Experiment

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Apr 6th 2015

Taxing marijuana made perfect sense, but now the arrangement has entered a phase that makes no sense at all.

Taxation; Law and Legislation; Marijuana; Rebates and Refunds

The conservatives of Colorado in 1992 muzzled the taxing power of the state.

The population now regrets the action.

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U.S.

Washington Governor Puts Focus on Climate Goals, and Less on Debate

By KIRK JOHNSON | Apr 4th 2015

Working quietly, Gov. Jay Inslee is promoting an unusual plan to levy fees on carbon emissions and use the money for education and transportation.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Global Warming 

Gov. Jay Inslee has a program that could become law. 

I favor a national cap and trade program if we can't get a fossil carbon tax.

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Opinion

Sexually Assaulted at UVA

By JENNY WILKINSON | Apr 4th 2015

After being attacked by a fellow student, I won my case before a university panel. But winning wasn’t really winning.

Fraternities and Sororities; Sex Crimes; Women and Girls; Colleges and Universities 

Sexual assault is criminal.

The behavior should be expunged.

Permanent expulsion without a transcript is a proper response to a demonstrable instance.

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Real Estate

Feeding Pigeons and the Results

By RONDA KAYSEN | Apr 4th 2015

This weeks subjects include pigeon droppings; and rules governing alterations and tenant succession in rent-stabilized apartments.

Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Pigeons; Rent Control and Stabilization; Evictions 

I would prefer not to feed doves of any kind.

I do not want to kill them.

I enjoy the small birds.

I will try putting out small quantities often.

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U.S.

Supreme Court Asked to Look Abroad for Guidance on Same-Sex Marriage

By ADAM LIPTAK | Apr 6th 2015

Two briefs offer very different lessons about the decisions made in other countries.

Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships 

The decision has rested with the courts in most states.

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U.S.

O’Hare Noise Complaints Influence Chicago’s Mayoral Race

By MITCH SMITH | Apr 5th 2015

Mounting frustration, and what some perceive as indifference from City Hall, has made plane noise a subplot in Tuesday’s runoff election.

Noise; Elections, Mayors 

The noise is the nature of an airport.

The solution is to move the airport.

Indiana might welcome the work.

Detroit would welcome the work.

The train trip would be shorter to Indiana.

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Business Day

The Importance of Naming Your Emotions

By TONY SCHWARTZ | Apr 3rd 2015

Although our emotional state influences the quality of our work, many of us aren’t aware of how we’re feeling or what the impact may be.

Work-Life Balance; Workplace Environment; Emotions 

Controlled impatience and distanced anxiety

 

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Sports

Notre Dame Stifles South Carolina’s Gritty Rally to Reach Second Straight Final

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Apr 5th 2015

For the second season in a row and the fourth time in five years, the Irish will play for the women’s national basketball championship.

NCAA Basketball Championships (Women); Basketball (College) 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/06/sports/ncaabasketball/connecticut-defeats-maryland-earning-chance-to-play-for-a-10th-ncaa-title.html

Connecticut 81, Maryland 58

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/sports/ncaabasketball/at-uconn-lessons-to-respect-the-past.html?ref=ncaabasketball

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