Thursday, September 17, 2015

@23:25, 9/16/15

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Your Money

Car Repairs From Deer Collisions Will Cost More

Costs per claim have risen, and drivers without comprehensive coverage are more likely to have to pay out of pocket.

Carrying collision is probably a good idea.
There are whistles that are supposed to warn off the deer.
I see them often.  They have not behaved stupidly as yet.

2
Opinion

Invitation to a Dialogue: Stop Deflating Grades

Colleges should give students the grades they have earned and not worry about accusations of grade inflation. Readers are invited to respond.

Do not go to school for a job.
Go for a calling.

3
Health

Antidepressant Paxil Is Unsafe for Teenagers, New Analysis Says

The study reverses an earlier conclusion that caused a long-running dispute, and opens the way for journals to post multiple interpretations of the same experiment.

It should be possible to get new data.
Resolving the uncertainty is appropriate.

4
U.S.

Richard Glossip Execution Halted by Oklahoma Court

The court acted with just hours to spare after lawyers cited an inmate’s claim that he overheard the other man convicted in the case admit he had acted alone.

Execution is still "cruel and unusual".
There is definitely more than a shadow of a doubt.

5
Science

732,000: American Lives Saved by Vaccination


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The Upshot

California’s Upward-Mobility Machine

The University of California enrolls large numbers of talented students from all economic backgrounds. Many other colleges are decidedly affluent.

yes

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The Upshot

Four Ways Obamacare Has Affected Health Insurance

New data clarify some disputes about what it did and didn’t achieve.

There is no news here for me.

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U.S.

Protecting Homes Elsewhere, California Firefighters Find Their Own Burned Down

Many of the people touched by the wildfires raging across California are firefighters, and many had been battling other wildfires when the flames arrived at their own towns.

A firefighters first loyalty is to his service.
This is a bad fire year.

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Sports

Rutgers Suspends Football Coach for Three Games

Coach Kyle Flood was also fined $50,000 after an investigation confirmed he had improperly contacted a faculty member in an effort to preserve a player’s eligibility.

Coach Kyle Flood  received a slap on the wrist.

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Sports

On Verge of Inspiring Win, the Giants’ Defense Collapses

Tony Romo led Dallas 72 yards down the field in 82 seconds, connecting with tight end Jason Witten for an 11-yard touchdown pass that gave the Cowboys a comeback victory.

The game begins to resemble "professional" wrestling.

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Sports

These N.F.L. Leaders Started Fast, but Can They Stay on Top?

Sometimes, a big Week 1 is a sign of big weeks ahead. But it can also turn out to be a flash in the pan.

Gamblers find it interesting.

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Opinion

Countdown to an Execution in Oklahoma

The state plans to put Richard Glossip to death in the face of mounting evidence that he is innocent.

There is a stay with the possibility of a new trial.

13
Travel

New Hotel Checkout Time: Anytime You Want

On hotel is introducing a 24-hour-stay concept that allows guests to stay for a full day while others now have tiered late-checkout pricing plans.

Business travel must be down.
That usually means the economy is doing poorly.

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N.Y. / Region

10 Charged as Authorities Break Up Synthetic Marijuana Operation

The ring involved the importation of illegal synthetic compounds from China into the United States, where the materials were used to make K2, a drug widely used among New York’s homeless population.

The campaign is probably not a bad idea.

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World

Video: More Migrants Arrive on Greek Island

Migrants fleeing Syria and Iraq continued to arrive on the Greek island of Lesbos on Wednesday, as European countries struggle to cope with the high numbers of refugees.

The migrants will go to the weak spots.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/17/world/europe/europe-refugees-migrants-rules.html

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U.S.

Suspect Sought in Shooting Death of Kentucky State Trooper

The officer, who had been on the force less than a year, was killed in a shooting during a chase along following a traffic stop along Interstate 24.

"Sometimes the snark is a boojum"

17
Science

Why Is That Dog Looking at Me?

The reasoning behind why dogs look at humans — and wolves don’t — is not easily explained.

Pet dogs are wise enough not to annoy their people.

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World

Lesbos Turns From Vacation Island to ‘Main Point of Entry’ for Migrants

Between 2,000 and 3,500 migrants now reach the Greek island daily, riding on about 100 inflatable rafts.

 I am not surprised Germany is feeling panicky.

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Sports

Federer’s Strengths Abandon Him on the Big Stage

Roger Federer has a reputation for his precision and his resolve, but against Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final, those normally dependable characteristics failed him in key moments.

http://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/scoreboard.asp

Final 1 2 3   4 5 6   7 8 9   R H E
Boston0 1 3
5 0 0
0 1 0
10121
Baltimore0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 1
180

  W: H. Owens (3-2)   L: M. Wright (2-5)
  Bos HR: D. Pedroia 2 (12) D. Ortiz (35)
Preview | Box | Gameview | Recap                                                    



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U.S.

Striking Seattle Teachers Poised to Return to Classroom

A weeklong walkout delayed the start of the 2015-16 school year for 53,000 students and thousands of educators.

Even though inflation is below target it is still there.
The teachers needed to strike.

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