Friday, October 30, 2015

@21:30 10/29/15

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1
U.S.

Video Shows Officer Flipping Student in South Carolina, Prompting Inquiry


2
Opinion

Dialing Back on School Testing

An avalanche of needless tests have disheartened students and parents while producing little educational value.

The Obama administration is taking proper action.

3
Business Day

G.M. Issues 4th Recall Over Engine Fires

The company is recalling 1.4 million vehicles over the problem, which has resulted in at least 1,345 fires and 19 injuries.

G.M. is in some trouble.
They will have to spend on replacements and better gaskets.
They can lean on the design team to keep the prices competitive.

4
Opinion

Offering a Free SAT

The governor of Delaware praises New York City’s decision to make it easier for low-income students to apply to college.

Getting blood from a stone comes to mind.
Making SAT grades part of applying to CUNY will help.

5
World

Video: Reaction to End of One-Child Policy

Residents of China reacted positively to the governing Communist Party’s move to abandon its "one child" policy and allow married couples to have two children.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/30/world/asia/china-end-one-child-policy.html
The government of China will be disappointed.


Sports

Japan Wins Team Title

Kohei Uchimura led Japan to its first world gymnastics title in nearly 40 years.

We will definitely have to practice.
Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

7
Sports

Arizona State’s Growing Hockey Program Takes Its First Strides in Division I

The Sun Devils, one of two teams at the top level of collegiate hockey in the southern United States, is accumulating experience and a lot of travel miles.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/oct/29/richie-mccaw-black-hole-new-zealand-rugby-world-cup-final

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Sports

Jason Pierre-Paul Pays a Visit to the Giants

The defensive end, whose right hand was injured in a fireworks accident, met with officials and medical personnel for the first time since Labor Day, but when, or if, he will play this season remained uncertain.

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


Final 1 2 3 4 Tot
Miami 0 0 7 0 7
New England 7 12 3 14 36
Preview | Box | Gameview | Recap
Leader Miami New England
Passing R. Tannehill 300 T. Brady 356
Rushing L. Miller 15 L. Blount 72
Receiving J. Landry 71 R. Gronkowski 113 
 
9
Food

The New Caribbean Food Movement

Popular New York restaurants like Food Sermon, Grandchamps, Glady’s and Miss Lily’s point to renewed interest in the flavorful food of the region.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017777-red-stripe-steamed-mussels
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017778-stew-chicken
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017775-coco-bread

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N.Y. / Region

Grim Rituals of Sorrow and Comfort at Officer Randolph Holder’s Funeral

For the fourth time in less than a year, rank-and-file New York City officers in their dress blue uniforms mourn the killing of yet another colleague.

The police are too close to an army of occupation.

11
Real Estate

House Hunting in ... Mexico

The housing market in San Miguel de Allende is strong, with inventory in the desirable historic Centro tight and sales and prices there approaching 2007 levels.

I do not want that much house.

The medical care is not what I could wish.
They should have a revolution soon.
Stone is a miserable building material.
I do not want a bodyguard.

12
Sports

Youth Sports Again Take a Hit, This Time With Real Bullets

A discovery of four bullets in a youth football parking lot, each bearing a league official’s name, has led to canceled games and soul-searching in Norvelt, Pa.

yes
The American public has learned the basics of drama.

13
Sports

Todd Gurley Rewards St. Louis Rams for Taking a Chance

The Rams drafted Gurley with the 10th pick despite a knee injury. He is now the youngest player to rush for 125 or more yards in three consecutive games since at least 1960.

http://www.theguardian.com/football

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N.Y. / Region

2 Congressmen Propose Barring U.S. Prosecutors From Reading Inmates’ Emails to Lawyers

A bill introduced by Representatives Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Doug Collins of Georgia would end a practice that has divided federal judges.

Prisoners communications with their lawyers should be private.

15
U.S.

State Will Not Charge South Carolina Officer Who Killed Zachary Hammond

A prosecutor in South Carolina said Tuesday that she would not bring charges against a police lieutenant who fatally shot a 19-year-old man during an attempted drug arrest in July.

Take it to a jury.

16
World

Man Held in Berlin After Body, Believed to Be of Missing 4-Year-Old, Is Found in Car

The police said the suspect was being questioned in connection to the disappearance of a young asylum seeker who was separated from relatives outside the city’s main refugee registration center.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M_%281931_film%29

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World

Catholic Church Leaders Issue Appeal on Climate Change

The appeal, signed in Vatican City by church representatives from five continents, targeted a widely anticipated United Nations conference in Paris next month.

The human world must deal with climate change.
One way or another.

It will happen and it will kill many.
If it is allowed to continue it will kill more.

Some will be blamed.
Some of those will deserve blame.

18
Sports

John Tortorella, a Coach Known for Being Blunt, May Be Showing a Softer Side

Tortorella, the Blue Jackets’ new coach, said he would be looking for feedback, something rarely associated with him.

Contact sports have a problem; they kill people.

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Sports

Ohio State’s Urban Meyer on Embracing Change as a Coach

Meyer discusses how he has changed as a coach, what went wrong at Florida and why he decided to name J.T. Barrett Ohio State’s starting quarterback.

Pay the players.
They can't study effectively.

20
Opinion

Church, State, and the Supreme Court’s Moment of Truth

For some religious nonprofits, the Hobby Lobby decision doesn’t go far enough.

 Linda Greenhouse is more correct than many wish.

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