Monday, November 30, 2015

@20:30, 11/30/15

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1
Opinion

Where Smoking Persists

A researcher at Brown University writes that the overall low rate “masks tremendous disparities with populations.”

One way or the other they will stop smoking.

Help can be offered.
Six years of war embargo did not cure Germany.

2
Science

3.2 Millimeters: A Troubling Rise in Sea Level

Since 1993, the average rate of increase in sea level has nearly doubled. By 2081, yearly increases are likely to be as high as 16 millimeters a year.

I expect an accelerating rise in sea level and temperature.

3
Opinion

What Comes Out in the Wash

Fibers from your winter fleece are adding to the plastic junk in the environment.

Do the homework first.
A place to start are clams and oysters.
Filter feeders will accumulate fibers throughout their lives.

4
U.S.

Chicago Protesters Take to Streets to Condemn Police Shooting

Demonstrators are demanding changes in the aftermath of the death of Laquan McDonald, a black 17-year-old, who was shot 16 times.

They will get attenion for their concerns.

5
Opinion

A Step Forward for Contraceptive Access


Do it.

6
Opinion

Could Your Healthy Diet Make Me Fat?

When it comes to food, the simple rules are still the best.

I will cook to your specification.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

7
U.S.

New Edits to Animal Genes Cut Down on Rough Drafts, but Not on Worries

The tools have made all manner of previously impossible or impractical goals sufficiently fast and cheap for many to find worth pursuing, but concerns remain about risks and benefits.

Safe to eat is all that is required of food.
We should not torture our food.
Pets are another problem.

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N.Y. / Region

Restaurant Review: At Atelier Florian in New Haven, Seafood Is King

The main attractions at this Belgian bistro are the seafood options, including the bouillabaise, and moules frites — mussels, steamed in dry vermouth and served with fries.

I approve.

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U.S.

3 Injured in Shooting Near Planned Parenthood Clinic in Colorado Springs

The authorities announced on Twitter that they are responding to reports of an active shooter at a clinic at 3480 Centennial Boulevard.

An early report.

10
Food

Eat Like Winston Churchill

A dinner in honor of Winston Churchill’s birthday, and other ideas on what to cook this week.

I will finish with some baked potatoes.

11
Sports

Freshman Leads Duke in Routing Utah State

The Blue Devils’ Luke Kennard scored 22 points and helped turn an 11-point halftime lead into a rout of the visiting Aggies.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/17/sports/ncaabasketball/uconn-women-crush-ohio-state.html?ref=ncaabasketball

"Breanna Stewart scored 24 points as the top-ranked Connecticut women opened their season with a 100-56 road win over No. 7 Ohio State. Ohio State (0-2), coming off an 88-80 loss at No. 2 South Carolina on Friday, trailed by 3 with just over two minutes left in the first quarter before the Huskies took over."

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

AP Top 25
Previous Day | Mon., November 30 | Next Day
Final 1 2 3 4 T
1
19 18 23 19 79
11 12 5 3 31
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Connecticut Chattanooga
Points M. Jefferson 15 2 tied with 8
Rebounds 2 tied with 12 J. Joyner 7
Assists 3 tied with 4


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U.S.

First Trial in Freddie Gray Death Is Set to Start in Baltimore

Some see the case against Officer William G. Porter, one of the six officers charged in Mr. Gray’s death, as a test of the criminal justice system.

Yes

13
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in the East Village; in Greenwich Village; and in Park Slope Brooklyn.

I can build anything but location.

14
Food

Savory Tarts to Win Over a Sugar-Shy Holiday Crowd

A kind of fancy mini pizzas, with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola, topped with walnuts and sprinkled with rosemary.

Can do.

15
Opinion

Cover-Up in Chicago

The Chicago city officials who delayed justice in the police shooting death of Laquan McDonald should quit.

I am willing to cut Rom Emanuel some slack.

16
Sports

Texas A&M Survives Buzzer Beater to Knock Off Gonzaga

No. 25 Texas A&M advances to the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas.

"SYRACUSE 79, UCONN 76 Michael Gbinije and Trevor Cooney each had 17 points, and Syracuse beat No. 18 Connecticut to advance to the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Tyler Lydon added 16 points off the bench. Gbinije also had seven assists.
An 18-8 spurt gave Syracuse (5-0) a 65-55 lead with 7 minutes 45 seconds remaining. The Orange then fought off several runs by the Huskies (4-1) to preserve the win."

Men's basketball 


17
U.S.

Two-Thirds of Americans Want U.S. to Join Climate Change Pact

The stark partisan divide on environmental policy will still make it difficult for President Obama and his successors to put in place energy and climate policies.

Vote.

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N.Y. / Region

Juror in Sheldon Silver Trial Requests to Be Released

A new request went to Judge Valerie E. Caproni Monday, with a note saying the juror had recently learned about a potential conflict of interest.

"Sheldon Silver, who held a seemingly intractable grip on power for decades as one of the most feared politicians in New York State, was found guilty on Monday of federal corruption charges, ending a trial that was the capstone of the government’s efforts to expose the seamy culture of influence-peddling in Albany."

19
Business Day

Making It Harder to Prove White-Collar Crimes

The starting point for two recently introduced bills is the proposition that criminal punishment should be imposed only on those who are morally blameworthy.

Why amendments exist.

20
Opinion

Women Behind Bars

The United States has nearly one-third of all female prisoners in the world.

There should be little special privilege for gender.

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