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World
International Court Sides With Costa Rica in Dispute With Nicaragua
The court found that Nicaragua had violated Costa Rica’s territorial sovereignty by establishing a military camp and digging channels near the mouth of the San Juan River.Wonderful news.
The next step:
Nicaragua withdraws and pays reparations.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nicaragua/@10.7276957,-83.7031469,11z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8f10c200ceff22cd:0xc8faa7e53fac15b5
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Science
In Developing World, Cancer Is a Very Different Disease
In the West, cancer often afflicts those who are affluent and older. In poorer countries, it is not even a leading cause of death.Most people do not volunteer for early death.
Nationalism offers no solution to efforts to avoid early death.
I have not discovered a rout that avoids death.
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Sports
Olympic Champion’s Airbag Inflates, Softening His Landing in Downhill Won by Svindal
Olympic champion Matthias Mayer of Austria lost control on the Saslong course in Italy and spun around, flying down the hill backward in midair.It is winter. Spring is coming.
I am surprised an airbag can work in a skiing crash.
More details
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpinestars
"Alpinestars has recently developed the Tech Air Race System[2] - a highly advanced, electronic airbag safety system that utilizes an advanced data logging unit and dual charge inflation module. This system is currently being used in the MotoGP and World Superbike championships and ultimately will contribute to motorcycle rider safety on the street. In June 2013 Marc Márquez crashed at speed around 337 km/h (209 mph) and thanks to this suit got away without serious injury.[3]"
It seems to use a proximity fuse.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proximity_fuze
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Science
After Poaching Deaths, Elephants Rearrange Families
Following the death of a matriarch, female offspring work to establish social ties with other elephant groups, a study finds.Regrouping tends to maintain genetic diversity.
Poaching continues.
I am rooting for the elephants.
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Sports
Concussions Plague Women’s Hockey as Stars Are Sidelined
Concussions have kept some of the best players away from the ice for extended periods as the sport struggles to combat an issue that football and men’s hockey have failed at times to properly address.Hockey without contact would be a different game.
It has not developed.
Development could be forced.
The fan base would collapse and the business would follow.
Basket Ball models a contact free game.
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Business Day
To Achieve Paris Climate Goals, U.S. Will Need New Laws
The Paris climate accord’s goals won’t succeed in America without the aid of large corporations and substantial government regulations.A sharp rise in global temperature is unavoidable.
A four degrees centigrade average temperature rise and an eleven meter rise in sea level are inevitable.
The Republican Party is making future conditions unlivable by their choice of policies.
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World
E.U. to Extend Sanctions Against Russia, but Divisions Show
The ostensible unity of the decision to extend sanctions was diminished by clashes among members over a new Russian gas pipeline project to Germany.Putin is playing Diplomacy.
He should not win.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomacy_%28game%29
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Health
Overdose Deaths Exceeded Half a Million in 2014
Drug overdoses killed more than half a million Americans last year: more than were killed in auto accidents, and twice as many as died from overdoses in 2000.Overdose death is the exit from addiction.
A very few manage to kick their habit.
Knowing why some states appear to have plateaued overdose rates would be useful.
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Sports
Duke Falls to Utah at the Garden; Virginia Beats Villanova for Its Eighth Straight
The Utes upset the No. 7 Blue Devils in overtime. Both teams are now 9-2.http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/will-uconns-dominance-end-anytime-soon/
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Sports
No. 11 Tar Heels Take Charge at End of First Half and Roll Past U.C.L.A.
With the 89-76 victory, North Carolina improved to 9-2 as the nonconference segment of the regular season winds down.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp?conf=182&day=20151221
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Sports
Pacers’ Bench Proves Crucial in Victory Against the Nets
The Pacers beat the visiting Nets, 104-97, on Friday night, with Paul George scoring 23 points.http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-nba-picks/
| 1812 | 1809 |
+3
|  | Warriors26-1 | West | 70-12 | +11.7 | >99% | 82% | 40% |
| 1738 | 1750 |
+10
|  | Spurs23-5 | West | 64-18 | +10.1 | >99% | 16% | 20% |
| 1657 | 1713 |
+15
|  | Cavaliers17-7 | East | 60-22 | +7.3 | >99% | 77% | 17% |
| 1636 | 1697 |
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|  | Thunder18-9 | West | 57-25 | +7.4 | >99% | 2% | 10% |
| 1592 | 1603 |
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|  | Clippers16-12 | West | 48-34 | +2.7 | 95% | <1 td=""> | 2% |
| 1566 | 1583 |
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|  | Raptors17-11 | East | 51-31 | +3.7 | 93% | 9% | 2% |
| 1544 | 1570 |
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|  | Celtics14-13 | East | 47-35 | +3.3 | 83% | 3% | 1% |
| 1567 | 1546 |
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|  | Pacers16-10 | East | 47-35 | +2.7 | 82% | 3% | <1 td=""> |
| 1523 | 1541 |
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|  | Hornets15-11 | East | 46-36 | +2.2 | 79% | 2% | 1% |
| 1536 | 1531 |
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|  | Bulls15-10 | East | 45-37 | +0.9 | 69% | 1% | <1 td=""> |
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Sports
Rangers’ Antti Raanta Hurt in Loss to Wild
Raanta, the Rangers’ No. 2 goaltender, left after being hit in the mask by a slap shot, and Minnesota stayed hot with a 5-2 victory.http://nytimes.stats.com/nhl/scoreboard.asp?day=20151222
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U.S.
Illinois: Formal Indictment in Laquan McDonald Case
A grand jury has indicted a white Chicago police officer charged in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager.A necessary next step.
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Opinion
The Reproductive Rights Rollback of 2015
State lawmakers have passed 57 new restrictions on abortion access this year alone, and they show no signs of slowing down.https://www.oyez.org/cases/1991/91-744
"In a bitter, 5-to-4 decision, the Court again reaffirmed Roe, but it upheld most of the Pennsylvania provisions. For the first time, the justices imposed a new standard to determine the validity of laws restricting abortions. The new standard asks whether a state abortion regulation has the purpose or effect of imposing an "undue burden," which is defined as a "substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before the fetus attains viability." Under this standard, the only provision to fail the undue-burden test was the husband notification requirement. The opinion for the Court was unique: It was crafted and authored by three justices."
The appeals courts must take the decision as written.
The TRAP laws are unconstitutional and must be struck down.
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The Upshot
Broncos’ Playoff Picture: Anything Seems Possible
They could finish as the No. 1 seed in the A.F.C — but could also fail to win their division.http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2015-nfl-predictions/
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Business Day
New Cars and Trucks Average a Record 24.3. M.P.G.
New cars and trucks averaged a record 24.3 miles a gallon last year, but falling gas prices and sport utility vehicles could endanger future fuel economy gains.A federal fossil carbon tax is necessary.
Tax carbon where it comes out of the ground or enters the authority of the federal government.
This congress will not pass the necessary tax.
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Sports
Chipper Jones Returning to Braves
Jones, an eight-time All-Star, has been hired as a special assistant to baseball operations.
Yankees’ Young Is Reportedly Joining Red Sox
his feet. On Monday, Young headed to Boston, which has agreed in principle to a multiyear deal, according to multiple reports. Fox Sports was among the first to report the agreement. Young, 32, may provide the RedDecember 01, 2015 - - Sports - Print Headline: "Yankees’ Young Is Reportedly Joining Red Sox "
After Passing Up David Price, Yankees Will Face Him With Red Sox
long way with the Yankees, and he will go forward against them for many years, too. Price reached an agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a seven-year, $217 million deal that will be the richest forDecember 02, 2015 - - Sports - Print Headline: "Passing Up Costly Ace, Yanks Will Face Him "Red Sox Acquire Setup Man From Mariners
NASHVILLE — The Boston Red Sox further bolstered their bullpen on Monday, agreeing to a trade with Seattle for Carson Smith and Roenis Elias. In 70 games with the Mariners last season, theDecember 08, 2015 - - Sports - Print Headline: "Red Sox Acquire Setup Man From Mariners "
Fenway Park’s Neighborhood Changes, but Keeps Its Character
BOSTON — The Fenway neighborhood is most closely associated with Fenway Park, the Red Sox and baseball-themed taverns. But according to Steve Samuels, the chairman of Samuels & Associates, aDecember 16, 2015 - - Real Estate - Print Headline: "Fenway Park’s Neighborhood Changes, but Keeps Character"Mariners Trade With Red Sox for Starter Miley
starting pitcher Wade Miley from the Boston Red Sox in a winter meeting trade announced on Monday in Nashville. The Mariners, who lost free agent Iwakuma to the Los Angeles Dodgers, also receivedDecember 07, 2015 - - Sports - Print Headline: "Mariners Trade With Red Sox for Starter Miley"Red Sox Sign Pitching Ace Price to Seven-Year Deal
(Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox officially confirmed on Friday that they have agreed to a seven-year contract with left-handed pitcher David Price, one of the top starting pitchers available in theDecember 04, 2015 - - Sports - Print Headline: "Red Sox Sign Pitching Ace Price to Seven-Year Deal"
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Sports
With Bulls Depleted by Marathon, the Knicks Take Advantage
The Bulls’ exertions in Friday’s game had sabotaged their efforts Saturday night against the Knicks, who rolled to a 107-91 victory in a game that never felt particularly competitive.| Eastern Conference | ||||||||||||
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| W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Road | Div | Conf | Last 10 | Streak | |||
| Toronto | 17 | 11 | .607 | -- | 8-4 | 9-7 | 3-1 | 10-5 | 6-4 | 1 W | ||
| Boston | 14 | 13 | .519 | 2.5 | 7-7 | 7-6 | 3-2 | 10-9 | 5-5 | 3 L | ||
| New York | 14 | 14 | .500 | 3.0 | 7-7 | 7-7 | 4-0 | 8-9 | 6-4 | 4 W | ||
| Brooklyn | 7 | 19 | .269 | 9.0 | 6-7 | 1-12 | 2-2 | 4-11 | 4-6 | 4 L | ||
| Philadelphia | 1 | 27 | .036 | 16.0 | 1-11 | 0-16 | 0-7 | 0-18 | 1-9 | 9 L | ||
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The Upshot
Rich Children and Poor Ones Are Raised Very Differently
Children grow up learning the skills to succeed in their socioeconomic stratum, but not necessarily others, which can deepen class divisions.We know ways to raise children that do not work.
We should learn ways that do work.
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N.Y. / Region
Sidetracked by Schizophrenia, a Former Film Student Plots a New Path
Ariel Morales, 26, had a passion for filmmaking and a full ride at Hampshire College, But when schizophrenia derailed his studies, he found a new path forward in urban farming.Urban poverty is a difficult thing to sell.
Poverty confers no real benefits.
St. Francis went looking for a way out of poverty(?)
Thinking does not earn.
Publishing earns.
Some learn to deal with life. Others do not.
Learning is necessary.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
I will drive to Detroit starting early on 12/22. I will return 12/27
I will have my cell and limited computer time.
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