Thursday, December 10, 2015

@12:30, 12/9/15

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N.Y. / Region

Judge Acquits Guard in Assault That Maimed New York State Prisoner

Michael Bukowski, an officer at the Ulster Correctional Facility, had been suspended after the July 2014 attack on Ramon Fabian, an inmate.
U.S.

New Chicago Police Video Prompts Rebuke From Mayor Rahm Emanuel

The video released by the police department shows a 38-year-old black man being shocked by a Taser and dragged down a hallway by officers in 2012.
N.Y. / Region

James Burke, Former Suffolk County Police Chief, Is Arrested


U.S.

Prosecutors Rest Case Against Officer in Trial Over Freddie Gray’s Death

The prosecution’s final witness testified that Officer William G. Porter had a “shared responsibility” with other officers to summon medical help.
Business Day

Hundreds of Volkswagen Suits Will Be Heard in California

The decision came despite a push from the automaker and the federal government to send the cases to Detroit.
U.S.

Supreme Court to Revisit Case That May Alter Affirmative Action


Re-Examining Race and College Admissions


"The South shall rise again."
N.Y. / Region

2 in New York Police Dept. Are Accused of Taking Bribes From Bar Owners

A New York City police lieutenant and a detective took bribes from the owners of karaoke bars in Queens and gave warnings of police raids, according to criminal complaints.
U.S.

For San Bernardino Survivors, a Day of Screams and Chaos

Survivors recall the chaos of a methodical assault at the San Bernardino Health Department.

We must take in refugees.
We will not condone a Pogrom again.
We will not allow theories of collective guilt.
Food

Granola Is Enriched With Popped Quinoa

It’s crunchy but not hard. And it adds texture and flavor, as well as “stealth health” — more protein.

I am trying to avoid Fructose.
It is half of table sugar, honey and most other sweets.
Sports

In FIFA Inquiry, Switzerland Aids U.S. but Is Wary of Being Eclipsed

Government officials from the two countries have hardly worked in lock step in the FIFA corruption case. Swiss authorities are said to be wary of appearing as puppets of the United States.

The Swiss are carefully maintaining their neutrality.
FIFA has violated that neutrality.

U.S.

Albuquerque, Revising Approach Toward the Homeless, Offers Them Jobs


The government is cooperating with a charity.
All charities must get equal cooperation.
Food

8 Awesome Midweek Recipes

It’s midweek in the lull between holidays, and work is stacking up — but tonight, we’re heading home to cook. Here are some ideas.

No apatite.
Sports

Rangers Make Some Winning Adjustments

Derick Brassard scored two goals to lead the Rangers to only their second victory since Derek Stepan sustained broken ribs on Nov. 27.

http://nytimes.stats.com/nhl/scoreboard.asp
http://nytimes.stats.com/nhl/scoreboard.asp?day=20151209
Final 1 2 3 Tot
Boston 0 0 3 3
Montreal 1 0 0 1
Preview | Box | Gameview | Recap 
Three Stars
1: Tuukka Rask, Bos (32 Saves)
2: Patrice Bergeron, Bos (1G)
3: Paul Byron, Mon (1G)

http://nytimes.stats.com/nhl/scoreboard.asp?day=20151212
1:00 PM ET NESN/FSFL
Florida        
Boston        

Sports

Nets Complete Season Sweep of Rockets

Brook Lopez, Joe Johnson and Thaddeus Young each scored 20 points or more, and the host Nets defeated Houston for the second time this year.

http://nytimes.stats.com/nba/scoreboard.asp?day=20151209
Final 1 2 3 4 Tot
Chicago 24 30 21 25 100
Boston 24 27 24 30 105
Preview | Box | Recap 
 Leaders Chicago Boston
Points J. Butler 36 I. Thomas 20
Rebounds P. Gasol 15 J. Sullinger 16
Assists 2 tied with 6 E. Turner 7

Sports

Watson Breezes to Win

Bubba Watson had not even planned to play in the Hero World Challenge in Nassau, Bahamas. He left no doubt Sunday who was going to win.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/dec/10/jeremy-corbyn-pledge-repeal-trade-union-bill-if-labour-wins-next-election

Good politics.  Bad economics.
Businesses must pay their external costs.
Business Day

For Immigrants, America Is Still More Welcoming Than Europe

While its policies are often hostile, the United States is more successful than Europe at integrating immigrants into the national fabric.

Welcoming is not the right word.
The U.S. has been better at acculturating refugees.
We have been less successful with captives.
Native Americans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans and Filipinos are examples.  
N.Y. / Region

New York Court Dismisses Challenge to Nail Salon Wage Protections

Salon owners objected to a new rule requiring them to buy insurance bonds meant to protect low-paid workers from wage theft.

The workers need the protection.  


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