Sunday, January 31, 2016

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Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Hudson Square and South Slope, Brooklyn.

None of these are wonderful.

Your girl should choose her own space. 

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Your Money

Last Call to Enroll for 2016 Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act

Consumers have until midnight on Sunday to sign up for 2016 health insurance coverage on HealthCare.gov.

A deadline is approaching.
Not mine.
I think it is not yours.
National Health
Covers your girl? 

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World

China to Try Canadian on Spying Charges

Kevin Garratt, who ran a cafe near China’s border with North Korea, will be tried on charges of spying and stealing state secrets nearly a year and a half after he and his wife were detained.

China is a sovereign nation.
Let the diplomats work.

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U.S.

Remaining California Jail Escapees Are Captured in San Francisco

Two men who fled a maximum-security jail in Southern California on Jan. 22 were caught a day after a third fugitive turned himself in, officials said.

Wait for the report.
There is no news in this beyond the capture.

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U.S.

California: 5 Arrested in Jail Break in Orange County

Five people were arrested in connection with the escape of three inmates from a maximum-security jail in Santa Ana, Calif., last week, but the escapees remain at large.

We know gangs are watched.


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World

German Cabinet Backs Measures to Ease Deportation of Criminals


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Sports

Jets Become Latest N.F.L. Team to Settle a Wage Lawsuit Filed by Cheerleaders

The Jets agreed to pay a total of $325,000 to 52 of the team’s dancers who worked from 2011 to 2013 for fixed pay that some said violated minimum wage laws.
















New England Patriots (12-4)


Schedule

Week Day Date Opponent Time TV Result
Week 1 Thu. 9/10 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 8:30 PM ET NBC  W 28-21
Week 2 Sun. 9/20 @ Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM ET CBS  W 40-32
Week 3 Sun. 9/27 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 PM ET CBS  W 51-17
Week 4 Bye Week
Week 5 Sun. 10/11 @ Dallas Cowboys 4:25 PM ET CBS  W 30-6
Week 6 Sun. 10/18 @ Indianapolis Colts 8:30 PM ET NBC  W 34-27
Week 7 Sun. 10/25 vs. New York Jets 1:00 PM ET CBS  W 30-23
Week 8 Thu. 10/29 vs. Miami Dolphins 8:25 PM ET CBS  W 36-7
Week 9 Sun. 11/8 vs. Washington Redskins 1:00 PM ET FOX  W 27-10
Week 10 Sun. 11/15 @ New York Giants 4:25 PM ET CBS  W 27-26
Week 11 Mon. 11/23 vs. Buffalo Bills 8:30 PM ET ESPN  W 20-13
Week 12 Sun. 11/29 @ Denver Broncos 8:30 PM ET NBC  L 30-24 (OT)
Week 13 Sun. 12/6 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 PM ET FOX  L 35-28
Week 14 Sun. 12/13 @ Houston Texans 8:30 PM ET NBC  W 27-6
Week 15 Sun. 12/20 vs. Tennessee Titans 1:00 PM ET CBS  W 33-16
Week 16 Sun. 12/27 @ New York Jets 1:00 PM ET CBS  L 26-20 (OT)
Week 17 Sun. 1/3 @ Miami Dolphins 1:00 PM ET CBS  L 20-10
Divisional Sat. 1/16 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 4:35 PM ET CBS  W 27-20
Conference Sun. 1/24 @ Denver Broncos  

3:05 PM ET CBS  L 20-18
Season over.

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N.Y. / Region

New York City Rejects Federal Findings That Many Elementary Schools Defy Disabilities Law

The de Blasio administration took issue with a report saying that the majority of city elementary schools are not fully accessible to disabled people.

An argument will continue.

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Sports

No. 8 Maryland Ends a Nine-Game Run by No. 3 Iowa

The Terrapins got 17 points each from two players in a victory over the visiting Hawkeyes, who lost in their first game since climbing to No. 3, their highest ranking since 1987.

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

Final 1 2 3 4 T
8 8 12 12 40
1
22 16 28 17 83
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Memphis Connecticut
Points M. Rowser 8 B. Stewart 19
Rebounds B. Elmore 6 B. Stewart 7
Assists A. Hearn 3 M. Jefferson 7


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U.S.

Michigan Gave State Employees Purified Water as It Denied Crisis, Emails Show

Months before Gov. Rick Snyder acknowledged a problem with the water in Flint, the state was providing coolers of purified water at its office there.

The Snyder administration is guilty.

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World

Reports of Zika-Linked Birth Defect Rise in Brazil

Health authorities said reported cases of microcephaly — a condition in which newborns have abnormally small heads — had climbed to 4,180 since October. Brazil typically has 150 cases annually.

Something is happening.
Find the cause.

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U.S.

Flint Weighs Scope of Harm to Children Caused by Lead in Water

As officials try to track how many children in Flint, Mich., have been exposed to lead, underlying troubles prevalent among low-income families add to concerns.

Unrest is building.

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Sports

Florida State Boosters to Pay Legal Fees

The organization will pay defense fees from a lawsuit brought by a former student who said the university failed to adequately investigate allegations that she was raped by Jameis Winston.

Florida football is still in trouble.

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Opinion

A Global Clash on Abortion

An official of the International Women’s Health Coalition discusses the widespread trend of providers claiming conscientious objection.

Over the counter access to Mifepristone.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mifepristone 

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N.Y. / Region

Review: Spice Kitchen in Mamaroneck Lives Up to Its Name

The North Indian restaurant offers dishes that are savory, sweet and piquant, and tries to educate diners who might not be familiar with the cuisine.


I am willing.

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Prosecution will proceed.

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Texas: ‘Affluenza’ Teenager Stays in Juvenile Jail

A judge ruled that Ethan Couch should remain in custody for now at a juvenile detention center in Fort Worth, where he has been held since he was deported from Mexico.

Couch did not learn the first time.

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Sports

Arkansas Wins, Ending Texas A&M’s 10-Game Run

Arkansas ended No. 5 Texas A&M’s 10-game winning streak with a 74-71 victory on Wednesday night.

http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129

#1 Connecticut Huskies (19-0)

Stats | Roster | Schedule

Schedule

DateOpponentTimeTVResult
11/16 at
7
Ohio State
5:30 PM ET ESPN2 W 100 - 56
11/23 vs. Kansas State 7:00 PM ET  W 97 - 57
11/28 vs. Nebraska 1:00 PM ET  W 88 - 46
11/30 at Chattanooga 6:30 PM ET  W 79 - 31
12/2 at
23
DePaul
7:30 PM ET FS1 W 86 - 70
12/5 vs.
3
Notre Dame
5:15 PM ET ESPN W 91 - 81
12/9 at Colgate 7:00 PM ET  W 94 - 50
12/11 vs.
11
Florida State*
6:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 73 - 49
12/21 vs. LSU 7:00 PM ET  W 86 - 40
12/28 vs.
6
Maryland*
8:30 PM ET ESPN2 W 83 - 73
12/30 at Cincinnati 7:00 PM ET  W 107 - 45
1/6 vs. Tulsa 7:00 PM ET  W 95 - 35
1/8 at Houston 9:00 PM ET ESPN3 W 76 - 37
1/10 at
22
South Florida
5:00 PM ET  W 75 - 59
1/13 at Memphis 6:00 PM ET  W 86 - 46
1/16 vs. Temple 6:00 PM ET  W 104 - 49
1/20 vs. UCF 7:00 PM ET  W 106 - 51
1/23 at Southern Methodist 3:00 PM ET  W 90 - 37
1/27 at Tulsa 8:00 PM ET  W 94 - 30
1/30 vs. Memphis 12:00 PM ET  
2/3 at Tulane 8:00 PM ET  
2/6 vs. East Carolina 1:00 PM ET  
2/8 at
2
South Carolina
7:00 PM ET  
2/14 at Temple 12:00 PM ET  
2/17 vs. Cincinnati 7:00 PM ET  
2/20 at East Carolina 8:00 PM ET  
2/24 vs. Southern Methodist 7:00 PM ET  
2/27 vs. Tulane 1:00 PM ET  
2/29 vs.
20
South Florida
7:00 PM ET  

* - Neutral Location


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N.Y. / Region

U.S. Appeals Court Allows Killing of Snowy Owls Near Kennedy Airport


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U.S.

California: Escapee Turns Himself In

Bac Duong, one of three men who escaped from an Orange County jail, turned himself in to the police after a week on the run.

All are back in jail.


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U.S.

Few Answers on When Flint Will Have Clean Water Again

World
N.Y. / Region

U.S. Appeals Court Allows Killing of Snowy Owls Near Kennedy Airport


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U.S.

Oklahoma Resists Push for Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Coverage

Supporters of the law regularly encounter stony skepticism in the state: “Obamacare is toxic,” said Craig W. Jones of the Oklahoma Hospital Association.

Vote.

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N.Y. / Region

100 Pounds of Heroin Found in Truck in Queens

Authorities from a drug enforcement task force said the drugs, with an estimated street value of $14 million, had been molded to fit in axle casings and a drive shaft in a truck bed.

Just another unlikely box.

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U.S.

Flint Weighs Scope of Harm to Children Caused by Lead in Water


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N.Y. / Region

De Blasio’s Wife and Council Members Bare Personal Revelations at Mental Health Hearing

Chirlane McCray, the wife of Mayor Bill de Blasio, has prioritized improving mental health care and championed the city’s plan for tackling mental health issues,

A good cause.

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N.Y. / Region

New York Will Shed Clock for Some Statewide Tests

The English and math exams given to third- through eighth- grade students will no longer be timed, the State Education Department said, ending the call of “pencils down.”

It will make little difference.

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Sports

Serena Williams Routs Radwanska and Nears a 22nd Major Title

Williams, who dominated Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-0, 6-4, needs one victory to capture her seventh Australian Open championship and tie Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

Serena Williams has earned her victories.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox?p1=menu_sports_more_redsox

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Food

Marsannay, Modest but Fully Realized Burgundy

These French reds are good values and excellent introductions to the possibilities of a wine that has sealed its status as a luxury commodity .

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N.Y. / Region

Plea Deal Discussed in Connecticut Prom Day Stabbing

Christopher Plaskon, 18, is accused of killing Maren Sanchez, 16, a classmate, in Milford, Conn., in 2014 after she turned down his prom invitation.

"Lawyers for both sides said they were discussing a possible agreement that could resolve the case before the of trial. Mr. Plaskon has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, and his lawyers have indicated they were exploring an insanity defense."

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Sports

Cavaliers Give New Coach What He Wants: More Offense

Kevin Love scored 29 points as Cleveland rolled to another high-scoring win, 114-106, over the Detroit Pistons.

"CELTICS 113, MAGIC 94 Kelly Olynyk and Marcus Smart scored 16 points apiece as Boston won a season-high fifth straight game, beating Orlando at home.
Jae Crowder and Evan Turner each added 15 points, and Isaiah Thomas had 14 points and 8 assists in just 27 minutes of play."

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N.Y. / Region

New York City Rejects Federal Findings That Many Elementary Schools Defy Disabilities Law

Opinion
 

Missing and Presumed Held by China

It’s alarming that the Chinese government would ignore international borders to pursue its perceived enemies.

China is a sovereign nation.

Short of war there are sanctions.

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Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan


I do not want to live there.

I can build anything but location.

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N.Y. / Region

Review: Shan Shan Noodles in Parsippany Favors the Foods of Northwestern China

That region of China claims wheat as a staple crop, not rice, so the the carbohydrates of choice are noodles and pancakes. Even mainstream Chinese dishes have a northwestern spin.

I am an omnivore.

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Your Money

Last Call to Enroll for 2016 Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act


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N.Y. / Region

Police Leaders Unveil Principles Intended to Shift Policing Practices Nationwide

The recommendations include ways to defuse volatile encounters and sidestep violence, document and track the use of force, and, ultimately, restore trust in communities.

Good.

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U.S.

California: Brown Seeks Changes in Sentencing Laws

Gov. Jerry Brown of California says he wants voters to approve a ballot measure in November that would affect thousands of state prison inmates and significantly change current law.

Jerry Brown is doing what is possible.


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