Wednesday, February 24, 2016

@22:30, 2/23/16

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1
Sports

3 Tied for Lead at Women’s Australian Open

Danielle Kang shot a five-under-par 67 to take a share of the third-round lead with Jenny Shin and Haru Nomura.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/feb/23/scottish-uk-governments-agree-holyrood-funding-deal

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/feb/23/theresa-may-shift-police-funds-rural-forces

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/22/brexit-eu-referendum-paul-mason

Paul Mason has been looking at a different reality.

I expect the E.U. to shatter.
I have done so for several years.
It is still nominally a union.

2
Business Day

Nudges Aren’t Enough to Solve Society’s Problems

Ideas drawn from psychology are helping Americans make better economic choices, but they fail to address problems in areas like retirement savings.

The deal was old age insurance.
The republican party has done its best to break that deal
and the promise of a bearable old age for willing workers.

3
Fashion & Style

Christopher Kane Brings London Fashion Week to an Eclectic Ending

Plus, Peter Pilott’s Arctic journey and Marques’Almeida friends-and-family models.

Christopher Kane quits.

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

4
Sports

Norwegian Ski Jumper Sets a Record

Daniel-Andre Tande eclipsed the 1998 record for a ski jump on the Puijo hill in Kuopio, Finland, and led Norway to a World Cup team victory.

https://www.wunderground.com/severe/europe.asp

https://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/zmw:00000.1.03772

https://www.wunderground.com/severe.asp

https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/latewinter-severe-weather-on-tap-across-southeast-strong-tornadoes-p

https://www.wunderground.com/severe.asp?MR=1

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/eaus/wv-l.jpg

The image is not copying.

5
Sports

Caroline Wozniacki Avoids Upset in Qatar

Wozniacki struggled to beat the Croatian qualifier Ana Konjuh at the Qatar Open in Doha, avoiding a third opening loss in her past four tournaments.

http://www.boston.com/

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

6
Opinion

The Secret to School Integration

Don’t let policymakers act as though their hands are tied.

Policy makers can be dismissed.
They do not change easily.

7
U.S.

Death of 13 Bald Eagles in Maryland Prompts an Investigation

The discovery of the carcasses on the state’s Eastern Shore represented the largest die-off of bald eagles in the state in decades.

There will be a report of the autopsy soon.
Toxicology can take a few days.

8
Fashion & Style

London Fashion Week: Coming to an End

The final day includes Marques’Almeida, Amanda Wakeley, Christopher Raeburn and Ashley Williams.

http://www.nytimes.com/news-event/fashion-week?inline=nyt-classifier

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Sports

Streak Ends for Juventus

Juventus missed the chance to move 4 points ahead in Italy’s Serie A and will not be able to tie the record of consecutive wins after it was held to a goalless draw at Bologna.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk

http://www.theguardian.com/football

10
N.Y. / Region

Fired M.T.A. Driver Took Bus After Being Told Not to Smoke, Police Say

Charita Headley, 34, climbed behind the wheel of the M101 bus she was riding when another bus came to take over the route in East Harlem, the authorities said.

The woman was not well. 

11
Food

Little Pepper Packs More Than Heat in College Point

For diners seeking nuance as well as powerful flavors in Sichuan dishes, a trip to northern Queens is in order.

If you wish.

12
T Magazine

Three’s a Trend: Dark, Romantic — and Lacy

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Alexander McQueen and Erdem all showed sheer looks with a goth edge.

"The naked lady always wins the masquerade."

13
Opinion

Video: Bill Gates’s Clean-Energy Moon Shot

How the world’s richest person plans to tackle global warming with a new multibillion-dollar fund.

Thermodynamics is truth.
Bill Gates knows the problem.
There is no solution at any price.
I wish the world the best of luck. 

14
U.S.

U.S. Economy Still on the Rise, White House Report Finds

The Economic Report of the President highlighted growing wages, shrinking unemployment and higher consumer confidence.

Cooked books look good.

The Federal Reserve has not raised interest rates again.

15
Opinion

To Ensure Poland’s Security

A reader writes that the new Polish government “has contributed to weakening and disintegrating Europe through its foreign policy.”

Poland is a member of N.A.T.O.

Russia is nasty but not a real threat.
The E.U. is the real threat.
Germany wants an empire.

16
Health

Zika May Have Been Transmitted by Sex in 14 U.S. Cases, C.D.C. Says

The agency said it was investigating 14 cases of Zika transmission from male travelers to female partners and had confirmed two of them so far.

The cause of the panic must be confirmed.
These are all early reports.
There have been no reports from earlier Zika infections.

17
Sports

For Lindsey Vonn, a Record and an Apology

Vonn, who clinched a record 20th World Cup title in Italy on Saturday, apologized for posting a video on Facebook of an angry outburst.

http://www.wunderground.com/severe/europe.asp

I don't know where.

18
Technology

Bridging a Digital Divide That Keeps Schoolchildren Behind

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote soon on a plan that could add subsidies for broadband Internet services in low-income homes.

The phone and cable companies do nothing for free.
The school districts must pay if the federal government does not.

19
Opinion

Income Inequality: ‘The Rules of the Game Are Fixed’

The Institute for Policy Studies lays out a set of proposals to transform the economy.

The problem is Republican party policy.
It can be changed or its representatives can be removed from office.

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N.Y. / Region

Woman’s Lawsuit Says DNA Proves Mt. Sinai Doctor Assaulted Her

The suit, filed in State Supreme Court, seeks monetary damages from the hospital and Dr. David H. Newman, whom she says sexual attacked her last month.


Google does not find further news of Dr. David H. Newman.



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@14:30

1
Science

Seas Are Rising at Fastest Rate in Last 28 Centuries

Scientists reported Monday that flooding in coastal communities was largely a result of greenhouse gas emissions, and likely to grow worse.

Yes

2
U.S.

U.S. Economy Still on the Rise, White House Report Finds

The Economic Report of the President highlighted growing wages, shrinking unemployment and higher consumer confidence.

There is no point in losing the election.

3
Food

Searing Grapefruit for a Juicy, Refreshing Breakfast

These “pancakes” are served warm, with maple syrup spiked with fresh ginger juice.

I can make it.
I will not eat it.  It is loaded with fructose.

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N.Y. / Region

Origin of Bullet That Struck New York Officer Remains Unclear, Police Say

Two officers shot during a gun battle in Brooklyn on Saturday survived, and investigators were looking at the possibility that one was hit by a bullet fired by a fellow officer.

The report is exciting but it is not informative.

5
Food

Little Pepper Packs More Than Heat in College Point


If you insist.

6
U.S.

In Florida, an Unlikely Battle Over Fracking Intensifies

About 70 counties and cities in Florida have passed ordinances to ban or oppose fracking, even as the State Legislature considers a bill that would overrule them.

Fracking operations are not good neighbors.
Salt water flooding is never popular.

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Fashion & Style

Christopher Kane Brings London Fashion Week to an Eclectic Ending


Ugly cloths.

8
Science

An Island, a Focal Point for a Healthy Marine Ecosystem

The biomass of phytoplankton around islands is up to 86 percent greater than what’s found in other parts of the ocean.

Yes.

9
U.S.

Lack of Videos Hampers Inquiries Into Houston Police Shootings

There have been dozens of questionable shootings of unarmed people during the past decade, none of which led to criminal prosecution.

Yes.

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N.Y. / Region

Woman’s Lawsuit Says DNA Proves Mt. Sinai Doctor Assaulted Her


No further report.

11
Fashion & Style

At New York Fashion Week, Exaggerated Beauty Looks

Shocking colors, bold shaping and a septum ring or two.

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/02/18/fashion/at-new-york-fashion-week-exaggerated-beauty-looks/s/18BEAUTY-NYFW-slide-KWXB.html

I was not impressed by the clothes.

12
U.S.

Death of 13 Bald Eagles in Maryland Prompts an Investigation


I want the report.

13
Fashion & Style

The Case for the Cape

The outerwear trend began during the men’s shows but really took center stage at London Fashion Week.

Case dismissed.

14
World

Beijing to Raise Threshold on Red Alerts for Smog


cheating.

15
Opinion

The Supreme Court and Police Searches


14
Opinion

Income Inequality: ‘The Rules of the Game Are Fixed’


It is not happening soon.

15
Opinion

Video: Bill Gates’s Clean-Energy Moon Shot


Busted.

16
Science

Can You ‘Suntan’ Through a Window?

Can you get useful quantities of vitamin D while sitting in a sunny window in the heart of winter?

The short answer is no.

17
U.S.

Virginia: Bill Allowing More Concealed Guns Passes

The State General Assembly has given final approval to legislation that would allow more holders of concealed-weapon permits to carry guns in the state.

More shootings.

"Michael R. Bloomberg’s gun-control group has sharply criticized the governor over the deal, saying it makes Virginians less safe."

18
U.S.

Grief Gives Way to Division in First Court Arguments Since Scalia’s Death



The Republicans in the senate are refusing to consider an Obama appointment.

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