Wednesday, March 2, 2016

@13:30, 3/1/16

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1
Travel

In Singapore, Craft Beer Where You’d Least Expect It

An area formerly known as “Death Alley” is now a hub for specialty brews — on tap and in bottles — that are selling fast.

Cheap space is necessary for brewing.
Humans pursue alcohol.
It is an addictive and dangerous drug.
Expect beer where there is grain.

2
Business Day

Auto Safety Agency Resists Broader Recall of Takata Airbags

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that such a recall would not improve public safety, and might exceed its authority.

If all amonium nitrate  inflators are recalled the fleet will operate without airbags until a replacement is installed.

3
Food

Fresh Pasta Comes in Different Shades

Once you get the hang of making the dough, a mix of paprika, cayenne and pimentón turns it rusty red.

I usually do not want that much heat.

4
Travel

The Challenge of Taming Air Turbulence

Why the leading cause of airline passenger injuries is still hard to detect.

Yes.

5
Business Day

Scalia’s Death Spurs Dow Chemical to Settle Lawsuit

Dow Chemical said it would pay $835 million to settle a longstanding class-action lawsuit after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia decreased its chances of prevailing at the Supreme Court.

Dow Chemical is rational.

6
Opinion

A Republican Slugfest, Not a Debate

A reader writes that the debate “showed no respect toward the American public.”

The Tea Party does not respect the public.
Its parent agrees with it.

7
Food

Alfajores, a Sweet Excuse for Making Dulce de Leche

Dulce de leche stars in the Latin American sandwich cookies called alfajores. (Article plus video.)

I am not going to make these until there are other people to eat them.

8
Health

‘Female Viagra’ Only Modestly Increases Sexual Satisfaction, Study Finds

Half of one satisfying sexual encounter a month: That is the average benefit a woman gets from the new female libido drug, researchers said on Monday.

We will work on satisfaction.
it is not automatic.

9
U.S.

Officer in North Carolina Fatally Shoots Black Man During Chase

A crowd in Raleigh gathered at the scene of the shooting, which neighbors said killed Akiel Denkins, 24, with some people yelling at officers.

Shooting is easier than chasing.
It does not appear the victim was about to leave town.
There would have been other opportunities to collar him. 

10
Sports

Rickie Fowler Clings to Honda Classic Lead

Rickie Fowler continued his stellar play in Florida, and has yet to make a bogey at the Honda Classic.

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

11
Health

Better Care or Onerous Restrictions? Texas Abortion Law Going Before Supreme Court

Health groups, including the American Medical Association and the Texas Hospital Association, argue stringent rules the measure would impose are unnecessary.

Abortion is a woman's right.

12
Business Day

Pending Home Sales Dropped in January

The National Association of Realtors said its tally of signed contracts was most likely down because of higher prices and a shortage of listings.

Everything is for sale for the right price.

13
Opinion

Trump's Il Duce Routine

Europe knows that democracies can collapse. It watches Trump with memories of when the sky darkened.

The routine must be intentional.

14
Science

DNA Under the Scope, and a Forensic Tool Under a Cloud

Cutting-edge technology has enabled analysis of ever-tinier genetic samples. But as the science pushes boundaries, some experts are raising reliability questions.

The technique is powerful.
Like any high gain wide band system it is noisy.
The "noise" prevents certainty.
Certainty is required in criminal justice.

15
Travel

Another Trip Cut Short on Anthem of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean ship again sailed to port early because of weather, the second time in a month a cruise ended prematurely.

The lowest mark on the Plimsoll line is North Atlantic winter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterline#Standard_load_line_marks
 
16
Sports

Adam Scott Regroups to Share Honda Classic Lead With Sergio García

A bizarre and breezy afternoon ended at PGA National with two players whose fortunes changed mightily in the final hour.

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

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

http://www.theguardian.com/law

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/mar/01/proposed-snoopers-charter-shows-governments-contempt-for-privacy

17
U.S.

Obama to Make Case to G.O.P. Senators to Fill Supreme Court Seat

President Obama is to confer with Republicans on Tuesday about nominating a successor to Justice Antonin Scalia. But it might be a very short meeting.

It was a short meeting resulting in no change of positions.

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N.Y. / Region

New Jersey Man Charged in Hit-and-Run Death of New York City Officer

William Espinal-Mejia is charged with leaving scene of the accident in which Officer Vincent Harrison was struck and killed on the New Jersey Turnpike, the authorities said.

I would like to blame Chris Christi.
I can't make out a connection.

19   
Opinion

Integrating Public Schools

A former schools superintendent says integration could be done faster and better at the state level rather than by individual districts.

Local control of the schools is part of local government.
It is a part of the republican form of government.

20
Opinion

Mortality Rates for Whites: Opioids and Jobs

A CBS news analyst links rising mortality rates to declining job prospects, and two researchers discuss a drug policy based on racial stereotypes.

All that is required is the wealth to expect medical pain relief.

The wealth is due to racial stereotypes.

Opioids addict all users.


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