Saturday, December 31, 2016

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1
Science

How a Fish That Hatches in Coral Reefs Finds Its Way Home

The larvae of Doederlein’s Cardinalfish appear to use the Earth’s magnetic forces to guide their return to the reef where they were born.

OK

2
Business Day

Why Aren’t There More Female Billionaires?

A study shows that women are making inroads among the wealthy, but that their ranks at the very top of the earnings ladder are still remarkably thin.

An executive position is a sales position.

3
Science

Searching for the Human Factor in Deadly Avalanches

Dozens of people die in avalanches each year, mostly while skiing and snowmobiling. Researchers set out to understand what separates risky from safe behavior.

Though I am fond of the backcountry I do not want to feed the animals or to be cold.
I try to avoid groups.
My goal is to enjoy being there.
Conquest interferes with my pleasure.

4
U.S.

Trump, Dismissive of Hacking, Says Americans Should ‘Get on With Our Lives’

Mr. Trump made his comments before an expected announcement by the White House on what steps would be taken to address the election-year hacking.

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

5
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in the Gramercy area and in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

I can build anything but location.

If it must be a town let it be a college town.
A college without a religious mission.

6
U.S.

Trump Weighs Letting Veterans Opt Out of V.A. Medical Care

The president-elect, who as a candidate repeatedly seized on reports of long waits for doctor visits, met with several executives of private hospital systems.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Bill

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

Pay the bill for the best available care on demand.

7
Opinion

How Donald Trump’s Health Secretary Pick Endangers Women

Tom Price is likely to go after Obamacare’s contraception-coverage requirement.

Abortion and contraception are a right.

8
Science

A Universe of Bubbles in Every Champagne Bottle

Researchers studied bubbles from the grapevine to the glass, learning more about their properties and how that effervescence affects flavor.

More is not better.
If one can't stop after one starts it is better not to start.

A happy new year to you and yours.

9
N.Y. / Region

Teacher Fired After Having Sex With DeWitt Clinton Student Is Found Dead

The bodies of Felicia Barahona, 36, and her 4-year-old son were discovered in the family’s West 153rd Street apartment in Harlem.

A tragedy.

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Business Day

Cable News Networks Have Banner Year in 2016

As other cable and broadcast networks falter, Fox News, CNN and MSNBC had big ratings gains in 2016.

Another tragedy.


It could be an editorial disaster.

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