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N.Y. / Region

Nice and Naughty, Across State Lines

May 9th 2015

Seven cultural institutions in Connecticut and New York are hosting seven coordinated shows in the months ahead, each addressing one of the seven deadly sins.

Art 

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

It is always a matter of faith.

It was thought to be a matter of choice.

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Sports

Twitter Reacts to Tom Brady’s Suspension

By THE NEW YORK TIMES | May 12th 2015

A sampling of Twitter reaction from athletes and celebrities, ranging from “too harsh” to “just right.”

Football 

The question should be did Tom Brady cause the deflation.

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Food

Assessing Size and Flavor of Different Mangos

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN | May 12th 2015

A comparison of the Tommy Atkins, Haden and Ataulfo varieties.

Mangoes; Cooking and Cookbooks 

I know only the one variety: the Tommy Atkins.

I like them.

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The Upshot

Readers on Restaurant Meals and Beverage Choices

Compiled by THE UPSHOT STAFF | May 12th 2015

Suggestions on how to make the most of dining out (sometimes the answer is staying in).

Restaurants; Food; Beverages 

The corespondents agree that restaurants are a problem.

Cooking for one is also a problem.

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Business Day

Treasury Auctions Set for the Week of May 11

May 10th 2015

The following tax-exempt fixed-income issues are scheduled for pricing this week.

Municipal Bonds; Credit and Debt; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions 

"At the close of the New York cash market on Friday, the rate on the outstanding three-month bill was 0.01 percent. The rate on the six-month issue was 0.08 percent, and the rate on the four-week issue was 0.01 percent."

The banks are not lending.  There is no demand for capital in the economy.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Treasury_security#Treasury_bill

http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/

http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/11/interest-rates-are-still-very-low/

http://www.bundesbank.de/Navigation/EN/Service/Federal_securities/Prices_and_yields/prices_and_yields.html

 

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Opinion

Cash for Poor Families

May 12th 2015

Jeff Madrick of the Century Foundation writes that “one program America doesn’t consider seriously is unconditional cash outlays to these poor families with children.”

Poverty; Welfare (US)

The presented counter argument is "A sense of entitlement" with the subtext "welfare moms driving Cadillac cars".

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Business Day

Oil Industry Asks Court to Block Rail Transport Safety Rules

By JAD MOUAWAD | May 12th 2015

The American Petroleum Institute files a petition in federal court challenging new Transportation rules intended to make moving oil by rail safer.

Oil Spills; Energy and Power; Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Railroad Accidents and Safety 

This fight will go on for decades.

I think the tank cars are not the problem.

There are three problems.

1. The use of fossil carbon.

2. Unsafe rails.

3. Unsafe operation of trains.

The proposed regulation addresses only part of unsafe operation of trains, 

my third problem.

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World

South Korean Court Lowers Jail Sentence of Ferry Company’s Chief

By CHOE SANG-HUN | May 12th 2015

A 10-year sentence is reduced to seven after a judge considered the lighter punishments given to other defendants in connection with the Sewol’s sinking last year.

Maritime Accidents and Safety; Ferries 

The presiding High Court judge, Seo Kyong-hwan is not aiding the cause of justice and good industrial management.

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Opinion

Trade Wars in Congress

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | May 12th 2015

A compromise on a trade bill is still possible and would be good for the American economy.

Trans-Pacific Partnership; International Trade and World Market; Law and Legislation; United States Politics and Government 

I am mildly negative on the proposed treaty.

Copyright must be returned to its purpose of paying the creators of intellectual property.  

Businesses should find another way to protect themselves.

10

Health

University Grades Are Mixed on Research for the Poor

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. | May 11th 2015

Johns Hopkins earned an A minus on global health research, an advocacy group found. But there were a lot of D’s, and even two F’s.

Colleges and Universities; Research 

"The report cards are issued by Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, a student-led advocacy group with offices in Washington and Berlin that was founded after a 2001 struggle by Yale law students to get their university and a drug company to release jointly held patent rights on an important AIDS drug.

The rankings are only of universities that get large grants for biomedical research and reflect how much each university focuses on diseases of the poor, whether it makes any discoveries available cheaply, and whether its research is accessible by scientists in poor countries, among other factors, said Merith Basey, the executive director."

These grades are of limited help.

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Food

At Rebelle, a Shaved Cheese Course

May 11th 2015

For a starter, shaved cheese, as it’s served in France; ramen Tampa style; a condiment with zip; and more.

Cooking and Cookbooks; Restaurants 

New things are always interesting.

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Travel

Buffalo Wings, Milan Style

By EVAN RAIL | May 12th 2015

Milanese restaurateurs have begun serving up spot-on recreations of such un-Italian recipes as Buffalo wings, apple fritters and pulled pork sandwiches.

Travel and Vacations; Cooking and Cookbooks; Restaurants 

Milan is a fashion capital.

It communicates with Paris and New York.

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Business Day

As Global Number of Pupils Soars, Education Falls Behind

By EDUARDO PORTER | May 12th 2015

Globally, more children than ever are attending school, but some experts say quality education has eluded these students. The solution will be expensive.

Education (K-12); Illiteracy; Millennium Development Goals 

"The targets are expected to be formally adopted by the United Nations in September." 

"Take Mexico, a middle-income economy with near-universal primary education and a secondary school enrollment of 70 percent. In the 2012 PISA test, 54 percent of Mexican students failed to meet the most basic level of proficiency, which the O.E.C.D. considers “necessary for participating productively in modern economies.”"

Britain did it with a mandate of public Bible readings and "Benefit of Clergy".

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

New York has an unfunded mandate of basic education in the constitution.

The Board of Regents judges accomplishment.

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Food

Mango Ice Means Summer Is Now

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN | May 12th 2015

Mangos may take a few days to ripen, but when they do, they are sweet, juicy and ready to make into a frosty treat.

Mangoes; Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts; Cooking and Cookbooks 

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017396-mango-lassi-ice

If I make it before I find glucose as a sweetener you will have it to yourself.

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World

U.S. Military Helicopter on Aid Mission in Nepal Is Missing

By HELENE COOPER | May 12th 2015

A Defense Department official said the Marine helicopter disappeared near Charikot village, which was hit hard by Tuesday’s 7.3 magnitude quake.

Earthquakes 

The wonder is that they fly at all.

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World

Nepal: Officials Seek Escaped Inmates

By BHADRA SHARMA | May 11th 2015

Nepalese prison authorities are searching for more than 200 inmates who escaped after last month’s devastating earthquake.

Prison Escapes; Earthquakes 

OK

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Travel

Walkabout: Memorial Day Travel; Kid-Free Vacations

By THE NEW YORK TIMES | May 12th 2015

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

Travel and Vacations 

Kid Free vacations are a good idea.

I like to go after school starts.

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U.S.

Former Students Seek to Shape Corinthian Colleges Bankruptcy

By TAMAR LEWIN | May 11th 2015

Lawyers for an ad-hoc student group have asked that a special committee be formed to press the students’ claims and ensure their participation in bankruptcy proceedings that will affect their futures.

Bankruptcies; Colleges and Universities; For-Profit Schools 

It is the best the students can hope for.

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Business Day

Fight Over China Currency Policies Threatens Vote on Trade Bill

By JONATHAN WEISMAN | May 11th 2015

Democrats say they will filibuster a trade measure set for a vote Tuesday unless it is combined with a separate customs enforcement bill that would crack down on
currency manipulation.

Trans-Pacific Partnership; International Trade and World Market; United States Politics and Government; United States Economy 

The vote seems to be jammed.

N.Y. / Region

Menendez Seeks to Move Corruption Case Out of New Jersey

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 11th 2015

In a court motion, Senator Robert Menendez asked for a change of venue to Washington, arguing that he is not charged with any acts that took place in New Jersey.

Corruption (Institutional) 

Maneuvering.