Saturday, October 24, 2015

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U.S.

Mormons Say Duty to Law on Same-Sex Marriage Trumps Faith

Dallin Oaks, a leader in the Mormon Church, said that public officials like Kim Davis should follow the law and not apply their religious beliefs.

Utah does not wish to risk an army of occupation again.

2
Opinion

Wrongly Profiled and Deported

Immigration enforcement has led to unjust detentions by corrupt police departments.

"The Louisiana case points to a fundamental flaw with the Obama “prosecutorial discretion” policy. When the federal government delegates immigration enforcement to the local police, it risks outsourcing discretion to those who have no interest in using it justly. Whenever the police break the law to harass people who fit the stereotypical image of unauthorized immigrants, it is appalling. But when top officials within the Department of Homeland Security tolerate such abuses, they grossly undermine Mr. Obama’s professed commitment to immigration justice."

The error is the delegation of responsibility to the local power structures.
Texas is at war with Mexico.  Arizona and New Mexico were settled through Texas.
Southern California caught Dime Novel from the movies.

3
Business Day

Fiat Chrysler Workers at Several Plants Back Contract Proposal

Nearly three weeks after workers rejected a tentative pact, voting indicated strong support for a contract that would enable entry-level employees to gain wage parity with veteran workers.

I hope there is a strong inflation correction clause in the contract.
Negotiating toward a fixed number has been an error in the past.

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N.Y. / Region

Pier 40 to Be Saved Under Plan to Build 1,500 Apartments in West Village

The proposal, involving a $100 million sale of air rights, would preserve popular but deteriorating playing fields by the Hudson River and provide low- and middle-income housing.

The city must not take the deal. 

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Food

Cornish Game Hens Are Worth the Splurge

Often thought of as food for a fancy dinner party, the tiny chickens can accommodate a lemony marinade or quickly absorb the flavors of a spice rub.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017764-game-hens-with-sumac-pomegranate-and-cardamom-rice
yes

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N.Y. / Region

Cuomo Planning Discrimination Protections for Transgender New Yorkers

The governor is expected to direct the State Division of Human Rights to issue regulations adding to a 1945 law.

http://www.dhr.ny.gov/law

"    1. The opportunity to obtain employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, marital status, or disability, is hereby recognized as and declared to be a civil right.
    2. The opportunity to obtain education, the use of places of public accommodation and the ownership, use and occupancy of housing accommodations and commercial space without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, marital status, or disability, as specified in section two hundred ninety six of this article, is hereby recognized as and declared to be a civil right.
    3. The opportunity to obtain medical treatment of an infant prematurely born alive in the course of an abortion shall be the same as the rights of an infant born spontaneously."

Elinore Roosevelt probably wrote the law.
Andrew Cuomo is doing a proper modification.
Paragraph number three destroys the campaign against Planned Parenthood.

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U.S.

Michigan: E.P.A. Investigation Is Sought Over Flint Water

Officials are asking the agency to answer questions about its oversight of state environmental regulators after elevated blood-lead levels were found in youth whose Flint homes received river water.

Regulatory capture made the E.P.A.a necessity.


Food

Shredded Tofu, Bright and With Bite

A basic premise swerves in an autumnal direction with a grated tofu stir-fry that’s deeply flavored but soft. (Article plus video.)

My flora does not do tofu comfortably.
I will prepare tofu reluctantly.
Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry | More Stir-Fries

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Business Day

Volkswagen Suspends 5th Executive in Emissions Scandal

Frank Tuch, the head of quality control, is the latest to top manager sidelined in connection with revelations about deceptive engine software.

The fraud had the board's permission if not their enthusiasm.
The board is trying to distance itself from the crime.

10
Opinion

Why the Police Want Prison Reform

Alternatives to arrests and overly severe sentences can reduce crime and restore better relations between law enforcement and local communities.

Self Defense is motivation.
The police are the other and the enemy to societal orphans. 

11
U.S.

Video: Keeping the Poor Out of Jail

Two Harvard Law graduates are taking on the justice system by focusing on local courts and policies that often land the poor in jail. Traveling to Tennessee, they aim to end private probation abuses.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/24/us/court-by-court-lawyers-fight-practices-that-punish-the-poor.html

The practice is beneficial.
It will not be self supporting.
Continuing support from the native American governments may work.

12
Science

19,000: Birds for Sale in Jakarta’s Biggest Markets

Birds are widely sought as pets in Indonesia, and the demand is taking a toll on threatened species.

Indonesia is a sovereign nation.

It appears there only exists an N.G.O. to do the work of conservation of birds internationally.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Union_for_Conservation_of_Nature

13
Business Day

Britain Lowers Price of Tourist Visas for Chinese to Aid Luxury Sector

The move was welcomed by the British hospitality and retail sectors, which said the cost and complexities of tourist visas were driving big-spending Chinese to shop elsewhere.

Big-spending Chinese tourists are a legal gray area at home.

The British luxury market has always been small and fashion driven.
Paris is usually its center.  Manufacturing is usually centered in Italy.

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N.Y. / Region

Man in Wheelchair Smuggled Guns Into New York, Police Say

The Brooklyn man is accused by authorities of trying to sell illegal weapons that included 44 handguns and four AK-47s bought in Southern states.

Dealing guns is a lucrative business.
The political, ethical and legal implications of the business must be of minor consequence to the participants.
Poverty does that. 

15
U.S.

Numerous States Prepare Lawsuits Against Obama’s Climate Policy

Many states and companies are ready to begin legal battles with the Obama administration after the E.P.A. rules are published Friday in the Federal Register.

The Times does not have the rules yet.
There is income at stake.

16
Fashion & Style

When the Doorman Is Your Main Man

For a single woman in New York and the guy who stands watch in her building, their special bond proves lasting.

Continue.

17
Your Money

Saving on Taxes While Saving for Health Care Costs

With health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts, workers can put tax-free money aside for medical expenses.

The idea is a good one if one has an employer and predictable costs.

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Fashion & Style

Topaz Page-Green, a Reluctant Model, Embraces Her Activism

The native of South Africa celebrates 10 years of her Lunchbox Fund charity, which feeds impoverished children in her homeland.

Polish for her self image.

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N.Y. / Region

Video: Memorial for Fallen Officer

New York police officers laid flowers at the 9/11 memorial on Thursday for Officer Randolph Holder, who was shot and killed in East Harlem on Tuesday.

Police are community members and mercenary peace officers.

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U.S.

Obama to Announce Steps to Curb Increase in Overdose Deaths

The president’s plan, which includes more training in prescribing painkillers, will be announced in West Virginia, a state ravaged by drug addiction.

“More Americans now die every year from drug overdoses than they do from motor vehicle crashes,” Mr. Obama said. “The majority of those overdoses involve legal prescription drugs. I don’t have to tell you, this is a terrible toll.”

Heroin is cheap and effective.
We have learned to be cautious in its application.
The near impossibility of kicking is understood.
We understand the consequent necessity for maintenance.

The difference from the novel opioids is the patent protection and price.
Opioids social acceptability is fugitive.
Their removal from commerce is inevitable.


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