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Business Day
Shift to Lower-Carbon Energy Is Too Slow, Report Warns
Low oil prices could exacerbate the threat to global warming by slowing the transition to cleaner power, according to the International Energy Agency.We must end the use of fossil carbon.
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N.Y. / Region
New Yorkers Face Hard Decisions After Collapse of Health Republic Insurance
Some New Yorkers who have the company’s health insurance policies said they were worried how they would pay medical expenses next month, after Health Republic closes on Nov. 30.13% of 149,000,000 = 19,370,000
The promised subsidy was not paid.
Presumably the money was not budgeted.
The Republican Party is fighting.
No insurance company will offer the services for the price.
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Business Day
World Economies Could Face Recession, O.E.C.D. Says
A slowdown in international trade could be a harbinger of a new recession for the world’s leading economies, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.The O.E.C.D. is indulging in wishful thinking.
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N.Y. / Region
Retrial in ’90 Killing of Tourist on a New York Subway Platform Is Delayed
The Manhattan district attorney will appeal a judge’s decision to grant a new trial to Johnny Hincapie, who was released from prison last month on bail to await a second day in court.Prosecutors and police do not accept that they can get things wrong.
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N.Y. / Region
No Charges Against Officers Who Shot Boy, 14, in Trenton Chase
Both officers, who were responding to a report of shots being fired in August, said the youth turned around and pointed a gun at them before they fired a combined 15 shots.The Grand Jury acted properly.
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Sports
Preparing for Jets, Bills’ Rex Ryan Finds Way to Needle Them
Ryan said that Ikemefuna Enemkpali, who was cut by the Jets in August after he punched Geno Smith, would serve as a Buffalo captain against the Jets on Thursday.http://nytimes.stats.com/fb/teamstats.asp?team=17
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Sports
Jaguars at Jets Matchup
Over their last five quarters the Jets have allowed 48 points and six touchdown passes.http://www.theguardian.com/football
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U.S.
Supreme Court Sides With Police Officer Who Shot Man in Car Chase
In the case, a majority of the Supreme Court ruled that the officer had qualified immunity after he shot a suspect fleeing in a car from an overpass in Texas.
"In her dissent, Justice Sotomayor said the chosen alternative amounted to “rogue conduct.”
“Chadrin
Mullenix fired six rounds in the dark at a car traveling 85 miles per
hour,” she wrote. “He did so without any training in that tactic,
against the wait order of his superior officer, and less than a second
before the car hit spike strips deployed to stop it.”"
I agree with Justice Sotomayor. 9
Sports
Jason Pierre-Paul Likely to Play vs. Buccaneers
The Giants defensive end has not played since last season after injuring his hand in a fireworks accident.http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/football/index.html
| New England | 4:25 ET | |
| NY Giants |
http://www.theguardian.com/football/results
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U.S.
Angola Inmate Can Be Tried 3rd Time
A federal appeals court rejected a bid to release Albert Woodfox, the last still-incarcerated member of the “Angola Three,” and can be tried a third time in the killing of a prison guard.The Fifth Circuit Court is wrong again.
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N.Y. / Region
One Dead and 2 Wounded in Shooting Near Penn Station
The burst of violence came as the morning commute began around the transportation hub.The area is still the New York Tenderloin.
The rents are not low.
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Sports
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview
Eli Manning threw six touchdowns and engineered an offense that scored 49 points last week, but the Giants still lost.http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/nfl-live/week-9-scores-and-highlights
N.F.L. Week 9: Here’s
What Happened
| Panthers | 37 |
| Packers | 29 |
| Bills | 33 |
| Dolphins | 17 |
| Vikings | 21 |
| Rams | 18 |
| Patriots | 27 |
| Redskins | 10 |
| Titans | 34 |
| Saints | 28 |
| Jets | 28 |
| Jaguars | 23 |
| Steelers | 38 |
| Raiders | 35 |
| 49ers | 17 |
| Falcons | 16 |
| Giants | 32 |
| Buccaneers | 18 |
| Colts | 27 |
| Broncos | 24 |
| Eagles | 33 |
| Cowboys | 27 |
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/football/index.htm
http://nytimes.stats.com/fb/teamstats.asp?team=19
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Sports
Ben Roethlisberger Injury Dulls Steelers’ Victory Celebration
The Pittsburgh offense was outstanding with Roethlisberger in the game, and the Steelers held on to beat the Raiders in overtime.http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/sports/profootball/nationalfootballleague/oaklandraiders/index.html
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U.S.
Colorado: Referendum on Universal Health Care Is Set
Supporters of universal health care have gathered enough signatures to put their plan on Colorado ballots next year.I encourage Colorado to do universal health care.
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Sports
Playoff Berth Is Decided at Whataburger
A North Texas high school football team has secured a spot in the playoffs thanks to a winning coin flip at a fast-food burger restaurant.The teams are evenly matched.
I would bump the loser of the toss to the next step down.
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World
Tricked and Indebted on Land, Abused or Abandoned at Sea
Illegal “manning agencies” trick villagers in the Philippines with false promises of high wages and send them to ships notorious for poor safety and labor records.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghaiing
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/crimp
- (obsolete) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Marryat to this entry?)
N.Y. / Region
Sheldon Silver’s Grants Suppressed in Budget Reports, Official Testifies in Corruption Trial
Testimony in the trial of Mr. Silver, the former speaker of the New York Assembly, focused on the extent of his power to approve discretionary financing without accountability.I will let Sheldon Silver put on a defense.
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U.S.
California: Complaint Filed Over Work for Governor
A worker in the state oil and gas regulatory agency lodged a whistle-blower’s complaint over being ordered to prepare a state map of the oil and gas potential, history and geology of Gov. Jerry Brown’s family ranch.A spokesman for the governor said that he is allowed access to public records just as any member of the public is, and that oil and gas regulators routinely do such research for the public.
There is some proving to be done.
Governor Brown is a member of the public.
The routing of the order must be presented.
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Health
Fecal Transplants Made (Somewhat) More Palatable
The controversial procedure seems to cure some patients of dangerous C. difficile infections. Now there’s a simpler option: “poop in a pill.”The ugly aesthetics of the treatment are not in doubt.
The safety and effectiveness are also not in doubt.
If it is called for just swallow down the pill.
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Sports
Cam Newton Leads Panthers Past the Suddenly Struggling Packers
Carolina moved to 8-0, and Green Bay lost its second straight, the first time that has happened in the regular season behind Aaron Rodgers since 2010.OK
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Opinion
Disabled Job Seekers
The Kessler Foundation writes that “improving the employment outlook hinges on strategies that change employer attitudes.”Methods are important.
Writing the Times does not seem an effective method of change of attitude.
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World
Germany: Police Investigate Killing of a Sea Lion at the Dortmund Zoo
A 21-year-old sea lion named Holly was found beaten to death in her enclosure on Friday.The behavior of the mad is inexplicable.
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Sports
Djokovic Wins Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray, 6-2, 6-4, on Sunday to win the Paris Masters for the third straight year.Baseball is over for the year.
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Sports
Ryan Miller Returns to Buffalo, but Sabres Earn Victory
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2, on Saturday, the first game Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller played in Buffalo since being traded in February 2014 after more than 11 seasons with the Sabres."CANADIENS 4, BRUINS 2 David Desharnais scored on a power play with 1:08 left in regulation to lift Montreal at home over Boston. Max Pacioretty added an empty-netter."
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N.Y. / Region
Criticism and Litigation Over Renewal Clause in Rent-Freeze Program for Older New Yorkers
Advocates have filed a lawsuit to allow participants in the program, which allows renters 62 and older to lock their rent at the current rate, to renew even if they miss the deadline.New York City rents are excessive now.
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Opinion
Where Homeless Meets Crazy
On the streets of Chicago and Chennai, India, mental illness is experienced differently."A large randomized trial recently found that when participants were simply given housing first, without strict requirements to accept psychiatric care, they were more likely to remain housed a year later."
Asylum.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/asylum
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World
Tricked and Indebted on Land, Abused or Abandoned at Sea
Illegal “manning agencies” trick villagers in the Philippines with false promises of high wages and send them to ships notorious for poor safety and labor records.The world is out of fish.
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World
Australia Uses Tear Gas in Riots at Christmas Island Detention Center
Five men were injured, but it was unclear whether they were hurt during the police response or during the riots, which began after a detainee was found dead.Australia must take them in or kill them.
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U.S.
California: Complaint Filed Over Work for Governor
Probably there is nothing to the complaint.
Political hostility is a reality.
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N.Y. / Region
Man Is Killed as Car Jumps Curb in Brooklyn
The car flipped over and struck the man on a busy commercial strip of Flatbush Avenue, the police and fire officials said.I do not ordinarilly drive that part of Flatbush Avenue.
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Opinion
Prisons and Jails Put Transgender Inmates at Risk
Staff training to prevent harassment and assault is crucial at all facilities, and full access to health care is imperative.Yes. A fix will cost money.
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Sports
Illinois Pushes Out Its A.D.
Illinois fired Athletic Director Mike Thomas after accusations from athletes."■ Five women joined a lawsuit filed against the escort Katina Powell, saying that in her book, she falsely alleged that they had participated in prostitution at the University of Louisville. The lawsuit was filed by a student who accused Powell of damaging the university’s reputation in her book, “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen,” in which she alleged that a staff member with the men’s basketball team had hired her and other dancers to strip for and have sex with recruits and players. (AP)"
She should have no difficulty defending her words.
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Food
Thanksgiving: What We Believe
There is no more welcoming, inclusive holiday on the American calendar, and this year we extend that feeling to the food itself.http://cooking.nytimes.com/thanksgiving/menu-planner
I have no information.
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The social security administration will just have to borrow any shortfall.
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The Upshot
Your Kids Will Live Longer Than You Thought
How most of us think about mortality rates is wrong. That’s good news if you are an infant, not so much if you run the Social Security Trust Fund.The social security administration will just have to borrow any shortfall.
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U.S.
Supreme Court Sides With Police Officer Who Shot Man in Car Chase
The cop should have obeyed orders.
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Science
In Ancient Times, Salamanders Bared Their Fangs
Amphibian fossils discovered in Brazil suggest the Pangaean supercontinent held extensive southern tropics.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangaea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangaea#/media/File:Pangaea_to_present.gif
200,000,000 years is a long time.
Not so much of 3,500,000,000
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billion
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