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Science
Down From the Trees, Humans Finally Got a Decent Night’s Sleep
Humans sleep more deeply but for shorter periods than other primates’ habits, a study finds. The pattern may have helped humans evolve more powerful brains.It is still early days in sleep research.
I try to turn in at midnight. I rouse about eight.
I can change that pattern.
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N.Y. / Region
Review: The Humble Pie at Dough Artisan Pizzeria
Chef Edward Simmons’s wood-fired pies have a thick crust and creative, locally sourced toppings.A winning strategy is keeping things simple.
Edward Simmons knows how to cook.
He tends to chase fashions.
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Health
F.D.A. Proposes Ban on Indoor Tanning for Minors to Fight Skin Cancer
Using tanning beds increases the risk of the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma, by 59 percent, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.Tanning has been known to be a bad idea for forty years.
Taxing tanning beds would be better than a ban.
Outdoor time is part of childhood.
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N.Y. / Region
Latest Escape From New York Police Custody Draws Ire, but No Rethinking of Training
The escape of a shoplifting suspect from a police vehicle on Thursday was criticized by the police commissioner as reflecting “a significant neglect of duty.”No action from the public is called for.
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Opinion
Cartoon: Chappatte on the Fed Raising Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve said this week that it would raise interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis.The blessed quiet may be worth the stagger in real growth.
Appeasement has not worked yet.
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Food
12 Recipes for the Weekend
Cooking plan for the days ahead: Guinness pie, roasted squash salad and a gingerbread house.I am not suffering from hunger.
Eat rationally.
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Sports
Fantasy Football Week 15: Rankings and Matchup Analysis
Fantasy football analysis for N.F.L. Week 15 games, including Saturday’s Jets-Cowboys matchup and Monday’s Lions-Saints matchup.A.F.C.
| East Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | 0.0 | 402 | 253 | 6-1-0 | 5-1-0 | 8-1-0 | 4-0-0 | 1 W | ||
| 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 3.0 | 325 | 256 | 5-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 3 W | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 5.0 | 316 | 301 | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-5-0 | 3-2-0 | 1 L | ||
| 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 6.0 | 264 | 331 | 2-4-0 | 3-4-0 | 3-6-0 | 0-5-0 | 1 L | ||
| West Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 0.0 | 281 | 225 | 4-2-0 | 6-1-0 | 6-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 1 L | ||
| 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 2.0 | 331 | 243 | 4-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 7-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7 W | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 4.0 | 299 | 326 | 2-4-0 | 4-3-0 | 6-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 1 W | ||
| 3 | 10 | 0 | .231 | 7.0 | 250 | 334 | 2-5-0 | 1-5-0 | 2-7-0 | 0-4-0 | 2 L | ||
| North Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | 0.0 | 354 | 229 | 5-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 8-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 1 L | ||
| 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 2.0 | 344 | 260 | 5-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 5-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 2 W | ||
| 4 | 9 | 0 | .308 | 6.0 | 278 | 326 | 2-4-0 | 2-5-0 | 3-6-0 | 2-2-0 | 2 L | ||
| 3 | 10 | 0 | .231 | 7.0 | 240 | 357 | 2-5-0 | 1-5-0 | 2-8-0 | 1-4-0 | 1 W | ||
| South Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 0.0 | 275 | 356 | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 4-5-0 | 3-1-0 | 2 L | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 0.0 | 259 | 291 | 4-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-5-0 | 2-1-0 | 2 L | ||
| 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 1.0 | 326 | 357 | 4-3-0 | 1-5-0 | 5-6-0 | 2-3-0 | 1 W | ||
| 3 | 10 | 0 | .231 | 3.0 | 253 | 326 | 1-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 1-8-0 | 1-3-0 | 1 L | ||
| National Football Conference | |||||||||||||
| East Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 0.0 | 281 | 307 | 5-2-0 | 1-5-0 | 6-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 1 W | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 0.0 | 301 | 322 | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 3-6-0 | 2-2-0 | 2 W | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 0.0 | 338 | 320 | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 4-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 1 W | ||
| 4 | 9 | 0 | .308 | 2.0 | 230 | 305 | 1-5-0 | 3-4-0 | 3-8-0 | 3-2-0 | 1 L | ||
| West Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | 0.0 | 405 | 252 | 5-1-0 | 6-1-0 | 8-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 7 W | ||
| 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 3.0 | 340 | 235 | 4-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 6-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 4 W | ||
| 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 5.5 | 241 | 294 | 5-3-0 | 1-5-0 | 5-5-0 | 3-1-0 | 2 W | ||
| 4 | 9 | 0 | .308 | 7.0 | 188 | 315 | 3-3-0 | 1-6-0 | 3-7-0 | 0-5-0 | 1 L | ||
| North Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 0.0 | 317 | 245 | 5-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-3-0 | 3-2-0 | 2 W | ||
| 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 1.0 | 258 | 255 | 4-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 5-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 2 L | ||
| 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 4.0 | 272 | 314 | 1-6-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-7-0 | 1-3-0 | 2 L | ||
| 4 | 9 | 0 | .308 | 5.0 | 267 | 336 | 3-4-0 | 1-5-0 | 3-6-0 | 2-3-0 | 2 L | ||
| South Division | |||||||||||||
| W | L | T | Pct | GB | PF | PA | Home | Road | vs. Conf | vs. Div | Streak | ||
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | 411 | 243 | 7-0-0 | 6-0-0 | 9-0-0 | 4-0-0 | 13 W | ||
| 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 7.0 | 279 | 295 | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 4-6-0 | 0-4-0 | 6 L | ||
| 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 7.5 | 311 | 353 | 3-4-0 | 3-4-0 | 5-5-0 | 3-2-0 | 2 L | ||
| 5 | 8 | 0 | .385 | 8.0 | 323 | 397 | 3-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 4-6-0 | 2-3-0 | 1 W | ||
X - Clinched Playoff Spot,
Y - Clinched Division,
Z - Clinched Home Field Advantage
Last updated Dec. 19, 9:07 A.M. ET
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Opinion
Restricting Toxic Chemicals
The Environmental Defense Fund writes that “consumer pressure has resulted in stronger chemical policies by businesses.”"After decades of inaction, the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency start slowly but ramp up over time. We can start fixing the problem now: The sooner we get to work, the better."
RICHARD A. DENISON
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Travel
On Newport Beach, Seafood Flavor Without the Fuss
At Bear Flag Fish Company, they don’t take reservations, there’s no table service and you’ll probably have to stand in line for a while to order your food.Enjoy. I would.
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Travel
At Munich Hotel, High Style and Low Cost
The Flushing Meadows nails the essentials: location, style and service, with great beds and better cocktails, reasonably priced.Flushing Meadows without a Fair.
We could go out to eat.
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Food
Jue Lan Club’s High-End Chinese in the Flatiron District
Also, a satellite of Crave Fishbar opens on the Upper West Side, El Atoradero Brooklyn moves into Prospect Heights, and more.Food is more important than decor.
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The Upshot
N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Your Guide to Watching Week 15
The Jets are in worse shape than many fans realize, and the Steelers are in better shape. Big games are in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Minnesota.http://www.theguardian.com/football
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Opinion
The Fed’s Next Move
It is hard to see how the interest rate increase will benefit the economy as a whole."There is reason to hope, however, that the Fed will be cautious about future increases. Recent comments by Janet Yellen, the chairwoman of the Fed, indicate that the increase is more to appease inflation hawks than to definitively change course. And in its statement, the Fed said it wanted to see actual evidence of rising inflation before it raised rates again. It should not just stick to that pledge; it should also explain in greater detail what it would consider to be a troubling level of inflation."
http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/04/the-economy-doesnt-need-higher-interest-rates/
The Fed will watch results.
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U.S.
Chicago Pays Millions but Punishes Few in Police Killings
The city spent more than $500 million settling police cases since 2004, but a vast majority of complaints against the police still do not result in discipline.The Chicago police are not under government control.
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Sports
Fans Swarm Four Players in Havana
Four Cuban major leaguers greeted by fans and members of the Cuban news media in the lobby of Havana’s Hotel Nacional at the start of the three-day visit.Government relations are not great yet.
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U.S.
At Prestigious Rhode Island School, an Investigation Into Sexual Abuse
St. George’s School has been investigating what it says are “multiple credible reports” of sexual abuse of students in the 1970s and ’80s by three former employees.St. George's School has a problem that will not go away on it's own.
The past cannot be changed.
I can live and love with mine.
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U.S.
After Freddie Gray Deadlock, Uncertainty for Prosecutors
The prosecution hopes to use Officer William G. Porter in the murder trial of Officer Caesar R. Goodson Jr. But after the mistrial, the path ahead is tricky.The prosecutors must think harder.
Jury selection is critical.
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Business Day
The Advantages of Higher Inflation
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week, but waiting until inflation rises would give the Fed more room to respond to a recession.This is a moot discussion.
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