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N.Y. / Region
Man Slashed in Face After Argument on Harlem Subway Platform
The 27-year-old man was attacked at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue, in an episode that joined a spate of slashings that have put New York City on edge over the past month.From this account I can't guess the details.
It was a failure of manners.
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Opinion
When State Control Damages a City
The crisis in Flint raises serious questions about how and when state-appointed emergency managers should intervene.Arbitrary control is a recipe for disaster.
From an accounting point of view the emergency managers were correct.
The Flint water system and the City of Detroit are metastable
physical structures that are insensitive to accounting decisions.
Doing least first cost management broke the schools and the water delivery system.
The state of Michigan has acquired the costs.
Ultimate responsibility for the damage to the people rests on the governor.
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World
France: Castro Finds Advocates in Paris
The French government urged the United States to lift the economic embargo against Cuba during a state visit by the Cuban president, Raúl Castro.The banks and bond owners are not happy with Cuba.
They want their "pound of flesh".
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World
From ‘Bold’ to ‘Bastard,’ Readers Debate Role of Working Women in India
Some say a recent Times article shows that the country has made great progress on women’s rights. Others say change can not happen without more models of courage.India is a sovereign nation.
The change required is a cultural change.
Only India can attempt to change the culture of India.
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U.S.
Washington: Teen Brothers Held in Killings at Homeless Camp
Three teenagers arrested as suspects in shooting deaths of two people at a homeless encampment in Seattle appeared at a detention hearing and will remain in custody while prosecutors decide on charges.Seattle will have to deal with the situation.
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Sports
U.S. Soccer Sues Women’s National Team in Federal Court
The lawsuit is a sudden escalation of a labor fight over the team’s collective bargaining agreement with the federation."In effect, the lawsuit is a disagreement about whether the team has a valid labor agreement, as U.S. Soccer contends. Nichols has argued that it does not."
They must negotiate a contract.
It appears negotiations are not continuing.
That should void the memorandum of understanding.
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N.Y. / Region
New York City Council Members, at Hearing, Defend Raising Own Pay
Two days before they are expected to vote to increase their salaries by nearly a third, council members held the only public hearing on bills that would also enact significant reforms.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Council
The Public should be told why the pay of the council is rising now and why it is rising in a lump.
An additional two and a half million dollars will make little difference to the city budget.
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N.Y. / Region
Uber Drivers in New York City Protest Fare Cuts
Hundreds of Uber drivers gathered at the New York headquarters of the ride-sharing service to oppose fare cuts imposed last month, a move the company said lifts demand during slow winter months.Uber has cut the drivers income per ride.
That is bad labor management.
It should destroy their business model.
Uber can protect itself by violating the Sherman antitrust act.
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Sports
Louisville Ends North Carolina’s Streak at 12 Games
Damion Lee scored 24 points, making two free throws with 8.3 seconds remaining, to help the No. 19 Cardinals, playing at home, upset the No. 2 Tar Heels.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129
#1 Connecticut Huskies (21-0)
| 1/27 | at Tulsa | 8:00 PM ET | W 94 - 30 | |
| 1/30 | vs. Memphis | 12:00 PM ET | W 83 - 40 | |
| 2/3 | at Tulane | 8:00 PM ET | W 96 - 38 | |
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/8 | at
2
South Carolina |
7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/14 | at Temple | 12:00 PM ET |
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N.Y. / Region
In the Adirondacks, a Winter Trek Into the Gilded Age
Camp Santanoni, a sprawling compound, opens its buildings to visitors in the winter for only a few weekends, so long as they make the five-mile trip from the main road, often through snow.I was not aware of the restoration.
I have walked into Newcomb lake and over to Moose Pond.
Bicycles are a good idea in fair weather.
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Sports
Ex-Coach at Winona State Is Cleared
The university’s president said an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against the former men’s coach Mike Leaf had found no evidence of wrongdoing.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129
#1 Connecticut Huskies (21-0)
| 1/27 | at Tulsa | 8:00 PM ET | W 94 - 30 | |
| 1/30 | vs. Memphis | 12:00 PM ET | W 83 - 40 | |
| 2/3 | at Tulane | 8:00 PM ET | W 96 - 38 | |
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/8 | at
2
South Carolina |
7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/14 | at Temple | 12:00 PM ET |
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N.Y. / Region
Parents of Etan Patz Say Bodega Worker Killed Their Son
Saying they have no doubt that the worker killed Etan, 6, who disappeared in 1979, Stan and Julie Patz have asked a civil court to overturn a ruling against another man who was found responsible.They are not witnesses.
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N.Y. / Region
2nd Suspect Arrested in Killing of Brooklyn Couple
Jerry Maisonett was charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the deaths of Rosie Sanchez and Anderson Nunez, the police said.A romantic manipulative teen with an older boy friend.
"All for love"
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N.Y. / Region
Mayor de Blasio to Propose Streetcar Line Linking Brooklyn and Queens
The proposal, which Mr. de Blasio plans to present in his State of the City speech, calls for a 16-mile rail line that can flow with automobile traffic and be installed on city streets."Brooklyn Trolly Dodgers"
Street Cars are better than buses if cars and trucks are not dominant.
There will be more towing for a time.
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Food
Great Midweek Recipes
For tonight, a no-recipe pasta dish. For the rest of the week, try spicy chicken wings, stir-fried green beans, roasted salmon and more.These are about as ambitious as I am at dinner time.
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World
China Resists Harsh Punishments for Those Involved in Wrongful Convictions
While officials have become more transparent about such cases, punishment for those accused of falsifying evidence and using coercive techniques is often lax.China is a sovereign nation.
I can be shocked but I can not take action.
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N.Y. / Region
David Sweat Sentenced in Dannemora Prison Escape
Mr. Sweat, whose escape with fellow inmate Richard W. Matt set off a three-week manhunt in June, was ordered to pay restitution and given additional time in prison.He is already serving a life sentence.
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World
Surge of Zika Virus Has Brazilians Re-examining Strict Abortion Laws
Abortion rights activists are seizing on the crisis to push back against conservative lawmakers who want to toughen already stringent limits.An unexpected benefit.
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U.S.
Seminary Student Sought Children Under 4 for Sexual Assault, Officials Say
Joel A. Wright was arrested in San Diego on his way to Mexico. The authorities said he had spent almost two years searching for female children for a violent sexual encounter.It feels like "prior restraint".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prior_restraint
Attempted Conspiracy charges do not smell right.
Hospitalization as a danger to himself and to others might be appropriate.
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U.S.
Human Error Possible in Deadly ’15 Amtrak Crash, Documents Suggest
Human error is always possible.
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