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U.S.
Video: Romney Denounces Trump, and Trump Responds
Mitt Romney pleaded with Republicans to support a presidential candidate other than Donald Trump, and Mr. Trump swiftly responded.Why bother?
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U.S.
Video: Fact Check: Michigan Republican Debate
The New York Times checks assertions made by the Republican presidential candidates during Thursday’s debate in Detroit.The Republican primary candidates are behaving with worse manners than Democrats.
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Opinion
Switch to a $1 Coin
A former Treasury official advocates replacing the dollar bill with a coin. Do you agree? Tell us in your comment why or why not.Dollar coins have been tried.
I do not see them this year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_coin_%28United_States%29#Susan_B._Anthony_dollar_
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Susan B. Anthony dollars often passed as quarters.
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N.Y. / Region
92 New York City High Schools to Give No-Fee SAT on Wednesday
Sitting the test is a minor problem.
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Business Day
Brazil Opens Investigation Into McDonald’s
The company and its master franchise owner in Latin America are under scrutiny for possible violations of labor, tax and franchise laws.Enough people hate the McDonald's franchise that it should be squeeky clean.
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Fashion & Style
The Season Without Creative Directors
At Paris Fashion Week, two major houses — Dior and Lanvin — have no creative directors, and there is talk that two others will be losing their designers, too.http://www.nytimes.com/news-event/fashion-week
Paris seems to be on hold.
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Fashion & Style
Video: In The Studio | Dries Van Noten
The designer Dries Van Noten explains the creative choices behind his Antwerp studio and shows his enormous fabric collection.I am an industrial designer.
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Business Day
Fed Reports Economy Expanded in Most of U.S.
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book survey said falling oil prices and a strong dollar held back some sectors in January and February.Wages are flat.
The jobs are in retail and food.
Interest rates will not go up.
Housing looks better but it is rentals and luxury.
Houses here tend to stand empty.
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Real Estate
House Hunting in ... South Africa
A favorable exchange rate, a shortage of available properties and a pleasant climate has driven up prices along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Pistorius
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Travel
Readers React: Pet Allergies and Air Travel
A boy who was asked to leave a flight after he had an allergic reaction to a dog prompted criticism and commentary about animals on planes.Separate aircraft for the dog intolerant.
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Business Day
Investigation Opened Into Ford F-150 After Brake Failure Reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received 33 consumer complaints about the pickups from the 2013-14 model years.A two seat truck.
They have not been marketed here the last few years.
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World
Indonesia’s Tsunami Warning System Was Out of Service When Quake Struck
The country relied on other nations’ systems because its own sea-based buoys had not been operable since last year.
"“There
were 22 buoys, and as of last year, the last of them were not working
due to them breaking down, or from theft or vandalism,” Mr. Sutopo said.
“And we don’t have funding for maintenance or to replace them,” he said." 13
U.S.
Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law
Opponents say the 2014 law would leave the state with only one clinic, while Louisiana officials say things are not that dire.It is decided.
The decision is being written.
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Health
New Study Links Zika Virus to Temporary Paralysis
Mosquito-borne Zika virus may lead to increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which leaves patients unable to move and in some cases requires life support.The rest of the world has not reported such effects.
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The Upshot
Fighting Drug Addiction With Drugs Works, but Only if Doctors Sign On
Regulatory obstacles and physicians’ own reluctance mean that many people with opioid addiction are not getting the help they need.Buprenorphine is more of the same trouble.
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Health
Waste in Cancer Drugs Costs $3 Billion a Year, a Study Says
Many drug makers exclusively sell one-size-fits-all vials, meaning patients pay thousands for medicine they are never given, researchers say.Drug makers are in the profits business.
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U.S.
Virginia: Bill to Notify Parents of Books’ Content Advances
The state’s Senate approved a bill that would force schools to notify parents if their children will be assigned to read books with sexually explicit content.The intent is censorship.
The children need to be aware.
The parents have not dealt with the problem.
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World
Serbia Dissolves Parliament and Calls Early Elections
The government said it needed a new mandate to pursue the economic changes that it deems essential for the country to join the European Union.Serbia should skip the E.U. as constituted.
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Sports
Islanders Prevail on the Road in Overtime
Kyle Okposo scored off a quirky rebound 2 minutes 20 seconds into overtime to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Jets in Winnipeg on Thursday night.http://nytimes.stats.com/nhl/teamstats.asp?teamno=01&type=schedule
Boston Bruins (36-23-6)
Schedule
| March | |||||
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result | |
| Tue. 1 | vs. Calgary Flames | 7:00 PM ET | NESN/TVA/RSNF | W 2 - 1 | |
| Thu. 3 | vs. Chicago Blackhawks | 7:00 PM ET | NESN/TVA/CSNC | W 4 - 2 | |
| Sat. 5 | vs. Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM ET | NESN/CSMA | ||
| Mon. 7 | at Florida Panthers | 7:30 PM ET | NESN/FSFL | ||
| Tue. 8 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | 7:30 PM ET | NESN/TVA/SunS | ||
| Thu. 10 | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | 7:00 PM ET | NESN/FSCR | ||
| Sat. 12 | vs. New York Islanders | 1:00 PM ET | NESN/MSG+ | ||
| Tue. 15 | at San Jose Sharks | 10:30 PM ET | NESN/NBCS | ||
| Fri. 18 | at Anaheim Ducks | 10:00 PM ET | NESN/PT25/FSSD | ||
| Sat. 19 | at Los Angeles Kings | 10:30 PM ET | NESN/FSW | ||
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Travel
Tour and Resort News: Discounts on Historic Hotels; Tulip Trip
What you need to know if you’re planning a trip, including a Hemingway celebration in Michigan and a farmhouse resort in Puglia.I do not have a passport.
I will begin to get one when you speak.
Sooner is better. As sioon as you can is best.
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