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N.Y. / Region
Merryl Tisch, Board of Regents Chief Who Set Off Testing Backlash, Reflects on Her Tenure
Dr. Tisch, who is stepping down this month, said she tried to do too much, too fast during her time as chancellor, but justified her sense of urgency.Her sense of urgency is politically induced.
New York set the academic standard for secondary school.
It had slipped in recent years as it tried to follow fashion.
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Sports
Mets Pitcher Makes Debut
Noah Syndergaard allowed one hit in three scoreless innings in his spring training debut.http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox?p1=menu_sports_more_redsox
http://stats.boston.com/mlb/standings.asp
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Opinion
Cancer Drug Dosing
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America discusses the regulatory barriers to getting product modifications to market.A manufacturer's favorite modification is a profit increase.
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N.Y. / Region
Brooklyn Man Who Posed as Immigration Lawyer Gets 2 to 4 Years
Howard Seidler, who was caught by an undercover investigator, is the first to be convicted of immigrant-services fraud, a felony charge created by the state last year.Some monsters do not look the part.
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Opinion
Anti-Gay-Rights Legislation
An A.C.L.U. official says that more than 100 bills threatening gay rights have been introduced in states so far this year.The Supreme Court will be busy.
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The Upshot
The Geography of Trumpism
A look at the counties that have a high level of support for Donald Trump shows the factors that predict his popularity.We will find better measures.
This one is decent.
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Fashion & Style
Lanvin Names Bouchra Jarrar as Artistic Director of Women’s Collections
The designer, who is closing her own brand to concentrate on the new job, says she wants to “bring to Lanvin harmony and coherence.”http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/03/11/fashion/the-style-of-bouchra-jarrar/s/11Lanvin-slideshow-slide-6W33.html
The old work looks hopeful.
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Food
What to Cook This Week
Planning out meals for the week, preparing to interview Michael Pollan and Alex Gibney, and more.There is nothing here that is beyond my skills.
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Germanwings Crash Inquiry Urges Stricter Oversight of Pilots’ Mental Health
French aviation officials called for guidelines that could require doctors to report pilots whose psychological condition might imperil public safety.Some awareness would be enough.
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Science
Unearthing an Old Reptilian Relative of Dinosaurs
Called Teyujagua paradoxa, or “fierce lizard,” the species was recently discovered in Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil.We will learn more in time.
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Opinion
Congress Needs to Throw Puerto Rico a Lifeline
Lawmakers must act soon because the island’s financial situation is deteriorating rapidly.We all should understand "Moral Hazard".
Congress seems not to understand.
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U.S.
Virginia: Governor’s Changes to Handgun Bill Are Rejected
State lawmakers rejected Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s plan that would allow people who are protected by a protective order to carry a hidden handgun without getting a permit.The Virginia legislature seems more rational this time.
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World
Obama and Justin Trudeau of Canada Unveil Efforts to Fight Climate Change
The two leaders announced commitments to reduce planet-warming emissions of methane and pledged cooperation in preserving the Arctic.Mending wall.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mending_Wall
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Business Day
Breitbart Journalist Files Police Report Alleging Battery at Trump Event
A reporter who had accused Donald Trump’s campaign manager of dragging her to the ground earlier this week has filed a police report.If Jupiter hurries the incident may be beneficial.
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N.Y. / Region
N.J. Transit and New York Businesses Make Strike Contingency Plans
As a deadline approaches, the transportation agency is increasing its warnings to commuters and city businesses are preparing for the worst.There is a tentative settlement.
I do not expect a strike.
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Sports
Campus Debate Over Captain’s Expulsion Hangs Over Yale’s Success
The Bulldogs ended a long N.C.A.A. tournament drought, but many students are upset over the university’s support for a player who was dismissed last month without a public explanation.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/03/13/sports/ncaabasketball/ap-bkc-ncaa-tournament-pick-six.html?ref=ncaabasketball
NCAA Standings
| American Athletic Conference | ||||||||||||
| Conference | Overall | vs | ||||||||||
| W-L | Pct | Hm | Rd | W-L | Pct | Hm | Rd | Nt | Top 25 | |||
| 1 xy-Connecticut | 18-0 | 1.000 | 9-0 | 9-0 | 32-0 | 1.000 | 13-0 | 14-0 | 5-0 | 9-0 | ||
| 21 South Florida | 14-4 | .778 | 8-1 | 6-3 | 23-9 | .719 | 15-1 | 6-6 | 2-2 | 0-6 | ||
| Temple | 13-5 | .722 | 8-1 | 5-4 | 20-11 | .645 | 12-3 | 7-7 | 1-1 | 1-5 | ||
| Memphis | 12-6 | .667 | 7-2 | 5-4 | 18-12 | .600 | 12-4 | 6-7 | 0-1 | 1-3 | ||
| Tulane | 11-7 | .611 | 6-3 | 5-4 | 21-11 | .656 | 13-3 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-6 | ||
| Tulsa | 8-10 | .444 | 4-5 | 4-5 | 12-19 | .387 | 5-9 | 6-7 | 1-3 | 0-4 | ||
| SMU | 7-11 | .389 | 5-4 | 2-7 | 13-18 | .419 | 8-7 | 2-9 | 3-2 | 0-8 | ||
| East Carolina | 6-12 | .333 | 3-6 | 3-6 | 13-19 | .406 | 5-6 | 5-7 | 3-6 | 0-7 | ||
| Cincinnati | 4-14 | .222 | 1-8 | 3-6 | 8-22 | .267 | 5-10 | 3-9 | 0-3 | 0-7 | ||
| UCF | 4-14 | .222 | 3-6 | 1-8 | 7-23 | .233 | 5-10 | 2-11 | 0-2 | 0-3 | ||
| Houston | 2-16 | .111 | 1-8 | 1-8 | 6-24 | .200 | 2-11 | 4-9 | 0-4 | 0-4 | ||
Conference W-L - conference win-loss record
Conference Pct - conference winning percentage
Conference Hm - conference home record
Conference Rd - conference away record
Conference Nt - conference neutral site record
Overall W-L - overall win-loss record
Overall Pct - overall winning percentage
Overall Hm - overall home record
Overall Rd - overall road record
Overall Nt - overall neutral site record
vs Top 25 - record vs. Top 25 teams
x - conference champion -- regular season
y - conference champion -- tournament
z - divisional champion
Conference Pct - conference winning percentage
Conference Hm - conference home record
Conference Rd - conference away record
Conference Nt - conference neutral site record
Overall W-L - overall win-loss record
Overall Pct - overall winning percentage
Overall Hm - overall home record
Overall Rd - overall road record
Overall Nt - overall neutral site record
vs Top 25 - record vs. Top 25 teams
x - conference champion -- regular season
y - conference champion -- tournament
z - divisional champion
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Sports
Jenrry Mejia’s Lawyer and M.L.B. Trade Charges Over Doping Ban
Major League Baseball was accused of used unscrupulous tactics in its handling of Jenrry Mejia’s doping offenses, an accusation baseball rejected.http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox?p1=menu_sports_more_redsox
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