Saturday, March 26, 2016

@8:32, 3/26/16

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Opinion

The Racism at the Heart of Flint’s Crisis

A task force appointed by the Michigan governor, Rick Snyder, details the state government’s disregard for the lives of poor and black residents.

Self destructive parsimony is not the same as racism.

The government of Michigan is extremely cheap.
It is probably also racist.
Cities must be self supporting. 

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Business Day

Low Gas Prices Create a Detour on the Road to Greater Fuel Economy

Automakers are expected to seek changes to mileage targets, which were set when gas prices were higher and fuel economy was more important to drivers.

Cost is not driving the move to fuel economy.

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N.Y. / Region

Review: Beyond First Impressions at Bantam’s Mockingbird Kitchen

The restaurant’s chef and owner, Samantha Tilley, draws on Asian, South American and French flavors for inspiration.

Worth a stop.

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N.Y. / Region

N.Y.U. Raising Student Workers’ Pay to $15 an Hour

The university’s president said the minimum wage would be increased over the next three academic years.

Better.

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N.Y. / Region

Prosecutors Appeal Ruling That Killer of 2 Detectives Can’t Be Executed

Ronell Wilson, who was convicted in the 2003 killings, had been found to be intellectually disabled and thus ineligible for the death penalty.

The law has changed.

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Your Money

How Buyers React When Prices Rise and Fall

People overreact to price or income changes within a category like gasoline, working to save or splurge more than they would for a similar change in overall income.

Thinking is always recommended.

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N.Y. / Region

Former Mt. Sinai Doctor Is Charged With Sexually Abusing 4 Women

Dr. David H. Newman, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, was arrested on Jan. 19 after two women complained to the police. Since then two more women have come forward, the authorities said.

Wait for the trial.

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Food

A Nearly Foolproof Method for Golden, Crunchy Chicken Breast

Chicken Milanese, dressed with a kicky olive relish, is easier and faster than regular fried chicken.

Yes.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018039-chicken-breast-milanese-with-green-olive-celery-relish

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U.S.

Illinois Supreme Court Deals Another Blow to Rahm Emanuel

The Illinois Supreme Court holds that scaling back future pension benefits for Chicago’s city workers while requiring them to pay more is unconstitutional.

Rahm Emanuel is thrown in the "briar patch".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar-Baby
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar-Baby#Idiomatic_references

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U.S.

Report Offers a Mixed View of Health Care Law Costs

The Congressional Budget Office says the overall cost of insurance coverage will be higher than was predicted last year, but much lower than was expected in 2010.

The Republican party continues to try to find fault with Obama Care.

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Opinion

No Contraception? No Equality

The Supreme Court should not abridge women’s right to health care.

The greater society has laws that differ from religious laws.
Religious organizations interact with society under society's
laws.
The religious organizations must send the notification or bear the consequences of failing to send the notification.

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Opinion

Sex Education, Still Languishing

Sex educators and others discuss a vital topic.

"Who will bell the cat?"

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U.S.

Florida Governor Signs Law to Cut Funding for Abortion Clinics

The law appeared to be aimed at Planned Parenthood, which said on Friday that it could mean the end of birth control, cancer screenings, STD tests and other services

Abortion is a right.

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Business Day

Wind Power Transmission Project in Plains Earns U.S. Approval

The decision signals that the Obama administration remains committed to encouraging the spread of renewable energy.

Another subsidy.

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N.Y. / Region

Julian Niccolini, Co-Owner of Four Seasons Restaurant, Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Assault

Mr. Niccolini, initially charged with felony sexual abuse after an encounter that left a woman with scratches and bruises, will remain free unless he breaks the law in the next 12 months.

The situation seems to be an inappropriate exercise of power. 

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N.Y. / Region

Murder Conviction Vacated for Man Who Served 20 Years

Richard Rosario, 40, was released after prosecutors conceded that he had been denied effective counsel in a 1998 murder case.

A proper but incomplete action.
Defense council must receive the necessary funds.

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Food

California Grapes That Flourish in Splendid Isolation

Alder Springs Vineyard in Mendocino County is remote, but has drawn a who’s who of winemakers.

Wine growing in California is expanding to the north.

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Opinion

The Imprint of Racism

A reader debunks the phrase, used by whites, “I don’t think about race.”

Thought about racism is good.
Action is better.

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Business Day

Fight to Keep Alternative Energy Local Stymies an Industry

Some officials and residents are promoting less centralized energy-generating systems instead of giant transmission networks, and conflict is growing.

The fight seems to be over who gets paid.

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N.Y. / Region

Prosecutor Won’t Seek Prison for Peter Liang, Ex-Officer Convicted in Killing

District Attorney Ken Thompson said Mr. Liang, who was found guilty in a fatal shooting at a Brooklyn housing project, should receive probation.

The action is proper.


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