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Well

Stroke Rates Rising in Younger People

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR | Nov 29th 2016

Stroke rates have been declining in older people over the past 20 years — but have sharply increased in those under 55.

Sucrose hides salt,  salt hides sucrose.  
Junk food and soda are the problem.

More Dr Lustig.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?annotation_id=annotation_945547&feature=iv&list=PL39F782316B425249&src_vid=dBnniua6-oM

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U.S.

Challenging the Boss in Public? For Kellyanne Conway, It’s Part of the Job

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN | Nov 29th 2016

Ms. Conway’s criticism of Mitt Romney was expected to draw fury from President-elect Donald J. Trump. But she is not a typical aide.

It is not encouraging.

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N.Y. / Region

Mayor de Blasio Adopts Old Trick: ‘Dumping’ News When It Might Go Unnoticed

By WILLIAM NEUMAN | Nov 30th 2016

The timing of the release of 1,500 pages of email correspondence on the day before Thanksgiving jars with Mayor Bill de Blasio’s repeated pledge to adhere to a policy of transparency.

The text is available. 
People are not required to plead guilty.

It looks like transparency to me.

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Opinion

Donald Trump’s Nominee for Education Secretary

Nov 28th 2016

A college dean criticizes the appointment of Betsy DeVos, who disfavors public schools.

Donald Trump is keeping his word.

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World

Video: 'The Priority: Saving Lives'

By THE NEW YORK TIMES | Nov 29th 2016

A chartered plane carrying 81 people, including a soccer team from Brazil, crashed on the outskirts of Medellin, Colombia, killing most on board.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/29/world/americas/plane-carrying-brazilian-soccer-team-crashes-in-colombia.html

Six survivors.

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World

Jacob Zuma Faces Leadership Challenge in South Africa

By NORIMITSU ONISHI | Nov 28th 2016

The African National Congress’s national executive committee introduced, for the first time, a motion urging the embattled Mr. Zuma to step down as president.

Figure it out.

If he is incompetent or corrupt he should go.
Otherwise keep him working.
The politics are sufficiently nasty that I can't form an opinion.

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Opinion

Let the Coal Industry Compete

Nov 29th 2016

The National Mining Association says the coal industry simply wants to compete on a level playing field with natural gas and cheap renewables.

The playing field is not level. 
Coal must remain in the ground.

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Travel

How to Get the Most Out of a Vacation by Train

By SHIVANI VORA | Nov 29th 2016

Buy your ticket before you leave home, arrive at your departure city one day before your trip — and pack light.

A splendid idea.

My plan is to have Christmas in Farmington Hills.
I will drive.

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Opinion

Speaking Truth to Power: Bravo, Charles Blow!

Nov 28th 2016

A reader thanks the columnist for being “so brutally honest about the president-elect” and refusing to “get along” with him.

Truth is an honest journalist's job.

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World

‘Aquarium on Ice,’ a Lure for Skaters in Japan, Appalls Them Instead

By MOTOKO RICH | Nov 28th 2016

A Japanese theme park tried to draw visitors by freezing 5,000 fish beneath its ice rink, but a public outcry forced it to close the attraction after just two weeks.

Not all ideas are good ideas.


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