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Opinion
The Thin Gene
The body of a woman whose mutation keeps her on the brink of starvation may hold the secret to treating obesity.Probably not.
There is something in the study.
The proposed mechanism looks like wishful thinking.
Sugar, the biter truth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
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Science
For Monkeys, Lower Status Affects Immune System
Researchers have long known that social class affects health. A new study finding altered immune function in low-status monkeys may help explain why."“I think there’s a really positive social message,” Dr. Snyder-Mackler said. “If we’re able to improve an individual’s environment and social standing, that should be rapidly reflected in their physiology and immune cell function. “"
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Business Day
Where Marijuana Plants Flourish Under Energy-Saving LED Lights
An electric company in Washington is offering incentives to cannabis growers to upgrade their operations — a high-stakes experiment in energy conservation.Marijuana is not totally legal.
I will let others lead the pack.
The LED lighting will work.
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Opinion
Mothers in Prison
“Prison got me sober, but it didn’t get me anywhere.”Nicholas Kristof is correct. Prison is profoundly destructive.
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Business Day
Trump Cites Progress in Keeping Carrier Air Conditioning Plant in Indiana
Donald J. Trump, who had made coming job losses at a Carrier plant a campaign issue, said he had reached out to the company.Carrier will move south into Mexico.
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N.Y. / Region
A Bronx Librarian Keen on Teaching Homeless Children a Lasting Love of Books
Every Wednesday, Colbert Nembhard visits the Crotona Inn shelter, serving as a model for a New York City literacy effort geared toward boys and girls living in transient conditions.The library makes things possible.
There have been years I only wanted a carrol in a good library.
Teaching literacy is worth the cost of the institution.
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Business Day
‘My Soul Feels Taller’: A Whistle-Blower’s $20 Million Vindication
A jury sided with Patricia Williams, whose suit against Wyndham Vacation Ownership described time-share sales tactics that were particularly harmful to older buyers.Honorable sales people are an exception
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World
Nicolas Sarkozy Is Out as François Fillon Takes Surprise Lead in French Primary
Mr. Fillon, a tradition-minded former prime minister, won the first round among the Republicans, advancing to face Alain Juppé and knocking out former President Nicolas Sarkozy.I have not been reading the international press.
Start here:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/25/francois-fillon-attacks-paris-elite-before-final-nomination-vote
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N.Y. / Region
Ruth Gruber, a Fearless Chronicler of the Jewish Struggle, Dies at 105
Ms. Gruber, a photojournalist and writer whose career spanned seven decades, often crossed the line from journalist to human rights advocate.Neutrality is not an option.
Journalists should write what they find.
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Business Day
Showdown Looms as U.S. Questions Chinese Deal for German Chip Designer
The Chinese buyer of Aixtron is asking President Obama to rule directly after a U.S. advisory panel recommended he block the deal.The U.S. should buy Aixtron.
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N.Y. / Region
Cuomo Seizes On City College Scandal to Revive Push to Revamp CUNY
A letter on behalf of the recently departed president of the school blaming top administrators for a scandal she is ensnared in seems to have energized the governor’s ethics campaign.A big noise for small changes.
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Science
Exxon Mobil Accuses the Rockefellers of a Climate Conspiracy
The company, accused of scheming to deny the threat of climate change, has directed its fiercest return fire against the descendants of the company’s founder.It is not a criminal conspiracy.
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Sports
Top Four Spots Are Unchanged in the Playoff Rankings
Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson held the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week.http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129&cat=schedule
#2 Connecticut Huskies (4-0)
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
| 11/14 | at
12
Florida State |
6:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | W 78 - 76 |
| 11/17 | vs.
2
Baylor |
7:30 PM ET | W 72 - 61 | |
| 11/20 | at LSU | 5:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 76 - 53 |
| 11/22 | vs. Dayton | 7:00 PM ET | W 98 - 65 | |
| 11/29 | vs. Chattanooga | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 12/1 | vs.
18
DePaul |
7:00 PM ET | ||
| 12/4 | vs.
14
Texas* |
4:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 12/7 | at
1
Notre Dame |
7:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | |
| 12/11 | at Kansas State | 2:00 PM ET | FS1 | |
| 12/19 | vs.
8
Ohio State |
7:00 PM ET | CBSS | |
| 12/21 | at Nebraska | 9:00 PM ET | BTN | |
| 12/29 | at
6
Maryland |
6:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | |
| 1/1 | at UCF | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/4 | vs. East Carolina | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/10 | vs. South Florida | 7:00 PM ET | CBSS | |
| 1/14 | at Southern Methodist | 3:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | |
| 1/17 | at Tulsa | 8:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/22 | vs. Tulane | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | |
| 1/24 | at East Carolina | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/28 | vs. Houston | 12:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/1 | at Temple | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/5 | vs. Tulsa | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/7 | at Cincinnati | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/11 | vs. Southern Methodist | 2:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/13 | vs.
3
South Carolina |
9:00 PM ET | ESPN2 | |
| 2/18 | at Tulane | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/22 | vs. Temple | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/25 | vs. Memphis | 4:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/27 | at South Florida | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN2 |
* - Neutral Location
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Opinion
Voting Rights in the Age of Trump
Now you’re really going to see what a rigged election looks like.Yes
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Business Day
Peter Binzen, Dean of Philadelphia Journalism for Half a Century, Dies at 94
At The Evening and Sunday Bulletin and later The Philadelphia Inquirer, he wrote about education, urban affairs and business, and his books covered workers, mayors and railroads.Voices die and are replaced.
Immortality without eternal youth should be part of hell.
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Well
How to Save a Donkey (It Helps to Have a Goat)
An abused rescue donkey needs more than good medical care for it to heal. It also needs a friend.Another short chapter.
A pack donkey would please me. Maybe a donkey cart?
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Business Day
Has a Start-Up Found the Secret to Farming the Elusive Truffle?
The American Truffle Company has a new technique that it says can expand the range of the Perigord truffle in North America, but success is proving costly.It is a good thing to do with cheap space.
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Travel
In Hong Kong’s Kowloon, the Markets Rule
How to do wildly expensive Hong Kong on a budget? Focus on its less-touristy side.https://www.amazon.com/Science-Civilisation-China-Introductory-Orientations/dp/052105799X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1480141730&sr=8-6&keywords=joseph+needham
The books are less than the trip.
I will read before I travel.
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International Home
Video: Train Wreck in India Kills Scores
A train derailed in northern India on Sunday, killing more than 100 people. In the aftermath, rescue workers swarmed the mangled cars and survivors waited for news of missing traveling companions.The Indian railroads are state owned.
As with all public infrastructure they are underfunded and thus poorly maintained.
The passengers are victims.
The derailment qualifies as an accident so far.
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World
Netanyahu Faces Conflict-of-Interest Scrutiny in Submarine Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is facing questions over a billion-dollar deal with Germany in which his personal lawyer was involved.This story may die in a few days.
Israeli politics continue.
It is announced that Fidel Castro has died.
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