Thursday, December 1, 2016

@20:45, 12/1/16

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Well

Sunlight May Reduce Risk of Nearsightedness

But more schooling increased the risk, researchers report.

Ignore the information.
Glasses are not a problem.
Poor vision is.

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N.Y. / Region

New York Today: Radiator Racket

Monday: How to quiet a noisy radiator, the sun before the storm and Fidel Castro in New York.

How to date a New Yorker. [Crain’s]

I am not interested in random. 

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best. 

3
N.Y. / Region

New York Today: Keeping a Christmas Tree Green

Thursday: A visit to a New York tree farm, tips for taking care of your Christmas fir and a smoking ban.

Roots in the soil keep evergreens through the winter.
I will spend Christmas near Detroit if my plans are not changed.

Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.

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N.Y. / Region

Preet Bharara Says He Will Stay On as U.S. Attorney Under Trump

Mr. Bharara, who has prosecuted powerful figures in high-profile corruption cases, made the announcement after a meeting with the president-elect.

I hope there was no Quid pro Quo.

5
World

Great Barrier Reef Threatened by Climate Change, Chemicals and Sediment

An Australian government report to Unesco says the risks are well-managed, but it also paints a grim picture of the scale of protecting the area.

Australia is an ally.

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N.Y. / Region

Mayor de Blasio’s Trips by Police Helicopter Rise Sharply, Records Show

Mayor Bill de Blasio has taken 10 rides by police chopper in the last three months. Before that, he had traveled that way a total of eight times since taking office.

Traffic is impossible.

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N.Y. / Region

New York Today: Should I Get a Dog?

Wednesday: Things to ask yourself when considering a dog, more rain and the World Chess Championship tiebreaker.

I will not accept a dog here.
I will not inflict a dog on others.
If you want a dog I will get one of your choice for you.
I do not want to euthanize another dog.


Opinion

Donald Trump’s ‘Monster’s Ball’

He assembles a team of billionaires and bigots.

To Trump Emperor and president are indistinguishable.
Do not get casually injured.

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World

Fidel Castro’s Sister, an Outspoken Critic, Takes No Joy in His Death

Juanita Castro, who fled Cuba decades ago and became a vocal critic of her brother’s regime, expressed disdain for those who rejoiced over his death.

Siblings are close.   The loss of one is not a pleasure.

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U.S.

Secretary of State David Petraeus? Supporters Make Their Case

Backers of the former C.I.A. director are urging President-elect Donald J. Trump to overlook his past legal problems and put him in charge at the State Department.

David Petraeus should not have a position of trust.


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