Thursday, January 26, 2017

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Health

Are New Drugs for Hepatitis C Safe? A Report Raises Concerns


The drugs are as safe as any effective drug.

2
Well

Limiting Antibiotics Curbs Deadly Hospital Infections

Hospitals control C. diff by meticulous hand-washing and cleaning, but limiting the use of antibiotics may be even more effective.

Limiting antibiotic use will slow the development of resistance in the local biome.   Common antibiotics will remain effective for longer.

3
Real Estate

$1,000,000 Homes in New York, New Mexico and Louisiana

A saltbox in Pawling, N.Y., a Mediterranean-style house in Bernalillo, N.M., and a riverfront home in Folsom, La.

Not a treasured antique or the politics of Louisiana.
New Mexico is too devout. 

4
Movies

‘The Last Jedi’? In Real Life, Jedi Can Be a Religion

Several Jedi communities exist around the world. Some call themselves religious groups, though others avoid the term “religion.” Not all Jedi are “Star Wars” aficionados.

Myth building is something Movies attempt.
Myths are dangerous.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards for
they are subtle and quick to anger"
                                   Gandalf

 5
World

Helicopter Carrying Injured Skier Crashes in Italy, Killing 6


Probably ice on the rotor.

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Business Day

‘Basic Economy’ Airline Service Squeezing Business Travelers


Labor is in surplus.

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N.Y. / Region

Building to the Sky, With a Plan for Rising Waters

Twin apartment towers on the East River in Manhattan embody the concrete steps that builders are taking against the effects of extreme weather.

Ok

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Health

Cervical Cancer Taking Deadlier Toll in U.S. Than Had Been Thought

A new study, which excluded women with hysterectomies, also showed the disparity in death rates between blacks and whites was significantly wider.

The H.P.V. vaccine is not as available as it could be.
Blame the reactionaries.

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Science

North America’s Geographical Center May Be in a North Dakota Town Called Center

A geography professor unearthed the surprising result when he weighed in on a feud between two other towns in North Dakota.

Of minor interest.

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Business Day

Why Women Quit Working: It’s Not for the Reasons Men Do

Men have been the focus of concern about a stubborn trend of working-age Americans neither working nor looking for jobs. But the trend applies to women, too.

Bad luck has many names.


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World

Survivors Found at Site of Italy Hotel Destroyed by Avalanche

At least six people were rescued more than a day after the Hotel Rigopiano in the Apennine Mountains was buried under tons of snow, dirt and trees.

9 at last report.
U.S.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal From Texas on Voter ID Case

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issued an unusual statement explaining that the court remains free to consider the case after further proceedings in the lower courts.

It looks like a temporary setback for the racists.
Business Day

Trump’s Vow to Repeal Health Law Revives Talk of High-Risk Pools


Unsatisfactory.
Watching

What You Should Watch Monday Night

Tonight, “Jane the Virgin” is back and PBS will air a documentary that revisits the murder of Kitty Genovese.

You are on your own with these.
Opinion

Donald the Unready

The new president will be corrupt and crazy, but he’ll also be incompetent.

Yes.
https://twitter.com/PaulKrugman
U.S.

United Airlines Flights Are Delayed by Computer Problem

The airline did not describe the source of the problem, which forced the grounding of domestic flights for two and a half hours, but said it was not the result of a hack.

No further report.
Business Day

Off Long Island, Wind Power Tests the Waters


If they build it, it will chum.
Health

Cervical Cancer Taking Deadlier Toll in U.S. Than Had Been Thought


U.S.

Trump Won’t Release His Tax Returns, a Top Aide Says

Mr. Trump would be the first president since the early 1970s to decline to release tax information, either through a summary or a full or partial return.

Yes.
The Upshot

Blame Technology, Not Longer Life Spans, for Health Spending Increases

Every year you age, health care technology changes — usually for the better, but always at higher cost.

If we died sooner health care would cost less.

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