Sunday, February 18, 2018

@7:00, 2/18/18

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U.S.

Teacher Marries Her Girlfriend, and Then Catholic School Fires Her

Jocelyn Morffi was one of the most popular educators at a Catholic school in Florida, students’ parents said. She was terminated less than a week after her wedding.

I cannot read minds.

It is probably the marriage that was the administration's problem.

2
Style

Still Talking After All These Years

At the annual meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, the seminars covered the quantum hologram (huh?) and President Trump.

The existential debate continues.

Talk helps.

3
Sports

Why the Pyeongchang Games Are Different From All the Others

South Korea has imprinted its iridescent style on the Olympics, making it a feast for the senses, with bold food, bright colors and brash graphics.

Venue design Is new and political.
I would be surprised if it worked.

It is a monster problem.

4
Crosswords & Games

See 68-Across

Elizabeth A. Long puts people down, but nicely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epZpxFIxL8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS4jk5kavy4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IiP74_5Mnc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IiP74_5Mnc&list=RD2IiP74_5Mnc#t=311

5
Sports

The N.B.A. All-Star Game Has Shed a Major Distraction

For the first time in a long time, the trade deadline has already passed. That means the All-Stars can play without rumored deals getting in the way.

https://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129

#1 Connecticut Huskies (25-0)

 

1/27 vs. Tulane 12:00 PM ET ESPN3 W 98 - 45
2/1 at
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South Carolina
7:00 PM ET ESPN W 83 - 58
2/4 vs. Cincinnati 1:00 PM ET ESPN3 W 106 - 65
2/7 at UCF 7:00 PM ET ESPN3 W 55 - 37
2/10 vs. Wichita State 1:00 PM ET ESPN3 W 124 - 43
2/12 vs.
4
Louisville
7:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 69 - 58
2/18 vs. Temple 2:00 PM ET CBSS 
2/21 at Tulane 8:00 PM ET ESPN3 
2/24 at Southern Methodist 6:00 PM ET ESPN3 
2/26 vs.
22
South Florida
7:00 PM ET ESPN2 

* - Neutral Location

 

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N.Y. / Region

Man Crashes Truck Into New Jersey Planned Parenthood, Injuring 3, Police Say

A suspect was charged after three people, including a pregnant woman, sustained minor injuries in the crash. The authorities would not comment on a motive.

Assault with a deadly weapon (the truck) is a crime in all U.S. jurisdictions.

7
World

President or Luxury Towers: Either Way, Trump Is the Rage in India

President Trump’s eldest son is headed to India on a sales trip for the family’s real estate business. Indians are star-struck by a family both rich and famous.

This business trip should matter in the U.S.

8
Health

America at Home: Grandparents in the Attic, Children in the Basement

Multigenerational and shared housing arrangements are on the rise, reversing a decades-long trend.

Talk.

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

9
Style

The Peculiar Position of India’s Third Gender

Hijras occupy a special place in Hinduism. But their relationship to modern Mumbai, where transgender people are legally recognized, remains fraught.

India has not dealt with the hijra.
Education is the next step.

10
World

Theresa May, in Munich, Calls for Swift Security Pact and Offers Concession

The British prime minister, who said the pact should be signed before a “Brexit” deal, announced that Britain would respect the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice.

Yes.

None will be happy.



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