Tuesday, May 15, 2018

@19:12, 5/13/18

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Sports

A No-Hitter Brings Out Canadian Pitching Pride

James Paxton’s gem for the Mariners on Tuesday was only the second major league no-hitter thrown by a Canadian. Not even the Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins threw one.

https://nytimes.stats.com/mlb/standings.asp

The Red Sox and the Yankees are tied for first.

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Science

A Helicopter on Mars? NASA Wants to Try

The space agency’s next Martian rover, currently scheduled for a 2020 launch, is to carry a four-pound helicopter.

Why not?

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Business Day

Video: $30,000 Sneakers? As Demand Grows for Coveted Shoes, So Do Prices

People will pay thousands of dollars for sold-out sneakers, and entrepreneurs are turning the once-underground resale market into big business.

The supply is very finite.

Good luck to these dealers.

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World

What Meghan Markle Means to Black Britons

Black Londoners like Tshego Lengolo, 11, suddenly have a reason to tune in to Britain’s royal family: They can see a version of themselves in the woman Prince Harry is set to marry.

The universe of discourse is very small.   There is more to know.

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World

Cheezies, Dill Pickle Chips and Cuban Lunches: The Canada Letter

“If we deep fry them and add cheese, it will be delicious.” In this week’s Canada Letter, a look at uniquely Canadian junk food and snack brands.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/04/obituaries/ninalee-allen-craig-center-of-a-famous-photograph-dies-at-90.html

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U.S.

Magnet Implants? Welcome to the World of Medical Punk

“It’s not good enough to talk,” says Jeffrey Tibbetts, a registered nurse whose home plays host to Grindfest, an annual meetup of biohackers. “You should be taking action. That’s kind of our ethos.”

Silly people.

I will stick to thought experiments.

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Sports

Tiger Woods Climbs Leaderboard With a 65 at the Players Championship

Starting the third round on Saturday 14 shots behind the leader, Webb Simpson, Woods hit 11 of 14 fairways, 16 of 18 greens and had 27 putts.

Ok

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U.S.

‘Shell-Shocked’ in Hawaii: How Lava Overran a Neighborhood


No surprise.

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U.S.

G.M.O. Foods Will Soon Require Labels. What Will the Labels Say?

The United States Department of Agriculture has proposed guidelines for the new labels, which are required by federal law.

Paranoia is not healthy.

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U.S.

Colleges Hire Consultants to Help Manipulate Student Loan Default Rates

The congressional watchdog found that the consultants pressured student borrowers to put their loans on ice, which allows borrowers to avoid default and schools to avoid losing federal funding.

"Turn about is fair play"





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Business Day

Video: $30,000 Sneakers? As Demand Grows for Coveted Shoes, So Do Prices


Fashion costs.

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World

‘I Can Finally Dream’: Tunisia Expands Protection for Battered Women

While Tunisia has always prided itself on women’s rights, a law passed last year is a breakthrough in outlawing specific acts of violence and discrimination. It has also led to a network of shelters.

I will try to pay attention.

Durable changes are the important changes.

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World

What Meghan Markle Means to Black Britons

Black Londoners like Tshego Lengolo, 11, suddenly have a reason to tune in to Britain’s royal family: They can see a version of themselves in the woman Prince Harry is set to marry.

I worry about the racism.

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U.S.

Magnet Implants? Welcome to the World of Medical Punk


Cosmetic surgery.

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Arts

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Is Picked Up by NBC, and Fans Rejoice

A day after Fox announced it was canceling the show, the peacock network swooped in and picked it up for 13 episodes.

OK

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Sports

A No-Hitter Brings Out Canadian Pitching Pride


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Travel

At a Kigali Hotel, Luxury and Light

The Retreat in Rwanda’s capital has a lush garden, local art and warm service.

Epcot east.

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Sports

Dominic Thiem Beats Kevin Anderson to Reach Madrid Open Final

The fifth-seeded Thiem arrived at the semifinals after dealing top-ranked Rafael Nadal his first loss on clay in a year.

Some play better than others.

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Crosswords & Games

Variety: Acrostic

Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon bring us a toughie today. Maybe you should call someone for advice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we9_CdNPuJg

The internet went out at noon.

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