Friday, November 23, 2018

@10:20, 11/22/18

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New York

Lawyer Defends New Jersey Man Over Arson Charge and His Brother’s Death

Paul Caneiro was at home when his brother was killed and his house sent up in flames, his lawyer said.

The police may be jumping to a conclusion.

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U.S.

Devastated by California Fire, Paradise Finds a Way to Give Thanks

Residents who had planned Thanksgiving feasts at home found themselves eating with thousands of fellow evacuees at a relief kitchen. Still, they were grateful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFB-d-8_bvY

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World

China Rules, Australian Gift Guide, Art, Asian Malls, Marijuana and Parenting

This week’s Australia Letter rounds up nine can’t-miss journalistic surprises, from suggestions for holiday shopping to an argument Australia is wealthy, but second-rate.

Inflation will control China again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercantilism
A race to the bottom.

rem koolhaas may be of interest.

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Business

Black Friday 2018: Hitting the Stores, and the Sites, on Thanksgiving

The holiday shopping season is upon us. Follow along with our reporters here.

At the moment I am ignoring Yule.

5
Sports

Olympic Committee Alerted to Sex Abuse in Gymnastics Years Ago, Court Filing Says

Kathy Scanlan, the president of U.S.A. Gymnastics from 1994 to 1998, said in a sworn statement that the U.S.O.C. discouraged her from using the federation’s established investigative protocols.

The Olympic Committee has not been a neutral body.

6
Opinion

A City Lost and Found

The ancient Greek city of Tenea gives up its long-buried secrets.

The data is not in yet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syracuse,_Sicily#History_of_Syracuse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_Expedition#Final_Syracusan_victory

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Opinion

The Return of the Chastened Establishment

Who should run the country next?

Unlikely.
David Brooks indulges in disinformation.
The left right conflict has become a religious war.
It will continue to exhaustion.
All compromise is expected of the Democrats.
The search for bipartisanship is blocked.

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Opinion

Let Women Be Warriors

It’s time to stop questioning whether women should be in combat units.

Yes.

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Opinion

No Excuse for Myanmar’s Treatment of the Rohingya

A plan to send the stateless Muslims back to Myanmar has been halted for now. But the cruelty and injustice endure.

Islam does not play well with Buddhists.
Buddhists can fight if driven to it.

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Sports

LeBron James Is the Change Fans Want to See in the Basketball World

James changed free agency forever the first time he left Cleveland. His second departure from the Cavaliers, for Los Angeles, shows how much he has changed, too.

It is a business.

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Opinion

How Democrats Can Deliver on Health Care

New Jersey shows the way. You got a problem with that?

The states can make it work if they try.

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Business

Good Cheap Flights Still Exist. Here’s How to Find Them.

If you’re willing to search, you can get a vacation deal. You’ll even be able to check a bag at no extra cost.

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

13
Obituaries

Donald McCaig, Who Followed Up ‘Gone With the Wind,’ Dies at 78

His book, “Rhett Butler’s People,” was a best seller. He was also known for titles inspired by the Border collies on his sheep ranch in Virginia.

It is not my favorite part of the world.
I do not share his politics.

14
World

Hillary Clinton: Europe Must ‘Get a Handle’ on Migration to Thwart Populism

Mrs. Clinton, in an interview with The Guardian, argued that migration policies contributed to the rise in right-wing populism in Europe.

Hillary Clinton is correct.
Doing it is the problem.

Religious purity is the driver of migration.

15
Arts

7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend

Our guide to cultural events in New York City for children and teenagers happening this weekend and in the week ahead.

I will tolerate almost anything for your company.

16
New York

José Peralta, First Dominican-American Elected to State Senate, Dies at 47

Mr. Peralta, a father of two, had served for 16 years in the State Assembly and the State Senate.

Power hunger does bad things to people.
No person deserves death.

17
Sports

Anders Lee Tries to Fill the Islanders’ John Tavares-Size Hole

Replacing the face of the franchise is not an easy task, but Lee’s long road to N.H.L. stardom has earned the respect of his teammates.

I have no warm feelings about the Islanders.

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Arts

New York Art Guide: How to Navigate Museums This Holiday

We’ll not only help you figure out what exhibitions to see, but also offer some tips before you head out.

I am not fussy.
I do not know what you want to see.
I have been avoiding MoMA.
I have not bothered with the new Whitney.

19
U.S.

Republicans Subpoena James Comey and Loretta Lynch Over Clinton Email Case

Mr. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, responded to the demand for a closed-door session by saying he preferred to give public testimony.

There is nothing there.

There can be no peace in politics.

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The Learning Network

What’s Going On in This Graph? | Nov. 28, 2018

Look closely at these graphs, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.

Some of the children of young mothers learned from their mothers.
Delay is a good thing or government support is undependable.
More information would be useful.


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