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NTSB: Derailed MTA train was going 82 mph Investigation. The Metro-North train that derailed Sunday morning was speeding toward a 30-mph curve in the line. National Transportation Security Board member Earl Weener briefed the press once again Monday afternoon following the tragic derailment of a Metro-North train early Sunday morning. According to Weener, the black box recorders recovered from the wreck showed that the train was going 82 mph approaching a 30 mph zone. The stretch of tracks preceding the 30 mph zone has a maximum speed of 70 mph. Preliminary data showed that the throttle went idle six seconds before the locomotive engine stopped. Approximately five seconds before the locomotive stopped, the air pressure on the brakes plummeted suddenly from 120 pounds per square inch to zero, which would have resulted in the train braking at the maximum strength possible. But Weener, along with Sen. Chuck Schumer (DNY) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), said it’s still too early to tell if the speed and the abnormal braking were due to hu-

The investigation into the derailed train continued on Monday at the crash site. / GETTY IMAGES A troubled year Metro-North has seen three other major incidents this year. •

On May 17, a derailed New Haven Line train ended up causing a collision between two trains near the stop in Bridgeport, Conn.

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On July 18, a CSX freight train derailed near the same place where Sunday’s derailment occurred.

“For a train to be going 82 mph around that curve is just a frightening thought.” Sen. Chuck Schumer, who said that the speed issue “raises so many questions and is scary.”

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NYPD. Man, 33, shot to death outside of Tompkins Houses A gray Monday morning was shattered by the sound of gunshots, according to a 911 caller. About 6:10 a.m., police arrived in front of 85 Tompkins Ave. in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to find Cory Goulbourne, 33, bleeding from the leg and torso. Police said he was shot

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man error or mechanical failure. But, Weener and the senators noted, the train stopped at nine stations prior to the derailment, and so far the NTSB investigation has turned up no indication of any issues with the brakes at any of those stops. Schumer said investigators told them: “It looks pretty certain that the tracks are OK.” Weener confirmed that NTSB had returned the tracks to the authority of Metro-North. “There are two choices,” Schumer said. “One would be human error on behalf of the engineer, the other will be mechanical error on behalf of the locomotive.” Weener said that the engineer underwent drug and alcohol testing, but the results had not been made available to NTSB as of Monday evening. NTSB had started interviewing the engineer on Monday and intends to interview the other three crew members in the coming days. The engineer’s cell phone was also taken into custody — a routine part of any NTSB investigation. Six out of the eight train cars had been inspected as of Monday, and low-quality surveillance video was sent to a Washington, D.C., facility for possible enhancement, Weener said.

twice outside the NYCHA Tompkins Houses building. Emergency medical personnel rushed him to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. No arrests have been made, police said. The NYPD’s investigation into the shooting is ongoing. DANIELLE TCHOLAKIAN

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Earlier-than-usual online deals to steal Cyber Monday thunder Analysts. Online sales at many chains may come up short thanks to big stores eschewing tradition this year. Earlier-than-usual online holiday discounts are expected to dampen Cyber Monday sales totals in the United States. To compete with each other and powerhouse Amazon.com, many U.S. retailers began offering some of the season’s best online deals, which were traditionally reserved for the Monday after Thanksgiving, several days ago. That helped overall online sales from Thanksgiving through Sunday rise 14.5 percent

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and other high speed stunts” at the death site in memoriam of Walker. Meanwhile, production for “Fast and Furious 7” “won’t be scrapped,” sources close to the production tell the Hollywood Reporter. Filming has been underway in Atlanta, taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sources say production will be “delayed” as they figure out how to re-work the project and “how to proceed in a manner that would be respectful to Walker’s death.”

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Today, Lady Gaga is enjoying life on the road, Chloe Grace Moretz is looking to make her dreams come true, Alec Baldwin is feeling profound and Jeremy Piven is not having a great time as a football fan.

Joe Jonas on smoking pot with Miley Joe Jonas is telling all in an essay for New York magazine titled “Joe Jonas: My life as a Jonas Brother.” In the confessional, he opens up about growing up under the Disney spotlight. “I lost my virginity when I was 20,” he writes. “I did

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British Olympic diver Tom Daley and actress Maria Bello took to different forms of media this weekend to reveal new same-sex relationships. Daley posted to YouTube to officially come out, telling fans that he has been dating a man for most of this year. “Come spring of this year, my life changed massively when I met someone. And it made me feel so happy, so safe, and everything just feels great. That someone is a guy. It did take me by surprise a

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you look back and you go, ‘That girl was bats--- crazy. I’m glad I didn’t go there.’” Jonas also reveals that he smoked marijuana for the first time with Miley Cyrus and ex-girlfriend Demi Lovato. “I must have been 17 or 18,” the 24-year-old writes. “They kept saying, ‘Try it! Try it!’ So I gave it a shot, and it was all right. I don’t even smoke weed that often anymore.”

little bit. It was always in the back of my head that something like that could happen, but it wasn’t until spring this year that something just clicked,” he said. Meanwhile, Bello told the world about her new girlfriend, Clare, in a firstperson essay in the New York Times titled, “Coming Out as a Modern Family.” Jackson, Bello’s 12-yearold son from a previous relationship, took his mother’s new relationship in stride. When she told him, “He looked at me for what seemed like an eternity and then broke into a huge, warm smile. ‘Mom, love is love, whatever you are,’” she wrote.

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Everything’s coming up Kate Moss this week. First up, the supermodel, who turns 40 next month, was honored at the British Fashion Awards in London on Monday where she won a special award for her 25 years in fashion. Second, her hotly-anticipated issue of Playboy hits stands on Friday. The 18-page spread features a Q-and-A with Moss and Tom Jones. Jones lobs softballs at the model (as you should when someone is naked) with such questions as, “Who would be on your ultimate guest list?” The model replies, “Jack Nicholson, [photographer] David Bailey, Stevie Nicks, Catherine Deneuve, Joan Collins — love! She texted me the other day. I could not believe it. ‘Hi, it’s Joan Collins.’ I was like [mimes dying-of-shock]. My husband, because it would be mean if I didn’t invite him. And Hugh Hefner, obviously.” ALL PHOTOS GETTY IMAGES

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really get too deep inside the real Avril Lavigne. But there seems to be a friction on the album between the impulse to preserve her youth (“Here’s to Never Growing Up�) and actually growing up (“Falling Fast�). “It’s really not that deep, musically,� she says, almost dismissively. “I like to be onstage, I like to write poprock songs. That’s what everyone wants to hear from me, and that’s when everyone goes apes—.� With this album, Lavigne collaborated heavily with husband Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. He co-wrote eight of the album’s 13 songs, produced six and performed with Lavigne on one duet. “We worked on the album,� she says. “Then he left and then we worked again. We worked in dif-

ferent clumps. When I had actually taken a break after the tour, I moved to France on my own. Then he came out to visit me, and that was our first time getting together without it being work-driven.� But not all of the collaborative efforts are for public consumption. “We also worked on a song called ‘If I Said That I Loved You,’ and it’s a duet. It’s unreleased, but we played it at our wedding as our first-dance song.� But Lavigne insists that was the only time the guests at their wedding heard either of them sing. “I had a band there to play jazz music, because that’s what I really like: a lot of Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, then a DJ to play a bunch of dance music for people to dance to.�

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Helping female artists Your song “Bad Girlâ€? with Marilyn Manson is a great anthem, and in the years since you ďŹ rst came on the scene, other bad girls have come forth to dominate pop music. Do you think that you inuenced them? When I came out on the scene, Britney and Christina [were] playing one style of pop: very bubblegum pop. ... Then I came along, I was a girl with a guitar, writing a dierent style of lyrics and music. I think [to myself], “Did I help open door for other artists in that genre?â€? That is what does happen. I’m not going to straight-up say that I did that for these people, but it does happen. Any female artist that’s doing her own thing is also helping other female artists.

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Destinations. The real party is at this resort. As the bellman explained the extensive features of our deluxe room at Grand, it became apparent that this resort was built with newlyweds in mind. With an in-room jacuzzi — standard for all suites — and a furnished patio, our accommodations were quite large for a single person. But it wasn’t long before we took advantage of the cavernous marble shower, swim-suited up and set out for sunshine. While climbing stairs that led to the nearest pool, we almost stepped on one of dozens of sunbathing iguanas that would appear over three days. Outstretched in a chaise

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Notes on family life While there are hoards of honeymooners — Moon Palace hosts more than a thousand weddings annually — the resort is actually bursting at the seams with families. The appeal is as strong for the under-18 set as it is for grown-ups. Parents relax poolside while their kids roam independently with minimal risk, and vice-versa. Plus, the all-inclusive element means that, cost-wise, parents don’t need to utter the dreaded word “no” very often. Kids seem elated; adults look relieved.

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The best spots to see Santa Holiday memories. Find out where to take your kids to see the big man in red.

Just in time to get that cute photo for your holiday cards, here’s a list of places Santa will be near you.

The true NYC experience Place: Macy’s Address: 151 W. 34th St. Times: Dec. 1-3: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dec. 4-6: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec. 7: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dec. 8-13: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dec. 14 & 15: 8 a.m. 9 p.m. Dec. 16-20: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dec. 21: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Dec. 22 & 23: 7 a.m. 9 p.m. Dec 24: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The classic Santa experience without the Macy’s line Place: Bloomingdale’s Address: 1000 Third Ave. Times: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, weekdays 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.6 p.m.

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Place: ABC Carpet & Home Address: 888 Broadway Times: Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Santa and ice-skating experience Place: Rock Center Cafe Address: 20 W. 50th St. Times: Go to therink. smartertakeout.net to make a reservation. Have breakfast at Rock Center Cafe, get your child’s photo with Santa and hit up the special VIP ice-skating section. Prices range from $65-$90.

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How to ask your boss for flextime

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Parenting. Want to work from home part-time? Here’s how to do it.

Whether you have a toddler or an older child, it can seem like you never have enough time at home. Liz O’Donnell, author of “Mogul, Mom and Maid: The Balancing Act of the Modern Woman,� tells Metro that no matter what your work-home situation is, talking to your boss about flextime is worth it and can be done. Here’s how to do it.

Gauge your work culture “A lot of companies boast about having flex benefits, but it might not be the true culture of the workplace,� O’Donnell says. “If you look around and no one’s doing it, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ask for it, but you could be frowned upon for taking them up on something they hoped nobody would.�

Frame it as a winwin situation Now comes the hard part: asking your boss. O’Donnell stresses it’s important to point out what your employer will be getting out of the deal.

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“If you ask to work from home on Wednesdays, tell your boss how fully committed you’ll be those days because it means not worrying about your kids being home alone, or whatever it is,� she says. O’Donnell also points out that your boss might have questions that will take you time to answer, so it may take more than one conversation. “Your boss may want to know how it is going to work, especially if you have clients or meetings. It may take several conversations to answer his or her questions.�

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go-ahead, it’s important to actually work from home. “Marissa Mayer at Yahoo! pulled back her company’s work-from-home policy because data showed people who said they were working from home weren’t logged onto the server,� O’Donnell says. “If you are expected to work 9 to 5, be logged on from 9 to 5.� O’Donnell also says you should be willing to come in for an important meeting even if it falls on a day you typically are at home. “You shouldn’t say, ‘Well, you had me come in on Wednesday, so now I’m going to switch my work from home day to Thursday this week,� she says. “If you ask an employer for flexibility, you need to [give] flexibility back.�

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The Monopoly franchise oďŹƒcially sold out this year with the release of Monopoly Empire, which is basically a clever way to advertise to kids. Players compete to buy Coca-Cola, Samsung and other brands instead of properties. Even the game pieces are ad-based: Kids can be McDonald’s French fries or an Xbox controller, to name a couple. It’s product placement at its worst. Another downside to Monopoly Empire is that

Um, sorry, but what fun is Play-Doh when you can’t smell it, feel it or mold it? The Play-Doh app lets kids choose what they want to make, but when all you are doing is sliding electronic Play-Doh into a mold, it takes away all of the creativity and fun. A pro is that the game does help kids learn their ABCs by prompting them to trace outlines of the letters with the Play-Doh. And while the educational merit deserves some credit, tracing letters isn’t why kids love Play-Doh in

only two to four people can play it, which is only half the number of people who can play original Monopoly and most of the other editions. But with fewer pieces racing around the crammed board, which will give you the same headache you get when you’re in Times Square too long, it might be for the best.

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The Tooth Fairy gets a fashionista spin with this virtual game. Kids can use their “sparkle dollarsâ€? to buy their Tooth Fairy a closet full of outďŹ ts (there are more than 200 to choose from) and plan parties. Meanwhile, the money parents spend on this game is very real at $59 per year. The game does have a couple pros. The Tooth Fairy writes personal letters, which kids are bound to think is pretty cool. But the whole idea of paying $60 for a Tooth Fairy is completely twisted: Isn’t the Tooth Fairy supposed to be giving you money?

If only dinosaurs had armor and cannons like this toy, they would still be around. The batterypowered Apatosaurus can walk and shoot without kids even touching it — no playing or imagination necessary! Also, get ready to want to throw this toy out the window: The ďŹ ring sound eects play on and on. Despite the aws, plenty of parents rave about the toy on Amazon, saying any dino-loving kid will enjoy it. But the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood criticizes the toy, saying the idea of a brontosaurus with heavy machinery is too violent.

iPotty

Meant to teach toddlers how to use the toilet, the iPotty is a tablet on which kids can play games and watch videos while on the potty. Great, so your kids will ďŹ nally want to go to the potty, but don’t expect them to actually, you know, go. Shouldn’t the bathroom be the one place where kids don’t need electronics? A toilet toy just doesn’t sound sanitary. Although the tablet’s instructions say it comes with a clear screen protector to prevent “smudges and little messy accidents,â€? it still seems like the toy is a germ-magnet. There has to be a better way to toilet-train a toddler.

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Sagittarius | Nov. 22-Dec. 21. Participate in a worthwhile cause. Offer your services, and you will be appreciated and rewarded.

Pisces | Feb. 19-March 20. Delays due to red tape will be annoying. Leave plenty of time to sort through any problems. Lowered vitality may result.

Gemini | May 22-June 20. Don’t mix business with pleasure. You’ll get more accomplished if you give your undivided attention to your focus.

Capricorn | Dec. 22-Jan 20. Partners may cost you more than you thought. Refrain from making promises that are hard. Your tendency to overindulge should be curbed.

Aries | March 21-April 20. You’ll enjoy all the options that come available to you. Embrace change and enjoy making new friends along the way.

Cancer | June 21-July 22. An unique approach to something you already do well will give what you have to offer new life. Self-improvement will boost your confidence.

Libra | Sept. 23-Oct. 22. Speak up. If you get your feelings out in the open, you will be able to deal with any problem you encounter.

Aquarius | Jan. 21-Feb 18. Educational pursuits will help you get a better job. Making a career move will pay off. Problems with a friend or relative should be handled swiftly.

Taurus | April 21-May 21. A lack of sympathy will surface if you are stubborn. Use your skills diversely. This is an opportune time to show others what you are capable of doing.

Leo | July 23-Aug. 22. Choose your path and stay on course. A change will inspire you to try something new. Don’t let someone’s demands get you down.

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Virgo | Aug. 23-Sept. 22. A responsible attitude will get you a lot in return. Romance is on the rise and will help you ward off a problem you might face if you aren’t attentive.

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Obama not a very good boss Re: ‘This is not your father’s GOP’ (Metro, Dec. 2) In his letter, Mr. J. Connell claims that the GOP wants only three things: One: The destruction of President Obama. If fighting against a man who has made the world less safe (Iran pact), drove the national debt up by trillions, kept the unemployment rate at just about 8 percent for five years and destroyed the best health system the world has ever known via Obamacare is wrong, then count me and millions of other Americans as happily wrong. Two: The elevation of the private sector over the public. Meet

the new boss, Mr. Connell ... same as the old boss. You want to be a slave to some nameless bureaucrat who has his job because he/she passed a civil service test — be my guest. I’ll take my chances with the private sector. Three: Reversing the last 50 years’ worth of progress on social equality. The first female appointee to the Supreme Court, the first African-American appointed secretary of defense, the first female African-American appointed secretary of state, the first Hispanic attorney general of the U.S. were all made under Republicans. TROY OWENS, VIA EMAIL

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Pierce out with broken hand A lousy Nets season got worse on Monday when they announced forward Paul Pierce will miss two to four months with a nondisplaced fracture in his right hand. He injured it last Friday in the first half against Houston. Meanwhile, Deron Williams is also out the next two games.

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