-
Letting Bankers Walk
The two principal arguments being made for letting the banks off easy don’t make much sense. -
For News Corporation, Troubles That Money Can't Dispel
The willingness of the News Corporation to spend millions in settlement costs to make problems go away provides a useful window into its larger culture. -
Twitter and App Makers Feel Growing Pains
A boom in apps has fed longstanding tensions between Twitter and the developers over whether they are partners or competitors. -
Japan Battles Back to Win Women’s World Cup
The United States twice went ahead, only to let the Japanese come back. In the shootout, the Americans missed their first three tries. -
Our Broken Escalator
The best antipoverty investment in the world — from New York to Nigeria — is education. So why do we keep cutting it? -
Washington, D.C., Loses Black Majority
Washington was the first American city to have an African-American majority, but as the white population has grown, it has now lost that distinction. -
Head of Scotland Yard Quits Over Tabloid Scandal
Sir Paul Stephenson left after his officers arrested Rebekah Brooks, the former chief of Rupert Murdoch’s British media operations. -
The Value of Medicaid
A study of Oregon’s Medicaid program clearly demonstrates the health and financial benefits. -
In Sierra Leone, Heartening Progress for Pregnant Women
Health care has is making enormous strides in Sierra Leone, the latest country in sub-Saharan Africa to waive hospital fees, particularly for children and pregnant women. -
Israel Is Leading the World in In Vitro Fertilization
Israel provides unlimited in vitro fertilization procedures for up to two “take-home babies” until a woman is 45.
222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222
-
How the Bursting of the Consumer Bubble Continues to Hold the Economy Back
We are living through a tremendous bust. It isn’t simply a housing bust. It’s a fizzling of the great consumer bubble that was decades in the making. -
In India, an Official Puts a Webcam in Office
Oommen Chandy, chief minister of Kerala, has taken the fight against corruption one step further: you can watch the live feed all day long. -
Obama Is Missing
Where’s the Democratic vision on the budget? -
Books and Other Fetish Objects
As the raw material of history is digitized, some of the mystery is lost. -
When Your E-Mail Goes Unanswered
Is it technological failure that causes some e-mails to go unanswered? The youth of the receiver, perhaps? Experts say it’s more likely to be a lack of courtesy. -
Grocery Stores Use Big Quantities to Entice Shoppers
With grocery shoppers more price conscious, stores are offering larger quantities of items to entice them to buy more. -
The Clash of Generations
In America and in Greece, the baby boomers may not be up to fixing the problem they have caused. -
MoMA Exhibit Shows How Technology Is Getting the Point Across
"Talk to Me," an exhibition opening July 24 in New York, explores how innovations in communication design are transforming our lives. -
Losing to Japan, a Spirited Team
The United States lost in the Women’s World Cup final to an inspired team from a nation that has sustained a triple blow of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear breakdown. -
Should Cities Drive Food Trucks Off the Streets?
Cities are trying to balance the cultural good that comes with a restaurant on wheels against all the bad.
I am trying to quit coffee again.
-
Letting Bankers Walk
The two principal arguments being made for letting the banks off easy don’t make much sense. -
For News Corporation, Troubles That Money Can't Dispel
The willingness of the News Corporation to spend millions in settlement costs to make problems go away provides a useful window into its larger culture. -
Twitter and App Makers Feel Growing Pains
A boom in apps has fed longstanding tensions between Twitter and the developers over whether they are partners or competitors. -
In Sierra Leone, Heartening Progress for Pregnant Women
Health care is making enormous strides in Sierra Leone, the latest country in sub-Saharan Africa to waive hospital fees, particularly for children and pregnant women. -
Cameron to Address Parliament in Emergency Session
Prime Minister David Cameron said he would address Parliament on Wednesday, a day after Rupert Murdoch, his son James and Rebekah Brooks are set to testify to an inquiry into the phone-hacking scandal. -
The Value of Medicaid
A study of Oregon’s Medicaid program clearly demonstrates the health and financial benefits.
yes -
Some Start-Ups Pique Interest by Invitation Only
These days it can be hard for a new Web site to attract attention. So many companies have tried creating a sense of exclusivity.There is lots of ignorance around. It is not everywhere. -
A Novel Court Model to Aid Veterans With P.T.S.D.
A novel court program and an unusual coming together of people who wanted to help spared Staff Sgt. Brad Eifert, who was headed for disaster.The Military has learned to make warriors. Unmaking them without destroying them is an unsolved and unstudied problem. Putting some money there would be very useful. -
Washington, D.C., Loses Black Majority
Washington was the first American city to have an African-American majority, but as the white population has grown, it has now lost that distinction.Despite the House's best efforts the federal government is growing and cities are attractive places to live. -
Law School Economics - Job Market Weakens, Tuition Rises
Despite fewer high-paying jobs, students continue to pour into law school. And the schools keep charging higher tuition and admitting more students.The price should rise until the demand slacks off.
444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444
-
In India, an Official Puts a Webcam in Office
Oommen Chandy, chief minister of Kerala, has taken the fight against corruption one step further: you can watch the live feed all day long.Corruption need not go to the top. The local representatives need much more watching. -
The Republican Retreat
The inability of the Republicans to make even symbolic concessions has turned a winning hand into a losing one.Ross Douthat demonstrates that he is an evil man and not a stupid one.I had thought that villains need to boast was a device of the writers. -
Prison Hunger Strikes: Barbarous Confinement
Solitary confinement has been transmuted from an occasional tool of discipline into a widespread form of preventive detention.These are unpeople to the Republicans. They are just an excuse to employ guards.The truly mad are of no use to anyone even themselves. -
Grocery Stores Use Big Quantities to Entice Shoppers
With grocery shoppers more price conscious, stores are offering larger quantities of items to entice them to buy more.I don't eat that much and I can't store it and the fresh stuff rots. The merchandisers use up the shelf life getting it to market. Cooking for one and a half is a project and quite different. I work hard not to over buy. -
MoMA Exhibit Shows How Technology Is Getting the Point Across
"Talk to Me," an exhibition opening July 24 in New York, explores how innovations in communication design are transforming our lives.This is an article by and about ignorance.Getting the object to be self explanatory has always been the goal.Those that are not are art if they work at all. -
Not Befitting a Democracy
A worrying new law in Israel that bans boycotts against the state chips away at free speech and political rights.Interesting that they feel the need to suppress dissent. -
Obama Is Missing
Where’s the Democratic vision on the budget?I would not be at all surprised to learn that Paul Krugman was tired of shrill. I heard him the first time or near to it.The Republicans want more.He has not yet accepted the blame for the mess. -
What Typos Mean to Book Publishing
Homonyms are a problem. A check with Google fixes it. spell check is vital.
-
Losing to Japan, a Spirited Team
The United States lost in the Women’s World Cup final to an inspired team from a nation that has sustained a triple blow of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear breakdown.I do not understand the connection. -
Women’s World Cup Final: Japan Battles Back Against United States
The United States twice went ahead, only to let the Japanese come back. In the shootout, the Americans missed their first three tries.If things stay locked out these girls may get lots of attention.They will deserve it.
No comments:
Post a Comment