Wednesday, December 19, 2012

@14:28, 12/19/12

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I will try to decrypt this later.  Bank & shopping.

It is later   18:03



1
Opinion

Why We Need Sandy Relief Now

If Congress doesn’t move swiftly to provide a full package of funds to help the Northeast region recover, the nation’s overall fiscal condition will suffer.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Disasters and Emergencies; Infrastructure (Public Works);
2
Technology

In Europe, a Push for Higher Phone Fees

Phone bills could rise if a European Union plan to encourage spending on high-speed broadband networks is enacted.
Telephones and Telecommunications; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry;
3
World

Monks Lose Relevance as Thailand Grows Richer

The country’s rapid economic rise has altered the role of the local Buddhist monk, once a moral authority, now someone whose job is often limited to presiding over ceremonies.
Monasteries and Monks; Buddhism;
4
U.S.

After Recession, More Young Adults Are Living on Street

Across the country, tens of thousands of jobless young people — many with college credits or work experience — are struggling to house themselves since the recession.
Youth; Unemployment;
5
World

British Tabloids Face Pressure Over Page 3

Past campaigns to end the topless photographs that are a regular feature of British tabloid newspapers have gained little traction, but it's different now that the country's news media are under wider scrutiny.
Women and Girls; Women's Rights; News and News Media; Ethics (Institutional);
6
World

Hearing Reveals Details of Spy’s Life, but Motive for Death Is Still a Mystery

A hearing last week into the 2006 death of Alexander V. Litvinenko, a former K.G.B. officer, only added to speculation about why he was poisoned in a London bar.
Espionage and Intelligence Services; Poisoning and Poisons; Murders and Attempted Murders;
7
U.S.

Obama Facing Critical Choice After Shooting

Hurricane Sandy, last month’s Latino turnout for Democrats and now the Newtown, Conn., shootings have presented President Obama with many decisions — and openings to make new arguments.
Gun Control; United States Economy; Reform and Reorganization; Law and Legislation; Immigration and Emigration;
8
Business Day

Once Proudly Web Only, Shopping Sites Hang Out Real Shingles

After years of criticizing physical stores as relics, even e-commerce zealots are acknowledging there is something to a bricks-and-mortar location.
E-Commerce; Shopping and Retail; Computers and the Internet; Real Estate (Commercial);
9
Arts

After Criticism, Public Library Offers Peek at Renovation Plans

On Wednesday, the New York Public Library plans to unveil the Norman Foster design for a new circulating library in its Fifth Avenue landmark building.
Restoration and Renovation; Historic Buildings and Sites; Architecture;
10
Business Day

Please Don’t Mess With the Charitable Deduction

It’s time to erase the notion that the tax break for charitable giving benefits the rich at society’s expense.
Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions; Philanthropy; Federal Budget (US);
11
Real Estate

A Suburban Wasteland in Virginia Gets a Modern Urban Feel

Fairfax County and developers have transformed Merrifield, Va., not far from Washington, from a dingy crossroads into a vibrant retail and residential community.
Shopping and Retail; Real Estate (Commercial); Area Planning and Renewal;
12
Fashion & Style

A Wedding Date That’s a Cinch to Remember

Many couples found Dec. 12, a k a 12/12/12, an auspicious day to report to the Marriage Bureau.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Marriages;
13
Opinion

Backtracking in Russia

A veteran Russian human rights activist looks sadly at the present.
Human Rights and Human Rights Violations; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots;
14
Business Day

Bank Data-Theft Suspect Allowed Out of Jail

The Spanish National Court granted conditional freedom to Hervé Falciani, a former HSBC employee wanted by Swiss authorities in the theft of secret data on tens of thousands of private accounts.
Tax Evasion; Banking and Financial Institutions;
15
Dining & Wine

A Do-Your-Own Quick Bite From Spain

San Sebastián Food in Spain has introduced a kit for preparing and serving pintxos or quick bites.
Cooking and Cookbooks; Basques; Food;
16
Business Day

S.&P. Ratchets Up Greece’s Credit Rating

The Standard & Poor’s ratings agency upgraded Greece’s credit grade by six notches, lifting the country out of default but leaving its devalued bonds in junk status.
Credit Ratings and Credit Rating Agencies; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- );
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Times Topics

Fifty Shades of Santa

A fat, bearded guy in a weird costume can do wonders for a single, lonely woman on Christmas Eve.
Baby Boomers; Comedy and Humor; Pornography;
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N.Y. / Region

Its Restaurants Empty and Its Trains Stalled, Hoboken Encounters Storm’s Increasing Toll

Hurricane Sandy crippled the PATH station in Hoboken, the most transit-reliant community in the nation, which has severed a crucial artery to and from Manhattan.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Transit Systems;
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Business Day

U.S. Shrinks Trade Deficit as Oil Falls

The Commerce Department reported that the current-account deficit for the July-September quarter was the lowest since the final three months of 2010.
United States Economy; International Trade and World Market; Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Recession and Depression;
20
World

Congolese Rebel Leader Is Acquitted of War Crimes

Testimony was “too contradictory and too hazy” to convict Mathieu Ngudjolo of a 2003 attack on a village that left 200 dead, the International Criminal Court said.
Decisions and Verdicts; War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity; Courts and the Judiciary;

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