Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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1
Technology

Disruptions: Silencing the Voices of Militants on Twitter

A technology used by the Arab Spring protesters in their drive for a new order in the region is now under attack over aiding and abetting terrorist organizations.
Civil Rights and Liberties; First Amendment (US Constitution); Freedom of Speech and Expression; Social Networking (Internet); Terrorism;
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N.Y. / Region

They Came to the Rescue; Now, They Wait to Be Paid

Utility employees from outside the metropolitan area said National Grid had not fully compensated them for their grueling out-of-town shifts after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Power Outages and Blackouts; Wages and Salaries;
3
Business Day

Watching the Entrepreneurial Flame Flicker

Over the past few weeks, I have been working with two clients who have been struggling. Part of the problem is a lack of access to capital.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Entrepreneurship; Small Business;
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Business Day

Severely Polluted Mongolia Tries a Cleaner Power Source

Turbines are being installed outside the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator to generate power from the wind in a country known for its rich coal resources.
Energy and Power; Air Pollution; Coal; Wind Power;
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Style

Poor Women and Children Faced With Fiscal Threat

Cuts to nondiscretionary public spending, whether bargained for or automatic, will disproportionately affect women and children living in poverty.
Affordable Housing; Children and Childhood; Federal Budget (US); Parenting; United States Economy; Welfare (US); Women and Girls;
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Health

Pharmaceuticals: GlaxoSmithKline Retains Top Ranking Measuring Outreach to Poor Countries

The index ranks pharmaceutical companies based on how readily they get medicines to the world’s poor, how much research they do on tropical diseases and how ethically they conduct clinical trials.
Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Third World and Developing Countries; Clinical Trials; Medicine and Health;
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N.Y. / Region

Behind a Call That Kept Nursing Home Patients in Storm’s Path

The city’s recommendation to keep residents at nursing and adult homes in flood-prone areas during Hurricane Sandy had dire consequences.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Nursing Homes; Disabilities; Mental Health and Disorders;
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Business Day

E.E.O.C. Finds Race Bias in Firing at Wet Seal Store

The commission said Wet Seal managers “stated they wanted employees who had the ‘Armani look, were white, had blue eyes, thin and blond in order to be profitable.’ ”
Discrimination; Race and Ethnicity; Blacks;
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Business Day

South African Company to Build U.S. Plant to Convert Gas to Liquid Fuels

The plant, to be built by Sasol, a South African company, would produce 96,000 barrels of fuel a day using a “gas to liquids” technology.
Natural Gas; Energy and Power;
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Fashion & Style

For British Brides-to-Be, Hen Dos (and Don’ts)

A party known as a hen do is a weekend-long ritual of love and admiration for the bride.
Weddings and Engagements; Parties (Social); Friendship;
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World

Alarm as China Issues Rules for Disputed Area

The decision to allow interceptions of ships in the South China Sea is raising concerns that disputes with Southeast Asian countries will escalate.
International Relations; Ships and Shipping;
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Business Day

Few Places to Hide as Taxes Trend Higher Worldwide

International taxpayers may find conditions particularly challenging as tax requirements increase in various countries, including a potentially huge one in the United States.
Taxation; Income Tax; Federal Taxes (US); Tax Evasion; Capital Gains Tax; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions; Inheritance and Estate Taxes;
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Opinion

Perfidious Prosecutors

Attorney General Eric Holder should show that the Justice Department has the will to discipline rogue lawyers in its ranks.
Hurricane Katrina (2005); Police;
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Business Day

Balenciaga Taps Alexander Wang

California-raised, Mr. Wang became the first designer of Asian descent to enter the highest ranks of Parisian high fashion.
Fashion and Apparel; Luxury Goods;
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World

Head of Tehran’s Cybercrimes Unit Is Fired Over Death of Blogger

The dismissal of the commander, Gen. Saeed Shokrian, follows investigations by Iranian officials into the unexplained death of a blogger who criticized Iran’s financial contributions to Hezbollah.
Blogs and Blogging (Internet); Deaths (Fatalities);
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Opinion

Winner Lose All

In Catalonia's election, soaring talk about the region's independence drowned out a much-needed discussion about taxes.
Basques; Economic Conditions and Trends; Elections; Legislatures and Parliaments; Referendums;
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World

New Leader of Center-Left in Italy Talks of Changes

Pier Luigi Bersani punctuated his first day as the point man for Italy's center-left parties by vowing that he would lead the coalition to victory in next year's national elections.
Elections; Voting and Voters; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- );
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Opinion

Exploring Humanity's Evolving 'Global Brain'

An explorer of the collective power of connected human brains sees an intelligent future for humanity.
Computers and the Internet; Intelligence and Intelligence Tests (IQ); Social Networking (Internet);
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Science

Tree Power

How many pounds of carbon dioxide does a 40-acre lot of relatively mature deciduous trees absorb in a typical year?
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Carbon Dioxide; Trees and Shrubs;
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U.S.

Series of Storms Lashes Northern California

A third storm is expected in the region Sunday, with warnings issued for heavy rain, snow, high winds and floods from San Francisco Bay to the Oregon border.
Weather; Floods;



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N.Y. / Region

They Came to the Rescue; Now, They Wait to Be Paid

Utility employees from outside the metropolitan area said National Grid had not fully compensated them for their grueling out-of-town shifts after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Power Outages and Blackouts; Wages and Salaries;
2
Business Day

Watching the Entrepreneurial Flame Flicker

Over the past few weeks, I have been working with two clients who have been struggling. Part of the problem is a lack of access to capital.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Entrepreneurship; Small Business;
3
Business Day

Severely Polluted Mongolia Tries a Cleaner Power Source

Turbines are being installed outside the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator to generate power from the wind in a country known for its rich coal resources.
Energy and Power; Air Pollution; Coal; Wind Power;
4
Health

Pharmaceuticals: GlaxoSmithKline Retains Top Ranking Measuring Outreach to Poor Countries

The index ranks pharmaceutical companies based on how readily they get medicines to the world’s poor, how much research they do on tropical diseases and how ethically they conduct clinical trials.
Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Third World and Developing Countries; Clinical Trials; Medicine and Health;
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N.Y. / Region

Behind a Call That Kept Nursing Home Patients in Storm’s Path

The city’s recommendation to keep residents at nursing and adult homes in flood-prone areas during Hurricane Sandy had dire consequences.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Nursing Homes; Disabilities; Mental Health and Disorders;
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Business Day

E.E.O.C. Finds Race Bias in Firing at Wet Seal Store

The commission said Wet Seal managers “stated they wanted employees who had the ‘Armani look, were white, had blue eyes, thin and blond in order to be profitable.’ ”
Discrimination; Race and Ethnicity; Blacks;
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Business Day

South African Company to Build U.S. Plant to Convert Gas to Liquid Fuels

The plant, to be built by Sasol, a South African company, would produce 96,000 barrels of fuel a day using a “gas to liquids” technology.
Natural Gas; Energy and Power;
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World

Alarm as China Issues Rules for Disputed Area

The decision to allow interceptions of ships in the South China Sea is raising concerns that disputes with Southeast Asian countries will escalate.
International Relations; Ships and Shipping;
9
Fashion & Style

For British Brides-to-Be, Hen Dos (and Don’ts)

A party known as a hen do is a weekend-long ritual of love and admiration for the bride.
Weddings and Engagements; Parties (Social); Friendship;
10
Business Day

Few Places to Hide as Taxes Trend Higher Worldwide

International taxpayers may find conditions particularly challenging as tax requirements increase in various countries, including a potentially huge one in the United States.
Taxation; Income Tax; Federal Taxes (US); Tax Evasion; Capital Gains Tax; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions; Inheritance and Estate Taxes;
11
Opinion

Perfidious Prosecutors

Attorney General Eric Holder should show that the Justice Department has the will to discipline rogue lawyers in its ranks.
Hurricane Katrina (2005); Police;
12
Business Day

Balenciaga Taps Alexander Wang

California-raised, Mr. Wang became the first designer of Asian descent to enter the highest ranks of Parisian high fashion.
Fashion and Apparel; Luxury Goods;
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World

Head of Tehran’s Cybercrimes Unit Is Fired Over Death of Blogger

The dismissal of the commander, Gen. Saeed Shokrian, follows investigations by Iranian officials into the unexplained death of a blogger who criticized Iran’s financial contributions to Hezbollah.
Blogs and Blogging (Internet); Deaths (Fatalities);
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World

New Leader of Center-Left in Italy Talks of Changes

Pier Luigi Bersani punctuated his first day as the point man for Italy's center-left parties by vowing that he would lead the coalition to victory in next year's national elections.
Elections; Voting and Voters; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- );
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Opinion

Exploring Humanity's Evolving 'Global Brain'

An explorer of the collective power of connected human brains sees an intelligent future for humanity.
Computers and the Internet; Intelligence and Intelligence Tests (IQ); Social Networking (Internet);
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Science

Tree Power

How many pounds of carbon dioxide does a 40-acre lot of relatively mature deciduous trees absorb in a typical year?
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Carbon Dioxide; Trees and Shrubs;
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U.S.

Series of Storms Lashes Northern California

A third storm is e
xpected in the region Sunday, with warnings issued for heavy rain, snow, high winds and floods from San Francisco Bay to the Oregon border.
Weather; Floods;
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Fashion & Style

Holiday Bonus: A Beloved Aunt With Cash

Listen up, kids: it’s time to pay special attention to your single aunt (marketers sure are).
Advertising and Marketing; Families and Family Life; Women and Girls; Gifts; Shopping and Retail;
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U.S.

Court Ousts Trial Judge in Rampage at Ft. Hood

The military appeals court cited the appearance of bias in the judge, Col. Gregory Gross, after he ordered Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist charged in a 2009 attack at Fort Hood, forcibly shaved before his trial.
United States Defense and Military Forces; Decisions and Verdicts;


Even in Texas there are proprieties.
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World

Nephew of Chinese Dissident Given 3 Years in Prison for Assault

Chen Kegui was convicted after a closed-door trial for injuring a government official who broke into his home looking for his uncle, the dissident Chen Guangcheng.
Decisions and Verdicts; Human Rights and Human Rights Violations;

not unexpected.


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N.Y. / Region

They Came to the Rescue; Now, They Wait to Be Paid

Utility employees from outside the metropolitan area said National Grid had not fully compensated them for their grueling out-of-town shifts after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Power Outages and Blackouts; Wages and Salaries;

Get the contract on paper first.
The suit will be strait forward.
 
2
Science

Tree Power

How many pounds of carbon dioxide does a 40-acre lot of relatively mature deciduous trees absorb in a typical year?
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Carbon Dioxide; Trees and Shrubs;

Several acres of young forest maintained long term works for this generation.  The next we Don't know.
3
Opinion

Clams and Grass to the Rescue

Scientists are not just studying the bay on Long Island, but working to restore its waters and tidal flats to health.
Restoration and Renovation; Water Pollution; Colleges and Universities; Global Warming; Editorials;

I wish them luck.   It is working in N.Y. Harbor.
4
Opinion

The Monster of Monticello

The ugly truth about our slave-owning third president.
Blacks; Slavery;
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U.S.

Spate of Harsh Weather in New England Shifts Sentiment on Trees

After a period of violent weather, the region’s sugar maples, birches and oaks are as much a source of terror as they are of pride.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Trees and Shrubs; Wind; Hurricanes and Tropical Storms;

City people are chicken. 
Life is risky. 
Some caution is called for and some preparation.
Understand the risk.  Buy insurance.
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Business Day

Few Places to Hide as Taxes Trend Higher Worldwide

International taxpayers may find conditions particularly challenging as tax requirements increase in various countries, including a potentially huge one in the United States.
Taxation; Income Tax; Federal Taxes (US); Tax Evasion; Capital Gains Tax; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions; Inheritance and Estate Taxes;

Not a prime concern of mine.
 
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Business Day

Balenciaga Taps Alexander Wang

California-raised, Mr. Wang became the first designer of Asian descent to enter the highest ranks of Parisian high fashion.
Fashion and Apparel; Luxury Goods;

I have no intention of going there.
I may do some for very domestic use.
 
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World

Head of Tehran’s Cybercrimes Unit Is Fired Over Death of Blogger

The dismissal of the commander, Gen. Saeed Shokrian, follows investigations by Iranian officials into the unexplained death of a blogger who criticized Iran’s financial contributions to Hezbollah.
Blogs and Blogging (Internet); Deaths (Fatalities);

Iran is not in the Unite States.   Our law is not theirs.

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World

New Leader of Center-Left in Italy Talks of Changes

Pier Luigi Bersani punctuated his first day as the point man for Italy's center-left parties by vowing that he would lead the coalition to victory in next year's national elections.
Elections; Voting and Voters; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- );

It is far too soon to guess outcomes.  Check with Nate Silver or his like.
 
10
Opinion

Exploring Humanity's Evolving 'Global Brain'

An explorer of the collective power of connected human brains sees an intelligent future for humanity.
Computers and the Internet; Intelligence and Intelligence Tests (IQ); Social Networking (Internet);

Interesting.  I question collective systems ability to think synthetically.
Worth relaxed attention.  Bookmarked.
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Fashion & Style

Holiday Bonus: A Beloved Aunt With Cash

Listen up, kids: it’s time to pay special attention to your single aunt (marketers sure are).
Advertising and Marketing; Families and Family Life; Women and Girls; Gifts; Shopping and Retail;

Christmas presents are always a project. 
If I do it right the parents stop talking. 
I do a lot of clever and not much cash.

12
U.S.

Court Ousts Trial Judge in Rampage at Ft. Hood

The military appeals court cited the appearance of bias in the judge, Col. Gregory Gross, after he ordered Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist charged in a 2009 attack at Fort Hood, forcibly shaved before his trial.
United States Defense and Military Forces; Decisions and Verdicts;

Even in Texas we need to keep up appearances.

13
World

Nephew of Chinese Dissident Given 3 Years in Prison for Assault

Chen Kegui was convicted after a closed-door trial for injuring a government official who broke into his home looking for his uncle, the dissident Chen Guangcheng.
Decisions and Verdicts; Human Rights and Human Rights Violations;

I have little desire to visit.  Getting my foot in my mouth is a strain.
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Business Day

More Dads Buy the Toys, So Barbie, and Stores, Get Makeovers

Fathers are doing more of the family shopping just as girls are being steered toward toys that develop math skills.
Toys; Women and Girls; Barbie (Doll); Shopping and Retail;

I hope this is true.
It is not my experience.
Bend to the child's wishes works best.
 
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Business Day

British Lawmakers Accuse Multinationals of ‘Immorally’ Avoiding Taxes

A committee of Parliament on Monday said government should clamp down on companies that exploit tax laws to move profits offshore.
Corporate Taxes; Tax Evasion; Taxation; Tax Evasion;

Accuse away.  Lawful acts are not subject to criminal penalties.

 
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Business Day

Border Agents’ Power to Search Devices Is Facing Increasing Challenges in Court

Broad search powers at the border are being challenged as more people travel with personal and business information on devices that would typically require a warrant to examine.
Search and Seizure; Computers and the Internet; Laptop Computers;

The government does not have a leg to stand on in this.
The content is speech. 
There is endless precedent under censorship by prior restraint.
 
17
Science

A Couple at a Crossroads: How to Build?

Building a home with a spouse means coming to an agreement on countless decisions. When part of the goal is environmental responsibility, it gets even more complicated.
Building (Construction); Environment; Real Estate and Housing (Residential);

My intention is to build a studio and a metal shop  while we evolve a house design.  Neither the studio or the metal shop will get a C of O.  They will be
garages with heat and insulation. 
A bit more design than the average garage. 
I am not going to do a house for you without your active input.

18
World

Syrian Refugees Attacked by ‘Armed Groups,’ U.N. Says

The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that armed groups are attacking Syrian civilians as they try to flee to Jordan to escape the conflict in their country.
Refugees and Displaced Persons; Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- );

Yes, it is a civil war.  It is not ours.
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Opinion

Treaty Rights for the Disabled

If the Senate ratifies the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, it can extend protections for the disabled beyond the United States.
Disabilities; Law and Legislation; Treaties; Editorials;

This is a terrible list of those in favor. 
Sign of on the treaty because it is a good treaty, not because it comes from a particular administration.
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Books

Comics

A diverse sample of comics depicting the political struggles of representation for lesbians and gay men and the personal struggles of coming out.
Books and Literature; Comic Books and Strips; Homosexuality; 

I look at Jane's World at gocomics and Pibgorn also at gocomics.
I find that to be plenty.  The "gay" is much less pronounced at 9 Chickweed Lane.













































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