Wednesday, February 13, 2013

@2:52 @8:38, 2/13/13

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Deal with the 15:00 list next.



1
World

Silenced in Israel, Spy Tale Unfolds in Australia

An Australian news report that identified a mysterious prisoner as a Mossad agent is testing Israeli censorship.
Prisons and Prisoners; Espionage and Intelligence Services; News and News Media; Censorship; Freedom of the Press; 

All that is known to the world is here.

2
World

Zen Groups Distressed by Accusations Against Teacher

An independent council of Zen leaders has said that the Buddhist teacher Joshu Sasaki sexually harassed female students.
Sexual Harassment; Buddhism; Sex Crimes; 

“What’s important and is overlooked is that, besides this aspect, Roshi was a commanding and inspiring figure using Buddhist practice to help thousands find more peace, clarity and happiness in their own lives. It seems to be the kind of thing that, you get the person as a whole, good and bad, just like you marry somebody and you get their strengths and wonderful qualities as well as their weaknesses.”  
This is not an oriental view of marital relations.
3
Arts

Lincoln Prize Winner Announced

"Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865," by James Oakes takes the annual prize for a work about the Civil War.
Awards, Decorations and Honors; Civil War (US) (1861-65); Slavery; 

As I understand the civil war
the cause was a presumption in the south that the election of Lincoln meant an end to slavery.  Ending slavery meant to them ending their privileged existence. 
The Emancipation Proclamation is the means that accomplished the end of slavery in the south.  The thirteenth amendment ended the practice of chattel slavery in the U.S.
The privileges of the white south have not yet ended.

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4
Science

Tracing a Royal Y Chromosome

Mitochondrial DNA, passed through the female line, helped identify the remains of a skeleton as Richard III’s, but firmer proof will come from matching the Y chromosome.
Genetics and Heredity; Skeletons; DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid); Archaeology; 

That and the fare will get one on the subway.
It is fun!
5
Opinion

‘Calorie Detective’

With the help of a science lab, the filmmaker Casey Neistat finds that calorie counts for foods can be highly inaccurate.
Calories; Labeling and Labels; Diet and Nutrition; Food; 

It is not the calories consumed but the calories absorbed that count.
In a bomb calorimeter cellulose counts as calories.
I am not obsessive about weight.  
 
6
Opinion

The Conscience of a Corporation

Stretching religious freedom to the breaking point.
Birth Control and Family Planning; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Freedom of Religion; Corporations; First Amendment (US Constitution); Health Insurance and Managed Care; 

Corporations have no conscience.
I can hope this destroys the citizens united decision.
 
7
Technology

Digital Tags Help Ensure the Price Is Right

Despite the potential cost savings, the use of digital price tags has yet to catch on in stores in the United States.
Shopping and Retail; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates); Liquid Crystal Displays; Labeling and Labels; Supermarkets and Grocery Stores; 

A solution in need of a problem.
Most sale dependent operations have  price checking stations on the selling floor.
8
Opinion

Drowning Out Moderates

A reader says extremists are simply louder, but no more numerous, than in the past.
Politics and Government; Conservatism (US Politics); Liberalism (US Politics); 

There are elections to win.
 
9
Opinion

Prescription Drug Abuse

The attorney general of New York, Eric Schneiderman, describes how a new law can help addicted patients.
Doctors; Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Drug Abuse and Traffic; Adderall (Drug); 

This is not a good idea.
There are privacy considerations.
There are cultural problems with squealing.

10
Business Day

Barclays Posts Loss of $1.3 Billion and Plans to Cut 3,700 Jobs

Barclays announced that it would eliminate 3,700 jobs and close several business units, as it reported a big loss for the fourth quarter of 2012.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Company Reports; Layoffs and Job Reductions; Libor (London Interbank Offered Rate); 

Barclays is in more trouble than they admit.
Austerity is always destructive.
 
11
U.S.

Study Finds More Benefits of Folic Acid

Women taking folic acid, a B vitamin, before pregnancy were less likely to have children diagnosed with the most severe form of autism, a new study has found.
Autism; Folic Acid; Research; Pregnancy and Childbirth;

Insist on the supplement.

12
U.S.

Leaving the Legislature, but Not Going Very Far

Some legislators say it is time to stop the practice of former lawmakers going straight into lobbying jobs and are suggesting, at the least, a cooling-off period, which 35 states already require.
Lobbying and Lobbyists; Conflicts of Interest; State Legislatures; Ethics (Institutional); 

Just do it.
 
13
U.S.

Obama Order Gives Firms Cyberthreat Information

The measures considered most important by cybersecurity experts were not included in the executive order because they require Congressional approval.
Executive Orders; Computer Security; Cyberwarfare; United States Politics and Government; 

Even Paranoids have enemies.
Remember there is no "Red under the bed".
 
14
Science

Flights of Winged Majesty

A new book looks under the feathers with detailed illustrations, and erudite explanations, of the astonishing anatomy of a variety of birds.
Birds; Skeletons; Anatomy and Physiology; Books and Literature; Animals; 

I will attempt to acquire a copy.
 
15
Opinion

A Tax to Pay for War

The budget talks offer an opportunity to impose a war tax. By tying military action to additional revenue, the president would have a freer hand in deciding when to use force.
Federal Budget (US); Defense and Military Forces; Federal Taxes (US); National Debt (US); United States Defense and Military Forces; 

Indeed wars should be worth paying for.
The US has never paid for a war in cash.
Such a tax as this would grant the house of representatives more power than it deserves.  The power to make war has been fully delegated to the president.  If congress wants the power they can take it back.

16
Opinion

The Enlightenment's 'Race' Problem, and Ours

When we learned that witches did not exist, we threw out the category. So why do we cling to the discredited notion of race?
Discrimination; Philosophy; Race and Ethnicity; Slavery; 

Philosophy and religion are at least antagonistic and as far as I can tell
mutually exclusive.
The faithful do not learn.
 
17
U.S.

Bus Company Told to Cease After a Crash

Federal regulators have ordered Scapadas Magicas L.L.C. to pull its tour buses off the road because they pose an imminent hazard to public safety.
Buses; Traffic Accidents and Safety; Brakes; 

We can be relieved.
 
18
Your Money

Lost in the Stars of a Hotel’s Rating

Three stars? Two stars? 2.5? A Hotwire customer describes a frustrating search for answers about a hotel’s rating, and enlists the Haggler’s help.
Hotels and Travel Lodgings; Customer Relations;

A very good point well supported.
I have not been a fan of reservations.
My plans do not survive the real world.
 
19
N.Y. / Region

Retired South Ferry Station May Reopen Temporarily

The century-old station was retired in 2009, but its $500 million replacement, flooded during Hurricane Sandy, could face years of rebuilding.
Subways; Stations and Terminals (Passenger); Restoration and Renovation; Hurricane Sandy (2012); 

Just rebid the job.
The MTA only volunteers to collect fares.
20
Technology

How Frothy Is the Tech Boom?

The business of selling tech businesses had a great 2012, with more mergers, and apparently more private sales of corporate equity, than ever before. It is still not enough to absorb the large number of start-ups valued at $1 billion or more. Sooner or later, they will have to conduct an I.P.O.
Initial Public Offerings; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Start-ups; 

A fantasy market like fantasy football.

This imitation tech looks really frothy to me.


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1
World

A Real-Life Spy Mystery Unfolding in Israel

An Australian news report has identified the mysterious man known as Prisoner X as a Mossad agent, raising questions about Israeli censorship.
Prisons and Prisoners; Espionage and Intelligence Services; News and News Media; Censorship; Freedom of the Press;
2
Opinion

Drowning Out Moderates

A reader says extremists are simply louder, but no more numerous, than in the past.
Politics and Government; Conservatism (US Politics); Liberalism (US Politics);
3
Arts

Lincoln Prize Winner Announced

"Freedom National: The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865," by James Oakes takes the annual prize for a work about the Civil War.
Awards, Decorations and Honors; Civil War (US) (1861-65); Slavery;
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4
Opinion

‘Calorie Detective’

With the help of a science lab, the filmmaker Casey Neistat finds that calorie counts for foods can be highly inaccurate.
Calories; Labeling and Labels; Diet and Nutrition; Food;
5
Technology

Digital Tags Help Ensure the Price Is Right

Despite the potential cost savings, the use of digital price tags has yet to catch on in stores in the United States.
Shopping and Retail; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates); Liquid Crystal Displays; Labeling and Labels; Supermarkets and Grocery Stores;
6
Opinion

The Enlightenment's 'Race' Problem, and Ours

When we learned that witches did not exist, we threw out the category. So why do we cling to the discredited notion of race?
Discrimination; Philosophy; Race and Ethnicity; Slavery;
7
Opinion

The Conscience of a Corporation

Stretching religious freedom to the breaking point.
Birth Control and Family Planning; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Freedom of Religion; Corporations; First Amendment (US Constitution);
8
Opinion

Prescription Drug Abuse

The attorney general of New York, Eric Schneiderman, describes how a new law can help addicted patients.
Doctors; Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Drug Abuse and Traffic; Adderall (Drug);
9
U.S.

Study Finds More Benefits of Folic Acid

Women taking folic acid, a B vitamin, before pregnancy were less likely to have children diagnosed with the most severe form of autism, a new study has found.
Autism; Folic Acid; Research; Pregnancy and Childbirth;
10
U.S.

Leaving the Legislature, but Not Going Very Far

Some legislators say it is time to stop the practice of former lawmakers going straight into lobbying jobs and are suggesting, at the least, a cooling-off period, which 35 states already require.
Lobbying and Lobbyists; Conflicts of Interest; State Legislatures; Ethics (Institutional);
11
U.S.

Obama Order Gives Firms Cyberthreat Information

The measures considered most important by cybersecurity experts were not included in the executive order because they require Congressional approval.
Executive Orders; Computer Security; Cyberwarfare; United States Politics and Government;
12
Science

Flights of Winged Majesty

A new book looks under the feathers with detailed illustrations, and erudite explanations, of the astonishing anatomy of a variety of birds.
Birds; Skeletons; Anatomy and Physiology; Books and Literature; Animals;
13
Opinion

Victimized by Credit Reports

The problem is quite real. Errors can drive up borrowing costs for consumers, cause them to be denied jobs or turned away by landlords.
Credit Scores; Personal Finances; Consumer Protection;
14
U.S.

Bus Company Told to Cease After a Crash

Federal regulators have ordered Scapadas Magicas L.L.C. to pull its tour buses off the road because they pose an imminent hazard to public safety.
Buses; Traffic Accidents and Safety; Brakes;
15
Opinion

When E.T. And I.T. Meet ID

Innovation is alive and well in India. Just look at these start-ups.
Solar Energy; Identification Devices; Science and Technology;
16
U.S.

Sierra Club Taking Aim at East Texas Coal Plants

Environmentalists are escalating a campaign to close Luminant power plants in Freestone, Rusk and Monticello in Titus Counties.
Coal; Air Pollution; Clean Air Act;
17
Your Money

Lost in the Stars of a Hotel’s Rating

Three stars? Two stars? 2.5? A Hotwire customer describes a frustrating search for answers about a hotel’s rating, and enlists the Haggler’s help.
Hotels and Travel Lodgings; Customer Relations;
18
Opinion

Quietly Killing a Consumer Watchdog

Senate Republicans are using the filibuster to stop regulation of financial abuses.
Filibusters and Debate Curbs; Banking and Financial Institutions; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010); United States Politics and Government; Editorials;
19
N.Y. / Region

Retired South Ferry Station May Reopen Temporarily

The century-old station was retired in 2009, but its $500 million replacement, flooded during Hurricane Sandy, could face years of rebuilding.
Subways; Stations and Terminals (Passenger); Restoration and Renovation; Hurricane Sandy (2012);
20
U.S.

Arizona: Clinic Financing Ban Is Overturned

A federal judge has overturned an Arizona law that sought to block state financing for Planned Parenthood health care clinics because the group also performs abortions.
Decisions and Verdicts; Medicaid; Abortion;





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