Thursday, April 18, 2013

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1
Business Day

Report on U.S. Meat Sounds Alarm on Resistant Bacteria

Data show a sizable increase in the amount of meat contaminated with antibiotic-resistant forms of bacteria, like salmonella, E. coli and campylobacter.
Antibiotics; Salmonella (Bacteria); Food Contamination and Poisoning; Meat; E Coli (Bacteria); 

I have heard about this problem for more than fifty years.
End the practice of feeding antibiotics.  Treatment only. 
2
Opinion

Invitation to a Dialogue: Making Fracking Safer

A former E.P.A. scientist says fracking is needed but should comply with strict environmental rules. Readers are invited to respond.
Hydraulic Fracturing; Natural Gas; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Clean Air Act; 

No process that emits fossil carbon to the atmosphere is environmentally benign.
We are not going to give up fossil carbon willingly.
An effective approach to the reduction of fossil carbon emissions is a high price for fossil carbon.
Regulation and taxation raise the price of fossil carbon.
Local environmental protection installs necessary regulation.
 
3
Technology

Civil Liberties Fears Dooms House Cybersecurity Bill

The White House again threatens to veto a bill on sharing cyber threat information, in a nod to civil liberties groups that worry about government surveillance over the Internet use of American citizens.
Civil Rights and Liberties; Computer Security; Computers and the Internet; Surveillance of Citizens by Government; United States Politics and Government; 

A good thing in my opinion.
 
4
Business Day

Johnson & Johnson Wins Case on Artificial Hip

In the second trial over a device recalled in 2010, a jury rejected claims that the manufacturer had inappropriately marketed a defective product.
Medical Devices; Hips; Decisions and Verdicts; 

Trial is an adversarial procedure.
The ability of the attorneys to convince a jury establishes the facts for the case.
The facts appear to be at variance to those established in this trial.
The facts may bankrupt J&J.
 
5
Opinion

The C.I.A.’s Angry Birds

Tinker, tailor drone operator.
Targeted Killings; Drones (Pilotless Planes); Terrorism; 

I do not know what the situation is in Washington.
Our government is not operating in our best interest.
The president and his party are not as in control as I would wish.

6
U.S.

Obama’s Budget Revives Benefits as Divisive Issue

President Obama’s proposal to trim future Medicare and Social Security benefits as part of a deficit compromise could force Democrats to take an uncomfortable stand on a measure that is unpopular with their base.
Presidential Election of 2016; United States Politics and Government; Health Insurance and Managed Care; Social Security (US); 

The presidential budget is a group of talking points.  It will be far easier for him to get no deal than one that includes cuts to entitlements and new taxes.
 
7
Business Day

Perfection Is the Enemy of Reform

An advocate of the rights of immigrant farm workers says they are more concerned with achieving any reform to immigration policy than in seeing an ideal package.
Immigration and Emigration; Foreign Workers; Migrant Labor (Agriculture); Agriculture and Farming; United States Politics and Government; Law and Legislation; Reform and Reorganization; 

If we could just stop fussing it would help.
 
8
U.S.

Seeking Gun or Selling One, Web Is a Land of Few Rules

A Times examination found that free classified ads Web sites for guns function as unregulated bazaars, where unlicensed sellers can advertise weapons and people legally barred from gun ownership can buy them.
Firearms; Gun Control; Law and Legislation; E-Commerce; Computers and the Internet; 

Federal regulation has failed again.  The nuts win the day.
The bills are blocked in the senate.
 
9
Business Day

A Chat With the Boston Fed's Chief

Eric S. Rosengren discounts the notion of a spring swoon, sees the economy gaining strength and says the Federal Reserve’s policies are helping.
Economic Conditions and Trends; Inflation (Economics); Unemployment; United States Economy; 

Eric S. Rosengren  is living in his own world.
10
Business Day

In These Ads, ‘Someday’ Is More Than a Wish

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society adopts the tactics of consumer marketing to help raise money and public awareness.
Advertising and Marketing; Nonprofit Organizations; Cancer; 

I feel no need to contribute to the noise.
 
11
Business Day

Justices Consider Whether Patents on Genes Are Valid

The Supreme Court is poised to take up the question of whether human genes can be patented. But some say advances in the field may blunt the impact of its ruling.
Genetics and Heredity; Inventions and Patents; DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid); 

These patents should be tossed.
 
12
Opinion

Indisputable Torture

A new nonpartisan study confronts the legacy of brutality against detainees by the Bush administration.
Detainees; Torture; Classified Information and State Secrets; 

Yes.   Torture must cease.
13
Business Day

European Study Affirms Role of Fraud in Horsemeat Scandal

More than 7,000 tests on products labeled as beef show that nearly 5 percent of them contained horse meat.
Horses; Food; Product Tests; Meat; 

More heat than light.   
It is bad but not as bad as it is painted.
 
14
World

As Thatcher Goes to Rest, Miners Feel No Less Bitter

Wednesday’s funeral rites for Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister, have become a matter of dispute in Whitwell, a target of the 1980s coal battles.
Funerals and Memorials; Mines and Mining; Coal; Labor and Jobs; Privatization; 

I have heard enough about her.
 
15
Technology

Migrant Bill Seems to Fit Tech Sector Wish List

A summary contains much of what the technology industry wants, like an easier green card route for foreigners educated in math and science.
Foreign Workers; Immigration and Emigration; Labor and Jobs; Visas; Migrant Labor (Agriculture); Law and Legislation; 

On a quick skim I don't like it.  That is mostly because I don't like the idea of "Guest" or temporary workers.
There should be no second class residents created by law.
 
16
U.S.

A Missouri School Trains Its Teachers to Carry Guns, and Most Parents Approve

The response to a firearm training program for teachers was mostly positive at a grammar school in the wooded Ozarks, where some have shot their first deer by age 6.
Education (K-12); School Shootings; Newtown, Conn, Shooting (2012); Teachers and School Employees; Gun Control; 

They're from Missouri.  They got to be showed.
 Gunfight at the OK chorale.

This policy will not be long lived.
 
17
Opinion

Student Loan Rates

The chief executive of the Touro College and University System responds to a news article about student loans.
Colleges and Universities; Student Loans; Tuition; 

If congress meant it the rate would be very close to that of the treasury bond.   
Touro might be a good idea.
 
18
U.S.

A Fight in Colorado Over Uranium Mines

Owners of dormant uranium mines in Colorado hope the price of uranium will recover, but environmental watchdogs say it’s time to reclaim the land and get the companies to clean it up.
Mines and Mining; Metals and Minerals; Uranium; Environment; Economic Conditions and Trends; 

I offer the thought that a trust fund more than sufficient to do clean up and 
the shutdown recalculated every year is a reasonable substitute for quick closure.  The procedure if funds are not available to adjust the fund is to exercise the option to shut down.  Either they must keep the mine in good and safe condition or shut it down permanently.  The mineral is not going away.  As with Nevada gold,  a mine is a process in a deposit, not a hole in the ground.

19
Opinion

Are Human Genes Patentable?

In an important case about science and law, the Supreme Court should emphatically say no.
Inventions and Patents; Breast Cancer; Editorials; Genetics and Heredity; 

I would put it that the patent is invalid on "Novelty".
I would take this argument.  
Costs do not deserve protection by patent.
There are other mechanisms such as copyright and simple secrecy.

20
World

Countries Near Deal on Fishing Regulation for Arctic Waters

With polar ice melting each year, the governments of five countries with Arctic coastline say an agreement regulating commercial fishing is warranted.
Oceans and Seas; Fishing, Commercial; Global Warming; 

The standard should be "No discernible impact".

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1
Business Day

The Tax Implications of Starting a Business With Retirement Money

No matter how you finance your business, it makes sense to think about how you are going to get out before you decide to get in.
Capital Gains Tax; Corporate Taxes; Income Tax; Pensions and Retirement Plans; Retirement; Small Business; 

Yes, that kind of advice.
 
2
Business Day

Europe Says Tests Show Horse Meat Scandal Is ‘Food Fraud’

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Style

Why Do I Think My Salary Pays for Child Care?

Both working parents are equally in need of child care. So why do I suddenly think of my salary as paying that bill?
Child Care; Parenting; Wages and Salaries; Women and Girls; Work-Life Balance; 

Because she is splitting the household income into his and hers.
 
4
Opinion

Invitation to a Dialogue: Making Fracking Safer

A former E.P.A. scientist says fracking is needed but should comply with strict environmental rules. Readers are invited to respond.
Hydraulic Fracturing; Natural Gas; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Clean Air Act;

It is a tool to limit the use.
 
5
Technology

Civil Liberties Fears Dooms House Cybersecurity Bill

The White House again threatens to veto a bill on sharing cyber threat information, in a nod to civil liberties groups that worry about government surveillance over the Internet use of American citizens.
Civil Rights and Liberties; Computer Security; Computers and the Internet; Surveillance of Citizens by Government; United States Politics and Government; 

And a good thing too.
 
6
Business Day

J.&J. Prevails in Defending Its Marketing of Hip Device

In the second trial over a device recalled in 2010, a jury rejected claims that the manufacturer inappropriately marketed a defective product.
Medical Devices; Hips; Decisions and Verdicts; 

There are lots of appeals and other cases.  Keep trying.
7
Opinion

The C.I.A.’s Angry Birds

Tinker, tailor drone operator.
Targeted Killings; Drones (Pilotless Planes); Terrorism; 

The drone wars are a diplomatic disaster.
 
8
Business Day

Perfection Is the Enemy of Reform

An advocate of the rights of immigrant farm workers says they are more concerned with achieving any reform to immigration policy than in seeing an ideal package.
Immigration and Emigration; Foreign Workers; Migrant Labor (Agriculture); Agriculture and Farming; United States Politics and Government; Law and Legislation; Reform and Reorganization; 

Reform is the enemy for the GOP.
 
9
Science

Language on Twitter, Saturn’s ‘Ring Rain’ and More

Recent developments in health and science news and a glance at what’s ahead. This week: a striped bat, clear brains and global warming’s toll on wine grapes.
Saturn (Planet); Global Warming; Brain; Science and Technology; Artificial Intelligence; Age, Chronological; 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/science/brains-as-clear-as-jell-o-for-scientists-to-explore.html?hpw&_r=0
Bookmarked
10
Booming

Advice From Expert on Male Sexuality, Part 2

Prof. Ronald F. Levant answers readers’ questions about re-entering the dating world, impotence and other male sexuality problems.
Baby Boomers; Sex; Psychology and Psychologists; Impotence; Love (Emotion); 

I like sex.  
I don't need sex but would far rather have it than not.
Pleasing you is my object.  Pleasing you pleases me. 
It helps if we talk.
 
11
Health

Hospital Dangers for Patients With Parkinson's

Scheduling and medication errors plague patients with Parkinson’s in the hospital, experts say.
Dopamine; Elder Care; Nursing and Nurses; Parkinson's Disease; 

A demanding disease.

Communications are surprisingly difficult in hospitals.
Drug interactions require more knowledge and active thought than most can give them on demand.
 
12
U.S.

Obama’s Budget Revives Benefits as Divisive Issue

13
Science

Flights May Get Rougher as CO2 Builds Up

Rising carbon dioxide levels could increase turbulence on cross-Atlantic flights, meaning bumpier and more circuitous flight paths.
Carbon Dioxide; Airlines and Airplanes; Aviation Accidents and Safety; Travel and Vacations; 
Mostly just worrying.  Missing the jet or cutting across it are classic.
15
Business Day

A Chat With the Boston Fed's Chief


Happy talk.
The market was down again today.

16
Business Day

In These Ads, ‘Someday’ Is More Than a Wish

17
Technology

Migrant Bill Seems to Fit Tech Sector Wish List

18
Autos

The New Chevy Spark Will Offer A.C. or D.C. Charging

It can take a while to charge an electric vehicle with an alternating current charger, but G.M. may be able to get around that with direct current chargers.
Automobiles; Batteries; Electric and Hybrid Vehicles; 

Just dumb and wrong.
 
19
Opinion

Indisputable Torture

20
U.S.

Seeking Gun or Selling One, Web Is a Land of Few Rules

A Times examination found that free classified ads Web sites for guns allow unlicensed sellers to advertise scores of weapons where people legally barred from gun ownership can buy them.
Firearms; Gun Control; Law and Legislation; E-Commerce; Computers and the Internet; 

Just another street corner.
 

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1
Business Day

Europe Says Tests Show Horse Meat Scandal Is ‘Food Fraud’

Analyses of more than 7,000 samples turned up horse DNA in about 5 percent of samples and traces of an equine painkiller not approved for human consumption.
Horses; Meat; Beef; Frauds and Swindling; Product Tests; Veterinary Medicine; 

"Over all, the European Commission said 7,259 tests were conducted. In all, 193 tests, or 4.66 percent, revealed traces of horse DNA, and 16 showed positive traces of the painkiller, equivalent to 0.51 percent of the samples, the commission said."
How about 2.66%?
Get the arithmetic right.  
This does not  justify the level of screaming though any is significant.
 
2
Style

Why Do I Think My Salary Pays for Child Care?

3
Health

Hospital Dangers for Patients With Parkinson's

4
Science

Language on Twitter, Saturn’s ‘Ring Rain’ and More

5
Booming

Advice From Expert on Male Sexuality, Part 2


 
6
Style

'Mommies Don't Drink' (Anymore)

To be a drunk was one thing. A drunk mommy? That, I decided, was my rock bottom.
Alcohol Abuse; Beer; Parenting; 

I don't like being drunk.
I don't drink.  I like beer.  I like wine.  I like most alcohol.
I will not buy it for myself.
 
7
Opinion

Why So Little Terrorism?

Three possible explanations for the relatively rarity of domestic terror campaigns.
Abortion; Environment; Iraq War (2003-11); Terrorism; 

We have plenty of terrorism.
Start with the K.K.K.
 
9
Business Day

A Chat With the Boston Fed's Chief

10
Technology

Migrant Bill Seems to Fit Tech Sector Wish List

11
Autos

The New Chevy Spark Will Offer A.C. or D.C. Charging

12
Booming

Wild Cuban Days (If You’re Canadian, Maybe)

Lured by the romance of Havana, but forced by the U.S. government to swallow a full schedule of educational activities.
Baby Boomers; Travel Restrictions; Embargoes and Economic Sanctions; Comedy and Humor; 

I can wait a few years for Cuba.

13
Opinion

Indisputable Torture

14
U.S.

Seeking Gun or Selling One, Web Is a Land of Few Rules

15
N.Y. / Region

Man Sought in 3 Brooklyn Rapes in 2 Weeks

Two victims identify a man caught on a surveillance camera as their attacker.
Sex Crimes; Police; Video Recordings and Downloads; 

There are monsters.
 
16
Fashion & Style

Lessons in Domestic Diplomacy

Experts offer strategies for controlling and managing conflict, which can make families happier.
Children and Childhood; Families and Family Life; Psychology and Psychologists; 

Powerful technique

17
Business Day

Justices Consider Whether Patents on Genes Are Valid

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World

As Thatcher Goes to Rest, Miners Feel No Less Bitter

19
Opinion

Student Loan Rates

20
Opinion

‘Branko: Return to Auschwitz’

The filmmaker Topaz Adizes follows Branko Lustig, Holocaust survivor and Oscar-winning producer of “Schindler’s List,” as he returns to Auschwitz.
Holocaust and the Nazi Era; Concentration Camps; World War II (1939-45); War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity; 

His trip.
 

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1
Style

Why Do I Think My Salary Pays for Child Care?

2
Health

Hospital Dangers for Patients With Parkinson's

3
Science

Language on Twitter, Saturn’s ‘Ring Rain’ and More

4
Booming

Advice From Expert on Male Sexuality, Part 2

5
Style

'Mommies Don't Drink' (Anymore)

6
Opinion

Why So Little Terrorism?

8
Technology

Migrant Bill Seems to Fit Tech Sector Wish List

9
Autos

The New Chevy Spark Will Offer A.C. or D.C. Charging

10
Booming

Wild Cuban Days (If You’re Canadian, Maybe)

11
Opinion

Indisputable Torture

12
N.Y. / Region

Man Sought in 3 Brooklyn Rapes in 2 Weeks

13
Fashion & Style

Lessons in Domestic Diplomacy

14
Business Day

Justices Consider Whether Patents on Genes Are Valid

15
World

As Thatcher Goes to Rest, Miners Feel No Less Bitter

16
Opinion

Student Loan Rates

17
Opinion

‘Branko: Return to Auschwitz’

18
Technology

Intel’s Profit Falls 25% With Decline in Chip Sales

The world’s largest computer chip maker has been struggling in a market where people are doing more of their computing on tablets and smartphones.
Company Reports; Computer Chips; Tablet Computers; Smartphones; 

Mostly we are broke.
 
19
Business Day

Complaints About Money Transfers

You can now submit complaints about money-transfer services to the federal government.
Consumer Protection; Remittances;

I have heard of no problems.
 
20
Business Day

Economic Growth Is Seen as Weakening

Consumer prices fell in March for the first time in four months and factory output slipped, while home building increased.
United States Economy; Consumer Price Index; Factories and Manufacturing; 

I suspect blindness.

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1
Health

Hospital Dangers for Patients With Parkinson's

2
Science

Language on Twitter, Saturn’s ‘Ring Rain’ and More

3
Booming

Advice From Expert on Male Sexuality, Part 2

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5
Style

'Mommies Don't Drink' (Anymore)


Glad of that.

6
Opinion

Why So Little Terrorism?

7
Autos

The New Chevy Spark Will Offer A.C. or D.C. Charging

8
Booming

Wild Cuban Days (If You’re Canadian, Maybe)

9
N.Y. / Region

Man Sought in 3 Brooklyn Rapes in 2 Weeks

10
Fashion & Style

Lessons in Domestic Diplomacy

11
Opinion

‘Branko: Return to Auschwitz’

12
Technology

Intel’s Profit Falls 25% With Decline in Chip Sales

13
Business Day

Complaints About Money Transfers

14
Business Day

Economic Growth Is Seen as Weakening

15
U.S.

Heavier Trucks From Mexico Could Prove a Boon for Texas

A Texas lawmaker has filed legislation that would allow trucks to pay an $80 fee in exchange for crossing the border overweight.
Trucks and Trucking; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates); United States Economy; Law and Legislation; 

Load the trucks to US standards.
16
World

Egypt: Officer Is Sentenced to 15 Years for Torturing Suspect to Death

stage dressing.
17
Opinion

Science and Religion

A doctor responds to a news article about changes in science education.
Religion and Belief; Science and Technology; Education (K-12); 

There is no debate.
 
18
Health

Safer Hospital Rooms

Carefully following a three-step cleaning procedure can nearly eliminate C. difficile, a growing bacterial threat to human health, a study has found.
Accidents and Safety; Hospitals; Medicine and Health; 

Culture is only a mater of cost.
 
19
Business Day

Prepaid Debit Cards More Popular, Despite Fees

Fees on prepaid cards still vary widely, an analysis from Bankrate.com finds.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Checks and Checking Accounts; Debit Cards; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates); 

Plastic money without surprises.
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Business Day

Justices Seem Wary of Bold Action in Gene Patent Case

The Supreme Court on Monday struggled to find a narrow way to rule on whether human genes can be patented, in a case that will shape future research.
Genetic Engineering; Inventions and Patents; 

"Money makes the world go round"


 





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