Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Opinion

Science Group Criticizes Politicians for Global Warming Distortions

A nonprofit group representing scientists dings officials at both ends of the political spectrum for global warming distortions.
Floods; Global Warming; Hurricane Sandy (2012); Hurricanes and Tropical Storms; Tornadoes; Weather; 

Just get the facts.
They are frightening enough.
 
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U.S.

Food Company and Farmers Union Back Changes to Aid Program

One of the world’s largest food companies offered its support on Wednesday for changes to the way the United States provides food aid to developing countries, adding critical agribusiness backing for President Obama’s overhaul plans.
Agriculture and Farming; Food Aid; United States Politics and Government;

Some progress.
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Education

Though Enrolling More Poor Students, 2-Year Colleges Get Less of Federal Pie

Even as their student bodies have become poorer, many community colleges are “receiving minimal federal support,” said a senior fellow at the group publishing a new report.
Community Colleges; Federal Aid (US); Pell Grants; Colleges and Universities; 

Low tuition - - low support.
 
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Style

Not Worried About a Little Baby Fat

When I called my 5-month-old a chubby bunny, an acquaintance assured me she would “grow out of it.”
Babies and Infants; Baby Foods; Obesity; Parenting; Women and Girls; 

Sanity
 
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Business Day

Fallen Goldman Director Appeals for a New Trial

Lawyers for Rajat K. Gupta, found guilty last year of leaking boardroom discussions in an insider trading case, challenged the admission of wiretapped conversations in his original trial.
Decisions and Verdicts; Insider Trading; Wiretapping and Other Eavesdropping Devices and Methods; 

He is not likely to win a new trial.
 
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World

Leading a Push for Clean Water

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Opinion

Weak on Food Inspection

Food and Water Watch responds to a news article about the rise in illnesses from imported foods.
Food; Consumer Protection; 

We should not be importing food.
Thrill seekers bear some responsibility.  
Food inspection is supposed to prevent the importation of animal diseases.
It has done that.
 
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N.Y. / Region

New York Led Region in Population Growth Since 2011, Census Shows

The city added more people since 2011 than all the other cities in the metropolitan area combined, according to a new analysis of census results.
Census; Population; 

This is not news.  Think rent.

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Sports

Abuse Victim Seeks Ouster of U.S. Swimming Officials

Kelly Davies Currin, whose former swimming coach Rick Curl was sentenced to prison Thursday for child sex abuse, sought the resignation of national leaders of the sport.
Swimming; Sex Crimes; Child Abuse and Neglect; Sentences (Criminal); Olympic Games;

ok
 
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N.Y. / Region

Gun Manufacturers Say Assault Weapons Ban May Push Them Out of Connecticut

Two months after a battle over gun laws, manufacturers are weighing their options, including moving from a state long thought of as a cradle of the American gun industry.
Gun Control; Relocation of Business; Newtown, Conn, Shooting (2012); 

No loss.
 
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Opinion

Agricultural Research

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World

Boruch Spiegel, Fighter in Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Dies at 93

Mr. Spiegel was one of the last surviving fighters of the 1943 uprising, in which 750 Jews held off German soldiers for over a month with crude arms and Molotov cocktails.
Jews and Judaism; Deaths (Obituaries); Defense and Military Forces; World War II (1939-45); Holocaust and the Nazi Era; 

We do what we can.
 
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U.S.

Texas: House Votes to Ban Medicaid Expansion

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Business Day

Despite Stumbles, a Promising Path for Start-Ups in Brazil

Investors and entrepreneurs say that economic conditions in Brazil are difficult, but that long-term prospects remain highly favorable.
Economic Conditions and Trends; Foreign Investments; Start-ups; Venture Capital; 

Long term prospects are always good.
I worry about the short term which is terrible.
 
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Autos

Consumer Advocacy Group Calls for a Recall of 5 Million Jeep Grand Cherokees

A consumer advocacy group calls for five million Jeep Grand Cherokees to be recalled.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Automobiles; Traffic Accidents and Safety; 

Don't know.
 
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World

In Cricket Scandal, Revelations on India

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World

India: Power Failures Set Off Protests

A blistering heat wave in north and western India has caused widespread electricity cuts and led residents to protest and even attack power company officials and property.
Weather; Electric Light and Power; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; 

A failure to spend in advance of need.  Planning failure.
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Real Estate

Project in Paris Reflects City’s Ambitions for the Suburbs



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Opinion

Old Batteries Crossing Borders Leave a Toxic Lead Trail

A proposal for cleaning up lead contamination from small car-battery recyclers in poor countries.
Automobiles; Batteries; Environment; Hazardous and Toxic Substances; International Trade and World Market; Recycling of Waste Materials; Third World and Developing Countries; 

All that occurs to me is a battery bounty.  Pay out a rather generous deposit on each battery turned in to licensed recycling operations.  Pay by the kilogram.  Make the operations keep books on weight in, weight after separation and weight out.  Check and follow the employees.

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Business Day

Debating How to Market an iPhone App

A founder of Wanderable, a honeymoon gift registry, talks about the cost of advertising on wedding blogs and how she chose her company’s name.
Advertising and Marketing; Computers and the Internet; Gifts; Mobile Applications; Online Advertising; Small Business; Start-ups; Weddings and Engagements; 

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.
 
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Opinion

Science Group Criticizes Politicians for Global Warming Distortions


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Style

Not Worried About a Little Baby Fat

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Business Day

Fallen Goldman Director Appeals for a New Trial

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Style

Late for School, and Who's to Blame?

When children are regularly tardy, it’s their parents’ fault. Then again, maybe it’s their own.
Children and Childhood; Education (K-12); Families and Family Life; Parenting; 

I know it well from the child's side.

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Opinion

Weak on Food Inspection

Food and Water Watch responds to a news article about the rise in illnesses from imported foods.
Food; Consumer Protection; 

Yes.
 
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N.Y. / Region

New York Led Region in Population Growth Since 2011, Census Shows

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Sports

Abuse Victim Seeks Ouster of U.S. Swimming Officials

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Opinion

Agricultural Research

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N.Y. / Region

Cuomo Signs Deal With Mohawks to Protect Casino Territory

The agreement allows the tribe to keep its exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling proceeds that have been withheld.
Gambling; Native Americans;

There is money for lawyers.  Hire some skilled ones.
Cuomo is not acting in the Indians best interest.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Gulliver Seeks Rental: The Newfound Fascination With Tiny Dwellings

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U.S.

Texas: House Votes to Ban Medicaid Expansion

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Booming

Come See Me in the Country This Summer. I’m Begging.

“I have a thing about summer in the country which is kind of a Don Juan complex with grass: I want it, I want it, I want it, and then when I get it I’m bored.”
Renting and Leasing (Real Estate); Summer (Season); Comedy and Humor; 

There are reasons for cities.   About that boyfriend . . .
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Real Estate

Project in Paris Reflects City’s Ambitions for the Suburbs



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Opinion

Old Batteries Crossing Borders Leave a Toxic Lead Trail

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Style

A Billionaire on Working Mothers: Babies Kill Women's Focus

Paul Tudor Jones, a hedge-fund manager, on mothers in his workplace: “As soon as that baby’s lips touched that girl’s bosom, forget it.”
Babies and Infants; Discrimination; Gender; Parenting; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Women and Girls; 

I am thinking.
 
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Business Day

Debating How to Market an iPhone App

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Opinion

Science Group Criticizes Politicians for Global Warming Distortions

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Business Day

Fallen Goldman Director Appeals for a New Trial

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Autos

Cadillac to Recall SRX Models for Wheel Problem; Triumph and Nissan Issue Recalls

No problems have been reported on customer vehicles, but Cadillac said it found some vehicles in its fleet with loose lug nuts.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Automobiles; Recalls and Bans of Products; 

Trivial
 
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Style

Not Worried About a Little Baby Fat

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Opinion

Weak on Food Inspection

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N.Y. / Region

New York Led Region in Population Growth Since 2011, Census Shows

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Sports

Abuse Victim Seeks Ouster of U.S. Swimming Officials

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Opinion

Agricultural Research

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T:Style

Shock of the Old | The French Designer Marc Auclert's Whimsical Jewelry

In his jewelry and at home, the French designer Marc Auclert fuses ancient artifacts with modern whimsy, to fantastic effect.
Gold; Jewels and Jewelry; 

I am under capitalized.   I would rather make all of it.
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Business Day

A Freddie Mac Rule Change May Help Some Borrowers

Baby boomers and other home buyers with limited incomes but substantial financial assets could qualify for low-rate conventional mortgages.
Baby Boomers; Income; Mortgages; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Retirement; United States Economy; 

I do not qualify.
 
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Style

Late for School, and Who's to Blame?

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U.S.

Texas: House Votes to Ban Medicaid Expansion



 



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