Thursday, July 25, 2013

@11:06, 7/24/13

|



1
Opinion

Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy

Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming.
Air Pollution; Alternative and Renewable Energy; Carbon Dioxide; Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (Japan); Geothermal Power; Global Warming; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hansen, James E; Hydraulic Fracturing; Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011); Nuclear Energy; Solar Energy; Wind Power; 

Yes,  I am not alone in my opinions.

2
Health

Can You Get Too Much Exercise?

Study of endurance athletes who participated in the Vasaloppset, a grueiling 56-mile cross-country ski marathon in Sweden, as well studies in rats raise new questions about the heart dangers of intense and prolonged exercise, while other research points to the benefits of moderation.
Cross-Country Skiing; Exercise; Heart; Longevity; Running; 

A loud maybe.
 
3
Opinion

In Bangladesh, More Shelter From the Storms

The cyclones and floods that hit the world’s most densely populated country nearly every year can’t be stopped. But the warning system now in place is reducing loss and saving lives.
Cyclones; Disasters and Emergencies; Evacuations and Evacuees; Floods; Humanitarian Aid; 

I can find no acceptable escape from this trap.  
Instability will continue to increase.

4
N.Y. / Region

Rethinking Tournaments Where Sharks Always Lose

In Montauk, N.Y., where shark hunting became popular, some environmentalists and fishermen organized a contest in which all the catches would be freed.
Sharks; Fishing, Sport; Series; 

Always blame another. 
The fish population is down.

5
Business Day

Pro-Baby, but Stingy With Money to Support Them

Conservatives claim to have a soft spot for babies, but they also support sharp cuts to programs that benefit families and children.
Children and Childhood; United States Economy; Politics and Government; Families and Family Life; Population; 

Most of the pressure is for souls.
Live births rather than live children.
 
6
Style

Secondary Infertility: I Have One Child. Why Can't I Get Pregnant Again?

My husband and I planned to have more than one child. Sometimes I wish we hadn’t been so confident. At least we chose the single stroller.
Babies and Infants; Fertility Drugs; Infertility; Parenting; Pregnancy and Childbirth; 

A sad story.  
 
7
Opinion

Abandoned in Indian Country

The cuts that are part of the mandatory sequestration are bringing misery to the reservations, but Congress offers no response.
Native Americans; Federal Budget (US); Layoffs and Job Reductions; United States Economy; 

Vote the GOP out.
 
8
World

As Croatia Struggles, Some Wonder if It Won Entry to European Union Too Soon

Croatian officials long lobbied to get into the European Union, but some Croatians worry that it is not ready.
Corruption (Institutional); European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); International Trade and World Market; 

T^here is still "trouble in the Balkans".
 
9
World

Russia: 13 Entrepreneurs Released From Jail as Amnesty Starts

The amnesty was proposed by the country’s business ombudsman, Boris Titov, last year and signed into law this month to try to correct failures in the legal system.
Entrepreneurship; Frauds and Swindling; Prisons and Prisoners; 

A small step in the right direction.
 
10
Autos

World War II Tanks Roll in Western France ... Again

Seventy years ago, German Panzer tanks would have been a terrifying sight in western France. But over the weekend they were part of a show involving a host of historic tanks and armored vehicles.
Antiques; Armor; Automobiles; Military Vehicles; World War II (1939-45); 

We can crack any armor.
 
11
U.S.

Education Overhaul Faces a Test of Partisanship

The House passed a bill aimed at amending No Child Left Behind. But no Democrat voted for the bill, and the Obama administration has threatened to veto it.
Education (K-12); No Child Left Behind Act; Law and Legislation; United States Politics and Government; 

The two parties each want to fix education their way.  
I believe both are wrong.  Neither can define the goal.
A definition of education should be a first step.
The definition changes with child development.
 
12
Opinion

Hydropower and the Dams

Gary Hart, a former Democratic senator from Colorado, responds to an editorial.
Levees and Dams; Hydroelectric Power; 

Fish are more important than a small amount of power far from the market.
 
13
N.Y. / Region

High Line’s Best-Kept Secret: It’s a Fast Commute

With no traffic lights, cars or bikes and few tourists during the morning rush, the elevated stretch of Manhattan has attracted people just seeking to walk to work.
Commuting; Walking; 

Look at the high line on a map of Manhattan.
It is nice but it is short.
 
14
Technology

A Social Network Dedicated to Happy Moments

Happier, a new social network, focuses on helping its users share the happy moments in life.
Happiness; Social Media; Start-ups; 

I see no income stream but the sale of email addresses to spammers.
How they deal with S&M is a mystery.

15
U.S.

After Filibuster, a Star Rises in Texas

Since speaking out in the Texas Senate against a bill restricting abortion, the Democratic Senator Wendy Davis has been beseeched by supporters and some in her party to run for governor in 2014.
Abortion; Women's Rights; Politics and Government; Campaign Finance; 

Wendy Davis has earned her position.  She can do what she wishes.
 
16
World

Amid Violence, Hamlet Joins Electoral Politics in Bengal

Former Maoists rebels join electoral politics in West Bengal’s Panchayat elections.
Elections; Elections, House of Representatives; Murders and Attempted Murders; Police; 

The whole business is confusing to me.
 
17
Health

Diaries Aid Mental Recovery

Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal.
Hospitals; Medicine and Health; Nursing and Nurses; 

OK
 
18
Opinion

Increase in Child Abuse

Cutbacks in resources to help make matters even worse, a children’s advocate says.
Child Abuse and Neglect; Children and Childhood; Recession and Depression; 

Pulled punches.
 
19
World

Prices Fuel Outrage in Brazil, Home of the $30 Cheese Pizza

From bus fare to rent, the price of living in Brazil keeps rising, and the push-back against increases has escalated from shopping abroad for cheaper goods to staging protests.
Economic Conditions and Trends; Inflation (Economics); Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates); Taxation; 

Wages are not driving prices.  
Regressive tax policy looks to be a big part of the problem.
That combined with bad transportation and agricultural policy.
Add bad sampling and things look grim.
 
20
Opinion

The Hanging-by-a-Thread Gardens

Gezi protest or not, Istanbul continues to be ruled by government fiat at a huge cost to its environment, people and history.
Area Planning and Renewal; Local Government; 

Developers only know money now.
The archeology of Istanbul  is not Islamic.

|

No comments:

Post a Comment