Sunday, December 15, 2013

@10:00, 12/11/13

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1
Science

An Evolutionary Twist and a New Role for Drones


Just fighting over credit.
Robot package delivery by air is not going to happen soon.

2
Science

Video: ScienceTake: Angry Birds

 Reproduction (Biological)
3
Opinion

The Berkeley Model

A look at the elite California university raises broader questions about education and the middle class.
Documentary Films and Programs; Colleges and Universities; Movies; Tuition 

"Throughout the film, the university’s then-chancellor, Robert Birgeneau, laments the plight of the middle-class student — students whose parents make too much money to get them financial aid, but who fundamentally can’t afford to go there. Implicitly, Wiseman is asking whether, for all its dazzling breadth, Berkeley can still be that first step on the ladder of upward mobility for California’s middle class, which is what the university system was originally designed to do.

Joe Nocera appears to have a profound misunderstanding of the language or the culture or proof reading.
4
World

Close to the Olympics, Far From the Bounty

A war that missed my attention.

5
Business Day

Worker Deaths Raise Questions at an Apple Contractor in China


Desperate measures.

6
Business Day

Study Finds Federal Contracts Given to Flagrant Violators of Labor Laws

7
Science

A Head for Hunting

They may be slow, but seahorses can snatch fast prey because of the unusual shape of their heads.
Fish and Other Marine Life; Research

No details.
8
Business Day

Treasury Bill Auction Is Delayed

An error in the auction system delays the bidding until Tuesday.
Auctions; Government Bonds

Trivial.

Important:
"Separately, the Federal Reserve said on Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, was 0.13 percent last week, unchanged from the previous week."
9
Opinion

The G.O.P.’s Racism Tweet

The Republican National Committee got in trouble for suggesting that Rosa Parks had “ended” racism.
Voting Rights Act (1965)

Freudian slip.
10
N.Y. / Region

For New York City’s Charter Schools, a Lesson on Paying Rent

The Bronx Community Charter School could be a model if Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio follows through on his proposal to charge charter schools for space.
Charter Schools; Education (K-12); Renting and Leasing (Real Estate)

Charter schools are not public schools.
They must pay for space.

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Health

More Helpful Fatty Acids Found in Organic Milk

The research was met with a mixed reaction, as there is disagreement among scientists about whether omega-6 fatty acids are harmful.
Milk; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Organic Foods and Products; Diet and Nutrition

Nice to know what the label means.
12
Fashion & Style

Reign of Cartier, Jeweler to Royalty

The "Cartier. Style and History" exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris captures the vision and expertise of the luxury jewelry maker.
Diamonds; Fashion and Apparel; Museums

Expensive costume jewelry.
13
Arts

A (Big) Bit of Egypt in Central Park

The oldest man-made, outdoor object in New York is the towering, granite obelisk in Central Park known as Cleopatra’s Needle: It’s nearly 3,500 years old.
Art

14
U.S.

Meningitis Outbreak Strikes Two Universities

Students at Princeton and the University of California, Santa Barbara, have contracted a dangerous type of the bacterial infection, but officials say the episodes are probably unrelated.
Meningitis; Colleges and Universities

Contagious.
15
Business Day

In the Murky World of Bitcoin, Fraud Is Quicker Than the Law

Illicit activity is rising in the virtual currency market, where there is an increasing amount of real money but few rules and even less oversight.
Bitcoin (Currency); Black Markets; Cyberattacks and Hackers; E-Commerce; Frauds and Swindling; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Scrip.
16
Fashion & Style

Perfect Lip Shades, Created by You

At Lip Lab, a store in SoHo, lipsticks are made to the customer’s specifications.
Cosmetics and Toiletries; Shopping and Retail

It is a tough problem.  I try to ignore it.
Well worth the price if you care.
"(P)ersonalized lipstick (down to color, finish and scent) for about $28."
17
Arts

Video: TimesTalks: Ricky Gervais

The comedian reflects on his approach to comedy, the success of "The Office" and his new series on Netflix, "Derick."
Television; Comedy and Humor

I cannot do office work.
18
Business Day

Sam Champion Leaves ‘Good Morning America’ for Weather Channel

Sam Champion, the weather anchor on TV’s top-rated morning show, will be the host of an upgraded morning program on the all-weather, all-the-time Weather Channel.
Television; News and News Media

http://www.weather.gov/

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
 
19
World

China Launches Moon Rover Mission

If the mission succeeds, China will be the third country to achieve a “soft” landing on the moon, one that allows a craft to operate after descending.
Space and Astronomy; Moon; Rocket Science and Propulsion

Success.
 
20
U.S.

Ebb in Uranium Enrichment in U.S. Raises Questions About Nuclear Policy

Some experts fear that the United States’ reliance on imported enriched uranium may affect its global nonproliferation efforts and potentially cause supply problems in the future.
Uranium; Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Weapons

FUD.
Fear, uncertainty and dread


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1
Science

An Evolutionary Twist and a New Role for Drones

A 400,000-year-old femur recovered in Spain shows that human evolution was more complex than previously thought, and a scientific panel warned of rapid, catastrophic effects of global warming.
Evolution (Biology); Archaeology; English Language; Drones (Pilotless Planes); Space and Astronomy; Anthropology; Paleontology 

The weather will continue to surprise us.
http://nsidc.org/
http://nsidc.org/arcticseaicenews/
Package delivery by drone is not going to happen soon.
2
Science

Video: ScienceTake: Angry Birds

Mockingbirds furiously protect their nests against intruding cowbirds, with mixed results.
Birds; Reproduction (Biological) 

It is a good thing I am not a bird.
3
World

Close to the Olympics, Far From the Bounty

The awarding of the Olympics in 2007 to Sochi, so tantalizingly close, had for a time raised hopes that Abkhazia would share in the bounty.
Olympic Games (2014); International Trade and World Market 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_orange

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abkhazia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abkhazia#Abkhazian_War

This mess made almost no impact on me.
I think it under reported.

4
Business Day

Worker Deaths Raise Questions at an Apple Contractor in China

The Pegatron Corporation, which makes iPhones and iPads, acknowledged the recent deaths of young workers, but said it wasn’t because of poor conditions.
Electronics; Labor and Jobs; Human Rights and Human Rights Violations 

A distinct odor of rot.
5
Education

U.S. Colleges Finding Ideals Tested Abroad

Universities with programs in countries with autocratic governments are wrestling with how to respond to actions that fly in the face of democratic principles.
Colleges and Universities; Human Rights and Human Rights Violations; Academic Freedom; Americans Abroad; International Study and Teaching; Freedom of Speech and Expression; Censorship; Palestinians 

I have not been paying attention.
What happened to the ivory tower?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_tower

This is education as a business.

The production of educated people conflicts with the production of biddable bureaucrats.
Educated people are not a good fit in top down organizations.

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N.Y. / Region

New York City to Require Child Flu Shots

The city’s Board of Health voted in favor of a mandatory vaccine for children under age 6.
Vaccination and Immunization; Influenza; Children and Childhood 

I hope vaccination is a requirement for registration.

7
U.S.

Florida: Charges Against Zimmerman Are Dropped

George Zimmerman will not face domestic violence charges.

His for girlfriend withdrew the charges.

8
Home & Garden

Pass the Cassoulet ... And the Memories

From the design studio Grain, a dish stamped with symbols to inspire conversation.
Tableware 

I like the pot but will pass on the ornament.
9
Business Day

Study Finds Federal Contracts Given to Flagrant Violators of Labor Laws

A Senate committee report urges the government to pay closer attention to safety and wage violations when awarding federal contracts.
Government Procurement; Accidents and Safety; Labor and Jobs 

In a better world the contracting agencies could look at the labor records.
Congress would have to make a law.
10
Business Day

Treasury Bill Auction Is Delayed

An error in the auction system delays the bidding until Tuesday.
Auctions; Government Bonds 

The delay is trivial.
The interest rate is not.
"Separately, the Federal Reserve said on Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, was 0.13 percent last week, unchanged from the previous week."

11
Opinion

The G.O.P.’s Racism Tweet

The Republican National Committee got in trouble for suggesting that Rosa Parks had “ended” racism.
Voting Rights Act (1965) 

A Freudian slip.
12
N.Y. / Region

For New York City’s Charter Schools, a Lesson on Paying Rent

The Bronx Community Charter School could be a model if Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio follows through on his proposal to charge charter schools for space.
Charter Schools; Education (K-12); Renting and Leasing (Real Estate) 

A charter school is not a public school.
They must buy or rent space.

13
Sports

N.C.A.A. Change Is Coming, Maybe

Tweaks, not major reforms, are what might emerge after some of the most important people in college sports met in Manhattan.
College Athletics 

Not soon.
14
Health

More Helpful Fatty Acids Found in Organic Milk

The research was met with a mixed reaction, as there is disagreement among scientists about whether omega-6 fatty acids are harmful.
Milk; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Organic Foods and Products; Diet and Nutrition 

It is nice to know what "Organic Milk" brings us.
I do not bother.
15
Fashion & Style

Reign of Cartier, Jeweler to Royalty

The "Cartier. Style and History" exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris captures the vision and expertise of the luxury jewelry maker.
Diamonds; Fashion and Apparel; Museums 

Cartier produces jewels of as much taste as the display of extreme wealth can have.
   
16
Arts

A (Big) Bit of Egypt in Central Park

The oldest man-made, outdoor object in New York is the towering, granite obelisk in Central Park known as Cleopatra’s Needle: It’s nearly 3,500 years old.
Art 

Just ostentation in the display.  
Cleopatra's Needle, 
a dazzling display of stone cutting for religious purposes.  

17
U.S.

Meningitis Outbreak Strikes Two Universities

Students at Princeton and the University of California, Santa Barbara, have contracted a dangerous type of the bacterial infection, but officials say the episodes are probably unrelated.
Meningitis; Colleges and Universities 

Bacterial meningitis is contagious.

18
Business Day

In the Murky World of Bitcoin, Fraud Is Quicker Than the Law

Illicit activity is rising in the virtual currency market, where there is an increasing amount of real money but few rules and even less oversight.
Bitcoin (Currency); Black Markets; Cyberattacks and Hackers; E-Commerce; Frauds and Swindling; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry 

It is scrip and will crash.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrip
19
Arts

Video: TimesTalks: Ricky Gervais

The comedian reflects on his approach to comedy, the success of "The Office" and his new series on Netflix, "Derick."
Television; Comedy and Humor 

I also cannot do office work.
20
Business Day

Sam Champion Leaves ‘Good Morning America’ for Weather Channel

Sam Champion, the weather anchor on TV’s top-rated morning show, will be the host of an upgraded morning program on the all-weather, all-the-time Weather Channel.
Television; News and News Media

The weather channel is unsatisfactory for me.
I use:
http://classic.wunderground.com/
http://classic.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html
http://www.wunderground.com/severe/europe.asp
http://rads.tudelft.nl/gulfstream/
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/satellite.php
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/comp/ceus/wv-animated.gif
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/eaus/wv-animated.gif
http://www.weather.gov/
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.7143528&lon=-74.0059731&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=New%20York%2C%20NY%2C%20USA#.Uq4C8c-eBN0
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.90723089999999&lon=-77.03646409999999&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=Washington%2C%20DC%2C%20USA#.Uq4Dts-eBN0
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/


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