Thursday, December 5, 2013

@10:15, 12/3/13

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1
Automobiles

Wheelies: The 9-3 Resurrection Edition

The Saab 9-3 will return, this time to the Chinese market, and Ram will introduce a pint-size Fiat-based commercial van at the end of 2014.
Automobiles 

Out of this world.
 
2
World

Where Eagles Dare (the Eagle’s Cut)

A sea eagle snatched a video camera that was recording crocodiles in northwest Australia and captured footage of its 70-mile journey across the country’s remote landscape.
Birds; Video Recordings and Downloads; Cameras 

Nice pictures.
3
Sports

UConn Wins at Buzzer

Shabazz Napier hit a jumper from the free-throw line as time expired to keep No. 12 Connecticut undefeated with a 65-64 victory over No. 15 Florida.
Basketball (College) 

Exciting if you care.
 
4
U.S.

For Gay Community, Finding Acceptance Is Even More Difficult on the Streets

San Francisco is reaching out to gays who are homeless, after a survey found nearly 30 percent of the city’s homeless population identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Homeless Persons; Homosexuality; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Transgender and Transsexual; Labor and Jobs 

There should be a gay dominant shelter system.
5
Business Day

Economists Are Different From You and Me

6
U.S.

A Tax Plan to Please Both Sides


no

7
Opinion

Debt and Taxes

Unless Congress acts soon, a law that protects borrowers from unexpectedly large tax bills will expire.
Foreclosures; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Taxation; Subprime Mortgage Crisis; Editorials; Mortgages 

This feature of the code is just ugly.
 
8
N.Y. / Region

Diamond-Paved, Deal-Obsessed

The diamond district, on a block of West 47th Street, pulses with the competition of the jewelry sellers, who are always looking for a way to make a deal.
Diamonds; Jewels and Jewelry; Photography 

I will buy you the stone and setting of your choice.
 
9
Opinion

Tale of Two Midwest States

10
Health

Timing of Baby's First Solids May Affect Allergy Risk

11
N.Y. / Region

The Magic of Witch Hazel

12

In Our Pages: November 27

From The International Herald Tribune.
Vietnam War; War and Revolution 

Nothing to add.
 
13
U.S.

Ticket Led by Women Shows Where Democrats Pin Hopes

With Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte running for governor and lieutenant governor, the Democrats are depending in part on female voters for a Texas turnaround.
Voting and Voters; Women and Girls 

It would be good to see a contest in Texas.  A victory would be better.
 
14
Opinion

Joshua Sapan

The president of AMC on antique lightning rods and bespoke shirts.

O.K.

15
Opinion

An American Neurotic in Paris

Thanksgiving prompts the question that expatriates everywhere face: Shouldn't I be going home?
Americans Abroad 

Home may have been a time as well as a place.
"you can't go home again."
16
Technology

Researchers Retract Report That Linked Bitcoin Creator and Silk Road

A paper written by two Israeli computer scientists linked a Bitcoin account to a transaction on Silk Road, an Internet black market. But the owner of that account, who is not the still-anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has come forward.
Bitcoin (Currency); Black Markets 

I do not understand Bitcoin.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin

Fractional banking should be impossible under this scheme.
That is probably not a good thing.

Issuing exchanges go bankrupt.
This looks like wooden nickles or any other kind of scrip.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrip
 
17
Science

New Clues May Change Buddha’s Date of Birth

At a temple in Nepal that contains a pillar documenting a homage at the Buddha’s birthplace, researchers determined that lower structures were erected as early as the sixth century B.C.
Buddhism; Archaeology 

Interesting.

The thought, not the thinker.
 
18
Business Day

Short on Space, Taiwan Embraces a Boom in Recycling

In a country that produces more electronics per capita than any other, commercial and government efforts have helped clean up the waste byproducts.
Recycling of Waste Materials; Electronics 

Taiwan must run a zero landfill system.  They find it pays them.
 
19
World

Hard Times for a Small (and Fuzzy) Group of Europeans

In an era of austerity, donkeys have been swept up in the debate over just how far the European Union should go to maintain its farming regions.
Donkeys; Agriculture and Farming 

A donkey or two  make life possible on marginal land.  More do not make life better.
Donkeys will be pets and playthings.  From time to time they will find work.
Most of the time they will be a pony substitute.

20
World

Biden, in Japan, Calibrates Message Over Tensions With China

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. finds himself in the midst of an increasingly tense standoff between Japan and China over Beijing’s creation of a zone of restricted airspace.
United States International Relations 

Open war would be a disaster.

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2
Science

Men Can Be Such Worms (and Vice Versa)

3
U.S.

Georgetown Event To Help Liz Cheney’s Campaign

4
Sports

UConn Wins at Buzzer

5
Science

Panel Says Global Warming Carries Risk of Deep Changes

A scientific panel’s report rules out some doomsday notions but says dire climatic surprises seem inevitable.
Global Warming; Oceans and Seas 

The sea will drown the east coast cities.  When is a question.  
Probably within the next two hundred years.  Probably not in the next fifty years.

6
World

$12 Billion Is Pledged to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria

7
Technology

A Traditional Audio Company Enters the Wireless Realm

Don't bother.
8
World

Tests on Arafat Find No Proof of Radiation Poisoning

9
N.Y. / Region

Diamond-Paved, Deal-Obsessed


I will buy for you your choice of stone and setting.

10
N.Y. / Region

The Magic of Witch Hazel

 
February bloom here.
 
11

In Our Pages: November 27

12
U.S.

Ticket Led by Women Shows Where Democrats Pin Hopes

13
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 

yes.
 
14
Opinion

Joshua Sapan


15
Opinion

An American Neurotic in Paris

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17
Business Day

Short on Space, Taiwan Embraces a Boom in Recycling

18
Opinion

Bad Eating Habits Start in the Womb

19
World

Biden Backs Ally Japan but Avoids Roiling China

20
World

Mideast Tensions Alarm U.N. Chief


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