Monday, December 2, 2013

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1
Opinion

A Bird Whose Life Depends on a Crab

A bird’s future depends on a creature that survived the dinosaurs.
Crabs; Birds; Endangered and Extinct Species; Fishing, Commercial; Medicine and Health 

Shrill because the response has been tepid.
 
2
Sports

Routing Yale and Getting Help, Harvard Gains Part of Ivy Title

Paul Stanton Jr. scored four touchdowns, tying a 98-year-old record in the Harvard-Yale series, and the Crimson became league co-champions when Princeton lost to Dartmouth.
Football (College) 

Teams are winning and loosing.
 
3
Business Day

Vestas Hopes to Bring Wind Power to World

A project called Wind for Prosperity aims to start supplying low-cost power to rural populations around the globe.
Wind Power; Alternative and Renewable Energy; Energy and Power; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions 

Wind power looks like a good thing to start with.
It has not proven durable in the past

4
Opinion

Treating Insomnia and Depression

Psychiatrists discuss underlying causes and appropriate therapies for both conditions.
Insomnia; Depression (Mental); Therapy and Rehabilitation; Mental Health and Disorders; Psychology and Psychologists 

O.K., Training can help.
 
5
World

At European Meeting on Partnership, Ukraine and Armenia Balk

The nations’ decision to reject closer ties with Europe has turned a summit meeting partly into a strategy session over how to confront the unexpectedly strong challenge from Moscow.
International Relations; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots 

At this time the E.U. is not a good deal.
 
6
Sunday Review

The Shocking Sex Secrets of Insects

Nature may be red in tooth and claw, but she is utterly ruthless when it comes to genitalia.
Insects; Reproduction (Biological); Research; Evolution (Biology); Cockroaches 

Highly motivated.
 
7
Fashion & Style

Good Looks, Specially Wrapped

Fragrances and skin care products for women and men.
Cosmetics and Toiletries; Gifts; Beauty; Perfumes and Fragrances; Hair 

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/holiday-gift-guide/#/?page=cover

Ask.
 
8
Opinion

On Dying After Your Time

Extending the human life span would diminish our lives.
Longevity; Elderly; Research; Death and Dying 

"Daniel Callahan is the president emeritus of the Hastings Center and a co-director of the Yale-Hastings Program in Ethics and Health Policy. "

Daniel Callahan looks to hold that there will be no growth in employment.
The jobs there are are all the jobs that can ever be.
It may be that he holds the growth in population will forever exceed the growth in employment.
The black Malthusian view of the future is not one I hold.

9
Opinion

We Are All Silvio

Silvio Berlusconi is a renowned political escape artist. But what happens when he can’t wriggle free?

Other peoples loyalty to him is all the political power he has.
 
10
World

Andhra Pradesh Set to Evacuate 250,000 people as Cyclone Lehar Nears Coast

Cylone Lehar, the second big storm in a week to threaten the state, is expected to make landfall late Thursday afternoon.
Collectors and Collections; Cyclones; Disasters and Emergencies; Evacuations and Evacuees; Fishing, Commercial; Irrigation 

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

Location of Andhra Pradesh in India
Map of Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates (Hyderabad): 17.366°N 78.476°E

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

"Moving along a generally west-northwestward path in the following days, the storm passed over an area having cooler waters and a moderate vertical wind shear. The storm's low-level circulation center (LLCC) started losing its structure, triggering a weakening trend. Lehar rapidly weakened to a Depression on November 28 and its fully exposed LLCC made its second landfall over the coast of Andhra Pradesh near Machilipatnam. The same day, it was last noted as a well marked low pressure area over Andhra Pradesh."

11
World

Execution-Style Killings in Iraq Raise Fears of Return to Sectarian Violence

Eighteen people were killed with pinpoint deliberation, some tied up in cable, reintroducing the prospect of a return to the violence that rattled Iraq in 2006 and 2007.
Civilian Casualties; Sunni Muslims; Shiite Muslims 

The religious war continues.
 
12
Opinion

Voter ID Gets Another Day in Court

Plaintiffs challenging a Wisconsin law offer strong evidence of racially discriminatory effects.
Voter Registration and Requirements; Voting Rights Act (1965) 

Voter ID laws should be struck down.  
The Supreme Court will be reluctant.

13
U.S.

California: Deal Reached in Suit Over Animal Abuse

The settlements come after accusations of inhumane treatment led to a huge recall that included beef sold to the National School Lunch Program.
Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare; Meat; Recalls and Bans of Products 

It is far easier to be an employee than to pose as one.
A forced bankruptcy would have been a better resolution of the violation.
 
14
Science

Microbes May Add Special Something to Wines

Researchers have found that grape varieties in different regions carry distinctive patterns of fungi and bacteria, which may play a role in making a wine unique.
Wines; Fungi; Bacteria; Research; Microbiology 

Better wine are worth an effort.
 
15
Health

Bumps in the Road to New Cholesterol Guidelines

Some doctors said a panel issuing guidelines for avoiding cholesterol risks had ignored part of the available data, and they asserted it should have first released a draft report to allow for comments.
Cholesterol; Heart; Stroke; Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs) 

Mostly noise.  If there is anything there it will be trumpeted.
16
World

Grief and Heroism as Survivors Struggle in the Philippines

Acts of heroism abound in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, often with a special emphasis on ensuring the survival of children.
Typhoon Haiyan (2013) 

Still cleaning up.  There is no real number on the damage yet.
 
17
World

Russia: Court Grants Bail to Last Detainee in Greenpeace Case

A court in St. Petersburg granted bail on Thursday to Colin Russell, the last of the 30 people on a Greenpeace International ship seized in September after a protest in the Arctic.
Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Offshore Drilling and Exploration 

Russia does not take instruction.
 
18
Health

Sleep Therapy Is Expected to Gain a Wider Role in Depression Treatment

Scientists say that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can double the likelihood of recovery, and powerfully complement antidepressant drugs.
Sleep; Insomnia; Therapy and Rehabilitation; Depression (Mental) 

O.K.
http://global.oup.com/academic/product/overcoming-insomnia-9780195365900?cc=us&lang=en&
19
Sports

Rodriguez Amends Suit, Adding Claims About Selig

The updating came after Bud Selig, the baseball commissioner, was not required last week to testify at Alex Rodriguez’s suspension hearing.
Baseball; Doping (Sports) 

I will let the dust settle.  
Rodriguez has no case but must make the attempt.

20
Style

Taking a Break From I.V.F.

A break from fertility treatment is a chance to return to normal, but it’s hard to appreciate a phase of life you’re trying to leave behind.
Fertility Drugs; In Vitro Fertilization; Infertility; Parenting; Pregnancy and Childbirth 

She has earned her break.  
I do not need a child.

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1
Sunday Review

The Shocking Sex Secrets of Insects

Nature may be red in tooth and claw, but she is utterly ruthless when it comes to genitalia.
Insects; Reproduction (Biological); Research; Evolution (Biology); Cockroaches 

It must be important.  Such effort goes into it.
2
Fashion & Style

Good Looks, Specially Wrapped

Fragrances and skin care products for women and men.
Cosmetics and Toiletries; Gifts; Beauty; Perfumes and Fragrances; Hair 

Your voice is all the gift I want.  We can go on from there.

 
3
Opinion

On Dying After Your Time

Extending the human life span would diminish our lives.
Longevity; Elderly; Research; Death and Dying 

The children can wait or build their own incomes.
Youth grants no precedence.
4
Opinion

We Are All Silvio

Silvio Berlusconi is a renowned political escape artist. But what happens when he can’t wriggle free?

He goes to jail.

5
World

Andhra Pradesh Set to Evacuate 250,000 people as Cyclone Lehar Nears Coast

Cylone Lehar, the second big storm in a week to threaten the state, is expected to make landfall late Thursday afternoon.
Collectors and Collections; Cyclones; Disasters and Emergencies; Evacuations and Evacuees; Fishing, Commercial; Irrigation 

The storm collapsed.

6
World

Execution-Style Killings in Iraq Raise Fears of Return to Sectarian Violence

Eighteen people were killed with pinpoint deliberation, some tied up in cable, reintroducing the prospect of a return to the violence that rattled Iraq in 2006 and 2007.
Civilian Casualties; Sunni Muslims; Shiite Muslims 

The religious war continues.
 
7
Opinion

Voter ID Gets Another Day in Court


U.S.

California: Deal Reached in Suit Over Animal Abuse

9
Science

Microbes May Add Special Something to Wines

10
Health

Bumps in the Road to New Cholesterol Guidelines

11
World

Grief and Heroism as Survivors Struggle in the Philippines

12
World

Russia: Court Grants Bail to Last Detainee in Greenpeace Case

13
Health

Sleep Therapy Is Expected to Gain a Wider Role in Depression Treatment

Scientists say that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can double the likelihood of recovery, and powerfully complement antidepressant drugs.
Sleep; Insomnia; Therapy and Rehabilitation; Depression (Mental) 

Do it.
 
14
Sports

Rodriguez Amends Suit, Adding Claims About Selig

15
Style

Taking a Break From I.V.F.

16
Sports

New England Can’t Lose in December, and Houston Can’t Win at All

The Patriots overcame a first-half deficit for the second straight week, rallying for their eighth straight win in December games.
Football

I do not follow football.
 
17
U.S.

Protecting the Brand

The Hells Angels have grown increasingly litigious, learning to employ the legal system to protect the recognizable symbols of their club.
Motorcycles, Motor Bikes and Motorscooters; Trademarks and Trade Names 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/29/us/despite-outlaw-image-hells-angels-sue-often.html

There is money in it and no jail time.
 
18
Education

Pulling a More Diverse Group of Achievers Into the Advanced Placement Pool

Confronting entrenched perceptions, schools have begun initiatives to enroll more poor, Latino and African-American students in Advanced Placement courses, which serve as an elite preserve within schools.
Tests and Examinations; Education (K-12); SAT (College Admission Test); Blacks; Hispanic-Americans; Minorities 

I hope the view is wrong that students able to do the work are prevented from entering the program.

If they are prevented there is legal work to be done.

19
Crosswords & Games

Teams From Azerbaijan and Miami Seize Titles

The European Chess Championship went to Azerbaijan for the first time, and Miami won the United States Chess League title for the first time.
Chess 

Chess makes the paper!
20
Automobiles

Ford Discloses Two New Recalls for the 2013 Escape

Fire hazards from possible oil and fuel leaks are cited for the 1.6-liter 4-cyinder engine.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Recalls and Bans of Products; Automobiles 

A design failure.  
Ford must fix it. 


 

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