Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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1
U.S.

A Harder Outlook for Today’s Cowboy

As the costs of doing business rise and available land declines, the herd of cattle — and ranchers — is declining in the United States.
Agriculture and Farming; Ranches; Cattle; Livestock 

From the text the ranchers are an ignorant bunch.
The piece opens with a long list of non sequiturs. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non_sequitur_%28logic%29
The price of a steer must be half what it was.

2
U.S.

Treasury Secretary Sends Warning on Debt Limit

The warning by Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew sets up another fiscal showdown, and earlier than congressional leaders had anticipated.
National Debt (US); United States Politics and Government; United States Economy; Federal Budget (US) 

"Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew warned Congress on Wednesday that the government would most likely exhaust its ability to borrow in late February, setting up yet another fiscal showdown with Republicans, and this time earlier than congressional leaders had anticipated."

3
Technology

Verizon Plans to Buy Intel Media Division to Expand Its Television Services

Intel Media was acquired by Verizon, which wants to add TV everywhere there is an Internet connection.
Cable Television; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Television; Computers and the Internet 

Verizon would like to be in the cable distribution business and would like to collect the fees that business receives.
They are in the common carrier business.
The Bush FCC changed the name.  
The name or definition will change again.
That or they are again a highly regulated monopoly.

4
Business Day

The Gadfly of Greenwich Real Estate

Amid dozens of unsold mega-mansions, a real estate agent sees a glut of greed.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Real Estate Brokers; Mortgages; High Net Worth Individuals 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich,_Connecticut

Location in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: 41°02′20″N 73°36′49″W

I am not fond of Greatneck.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wareham,_Massachusetts
5
World

More Problems for American Couple Accused in Qatar


Get them out.

6
Style

Freezing Eggs, and Hoarding My Fertility

For a year, I froze eggs in a frenzy, bloated in fat pants and cranky from hormones; $50,000 later, I had stashed away 70 eggs.
Fertility Drugs; Infertility; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Women and Girls 

I hope you did.
I do not count on it.
7
Movies

Smut, Refreshed for a New Generation

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World

The Journey of 'Miss Lovely' from Cannes to the Censors

The director Ashim Ahluwalia said he never thought his movie about the sex-horror film industry of 1980s Mumbai would get past the Indian review board, much less draw an enthusiastic response from local audiences.
Awards, Decorations and Honors; Cannes International Film Festival; Censorship; Documentary Films and Programs; Movies; Nineteen Hundred Eighties; Pornography 

A satisfying result.
9
Business Day

Oil Industry Nears a Big Asset Sell-Off

The deal may be one of many this year, as energy companies seek cash for other projects or to finance share buybacks and higher dividends.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Natural Gas 

This reads like the sell-off is in progress.
It looks like a death spiral to me.  
We will soon see higher energy prices.
 
10
U.S.

Rand Paul’s Mixed Inheritance

As Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky tries to broaden his appeal, he is also trying to take libertarianism, an ideology long on the fringes of American politics, into the mainstream.
Libertarianism (US Politics); United States Politics and Government; Presidential Election of 2016 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism
Some individuals are more powerful than others.
Power and wealth are nearly equivalent.
Any libertarian system is inherently unstable.
It would collapse into an authoritarian system. 

Know your enemy.
11
Business Day

Boston Fed’s Latest Role: Community Organizer

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston funneled $1.8 million from outside donors to help turn around some of the Massachusetts’ most depressed midsize cities.
United States Economy; Urban Areas; Income Inequality 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence,_Massachusetts
Location in Essex County in Massachusetts imap_caption =
Could do.

The Federal Reserve is politically constrained.
Jawboning is about what they have left.
Congress will have to spend money and allow the debt to increase.
Though individuals cannot spend debt indefinitely the federal government can.
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Automobiles

E.V.’s Could Be Key Part of a Changing Electrical Grid

As more electricity generation sources, like wind energy, become intermittent ones, E.V. charging could be a way to stabilize demand.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles; Automobiles; Wind Power 

The problem will be matching car use to times of peak demand.
Time shifting is always the problem with intermittent sources.
13
World

3 Dead in Clash at Police Station in Western China, Report Says

Three ethnic Uighurs were shot and killed in the Xinjiang region during a fight with security guards, Radio Free Asia reported.
Uighurs (Chinese Ethnic Group); Attacks on Police 

Islam is feeling threatened everywhere.
14
Opinion

Treatment for Addiction

Dr. Thomas Farley, the departing New York City health commissioner, responds to a news article.
Drug Abuse and Traffic 

Treatment is more effective and cheaper than jail.
15
Arts

Architect Goes Home, to Recall and to Work

The architect Richard Meier has just installed an exhibition in Jersey City with some 400 handmade models of projects he’s designed, while helping to redevelop a section of downtown Newark.
Architecture; Charter Schools 

He has a project.
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Automobiles

Scottsdale Classic Car Auctions Total $249 Million, Improving on 2013 Results

The top two sales in Arizona last week were 1958 Ferrari 250 GT models.
Automobiles; Auctions 

No.
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18
Sports

Power Play Falls Short, and So Do Islanders

The Islanders were stymied by a backup goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
Hockey, Ice 

19
World

Court in Russia Says Associate of Ex-Oil Tycoon Should Be Freed

The order to free Platon A. Lebedev, a business associate of the recently pardoned oil tycoon Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky, was in step with a series of amnesties and pardons before the Winter Olympics.
Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons; Political Prisoners 

Playing Czar.
20
Opinion

More Imperfect Unions

Marriage in America has been on the decline, but there is little honest talk about the root causes.
Marriages; Divorce, Separations and Annulments; Abortion; Liberalism (US Politics); Conservatism (US Politics); Social Conditions and Trends

Ross Douthat has nothing but "straw men".

Children who are supported become more socially mobile upward.
Support for children includes food, shelter, clothing and adult contact.
Families, no matter how they are bonded, often provide support for their children.

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@13:00

1
U.S.

A Harder Outlook for Today’s Cowboy

2
Technology

Verizon Plans to Buy Intel Media Division to Expand Its Television Services

Intel Media was acquired by Verizon, which wants to add TV everywhere there is an Internet connection.
Cable Television; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Television; Computers and the Internet
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Style

Freezing Eggs, and Hoarding My Fertility

For a year, I froze eggs in a frenzy, bloated in fat pants and cranky from hormones; $50,000 later, I had stashed away 70 eggs.
Fertility Drugs; Infertility; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Women and Girls

One must start early.

4
U.S.

Rand Paul’s Mixed Inheritance


Bargaining is impossible when the parties are unequal in power.

5
Business Day

Boston Fed’s Latest Role: Community Organizer


Yes.

6
Sports

UConn Reaches 20 Wins

7
Opinion

Treatment for Addiction


Do it.

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Academic interest only.

9

Do the cleanup.

10
Sports

Power Play Falls Short, and So Do Islanders

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Opinion

More Imperfect Unions


Adult social contact.

12
World

2 Sides in Syria Peace Talks Agree to Meet in the Same Room, Averting a Breakdown

The sides were expected to spend much of Saturday trying to agree on a cease-fire to allow aid to reach areas blockaded by the government in Homs.
Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ); International Relations

No side is prepared to lose.

13
Opinion

Bananas are Chemicals, Too


Obvious to some.

14
U.S.

In Nuns’ Suit, Justices Block Key Mandate in Health Law

The Supreme Court granted an injunction sought by an order of Roman Catholic nuns who object to the requirement to cover contraception.
Birth Control and Family Planning; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)

There are those who think this is a good thing.
I will paraphrase their authority: Render unto Caesar what is Caesars.
We are considering bodies only in this matter. 
Theology is not a matter for the Congress or the Court.
 
15
Sports

Hawaii and San Diego Among Sites Considered for America’s Cup

America’s Cup officials are looking at Hawaii, San Diego and other sites for sailing’s marquee regatta in August 2017.
Sailboats and Sailing; America's Cup

This is a local matter. 
Team Oracle has the right to decide under the deed of gift.
 
16
Opinion

Billionaires and Boasts

A football player’s swagger turned all eyes to Seattle, but it was a claim by that city’s most famous billionaire that deserved more attention.
Football; Poverty; Philanthropy

I want some of what Bill Gates is smoking.
I hope his dream works out.
 
17
Arts

Architect Goes Home, to Recall and to Work


A retirement project.

18
U.S.

Treasury Secretary Sends Warning on Debt Limit

19
U.S.

Food Banks Anticipate Impact of Cuts to Food Stamps

Pantries across the country are preparing for increased demand as Congress prepares to cut billions of dollars more from the food stamp program.
United States Politics and Government; Farm Bill (US); Food Stamps; Food Banks and Pantries; Soup Kitchens

Congress has decided.  The G.O.P. will try for more.
 
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N.Y. / Region

For Super Bowl Jet-and-Helicopter Set, Urging Buses and Rail

For many of the expected 400,000 visitors to New York City, the transportation options for getting to their stadium seats on Feb. 2 are not their usual ones.
Super Bowl; Roads and Traffic; Transit Systems; Airlines and Airplanes; Stadiums and Arenas; Football; Series

Robbing football fans seems appropriate.

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@23:15

1
Business Day

Economic Reports for the Week of Jan. 27

Apple will release its financial report on Monday, Ford and Chrysler will report fourth-quarter results this week, and more.
Company Reports; United States Economy; Economic Conditions and Trends; Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline

Fiction.
 
2
Technology

Verizon Plans to Buy Intel Media Division to Expand Its Television Services

3
U.S.

Texas Woman Is Taken Off Life Support After Order


Good

4
Sports

Pelé Backs Frenchman for FIFA Presidency

In a letter, the Brazilian soccer great gave a strong endorsement for Jérôme Champagne’s bid to replace Sepp Blatter.
Soccer

Inside Football.
 
5
Opinion

3 Enemas Later, Still No Drugs

Inequality in America is much more than just an income issue. It’s also about our dignity and access to justice.
Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings; Search and Seizure

It happens.
When stopped one asks if one is under arrest. 
If the answer is no, say goodbye and walk on.
If the answer is yes, request a lawyer and follow the lawyers advice.

6
Business Day

Boston Fed’s Latest Role: Community Organizer

7
Opinion

How Long Have I Got Left?

I always knew I’d die, without knowing when. But now I knew it acutely.
Death and Dying; Medicine and Health; Lung Cancer

Talk helps me.
 
8
Sports

UConn Reaches 20 Wins

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Sports

The Week’s Men’s College Basketball Games to Watch

With a victory over Florida State on Saturday, Duke has won four games in a row, but the Blue Devils will be challenged in their next two games, both on the road.
Basketball (College)
10
World

Gaza Man Shot to Death in Border Clash With Israeli Military, Palestinians Say

It was the latest in a series of violent exchanges that have frayed a fragile 14-month-old cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Defense and Military Forces; Deaths (Fatalities)

SNAFU.
 
11
Opinion

Treatment for Addiction


Do it.

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14
Sports

Power Play Falls Short, and So Do Islanders

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World

Report on Unrest Is at Odds With Account of Myanmar

Human rights groups say that with this latest round of anti-Muslim violence, Myanmar’s government appears to be trying to cover up the problem.
Human Rights and Human Rights Violations; Muslims and Islam

Old habits.
 
17
Opinion

Bananas are Chemicals, Too

A chemistry teacher reminds students and the rest of us that natural foods are made of chemicals, too.
Cancer; Chemistry; Diet and Nutrition; Education (K-12); Education (Secondary); Environment; Food; Science and Technology

yes
 
18
Opinion

Confessions of the Cultural Revolution

As the vitriolic reaction to Song Binbin's apology shows, China is not ready for a public reckoning.
Cultural Revolution

Pussyfooting around the historical events.

19
Sports

Hawaii and San Diego Among Sites Considered for America’s Cup

20
U.S.

In Nuns’ Suit, Justices Block Key Mandate in Health Law







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