Sunday, February 9, 2014

@22:40, 2/8/14

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1
Opinion

Calling All Candidates

Scott Brown is shirtless and on the front page of newspapers this week. It’s definitely an election year!
United States Politics and Government; Elections, House of Representatives; Elections, Senate; Tea Party Movement 

The G.O.P. is insane.
 
2
Sports

Top Scorer in the Big 12 Gets a Record to Match

Melvin Ejim scored a Big 12-record 48 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to lead No. 16 Iowa State to a victory over Texas Christian.
Basketball (College) 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/sports/ncaabasketball/ncaa-womens-championship-connecticut-louisville.html

"A 93-60 rout of Louisville gave Coach Geno Auriemma the same number of championships as his nemesis, Pat Summitt, whose pioneering career at Tennessee was curtailed by early-onset Alzheimer’s. He graciously called her “the greatest women’s basketball coach who ever lived,” but Tuesday’s victory reaffirmed UConn as the country’s pre-eminent program.
After an early flagrant foul by guard Caroline Doty, the uncertain Huskies recovered and drew away with a decisive 19-0 run in the first half and finished with 13 3-pointers. The marvelous freshman Breanna Stewart contributed 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 assists and 3 steals. The steady sophomore Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 18 points in a hail of 3-pointers and grabbed 9 rebounds. And the senior guard Kelly Faris gave a complete goodbye performance with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, earning this UConn team a special place in Auriemma’s career scrapbook."

3
Automobiles

Highlights From the Chicago Auto Show

Subaru, Kia, BMW and Nissan were among the automakers to unveil production vehicles and concepts at this year’s show.
Automobiles 

The Kia Soul is the most interesting vehicle.
The Nissan Frontier Diesel is a toy.
 
4
U.S.

Months Later, Sniper Attack at Power Hub Still a Mystery

5
Automobiles

Wheelies: The Sorry, Ferrari Edition

High-end luxury automakers, except Ferrari, enjoy strong sales; a G.M.-Isuzu diesel engine joint venture receives $60 million in upgrade money.
Automobiles; Antique and Classic Cars; Trucks and Trucking 

None of these.
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Texas.

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N.Y. / Region

Biden Compares La Guardia Airport to ‘Third World’

8
Opinion

A Missing Argument on Contraceptives

 
Establishment clause.  A good thought.
 
9
Sports

Crosby Leads Penguins Over Sabres

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U.S.

More Federal Privileges to Extend to Same-Sex Couples

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. was preparing to issue policies aimed at eliminating the distinction between same- and opposite-sex married couples in the federal criminal justice system.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Civil Rights and Liberties 

The process has to grind on a bit more.
 
11
Opinion

Why Nutrition Is So Confusing

We haven’t done the studies that would clarify what it takes to be lean and healthy.
Obesity; Diet and Nutrition; Weight; Diabetes 

Doing the science is important.
 
12
Business Day

Caribbean Islands Agree to Swap Diesel Power for Renewable Sources

Several countries signed a pact to start replacing diesel generators, the most common means of producing electricity on islands, with other sources.
Alternative and Renewable Energy; Energy Efficiency; Diesel Power 

A better use for money than many.
 
13
Automobiles

Wheelies: The Flashing Lights and Free Speech Rights Edition

A federal judge rules that flashing high beams to warn motorists of a speed trap is not illegal; the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup gets 28 m.p.g.
Automobiles; Electric and Hybrid Vehicles; Freedom of Speech and Expression; Fuel Efficiency 

I have not found the right truck in current production.
 
14
World

Iraqi Tribes to Take Lead in Falluja Fight, U.S. Says

Brett McGurk, a top State Department official, provided new details about the Iraqi government’s effort to regain control of a key Sunni city now occupied by jihadists.
Sunni Muslims; Shiite Muslims 

The wrong action with the wrong force.
 
15
Business Day

F.D.A. Tightens Rules on Infant Formula

The changes require that the companies meet so-called good manufacturing practices, which include testing for contamination from pathogens.
Infant Formulas; Food Contamination and Poisoning; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry 

Another check will help.
 
16
Sports

Blatter Open to FIFA Bid


I know no counter argument.

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World

China Exhibit, Part of an Anti-Japan Campaign, Reflects an Escalating Feud

An exhibit about a Korean nationalist who assassinated a Japanese politician in 1909 is indicative of the anti-Japanese public relations campaign that China is running.
Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations; International Relations; Monuments and Memorials (Structures) 

China and Japan have fought numerous wars.  
They would like to have another.
They both recognize that such a war would be disastrous.  

18
N.Y. / Region

’70s Photorealism: Revived and Still Relevant

 
I would consider New Haven.  I am not enthusiastic about its politics.
 
19
Science

E.P.A. Staff Struggling to Create Pollution Rule

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N.Y. / Region

No. 1 Columbia Fencers Are Aided by ‘Jedi Master’

Unconventional methods like meditation and “sudden-death drills” have helped propel a group of athletes to the top of their sport.
Fencing (Sport); College Athletics 

Fencing is not a spectator sport.

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