Monday, February 24, 2014

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1
Opinion

Banning Ivory Sales in America

If rigorously enforced, new rules issued by the Obama administration should help slow the slaughter of African elephants.
Ivory; Elephants; Poaching (Wildlife); International Trade and World Market; Antiques; Editorials; Endangered and Extinct Species 

I do not oppose the action.
 
2
World

North Korea Arrests Christian Missionary From Australia

The arrest of John Short, 75, comes as North Korea continues to face pressure to release Kenneth Bae, an American missionary it has held for more than a year.
Missionaries; Christians and Christianity; Freedom of Religion; International Relations 

Better than the stew pot.
 
3
Business Day

Massachusetts Regulators Approve a Gas-Fired Power Plant With an Expiration Date

A state regulator accepted a plan to let a natural gas-fired plant be built, with emissions to be gradually reduced until a set closing date.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Natural Gas; Energy and Power; Factories and Manufacturing; Carbon Dioxide 

An exercise in the possible.  
I do not expect actual declines.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Body of Michele Savoia, Fashion Designer, Found in Hudson River

The 55-year-old, who designed costumes for Broadway shows like “Swing,” “Promises, Promises” and “Evita,” apparently fell into the water while trying to board his boat early Thursday.
Fashion and Apparel; Deaths (Fatalities); Boats and Boating; Falls; Missing Persons; Drownings 

Just an accident.
 
5
U.S.

Attorney General Signs New Rules to Limit Access to Journalists’ Records

The guidelines signed by Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Friday are intended to ensure a balance between protecting national security and safeguarding freedom of the press, a preamble says.
Freedom of the Press; News and News Media; Classified Information and State Secrets; Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) 

Secrets leak.
Reporters publish leaks.
 
6
World

Iraqi Cleric, Exiting Politics, Urges Others to Keep Serving

Moktada al-Sadr, the influential anti-American Shiite cleric, told his followers in Parliament to continue to serve, but not on his behalf.
Shiite Muslims 

The religious war continues.
 
7
Sports

N.H.L. and Players Differ Over 2018 Games

While the players welcome the exposure of the Olympics, owners and league officials bristle at interrupting the season and the potential for injuries.
Hockey, Ice; Olympic Games (2018); Olympic Games (2014) 

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

The players carry the day.
8
Opinion

The Go-To Congresswoman on Gun Control Packs It In

After 18 years of meeting with victims and their families, Representative Carolyn McCarthy can move on and know that she tried to make a difference.
Gun Control; United States Politics and Government; Editorials 

Andrew Jackson has much to answer for.
The Luddites hold the field for now.
 
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U.S.

G.O.P. Congressman in South Carolina Takes a Risk With a Foray Into Immigration

Representative Mike Mulvaney, who convened a town-hall-style meeting on the issue with an audience of Latinos, could face the ire of Tea Party conservatives if he moves too far on a push for an overhaul.
Immigration and Emigration; Law and Legislation; Illegal Immigration; Hispanic-Americans; Tea Party Movement 

"Ms. Martin, the Tea Party organizer, said she was certain Mr. Mulvaney would not risk provoking her organization’s wrath by pushing an overhaul anytime soon.
“Mick Mulvaney is just not going to come out for immigration reform,” she said matter-of-factly. “He is not going to push for something people in his district see as a threat.”"

Mick Mulvaney is seeing what window dressing can do.

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N.Y. / Region

Flaws Persist in L.I.R.R.’s Disability Claims, a Report Finds

A federal report concluded that the method of granting occupational disability payments to former Long Island Railroad employees remains severely flawed.
Disability Insurance; Cheating 

Examples will be made.
 
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Opinion

Los Angeles’s Costly Lesson for the Vatican

A decade of litigation and shameful denial has cost the archdiocese more than $740 million in monetary damages, with the spiritual toll far from tallied.
Child Abuse and Neglect; Suits and Litigation (Civil); Priests; Sex Crimes; Editorials 

Evasion will continue.
 
12
U.S.

A Lesson for Detroit in Efforts to Aid a New Orleans Devastated by Katrina

Detroit can learn from New Orleans, where a fix that appeared rational to some was thrown aside for a way forward that has been messier but politically more palatable.
Hurricane Katrina (2005); Area Planning and Renewal; Infrastructure (Public Works) 

Cities do not shrink.  They die.

If they continue they are reborn with a different reason for existence.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necrosis
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Technology

WhatsApp Deal Bets on a Few Fewer ‘Friends’

In buying WhatsApp, Facebook is betting that the future of social networking will depend on the ability to quickly and efficiently communicate with your closest confidants.
Instant Messaging; Social Media; Smartphones 

Facebook will kill WhatsApp with an end to confidentiality.
Money and thus selling is the Facebook reason for existence.

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U.S.

An Underground Eye for the Border Patrol

Federal agents rely on military-grade robots to search drug-smuggling tunnels in Nogales, Ariz.
Smuggling; Robots and Robotics 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birdsong_%28TV_serial%29

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

"Been there done that."
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World

Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank Is Fired After Warning of Missing Oil Revenue

President Goodluck Jonathan’s dismissal of Lamido Sanusi, who had charged that billions in oil revenue was missing, was seen as a lack of resolve in tackling corruption.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Corruption (Institutional); Banking and Financial Institutions

The Banker did not pay the bribes.
This is white wash.
 
16
U.S.

For the Sake of the Primaries, a Simple Vision

Discussing real problems is tricky, so many candidates skip talk of boring business in favor of topics that resonate: President Obama, border security, prayer in schools.
Elections; Campaign Finance; Education (K-12); Gun Control 

"More Texan than thou"    Texans are crazy.

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Your Money

Working to Block Those Advertising Annoyances

There are simple, free ways to stop automated calls, paper junk mail and targeted online ads.
Online Advertising; Advertising and Marketing; Telemarketing; Consumer Protection 

AOL has become a very trashy site in the effort to increase revenue.
For the few things I use them for I can bear the noise.
XP continues to work for me with the FireFox browser.  I run flash on that system.
 
18
World

Militants Attack Presidential Palace in Somalia

President Hassan Sheik Mohamud was unhurt, according to a United Nations official, after explosions and gunfire rocked the compound in the capital.
Terrorism 

Attempted revolution.  
They are often resolved by executions.
 
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U.S.

California: Water Plan Introduced

Gov. Jerry Brown and the top Democrats on Wednesday announced a $687 million plan to provide immediate help to drought-stricken communities.
Drought; Conservation of Resources; Water 

Overdue.  These actions should have been done.

http://classic.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
 
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U.S.

Guantánamo Detainee Pleads Guilty in 2002 Attack on Tanker Off Yemen

The plea deal means that Ahmed Muhammed Haza al-Darbi will spend at least three and a half more years on Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, before he is sentenced, and then most likely transferred to Saudi Arabia.
Detainees; Terrorism; Military Tribunals 

Indefinite detention is torture.


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1
Opinion

Banning Ivory Sales in America

2
World

North Korea Arrests Christian Missionary From Australia


Their law, their court and their prison.

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This is not enough.

4
Opinion

The Go-To Congresswoman on Gun Control Packs It In


A good fight in a hopeless cause.

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N.Y. / Region

Flaws Persist in L.I.R.R.’s Disability Claims, a Report Finds

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U.S.

A Lesson for Detroit in Efforts to Aid a New Orleans Devastated by Katrina

7
Opinion

Los Angeles’s Costly Lesson for the Vatican


Nothing has been learned yet.

8
Technology

WhatsApp Deal Bets on a Few Fewer ‘Friends’


FaceBook cannot own this entity.

10
U.S.

California: Water Plan Introduced


A half measure and late.

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Relief.

12
Health

Learning to Cut the Sugar

Many know Dr. Robert Lustig as “the anti-sugar guy,” but he’d prefer being known as the “anti-processed food guy.” His latest book, “The Fat Chance Cookbook,” offers recipes for more healthful eating.
Cooking and Cookbooks; Desserts; Diet and Nutrition; Food; Obesity; Sugar; Weight 

See the video lecture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

Sugar is equivalent to high fructose corn syrup.  They contain fructose.
They are toxic.

Get as much Fructose out of your diet as you can.  Eat fiber.  
Eat fruit not juice.   Eat starches for energy, preferably with fiber.

13
World

Video: Attack on Presidential Palace in Somalia

Attempted revolution.

14
Opinion

Foster Care and Prostitution

A writer emphasizes the connection between homelessness and prostitution.
Human Trafficking; Runaway Children; Prostitution 

Foster care often is a disaster for all concerned.
A better solution would be welcome.
 
15
World

Iraqi Cleric, Exiting Politics, Urges Others to Keep Serving

 
A maneuver in the religious war in Islam.
 
16
Automobiles

G.M. Recalls Some Cars, but Not All, With Ignition Switch Problem

General Motors recalled 778,000 vehicles last week, but not 643,000 others that have the same problem.
Automobiles; Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Recalls and Bans of Products 

Compromise is not available here.  
G.M. must fix the switch.  I expect they will have to replace it.

17
U.S.

For the Sake of the Primaries, a Simple Vision


Texas . . .

18
Opinion

Audiobooks and the Return of Storytelling

We shouldn’t regard reading a book as more serious than hearing it out loud.
Books and Literature; Ears and Hearing; Audiobooks; Reading and Writing Skills (Education); Book Trade and Publishing; Illiteracy 

The texture and sound of the words are important.
Poets are skilled at this usage. 
It distinguishes them from other writers.

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N.Y. / Region

2 Former Christie Aides Who Ignored Subpoenas Are Ordered to Court

A judge has ordered two former aides to Gov. Chris Christie to appear in court on March 11 to explain their refusal to turn over potential evidence to the George Washington Bridge lane closings investigation.
George Washington Bridge; Bridges and Tunnels; Subpoenas 

Stone walling will not help Christie.
 
20
U.S.

Florida Self-Defense Law Complicated Jury’s Job in Michael Dunn Trial

The jurors in Dunn’s murder trial wrangled with knowing when lethal force is justified, where nothing is straightforward and perception counts as much as fact.
Murders and Attempted Murders; Self-Defense; Law and Legislation 

"Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the reason for Juries.
I will not second guess them on this case.

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3
Opinion

Los Angeles’s Costly Lesson for the Vatican

 
Do not assume a result.
 
4
Technology

WhatsApp Deal Bets on a Few Fewer ‘Friends’


FaceBook can not support WhatsApp.

5
N.Y. / Region

Chelsea Complex Divided Over Rare Indoor Amenity

The swimming pool at London Terrace welcomes all who live there — but renters worry they might soon lose their privilege to dive in.
Swimming Pools; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Renting and Leasing (Real Estate) 

Just a dicker problem.  They should use arbitration if they can.

6
U.S.

For the Sake of the Primaries, a Simple Vision

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Torture.

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Health

Learning to Cut the Sugar

Many know Dr. Robert Lustig as “the anti-sugar guy,” but he’d prefer being known as the “anti-processed food guy.” His latest book, “The Fat Chance Cookbook,” offers recipes for more healthful eating.
Cooking and Cookbooks; Desserts; Diet and Nutrition; Food; Obesity; Sugar; Weight 

Avoid Fructose.  It is as bad as ethanol.
 
10
U.S.

California: Water Plan Introduced

 
Late.
 
11
World

Video: Attack on Presidential Palace in Somalia


12
Opinion

Foster Care and Prostitution


I have no alternative.  More money would help.  An exit for the children would help.
 
13
World

Iraqi Cleric, Exiting Politics, Urges Others to Keep Serving

14
Opinion

Christie Puts the Gloves On

As Chris Christie returns to his forum of choice, the bully is on his best behavior.
George Washington Bridge; Presidential Election of 2016; United States Politics and Government 

Too late.
 
15
Automobiles

G.M. Recalls Some Cars, but Not All, With Ignition Switch Problem

16
Opinion

Audiobooks and the Return of Storytelling

19
World

U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on 20 Ukrainian Officials as Further Sanctions Are Threatened

The United States and the European Union scrambled for a quick response to the violence in Ukraine, with European officials planning to meet in emergency session to consider penalties.
Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Visas; Embargoes and Economic Sanctions; International Relations 

Game over.
Russia and Putin lose.
 
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U.S.

An Underground Eye for the Border Patrol





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