Monday, March 31, 2014

@18:00, 3/30/14

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3
Sports

Islanders Win in Shootout; Bruins Clinch Atlantic Title

4
World

Rising Seas

5
U.S.

Growth Tests San Antonio’s Conservation Culture

7
Sports

Bruins Top Blackhawks in Reversal of Stanley Cup Finals


Massachusetts is winning.
My sister wants to last into August.

8
Technology

Experts Offer Their Guidance for Dealing With Online Bullying

A number of potentially harmful effects can result from anonymous content online. Specialists and social start-ups share unique insight into the pros and cons of anonymous online sharing.
Bullies; Computers and the Internet; Identification Devices; Mobile Applications; Parenting; Social Media; Suicides and Suicide Attempts; Teenagers and Adolescence 

There is no way to assert control.
9
Business Day

Income Equality: A Search for Consequences

Social scientists, economists and other scholars have had a difficult time explaining the significance of the growing income gap.
Income Inequality; United States Economy; Sociology; Social Conditions and Trends; Economic Conditions and Trends

To find the evidence one must look for it.
There is no wage inflation.
 
10
World

Recordings, Posted Online, Rattle Officials in Turkey

A recording was posted on YouTube in which officials were heard discussing a plot to establish a justification for military strikes in Syria.
Classified Information and State Secrets; Video Recordings and Downloads; Espionage and Intelligence Services; Social Media; Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ); Censorship

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in real trouble.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recep_Tayyip_Erdo%C4%9Fan

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N.Y. / Region

Neighborhood Haunts in Upper Manhattan

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N.Y. / Region

While in Albany, Lawmakers Squeeze Their Stipends

Some New York legislators, now negotiating the state budget, have been accused of taking advantage of their per diem to pad their paychecks and fund extracurricular activities.
State Legislatures; Hotels and Travel Lodgings; Wages and Salaries; Budgets and Budgeting

yes
 
13
Business Day

Bank of America to Pay $6.3 Billion to Settle Mortgage Securities Suit

The lawsuit arose out of troubled mortgage-backed securities that the bank cobbled together and sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the run-up to the financial crisis.
Mortgage-Backed Securities; Subprime Mortgage Crisis; Suits and Litigation (Civil)

The dust is still settling.
 
14
U.S.

Amid Wave of Pro-Gun Legislation, Georgia Proposes Sweeping Law

The new bill will allow gun owners to carry their weapons in airports and bars, as well as permit some staff members to carry firearms in schools.
Gun Control

Looking for a limit.
 
15
Opinion

Worker Abuse at American Bases

Despite reforms, contract workers earn little at heavy cost to taxpayers.
Defense Contracts; United States Defense and Military Forces; Military Bases and Installations; Wages and Salaries; Labor and Jobs

More proof that wage differentials matter.
 
16
N.Y. / Region

Court Hears Appeal by Son of Scholar on Dead Sea Scrolls

A defense lawyer argues that using pseudonymous characters to disparage rivals was annoying, not criminal.
Dead Sea Scrolls; Identity Theft; Imposters (Criminal); Frauds and Swindling

A different kind of religious fight.  The courts will decide.
 
17
Opinion

Peace Process on Life Support?


Yes

18
Opinion

The Split of the Ages

There is a growing divide between America’s oldest and youngest voters.
Polls and Public Opinion; Youth; Voting and Voters; Minorities; Research

Enough abuse will change minds.
 
19
U.S.

Seeking to Ban Online Betting, G.O.P. Donor Tests Influence

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Business Day

European Lawmakers Prepare to Vote on ‘Net Neutrality’

The legislation, the focus of intense lobbying from all sides, is meant to ensure equitable Internet access for 500 million Europeans.
Wireless Communications; Law and Legislation

The ISPs have been paid. 
They want to consider the payments profit so as to be paid again.
 

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