Friday, August 8, 2014

@17:00, 8/8/14

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1
Automobiles

Cars to Watch, and Wish For, at the Monterey Auctions

Rob Sass offers his take on some notable cars up for auction in Monterey.

I do like to look.
I had a period of trying to design a better car.

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Automobiles

Weekend Auto Calendar: Coys Classics at the ‘Ring

Coys of Kensington offers a number of classic racecars and other motorized history at its Nürburgring auction; Nascar returns to Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Automobiles; Antique and Classic Cars; Automobile Racing; Nascar Sprint Cup Series; Auctions 

I would not lead the way to these events.

3
Opinion

The Marijuana Series: Other Views

Another sampling of responses to the Times editorial board’s series advocating the legalization of marijuana.
Marijuana; Editorials; Series; Law and Legislation; Drug Abuse and Traffic; Social Conditions and Trends; Addiction (Psychology) 

I do not want to use it.
I do not want to forbid its use.
It is said to be an analgesic and an appetite stimulant.
It could be useful under some circumstances. 

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N.Y. / Region

Clintons Support de Blasio’s Push to Bring Democratic Convention to Brooklyn

Before Mayor Bill de Blasio began his bid to win the 2016 convention he made sure he had the Clintons’ blessing, three people familiar with the discussions said.
Presidential Election of 2016; Democratic National Convention 

The committee will decide.  I will look in remotely.

5
U.S.

Florida: First Body Identified at Boys’ School

A boy who was buried at a reform school with a history of unsanitary and decrepit conditions was for the first time positively identified among the scores of remains that were found in unmarked graves.
Murders and Attempted Murders; Juvenile Delinquency; Private and Sectarian Schools 

Florida has another problem.

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U.S.

Combat Stress Among Veterans Is Found to Persist Since Vietnam

Research on post-traumatic stress disorder among members of the armed forces beginning a generation ago has implications for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Vietnam War; Veterans; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Research; Mental Health and Disorders; Disability Insurance 

The actual report will be out soon.
A report of a forthcoming report is not useful though it is hopeful.


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Magazine

Who Made That Twitter Bird?

The streamlining of Larry, the first of several iconic tweet logos.
Inventions and Patents; Logos; Social Media; Birds 

I did not like twitter.
I have no problem with bird icons.

8
Opinion

Russia Sanctions Itself


Probably not.
9
U.S.

Eighth Day of Virginia Ex-Governor’s Trial Focuses on Role of His Wife’s Chief of Staff


No verdict yet.
 
10
World

Snowden Said to Be Allowed 3 More Years in Russia

Edward J. Snowden is probably a hero.

11
U.S.

Dry California Fights Illegal Use of Water for Cannabis

Amid crippling drought, many California communities are fighting not the cultivation of marijuana plants — which is legal, though subject to restrictions — but the growers’ use of water.
Marijuana; Drought; Medical Marijuana; Water; Irrigation

"Water is for fighting"

12
Technology

Creating Captions on YouTube Videos

Plus, fine-tuning the equalizer in iTunes.
Computers and the Internet; Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming 

Looks simple and trap free.

I have no video projects.

13
Magazine

‘The Driver Just Didn’t See You’

A faceless bus driver left me feeling angry and alone. But I didn’t really know him.
Traffic Accidents and Safety; Buses; Pets; Concussions 

Dog story.

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World

Animal Welfare Advocates Notch a Win Against Dog Traders

A group of animal lovers from across China rescued about 2,400 dogs that might have otherwise ended up on the dinner table.
Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare; Dogs; Rescues

Another dog story.
Your dog should be missing you.
Our dog does not know us.
We should introduce ourselves.
 
15
Business Day

Malaysia Airlines to Be Taken Over by Government

The government announced a restructuring for the airline, which has had two aircraft tragedies this year and is mired in debt.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370; Malaysia Airlines Flight 

Governments are not businesses.
They have no need to show a profit.
Asian Air should be bankrupt if it were not supported by Malasian high fares.

16

Real Estate

A Ranch With 1,000 Acres, for Your Inner Buckaroo

Recreational ranches offer the ultimate anit-Hamptons getaway.
Ranches; Real Estate and Housing (Residential) 

Dream on. 
I am in the cheap space market.
If you can afford to play I will assist. 
 

17
Opinion

Preventing a Slaughter in Iraq

Having shaped the issue in terms of a humanitarian crisis, President Obama made it clear that the United States won’t ignore the growing catastrophe.
Kurds; Humanitarian Aid; Editorials; Terrorism; United States International Relations; United States Defense and Military Forces; Drones (Pilotless Planes); Muslims and Islam; Civilian Casualties; Refugees and Displaced Persons 

Obama is acting as wisely as possible.
Let us not joggle his elbow.

18
Business Day

In China, British Investigator Hired by Glaxo, and His Wife, Are Sentenced to Prison

The couple pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining private records on Chinese citizens and were sentenced to prison terms.
Privacy; Whistle-Blowers 

There are some sensitive toes there.
They have offended the powerful in China.
The powerful took action.

19
World

Key Cleric in Egypt Rejects Executions

In a rare rebuke, Egypt’s highest Muslim religious authority refused to approve court-ordered death sentences on leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, court officials said.
Capital Punishment; Sentences (Criminal); Murders and Attempted Murders; Muslims and Islam 

Gaza has reignited.

Egypt cannot accept a flood of refugees.
I expect there is a "deal".

20
U.S.

The Architect Behind the Rebuilding of Rick Perry

As the Texas governor’s political star appears to rise again, the strategist Jeff Miller is advising Mr. Perry and is poised to guide a possible 2016 presidential campaign.
Presidential Election of 2016; State Legislatures; Referendums 

I hope I never care.
Every time I look at Texas politics they look uglier.


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