Monday, September 29, 2014

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A.I.G. Bailout Lawsuit, Eurozone Stimulus and U.S. Jobs Data

Maurice R. Greenberg’s lawsuit against the government will head to court on Monday, the European Central Bank is meeting Thursday, and American jobs figures are due on Friday.
United States Economy; Labor and Jobs; Unemployment 

The NYTimes sees the possibility of news.

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U.S.

Protection for Wolves Is Restored in Wyoming

 
"The state’s wolf-management plan declared the wolf a trophy-game animal, allowing seasonal hunting in some areas, and labeled it a predator that could be shot in four-fifths of the state.
In United States District Court in Washington, Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that the wildlife service’s judgment that the wolf was no longer imperiled in much of its range was reasonable. She also deferred to the wildlife service’s judgment that the wolf was not unduly threatened by Wyoming’s decision to brand it a predator, noting that its numbers were small or nonexistent in much of the area covered by that designation. But she said that the state’s management plan was inadequate and unenforceable and that federal officials were “arbitrary and capricious” in accepting it."

Stayed.

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World

A Jab at Indonesia’s President-Elect as Parliament Curbs Local Voting

The departing Indonesian Parliament passed a law on Friday eliminating the popular vote for mayors, district chiefs and governors.
Elections 

The defeated Indonesian Parliament turns nasty.

4
U.S.

North Carolina: Autopsy Shows Inmate Died of Severe Dehydration

A North Carolina inmate with severe mental illness died of thirst after being held in solitary confinement, an autopsy report said.
Prisons and Prisoners; Solitary Confinement; Mental Health and Disorders; Dehydration 

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

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

The establishment of North Carolina is in trouble.

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U.S.

Ted Cruz and Rand Paul Make Appeals to Social Conservatives

The presumed Republican presidential contenders reached out with personal stories and political reassurances at the Values Voter Summit.
United States Politics and Government; Presidential Election of 2016 

There are not enough "social conservatives" to win elections.

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Business Day

Harvard Names Investment Chief as Yale Reports 20% Return


Some financial advice is better than other financial advice.
All of it is expensive.
The Ivy League needs to select students.
Testing yields an excessively large cohort.

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U.S.

Colorado’s Perceived Left Turn Puts Governor in Tight Race

Gov. John W. Hickenlooper and his opponent, Bob Beauprez, are trying to appeal to urban and rural voters who are split ideologically.
Midterm Elections (2014); Elections, Governors; Gun Control; Capital Punishment 

Politics as usual.

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Home & Garden

On Patrol With the Weed Warriors

An invasive plant, aptly named mile-a-minute, threatens to take over the Northeast. Can a few gardeners and scientists stop it?
Weeds; Invasive Species; Gardens and Gardening 

Gardens are a constant effort.
It is time for me to mow again.

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Business Day

BHP Billiton Considers New Listing in London for Spinoff

After speaking with investors, the Australian mining giant said it was considering a listing in London, in addition to Australia and South Africa, for mining assets it plans to spin off.
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Mines and Mining 

Assets are spun off as a way to limit risk.
96% of the income remains with the core company this time.

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World

Beatification Brings Opus Dei Into the Open

The beatification Mass for a former leader of Opus Dei is an unusually public show of force for the movement, one of the most powerful and discreet in Catholicism.
Beatifications and Canonizations 

Secret societies are always suspect.
Some are more suspect than others.
I do not know enough to say more.

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Opinion

Toronto, Restored

“We who live in Toronto do not define ourselves in any way by the antics, the misdemeanors and the lack of leadership by Rob Ford,” a resident writes.
Elections, Mayors 

Toronto elected Rob Ford twice.

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Opinion

Eric Holder’s Legacy

The attorney general took some laudable positions, but his record is marred by the role he played in matters of secrecy and national security.
Editorials; Classified Information and State Secrets; Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Voter Registration and Requirements; Voting Rights Act (1965); Targeted Killings; Drug Abuse and Traffic; Subprime Mortgage Crisis 

He could just be tired of the frustration.

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Automobiles

Ford Recalls 745,000 Vehicles for Fault That Could Disable Air Bags

The automaker says a problem with an electronic module could prevent air bags from deploying in a crash.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Recalls and Bans of Products 

Just too cheap.

I drive a twelve year old car.

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U.S.

Daughter for Chelsea Clinton (and Granddaughter for a Certain Couple)


It is time she had a child.
She is over thirty.

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Sports

In A.C.C., the Irish Go Far Afield To Retain a Sense of Independence

Notre Dame’s hectic travel schedule helps it retain the higher national profile it has had as an independent.
Football (College) 

Maintaining academic standards will be a challenge.

Constant travel is exhausting. 

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Sports

Seahawks Scrape Out a Win Over the Broncos in a Super Bowl Rematch

Seattle won on the first possession of overtime after blowing a 17-3 fourth-quarter lead over the Broncos.
Football 

"PATRIOTS 16, RAIDERS 9 Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass, Stephen Gostkowski kicked three field goals, and sluggish New England held on to beat visiting Oakland when defensive tackle Vince Wilfork intercepted a pass near the Patriots’ goal line.
The Patriots (2-1) won their 12th home opener in 13 seasons, while the Raiders (0-3) lost their 15th straight game in the Eastern time zone."

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html?module=SectionsNav&action=click&version=BrowseTree&region=TopBar&contentCollection=Sports&pgtype=article

No college basketball yet.

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Technology

With Perspective From Both Sides of His Desk, F.C.C. Chairman Ponders Net Neutrality

Tom Wheeler spent decades as a lobbyist for the cable and wireless industries, experience from which he has drawn in creating highly scrutinized policy guidelines for ensuring equal access to online content.
Net Neutrality; Computers and the Internet 

Common carrier.

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Opinion

Dismal Lessons From Libya and Yemen

The dissolution of order in both nations should offer sobering lessons for the Obama administration as it engages in a new war.
Politics and Government; United States International Relations 

Let Obama and Kerry get the work done.
They do not need grandstanding congress people trying for center stage.

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Business Day

France Proposes Tough Antismoking Measures

The rules to be submitted to Parliament include plain packages for cigarettes and restricting the public use of e-cigarettes.
Smoking and Tobacco; Legislatures and Parliaments; E-Cigarettes 

Tobacco has no scruples about bribes and other corruption.

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N.Y. / Region

Accused of Bilking Client, Long Island Democrat Ends State Senate Bid

David Denenberg, the Democratic candidate, abruptly ended his campaign on Tuesday after his former law firm accused him of fraud.
Elections, State Legislature; Suits and Litigation (Civil)

Machine politics.

Protection for Wolves Is Restored in Wyoming

World
U.S.

North Carolina: Autopsy Shows Inmate BDied of Severe Dehydration B

U.S.

Ted Cruz and Rand Paul Make Appeals to Social Conservatives

Business Day

Harvard Names Investment Chief as Yale Reports 20% Return

Home & Garden

On Patrol With the Weed Warriors

Business Day

BHP Billiton Considers New Listing in London for Spinoff

World

Beatification Brings Opus Dei Into the Open

Opinion

Toronto, Restored

Opinion

Eric Holder’s Legacy

Automobiles

Ford Recalls 745,000 Vehicles for Fault That Could Disable Air Bags

U.S.

Daughter for Chelsea Clinton (and Granddaughter for a Certain Couple)


Sports

Seahawks Scrape Out a Win Over the Broncos in a Super Bowl Rematch

Technology

With Perspective From Both Sides of His Desk, F.C.C. Chairman Ponders Net Neutrality

Tom Wheeler spent decades as a lobbyist for the cable and wireless industries, experience from which he has drawn in creating highly scrutinized policy guidelines for ensuring equal access to online content.
Net Neutrality; Computers and the Internet 

Regulation as common carriers separates the pipe from the content from the servers.

Changes to business models are not welcome. 
Opinion

Dismal Lessons From Libya and Yemen

Business Day

France Proposes Tough Antismoking Measures

N.Y. / Region

Accused of Bilking Client, Long Island Democrat Ends State Senate Bid


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@23:45


Business Day

A.I.G. Bailout Lawsuit, Eurozone Stimulus and U.S. Jobs Data

U.S.

Protection for Wolves Is Restored in Wyoming

U.S.

North Carolina: Autopsy Shows Inmate Died of Severe Dehydration

U.S.

Ted Cruz and Rand Paul Make Appeals to Social Conservatives

Business Day

Harvard Names Investment Chief as Yale Reports 20% Return

Home & Garden

On Patrol With the Weed Warriors

Business Day

BHP Billiton Considers New Listing in London for Spinoff

World

Beatification Brings Opus Dei Into the Open

Opinion

Toronto, Restored

Opinion

Eric Holder’s Legacy

Automobiles

Ford Recalls 745,000 Vehicles for Fault That Could Disable Air Bags

U.S.

Daughter for Chelsea Clinton (and Granddaughter for a Certain Couple)


Sports

Seahawks Scrape Out a Win Over the Broncos in a Super Bowl Rematch

Dismal Lessons From Libya and Yemen

Business Day

France Proposes Tough Antismoking Measures

N.Y. / Region

Accused of Bilking Client, Long Island Democrat Ends State Senate Bid



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