Saturday, September 20, 2014

@23:30, 9/19/14

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Automobiles

And Then My Car Chimed In, After It Nudged Me in the Rear

Today’s automobiles are beeping and chirping at us, raising lights like stage curtains, playing little movies on our screens and serenading us with theme melodies.
Design 

I would have to be cold and hungry to take this design job.

2
U.S.

Taking Their Umbrage Where They Can Get It

Democratic candidate are once again trying to accuse Republicans of waging a “war on women,” but they have a lot less to work with than in 2012.
Midterm Elections (2014) 

The Democrats have enough.

3
U.S.

Border Agency Is Authorized to Open Criminal Inquiries

Federal officials have faced criticism that they have failed to respond to accusations of abuse by agents.
Illegal Immigration; Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings; Cameras 

Here is another stick in the spokes.

4
Science

The Trials of Stem Cell Therapy

Though enthusiasm for potential advances in disease and injury treatments often outstrips the science, thousands of clinical trials are now underway to figure out how to best use stem cells.
Stem Cells; Medicine and Health; Tests (Medical); Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Heart; Research 

Push the science.

5
World

Kiev Offers ‘Special Status’ for Breakaway Regions

The Ukrainian government proposed a law granting “special status” to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, but it was unclear whether that would be acceptable to Russia.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 

"Occupied territory" seems appropriate. 

6
Business Day

Putting Soul Back Into Business

A new book offers suggestions on how organizations can reinvent themselves, and a first step is putting trust in employees, Tony Schwartz writes in the Life@Work column.
Labor and Jobs; Productivity 

I am not ready to build an organization.
There are other things that come ahead of that.

7
U.S.

Mississippi Death Row Case Faults Bite-Mark Forensics

 
Do the science first.
I would trust the DNA before the bite marks.
Even DNA evidence must be logically consistent.
 
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Opinion

When Medicine Is Futile


Health care proxies held by people who understand the situation and the patients wishes are necessary.

When treatment is futile all we can do is provide comfort.

9
World

Japan’s Premier Seeks Summit Meeting With South Korean President

In a conciliatory gesture after years of tensions, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan sent a letter to President Park Geun-hye of South Korea proposing the meeting.

They must first begin.

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N.Y. / Region

New Hydroelectric Plant to Be Built for New York


It is a tiny contribution.
It is only available seasonally.  
The reservoir is drinking water and low much of the year.
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1914: Prisoners Escape Paris Crowd

Highlights from the International Herald Tribune archives: Parisians are eager to see prisoners of war in 1914.
Prisoners of War; Railroads; World War I (1914-18) 

Germany expected quick victory.

12
Automobiles

Wheelies: The Lotus Layoffs Edition

Automobiles

Coal Fades, So Electrics Get Cleaner

An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that, for the majority of the country, electric vehicles are cleaner than even the most efficient hybrids.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Automobiles; Fuel Efficiency; Coal; Global Warming; Air Pollution 

Quibbles. 
Electric vehicles are preferred for trips of under one hundred miles between charges.

14
Health

Select Drugs Cause Most Childhood Poisonings

Twelve active ingredients were involved in almost half of hospitalizations of children for prescription drug poisoning, a new study found.
Buprenorphine (Drug); Consumer Protection; Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Poisoning and Poisons 

ok.

15
Arts

The Climax in a Tale of Green and Gritty

The third and final phase of the High Line is like a Rorschach test, signifying different things to different people.
Parks and Other Recreation Areas; Architecture 

A love letter to a project.
I will see it.

16
Opinion

Black Lung Disease: The Mining Association’s View

The National Mining Association takes issue with an editorial.
Mines and Mining; Respiratory System; Black Lung Disease 

There are facts to be had.
This is opinion.

17
U.S.

Police Marksmanship Contest Held in Albuquerque Amid Protests

As police officers gather to practice marksmanship some people wonder if such an event is appropriate in a city under pressure over shootings of civilians.
Demonstrations, Protests and Riots; Firearms; Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings 

It is far better that they aim skilfully.

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N.Y. / Region

At de Blasio City Hall, Scorn (and Quiet Affirmation) for Bloomberg Years

As Mayor Bill de Blasio and his surrogates continue to issue barbs at Michael R. Bloomberg, former Bloomberg administration officials have increasingly moved to defend him.
Mayors 

Don't bother.

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The Upshot

Congressional Conservatives Tip Scales to the Right on the Sunday Shows

Members of Congress from the conservative end of the ideological spectrum have made 57 percent of the appearances, versus 42 percent for liberals.
United States Politics and Government 

Television loves drama.

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Magazine

A Quick-Change Artist

Switching prices; clipping the public crossword.
Ethics (Personal); Ethicist, The (Times Column) 

Gifts - a difficult concept apparently.


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