Wednesday, October 15, 2014

@0:30, 10/14/14

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 Health

Vulnerability to Fructose Varies, Health Study Finds

In some people, consumption of the sugar sharply effects a hormone that helps to regulate fat accumulation, researchers at Harvard reported.
Diabetes; Diet and Nutrition; Obesity; Sugar

"sugar, the bitter truth"

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Opinion

OptionsReproductive Rights on the Ballot

Initiatives in Colorado, North Dakota and Tennessee aim to end or severely limit abortion rights.
Abortion; Birth Control and Family Planning; Law and Legislation; Referendums

These must be defeated.

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Automobiles

Monday Motorsports: Hamilton, Harvick and Márquez Score Wins

Lewis Hamilton won another Formula One race; post-race tempers flared at a Nascar race; Marc Márquez locked in the MotoGP season championship.
Automobiles; Automobile Racing; Nascar Sprint Cup Series

Another day on the road.

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Opinion

Amazon Plays Rough. So What?

While the debate rages on over monopoly status, is anyone really going to stop shopping at the website?
Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; Book Trade and Publishing; E-Books and Readers; E-Commerce

If we break Amazon the prices we pay will go up.
If we do not break Amazon the suppliers will go away.

Amazon must be broken.  We are all suppliers.

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Science

Breakthrough Replicates Human Brain Cells for Use in Alzheimer’s Research

The discovery will allow scientists to quickly, cheaply and easily test drugs that might stop the process in the first place.
Alzheimer's Disease; Research; Brain

The news is Alzheimer's is genetic in origin.

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World

A Symbolic Vote in Britain Recognizes a Palestinian State

The action by Parliament was seen as an indication of how public opinion has shifted since the breakdown of peace talks and the Gaza conflict.
Palestinians; Israeli Settlements; Legislatures and Parliaments

Britain's government misses its empire.

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Fashion & Style

Parental Fortitude

Discussing how to handle the bad behavior of a son and his friends, what to do about surname coincidences and more.
Customs, Etiquette and Manners

Yes.   Behavior can change.

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Business Day

Central Bank Details Somber State of Europe’s Banking System

There are fewer lenders in the eurozone now, but the sector still suffers the effects of the financial crisis, a European Central Bank report said.
Banking and Financial Institutions; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Fines (Penalties)

The problem is the Euro.

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Business Day

When the Art of the Deal Becomes a Crime

Two cases raise the question about what role the courts should play in policing negotiations and the limits that can be applied to the tactics one side can use in making a deal, Peter J. Henning writes in the White Collar Watch column.
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008); Frauds and Swindling; Securities and Commodities Violations; Subprime Mortgage Crisis; Suits and Litigation (Civil)

AIG was rescued. Its stockholders were not.  If AIG had been liquidated it would have crashed the system. The stockholders were responsible for AIG's condition. Their investment was wiped out.
Litvac  was selling "snake oil".

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Business Day

Two Groups Complete Inspections of 1,700 Bangladesh Garment Factories

Two groups have uncovered safety violations ranging from minor to dangerous, and have asked that 41 factories be temporarily closed.
Factories and Manufacturing; Organized Labor; Accidents and Safety; Rana Plaza Building Collapse, Bangladesh (2013)

The building code and the fire code are government responsibilities.
Bangladesh is a failed state.

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Automobiles

Citroën’s U.F.O. Spawns a Brand

PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new third brand, called simply DS, was introduced to the European public at the Paris Motor Show.
Automobiles; Paris Motor Show

A gay goddess.
Big muscles, does not signal feminine.
Think tom cat.

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World

U.N. Denounces ‘Provocations’ at Holy Sites in Jerusalem

Officers entered the compound and found “petrol bombs, stones, bottle rockets and fireworks” as well as “masked Palestinians,” a police spokesman said.
Temple Mount (Jerusalem); Mosques; Muslims and Islam; Jews and Judaism

We know that both sides are spoiling for a fight.
There are no deaths this time.
A job well done.

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Business Day

E.C.B. Sets Release of Banks’ Asset Quality Review for Oct. 26

The yearlong audit of lenders’ books in search of hidden weaknesses will be released on the last Sunday of this month, the European Central Bank said.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

The report should not be good.

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Health

A Promising Pill, Not So Hard to Swallow

Researchers found that oral capsules containing human feces may be an effective and safer alternative to fecal transplants for patients with Clostridium difficile infections.
Feces; Digestive Tract; Bacteria; Antibiotics; Research; Colonoscopy; Medicine and Health

Gut bacteria are important.
We can get over the yuck factor.

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Sports

Monday Motorsports: Hamilton, Harvick and Márquez Score Wins

Lewis Hamilton won another Formula One race; post-race tempers flared at a Nascar race; Marc Márquez locked in the MotoGP season championship.
Automobiles; Automobile Racing; Nascar Sprint Cup Series

Another day on the road.

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Opinion

Amazon Plays Rough. So What?


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Science

Breakthrough Replicates Human Brain Cells for Use in Alzheimer’s Research

The discovery will allow scientists to quickly, cheaply and easily test drugs that might stop the process in the first place.

Alxheimer's is genetic.

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Texans Botch Late Chances Against Colts

Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts had a great first quarter and did just enough to hold on for a 33-28 victory over the Houston Texans.
Football

I have had no weed for years.  I was never a regular user.

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Business Day

YouTube Takes Manhattan

A studio that YouTube is opening in Manhattan will bring the company in proximity to more traditional creators of media content, along with a huge new pool of talent.
Computers and the Internet; Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

Just what is needed.
A place for video producers to be bad while learning the trade.

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U.S.

California: Firefighting Planes Are Cleared for Work After Crash

Officials reactivated the state’s 22 firefighting air tankers on Friday, days after one of the aircraft crashed in Yosemite National Park, killing the pilot.
Aviation Accidents and Safety; Airlines and Airplanes; Deaths (Fatalities); Fires and Firefighters; National Parks, Monuments and Seashores

Pilot error.
World

W.H.O. Chief Calls Ebola Ou

tbreak a ‘Crisis for International Peace’

The virus’s spread in West Africa is “unquestionably the most severe acute public health emergency in modern times,” said Dr. Margaret Chan, the body’s director general.
Ebola Virus; Third World and Developing Countries

http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/136161/1/roadmapupdate10Oct14_eng.pdf?ua=1

4024 deaths reported.   8376 reported sick.
Business Day

Fedex Accused of Discriminating Against the Deaf

A commission says FedEx Ground employed a significant
number of deaf package handlers nationwide but failed to provide needed accommodations.
Deafness; Discrimination; Suits and Litigation (Civil)

Tell it to the judge.
Real Estate

Video: Living With Construction

If you’re scouting for a Manhattan apartment, consider one near major construction. But stock up on ear plugs and dusting supplllielies.
Building (Construction); Real Estate and Housing (Residential)

I will live with you any time and any where.
I do not want to settle or invest in the City of New York.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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