Monday, October 6, 2014

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Sports

Hamilton Wins a Wet Japanese Grand Prix

The Formula One race in Suzuka was stopped after Jules Bianchi, a French driver with the Marussia team, was seriously injured in an accident.
Traffic Accidents and Safety; Automobile Racing 

Back on the road.

2
U.S.

Spy Agencies Urge Caution on Phone Deal

World

Tensions Surge in Estonia Amid a Russian Replay of Cold War Tactics

Questions mounted over whether Estonia and the NATO alliance to which it belongs faced the danger of a Russian push to reprise in the Baltics some of the tactics it used to dismember Ukraine.
Espionage and Intelligence Services 

Russia is behaving badly.

4
World

Cameron Acts Like the Front-Runner He Would Like to Be

Despite a bold speech at the Conservatives’ party convention, the British prime minister still faces a tough road to re-election next year.
Elections 

I can't guess.
No party is offering sane economics.
If one did it would be ridiculed.

5
Opinion

A Fruitless Fight to Die at Home

Readers react to an article about a daughter’s efforts to grant her father’s wish.
Death and Dying; Elder Care; Health Insurance and
Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a polished speech at his party conference, but faces a tough task in next year’s election. Credit Matt Cardy/Getty Im
Managed Care; Hospice Care; Nursing Homes 

We are told there is a policy change.
I am not ready for assisted living.

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Opinion

Reining In Egypt’s Military Aid


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Business Day

Greek Budget, Europe’s Nominees and I.M.F. and World Bank Meetings

Greece will unveil its 2015 draft budget, hearings for vice-presidential nominees for the European Commission will be held, and the World Bank and I.M.F. open annual meetings in Washington.
European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ) 

A threat of news.

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Business Day

France Produces a ‘No Austerity’ Budget, Defying E.U. Rules


The plan will have no positive effect.

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N.Y. / Region

Offering Help and Hope as Ebola Epidemic Unfolds

Congregations in Clifton, a section of Staten Island with a large Liberian population, are coming together with donations and prayers for loved ones in West Africa struggling to survive the deadly epidemic.
Liberian-Americans; Ebola Virus; Volunteers and Community Service; Blacks 

Every little bit helps.

The epidemic is uncontrolled.

10
U.S.

Democrats Hope for an Upset in Georgia

The state race is surprisingly competitive because of the changing demographics, but the party has two candidates with impressive political pedigrees.
Midterm Elections (2014) 

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/senate-update-lots-of-polls-but-little-change/

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/polls/

Not much hope.

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Opinion

Will Cities Turn Texas Purple?

Urban growth is the real force for change in Lone Star politics.
Population; Hispanic-Americans; Urban Areas; Elections, Governors 

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/tx/texas_governor_abbott_vs_davis-3596.html

12
Sports

The Best of Week 5 in the N.F.L.

The top performers and key injuries this week in the N.F.L.
Football 

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/ncaabasketball/index.html

The season has not begun.

13
Business Day

Dire Warnings by Big Tobacco on E-Smoking

The tobacco industry’s giants are putting health warnings on e-cigarettes that outstrip both those on traditional cigarettes and those on e-cigarettes made by smaller competitors, leaving public health officials skeptical about the companies’ intent.
Smoking and Tobacco; Series; Labeling and Labels; E-Cigarettes; Nicotine; Liability for Products 

" “It’s an incredibly effective and duplicitous practice in inventing additional new uncertainties and, at the same time, appearing to be cooperative,” Mr. Brandt said. “They’ve done this before,” he added. “It buys them time. It bought them 40 years with traditional tobacco products.”"

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Opinion

The First to Fear Gunplay

Who might know better than a relative that a family member’s firearms should be taken away?
Law and Legislation; Search and Seizure; Gun Control; Suicides and Suicide Attempts; Murders and Attempted Murders 

The N.R.A. will fight the legislation.
 
15
World

Training to Fight ISIS

The Iraqi military command has launched a campaign to re-enlist soldiers and officers who abandoned their units.
Shiite Muslims 

It is the same old religious war.

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Business Day

Household Debt and Signs of Drought Squeeze Economy in Thailand

The country’s farming households are expected to bear the brunt as the central bank predicts economic growth of 1.5 percent this year.
Drought; Rice; Levees and Dams; Shortages; Economic Conditions and Trends 

Not good.
World

U.S. Eases Embargo on Arms to Vietnam

Opinion

Pagans and Christians

Opinion

Cameron’s English Problem

Scotland chose to stay in the United Kingdom. Now the prime minister must resolve the English Question.
Politics and Government; Democracy (Theory and Philosophy); Legislatures and Parliaments 

They will muddle on.

World

U.S. Aid Effort in Liberia Barely Off the Ground as Ebola Rages

The American promise to build 18 Ebola treatment centers has been stalled by, among other things, broken equipment and numerous holes on an airport runway.
Ebola Virus; Epidemics; Humanitarian Aid; United States Defense and Military Forces 

Not a hopeful report.


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