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Opinion
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN | Oct 4th 2014
A bit of dialogue from “The Dark Knight” rings relevant in today’s world of disorder.
Muslims and Islam
Thomas Friedman is forcing crystallization of thought.
These concepts should stew a bit longer.
Anarchy is not a stable condition.
Warlordism can displace it for a time.
We are fussy about law and order.
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Oct 3rd 2014
The M.T.A. has a lot of needs but not enough money to fill them. Finding the funds will require new thinking.
Transit Systems; Budgets and Budgeting; Second Avenue Subway (NYC)
In the nineteen twenties New York City noticed that
the costs of the transit system were choking development. A subsidy was instituted along with public ownership.
The managing authority has forgotten why they exist.
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World
By RICK LYMAN | Oct 4th 2014
With Russia again seeking to exert its influence and much of
Europe struggling to recover fully from the deep downturn of recent
years, Poland has become a leading symbol of stability.
European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); International Trade and World Market; Gross Domestic Product
They are happy.
In other news . . .
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World
By DECLAN WALSH | Oct 3rd 2014
The unannounced trip marked the impending departure of British
troops from the country while assuring the new government of continued
support.
Afghanistan War (2001- ); United States Defense and Military Forces; Terrorism
Winding down the Afghan adventure again.
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Oct 3rd 2014
The City Council speaker plans to introduce two bills that would help to improve a broken and unjust system.
Immigration and Emigration; Immigration Detention
They take what action they can.
The core of the problem is frozen.
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Public Editor
By MARGARET SULLIVAN | Oct 4th 2014
Has New York Times coverage of the fight between Amazon and book publishers tipped in favor of the publishers?
Book Trade and Publishing; News and News Media
The Times has found the wrong battle.
Amazon is about selling.
Bezos has taken as his mantra: "Sell the sizzle, not the steak".
Amazon is fighting public libraries and used book stores.
The intellectual property is the experience of the customer.
Each experience should pay the creators.
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U.S.
By MOTOKO RICH | Oct 4th 2014
The Legislature has refused to require that teacher evaluations be
based in part on test scores, leaving an outdated benchmark that is all
but impossible to achieve.
Tests and Examinations; Education (K-12); Teachers and School Employees; Law and Legislation; Federal Aid (US)
The fight is about money.
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U.S.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Oct 2nd 2014
A St. Louis County woman denied that she posted a claim that grand
juror told her the panel lacked evidence to prosecute the Ferguson
police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown.
Jury System
Someone is stupid.
It will be good to discover who it is.
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Sunday Review
By KATE MURPHY | Oct 4th 2014
What happens to intimacy, when all our secrets are already online?
Privacy; Computers and the Internet; Social Media; Social Conditions
and Trends; Surveillance of Citizens by Government; Data-Mining and
Database Marketing
Avoid social media!
A disposable identity is a way to use it without risk.
All interactions must be done through that disposable mask.
Do email on a separate system.
Do purchasing over the telephone or by mail.
Only a human can forget.
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Opinion
By ERIC L. LEWIS | Oct 4th 2014
If corporations are legal “persons,” why aren’t Muslim detainees?
Detainees; Constitution (US); Human Rights and Human Rights Violations; Freedom of Religion; Muslims and Islam
The Times Put Eric Lewis on the opinion pages.
I agree with him. The Supreme Court does not.
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U.S.
By ABBY GOODNOUGH | Oct 2nd 2014
Across the nation, communities with large concentrations of West
African immigrants are stepping up education campaigns about Ebola.
Ebola Virus; Liberian-Americans; Immigration and Emigration
We can do without fear mongering.
There is reason to be nervous of travelers from West Africa.
Color does not identify them.
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/index.html
3431 reported dead as of 10/3 by the W H O
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Opinion
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Oct 4th 2014
Technology companies should make it a priority to improve their work forces with more women and minorities.
Women and Girls; Minorities; Hiring and Promotion; Science and Technology
Nice words.
Efforts will be made.
Results are in doubt.
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N.Y. / Region
By MICHAEL WILSON | Oct 3rd 2014
A Brooklyn man, pulled out of bed and arrested in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy, insisted he was not involved.
Cameras; Murders and Attempted Murders
The pictures told only one story.
Eye witnesses are not dependable.
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World
By SIMON ROMERO | Oct 3rd 2014
Satellite data shows that Brazil’s annual deforestation rate in the Amazon is rising again after years of declines.
Forests and Forestry; Conservation of Resources; Elections; Logging Industry
It is their country.
They get to decide.
We can measure and advise.
We cannot do more.
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Opinion
By FRANK BRUNI | Oct 4th 2014
A rash of cruel firings shows how selectively Catholic leaders enforce their laws.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships;
Homosexuality and Bisexuality; Birth Control and Family Planning;
Private and Sectarian Schools; Teachers and School Employees
It is easier to declare a miracle than to change a teaching.
Any changes in the Roman Church will be small.
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World
By KIRK SEMPLE | Oct 3rd 2014
John R. Allen said it would take up to a year to prepare the Iraqi
military for a campaign to retake Mosul, which is held by ISIS.
United States Defense and Military Forces; Awakening Movement (Iraq); Iraq War (2003-11)
Religious wars are ugly.
More ugly than can be credited.
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Opinion
By ADAM GRANT | Oct 4th 2014
We should learn from the spymasters and assess students in person.
Admissions Standards; Colleges and Universities; Tests and Examinations; Psychology and Psychologists
The application system Yields a larger group than can be admitted. Assessment can differentiate among the self selected and presorted cohort to produce an entering class.
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Opinion
By JAKE HALPERN | Oct 4th 2014
Poor people, pitted against poorer people, to benefit the rich.
Debt Collection; Credit and Debt; Consumer Protection; Personal Finances
Depressing.
I am not being pursued.
I do not wish to be a pursuer.
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Opinion
Oct 4th 2014
Readers discuss if and how evolution is compatible with religious beliefs.
Evolution (Biology); Religion and Belief; Biology and Biochemistry; Education
Prof. David P. Barash wins all these attempted arguments.
The mechanisms are known.
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World
By MICHELLE INNIS | Oct 3rd 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott asked for a reconsideration of a move
to make women who wear full face veils sit in segregated areas of
Parliament’s public galleries.
Legislatures and Parliaments; Muslim Veiling; Muslims and Islam
Segregated seating should please the veiled women.
They have segregated themselves from the community.
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