Sunday, January 11, 2015

@10:00, 1/10/15

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Opinion

How to Stop Currency Manipulation

Restrict it through the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
International Trade and World Market; Currency; Protectionism (Trade); Trans-Pacific Partnership; United States Economy 

When currency controls work they are counterproductive.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_exchange_controls

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U.S.

Students in Maryland Test Civic Participation and Win Right to Vote

The City Council in Hyattsville, Md., approved giving 16- and 17-year-olds a voice in local government.
Voter Registration and Requirements; City Councils; Local Government; Teenagers and Adolescence 

We do not need more unthinking voters.

3
World

North Korea Denounces U.S. Over Its Latest Sanctions

The North reiterated its denial of involvement in the hacking of Sony and said that Washington’s sanctions would only strengthen its resolve to pursue its “military first” policy.
Cyberwarfare; Embargoes and Sanctions 

Sony looks to be making a profit on the incident.

4
Health

Shots Beat Pills for Knee Arthritis Relief

The most effective treatment for the pain of knee osteoarthritis may be an injection of hyaluronic acid or corticosteroids, and the least effective may be Tylenol or Celebrex pills.
Arthritis; Celebrex (Drug); Osteoarthritis; Pain; Pain-Relieving Drugs; Placebos; Steroids 

"“The key message is that hyaluronic acid and steroid injections are more effective than drugs,” he said."

Arthritis is not my problem.

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World

Recounting a Bustling Office at Charlie Hebdo, Then a ‘Vision of Horror’

As witnesses recounted the massacre at the French satirical newspaper, details emerged of a routine day turned violent.
Terrorism 

http://www.charliehebdo.fr/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Hebdo
https://www.google.com/search?q=Charlie+Hebdo&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=fHaxVKu1A8WuggSQ_ICoBQ&ved=0CDoQsAQ&biw=946&bih=669
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N.Y. / Region

At Cuomo’s Request, Panel May Again Weigh Casino Bids for Southern Tier of New York

Two state boards announced they were considering opening a new round of bidding for a fourth casino license in the Southern Tier, after urging from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Casinos; Gambling 

In gambling only the house wins consistently.

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Opinion

The Afghan President’s Overreach

A demand that a United Nations agency relinquish responsibility for a security fund does not instill much confidence.
Corruption (Institutional); Afghanistan War (2001- ); United States Defense and Military Forces; Politics and Government 

The Afghan government could do a better job.
They will not.
The afghan government goals are not the world's goals.

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N.Y. / Region

After 2 Deaths, New York City Adopts New Strategy to Protect Homeless Children

In an effort to spot problems, social workers are looking at histories and providing support for families in which children are considered at high risk for abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse and Neglect; Homeless Persons 

The city does not know how to help.
Neither do I.
Food shelter and clothing are just the start.

9
Sports

To Keep Rams in St. Louis, City Unveils Stadium Plan

The Rams’ owner, Stan Kroenke, has announced plans to build an 80,000-seat football stadium in California, but St. Louis responded on Friday with a plan for an outdoor stadium along the Mississippi River.
Football; Stadiums and Arenas 

More blackmail.

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N.Y. / Region

Rikers Inmate Found Dead Despite Suicide-Watch Alert

According to jail policy, Fabian Cruz, 35, should have been on round-the-clock observation, called for by a mental-health clinician 24 hours earlier.
Suicides and Suicide Attempts; Mental Health and Disorders; Prisons and Prisoners 

A command failure.  
The medical order did not get passed to the authorities. 
The explanation is not in this report. 

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N.Y. / Region

Where Elmo’s People Shop: Broadway Silk Store in Astoria

A purveyor of fabric and costume jewelry, Broadway Silk Store, in Astoria, Queens, has been an anchor in the neighborhood since the Depression.
Textiles 

Bookmarked.

There are several fabric retailers on 41st west of Broadway.
I generally go to Pakistani shop at the end of the strip on Voice Road in Carl Place.
I am not as current as I should be.

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N.Y. / Region

In Weather Fit for Hibernation, Central Park Grizzly Bears Debut

On a day when the temperature reached only 21 degrees, two bears, Betty and Veronica, were introduced to the news media.
Bears; Zoos 

Smart bears.

13
U.S.

For States That Don’t File Carbon-Cutting Plans, E.P.A. Will Impose ‘Model Rule’


The states have a choice.
 
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Opinion

More Life at the Javits Center

The living green roof and new populations of insects, birds and bats are testament to the success of the eco-friendly renovation.
Editorials; Javits, Jacob K, Convention Center (NYC); Sustainable Living 

The building needs some life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedum
The builders had trouble with the design.
The space frame gave them fits.

15
Technology

For the Indie Writers of Amazon, It's Publish or Perish

Amazon’s “all you can eat” reading service, Kindle Unlimited, is driving down prices even as it boosts sales. For self-published authors, that’s a cause for concern.
Amazon Kindle; Books and Literature; E-Books and Readers; Writing and Writers 

By this description Kindle Unlimited is not what I had hoped.
Fan fiction has not been worth reading.

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World

U.S. Consolidates Forces in Europe to Save Money

Defense officials said that more American troops would be stationed in Germany and Italy as the United States sought to counter a more aggressive Russia.
United States Defense and Military Forces; Military Bases and Installations; F-35 Airplane 

A confrontation with Russia is a frightening prospect.

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Health

Remembering the Lost

At many nursing homes and assisted living places, a resident’s passing may be hardly noted.
Death and Dying; Elder Care; Nursing Homes 

I do not want to ever land in a nursing home.

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Opinion

‘An African’s Message for America’


The missionary drive is still strong.
We are selling civilization to the Africans.
They have bought warfare.
 
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Real Estate

What You Get for ... $1,200,000

The week’s properties include a contemporary in Colorado, an adobe in Albuquerque and 1907 house in Georgia.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential) 

I could live in any of these.  We will do better building a home.

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Science

Pressure, and Mystery, on the Rise

Volcanic eruptions are among the earth’s most cataclysmic events, but scientists are often reduced to analyzing possibilities within possibilities when making forecasts.
Volcanoes 

Vulcanism in Iceland is par for the course.
It is being watched.
Developments will be dealt with.


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