Sunday, February 15, 2015

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Business Day

Government Will Change How it Rates Nursing Homes

The changes are part of a further effort to improve nursing home ratings by raising the bar to achieving a high score in the quality measures area.
Nursing Homes; Medicare; Medicaid; Elder Care 

Baby steps.
Far better than no action.
I like my mothers position that nursing homes must be avoided as long as we are aware.
If I am not aware, probate my will.

2
Opinion

Breaking Up With My Meds

The drugs I take for anxiety, depression and insomnia have helped, but I’ve decided to quit.
Anxiety and Stress; Depression (Mental); Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Mental Health and Disorders; Psychiatry and Psychiatrists; Sleep 

Yes.   I am back to tea.  

Coffee was not helping.

3
U.S.

G.O.P. Consultant Pleads Guilty in PAC Case

The plea appears to mark the first coordination case brought by federal prosecutors since the Supreme Court’s decision that allowed for the creation of groups that can raise and spend unlimited money.
Political Action Committees; Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision); Campaign Finance; Elections, House of Representatives; Conflicts of Interest; United States Politics and Government 

He was guilty.

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Business Day

Eurozone Growth Exceeds Expectations

The annualized expansion of 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter, driven by strength in Germany, was met with relief but still lags U.S. growth.
Euro (Currency); International Trade and World Market; Deflation (Economics); Quantitative Easing 

We will see the actual numbers in a few weeks.   
I am not hopeful.

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U.S.

Standards Are at Stake in a Fight Over Schools in Arizona

Officials in Arizona are battling over control of the Board of Education and the state’s schools, just one example of an increasingly fractious landscape of state education politics.
Education (K-12); Tests and Examinations 

The board in Arizona gets to vote on standards.  
The board serves at the governor's pleasure.
The superintendent does not have the power to fire the members of the board of education.
Personal politics are not grounds for firing.
 
Diane M. Douglas, though elected, can be removed.

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Your Money

Making Brokers Toe the Mark

The financial services industry is marshaling opposition to the proposed regulation, which has been percolating for years in the Labor Department.
Consumer Protection; Financial Planners; Individual Retirement Accounts; 401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plans; Pensions and Retirement Plans 

My broker is a fiduciary.   I hope you have found one.

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World

Iran: Delays Feared in Reporter’s Trial

The mother of Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post’s Tehran correspondent, who has been incarcerated without publicly explained charges since July 22, said Friday that she feared new delays in his trial.
News and News Media; Political Prisoners 

Iran's Revolutionary Guard sees an advantage in a hostage.

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The Upshot

The Mystery of Lower Voter Registration for Older Black Voters

An analysis by political scientists suggests that the lower voting rates might not be because of the legacy of Jim Crow.
Voter Registration and Requirements; Blacks; Voting Rights Act (1965); Segregation and Desegregation; Civil Rights Movement (1954-68) 

I had to read it three times.
The mystery is the lack of the Jim Crow effect.
The confusion may be intentional.

9
Opinion

A War on Workers in Illinois

Ultimately, all working people will suffer if unions are not able to assess “fair share” fees.
Organized Labor; Collective Bargaining; Executive Orders and Memorandums 

Yes.

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World

Soldiers From Sudan Raped Hundreds in Darfur, Human Rights Group Finds

The findings came after interviews with assault survivors, witnesses, former soldiers and others, Human Rights Watch researchers said.
Sex Crimes; Women and Girls; War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity 

Sudan is a sovereign state.  Their legal system will not act.  
The U.N. is intentionally powerless to force action.

The Sudanese military is Horrific.

11
Opinion

Leaving Only Footsteps? Think Again

When we visit the great outdoors, we do damage we don’t even notice.
Endangered and Extinct Species; Research; Wilderness Areas; Wolverines; Parks and Other Recreation Areas; Hikes and Hiking; Skiing 

I will miss the loons in summer.
There are always agents of civilization where access is easy.

12
Magazine

It’s Buggy Out There


Yes.
 
13
Automobiles

Ford and Forza Team Up on New GT, a Supercar for Street and Screen

While Ford was developing the GT, software engineers were working on a digital version to star in the new version of the Forza Motorsport video game.
Automobiles; Computer and Video Games; Xbox (Video Game System) 

Highway cruising has become more important.
I am less willing to suffer.

14
Sports

Wizards End 5-Game Skid, and the Nets’ Short Streak

John Wall scored 17 points, Rasual Butler had 15, and Washington ended a five-game skid, coasting to a 114-77 win over the Nets.
Basketball 


DateOpponentTimeTVResult
Fri. Nov. 14 at California-Davis 10:00 PM ET ESPN3 W 102 - 43
Mon. Nov. 17 at
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Stanford
9:00 PM ET ESPN2 L 86 - 88
Sun. Nov. 23 vs. Creighton 1:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 96 - 60
Fri. Nov. 28 vs. Charleston* 8:30 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 85 - 24
Sat. Nov. 29 vs. Vanderbilt* 8:30 PM ET  W 91 - 52
Sun. Nov. 30 vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay* 8:30 PM ET  W 89 - 53
Sat. Dec. 6 at
2
Notre Dame
3:15 PM ET ESPN W 76 - 58
Fri. Dec. 19 vs.
25
DePaul
7:30 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 98 - 64
Sun. Dec. 21 vs. UCLA* 5:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 86 - 50
Sat. Dec. 27 vs. Southern Methodist 1:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 96 - 45
Mon. Dec. 29 vs.
10
Duke
9:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 83 - 52
Wed. Dec. 31 at East Carolina 2:30 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 89 - 38
Sun. Jan. 4 vs. St. John's (NY)* 1:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 70 - 54
Wed. Jan. 7 vs. Tulsa 7:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 98 - 60
Sun. Jan. 11 at Southern Methodist 3:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 87 - 28
Wed. Jan. 14 vs. Temple 7:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 92 - 58
Sun. Jan. 18 vs. South Florida 1:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 92 - 50
Wed. Jan. 21 at UCF 7:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 100 - 45
Sun. Jan. 25 at Cincinnati 3:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 96 - 31
Wed. Jan. 28 vs. East Carolina 7:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 87 - 32
Sun. Feb. 1 at Temple 2:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 83 - 49
Tue. Feb. 3 vs. Cincinnati 7:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 96 - 36
Sat. Feb. 7 at Memphis 3:30 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3 W 80 - 34
Mon. Feb. 9 vs.
1
South Carolina
8:00 PM ET ESPN2 W 87 - 62
Sat. Feb. 14 vs. Tulane 4:00 PM ET CBSS W 87 - 39   *
Tue. Feb. 17 vs. Houston 7:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3  
Sat. Feb. 21 at Tulsa 3:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3  
Mon. Feb. 23 at Tulane 8:00 PM ET ESPN-FC/ESPN3  
Sat. Feb. 28 vs. Memphis 2:00 PM ET CBSS  
Mon. Mar. 2 at
25
South Florida
7:00 PM ET ESPN2  




American Athletic Conference
 ConferenceOverallvs
  W-L Pct Hm Rd W-L Pct Hm Rd Nt  Top 25
2 Connecticut 12-0 1.000 6-0 6-0 23-1 .958 10-0 8-1 5-0 4-1
25 South Florida 11-1 .917 6-0 5-1 20-4 .833 10-1 7-2 3-1 0-3
Tulane 10-3 .769 5-2 5-1 19-5 .792 10-3 8-1 1-1 0-0
Tulsa 8-4 .667 6-1 2-3 13-10 .565 8-5 4-5 1-0 0-1
Temple 7-5 .583 4-2 3-3 11-14 .440 5-6 4-7 2-1 0-3
East Carolina 7-6 .538 2-3 5-3 16-8 .667 6-3 8-4 2-1 0-3
Memphis 6-7 .462 3-3 3-4 12-12 .500 8-5 4-7 0-0 0-1
UCF 3-10 .231 1-5 2-5 7-17 .292 5-7 2-10 0-0 0-1
Cincinnati 3-10 .231 2-5 1-5 6-18 .250 5-6 1-10 0-2 0-2
SMU 1-11 .083 0-6 1-5 5-18 .217 4-9 1-7 0-2 0-4
Houston 1-12 .077 0-7 1-5 6-18 .250 1-9 3-7 2-2 0-1




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N.Y. / Region

At the Time Warner Center, an Enclave of Powerful Russians

Wealth that has been accrued in the chaotic capitalism of post-Soviet Russia is a powerful force in the luxury condominium boom that is changing New York.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Series; Income Inequality; High Net Worth Individuals; Condominiums 

Great wealth is not, in itself, a crime.

16
Sports

High School Recruits Think Twice About Signing Letters of Intent

Recruits who sign the letters sometimes find, to their dismay, that the coaches most active in recruiting them have moved on to other jobs.
College Athletics; Draft and Recruitment (Sports); Scholarships and Fellowships 

Personal relationships rule the day.   
Organizations rule the games.
It is a conflict.

17
Business Day

Concern in Denmark as Its Currency’s Peg to the Euro Is Strained

The country’s fixed exchange-rate arrangement is under extreme pressure as moves by the European Central Bank have caused the euro’s value to fall.
Currency; Euro (Currency) 

Get the economics right.
The euro is down because many do not expect it to long survive.
Denmark should end the peg.

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N.Y. / Region

Working Families Party Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Run for President

With a vote on Sunday, the organization became the latest liberal group to back the Massachusetts senator as a potential primary challenger to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Presidential Election of 2016; Endorsements; United States Politics and Government 

Warren will probably not run.
I prefer her in the senate.
She would do well as president.
I will vote for the Democratic candidate in the general election.

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Business Day

Greek Austerity Spawns Fakery: Playing Nurse

When patients go to a hospital in Greece, they often must hire their own nurses just to receive basic care, and many of those nurses are untrained and illegal.
Nursing and Nurses; Hospitals; Black Markets; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ) 

Deflation is the reason.

20
The Upshot

States Consider Increasing Taxes for the Poor and Cutting Them for the Affluent

Some G.O.P.-led states may raise consumption taxes, which hit the poor harder, and cut income taxes, which hit the affluent harder.
Governors (US); Income Inequality; States (US); Income; Conservatism (US Politics); Budgets and Budgeting 

Yes.


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@18:40

Business Day

Government Will Change How it Rates Nursing Homes

U.S.

G.O.P. Consultant Pleads Guilty in PAC Case

Business Day

Eurozone Growth Exceeds Expectations

U.S.

Standards Are at Stake in a Fight Over Schools in Arizona

World

Iran: Delays Feared in Reporter’s Trial

The Upshot

The Mystery of Lower Voter Registration for Older Black Voters

Opinion

A War on Workers in Illinois

Your Money

Making Brokers Toe the Mark

Opinion

Leaving Only Footsteps? Think Again

Automobiles

Ford and Forza Team Up on New GT, a Supercar for Street and Screen

Sports

Wizards End 5-Game Skid, and the Nets’ Short Streak

Business Day

Greek Austerity Spawns Fakery: Playing Nurse

N.Y. / Region

At the Time Warner Center, an Enclave of Powerful Russians

N.Y. / Region

Working Families Party Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Run for President

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The Trash Collector

Joost Bakker grows flowers he trades for bones to make soup at his restaurant, and uses the leftovers to feed his garden. Meet the poster boy for zero-waste living.
Gardens and Gardening; Recycling of Waste Materials; Restaurants; Sustainable Living; Waste Materials and Disposal 

It can be made to work.
Opinion

Pope Francis As Unifier

On Oscar Romero, bishop accountability for sex abuse, and the possibility of a depolarizing pope.
Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations; Beatifications and Canonizations; Priests; Religion and Belief 

Douthat is inconclusive.
Opinion

Too Much Prayer in Politics

Faith should be inspiration, not instructions for governing or a legislative manual.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships


Yes.
Give faith a rest.

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