Friday, November 2, 2012

11/2/12

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I see that someone has been reediting the Times for me. 

So far I have only the most recent twenty.


20  
U.S.

A Heavy Hitter With a Taste for Political Confrontation, and He’s a Democrat

Representative Trey Martinez Fischer, seen by many as the Democrats’ heavy hitter in the State Legislature, is not the kind of guy who likes to work quietly in the background.
United States Politics and Government; Law and Legislation; 


19  
Opinion

Who Should You Vote For?

A brief guide for the undecided.
New Deal (1930's); Philosophy; Presidential Election of 2012; United States Politics and Government; 

I am not undecided.


18
Science

Lucy’s Kind Had Joints Fit for Climbing Trees

A study of shoulder bones from Australopithecus afarensis — the hominid species whose most famous member is known as Lucy — suggests the species could climb as well as walk upright.
Paleontology; Anthropology; Research; 

Swingers.  I can climb too.


17
U.S.

‘Ex-Gay’ Men Fight Back Against View That Homosexuality Can’t Be Changed

Thousands of men believe they have changed their most basic sexual desires through therapy and prayer, something most scientists say has never been proved possible.
Homosexuality; Therapy and Rehabilitation; Psychology and Psychologists; 

Self deception is only human.


16.  Opinion

On Hurricanes, Presidents, Climate and One Clear Human Factor in the Sandy Disaster

As Mayor Bloomberg stresses climate change in endorsing President Obama, a fresh look at realistic approaches to curbing climate risks on a crowding, hazardous planet.
Air Pollution; Disasters and Emergencies; Global Warming; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hurricane Sandy (2012); Politics and Government; 

Business management?

15. Opinion

Two Views of a Superstorm in Climate Context

A climate campaigner and a science writer discuss hurricanes, history and the greenhouse effect.
Air Pollution; Challenger (Space Shuttle); Global Warming; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Hurricane Sandy (2012); Oceans and Seas; 

I will have to read dot earth later.



14.  World

Britain: Austerity May Force Move of London Police

London’s police force says it may move from its headquarters at New Scotland Yard to a smaller building.
Relocation of Business; Police; 

Austerity is really bad policy.


13.
Science

Beetles’ Affinity for Dung May Keep Them Cool

Ball-rolling dung beetles in the savannas of South Africa depend on dung’s moisture for nutrition, but scientists now think it regulates their temperature, too.
Insects; Temperature; 

Swamp coolers are a tradition in the South West.  Power plants use them too.  They make heat pumps cheap.


12. N.Y. / Region

When an Imprecise Forecast Could Hurt the Forecasters

The Day: Hurricane Sandy was as fierce as predicted. But when projections are off, can meteorologists be taken to court for needlessly disrupting some people's lives and for lulling others into a false sense of safety?
Earthquakes; Hurricane Sandy (2012)
The dependents of "Perfect Storm" sued and won.

11.  Travel

Three Travel Tips to Navigate the Storm

The Getaway columnist shares three helpful tips for getting around after the storm.
Airlines and Airplanes; Airports; Text Messaging; Transit Systems; Travel and Vacations; 

Late


10.  Business Day

As Sales Fall, Allergan Seeks a Buyer for Lap-Band

The obesity business is still profitable, but the company said its declining sales did not fit the profile of “a high-growth company like Allergan.”
Obesity; Bariatric Surgery; 
I am not fond of the concept and do not need the surgery.



9.
N.Y. / Region

Bloomberg Backs Obama, Citing Fallout From Storm

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, an independent, said climate change may have been a factor in Hurricane Sandy and he believed President Obama was the best candidate to tackle the issue.
Presidential Election of 2012; Hurricane Sandy (2012); Endorsements; 

Bloomberg is wrong as quoted.  "Any stick to beat that horse."
The causal link is the problem, not the act.

8.Opinion

Apocalypse Now

Mike Huckabee and Billy Graham are urging Americans to vote for biblical values--and warning of dire consequences if they don't.
Birth Control and Family Planning; Presidential Election of 2012; 

The belief system of most of this country shocks me.


7.  Opinion

Two Candidates, One Foreign Policy

The U.S. presidential debate on foreign policy displayed a remarkable consensus on what to do (or not do) in the world beyond American shores.
Presidential Election of 2012; Debates (Political); 

The executive only controls State slowly and with effort.  Hillery has been inside for twelve years.


6. Opinion

A Zombie Is a Slave Forever

The creatures aren’t just Halloween characters; they originated in the brutal sugar plantations of Haiti.
Slavery; Halloween; Death and Dying; 

Mostly true.  She should pay more attention to the frame.


5.  Travel

Two Easier Ways to Tote A Cruise Guide Onboard

An e-book and an app provide easy access to Berlitz's guide to cruising and cruise ships.
Cruises; E-Books and Readers; Mobile Applications; Travel and Vacations; 

I am not willing to waste my money.   I will go if you will pay.  I really dislike Florida.


4.  U.S.

In Shift, Romney Campaign Approaches Pennsylvania With a New Urgency

Mitt Romney’s campaign and his supporters are investing millions of dollars in ads in a last-minute effort to sway voters in certain key demographics.
Presidential Election of 2012; Political Advertising; Political Action Committees; 

Mit Romney is loosing badly. 

3.   Business Day

A Keynesian Blind Spot

Government programs that ameliorate hardship also give people an incentive not to work, and Keynesians seem unable to acknowledge that, an economist writes.
Economics (Theory and Philosophy); Recession and Depression; United States Economy; 

We have been there and done that.  It is not an effective argument.


2. Science

For Dakota Paleontologist, It All Started With a Turtle

Tyler Lyson of Marmarth, N.D., discovered his first fossil in the badlands as a youngster and went on to earn a Ph.D. and get a job at the Smithsonian.
Turtles and Tortoises; Paleontology; Dinosaurs; 

The game has not been available to me.  

1. Business Day

Assessing the Impact of Health Care Reform on New Businesses In Massachusetts

You might think that the increased availability of health insurance would make it easier for entrepreneurs to quit jobs and start businesses -- but it's not easy to prove.
Entrepreneurship; Health Insurance and Managed Care; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Small Business; Start-ups; United States Economy;

The money quote is"Massachusetts bombed less badly than the rest of the country".
That is a definite YES.

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