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U.S.

Storm Sirens’ Last Wail

By KIRK JOHNSON | Dec 8, 2012

A decision to dismantle tsunami sirens on the Oregon coast has some residents concerned that the new warning system — texts and phone calls — will not reach everyone.

Tidal Waves and Tsunamis; Disasters and Emergencies; 

Oregon will drown some people in the next event.

The faithful do not learn.

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World

Chief Justice in Sri Lanka Found Unfit

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Dec 9, 2012

An impeachment committee investigated 5 of 14 charges against Shirani Bandaranayake and found her guilty of three of them, all related to misuse of power and unexplained wealth.

Courts and the Judiciary; Impeachment; Legislatures and Parliaments; 

A lynching does not make one not guilty.

 

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Health

A New Twist on a Hanukkah Staple

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN | Dec 10, 2012

Latkes made with vegetables like carrots, cabbage, kale and apples instead of starchy potatoes are a little less crispy, but no less delicious.

Diet and Nutrition; Recipes; Vegetables; 

I suspect sucrose as a causal agent.

I will eat potatoes by preference.  I will eat as many as I can. 

I have been too skint with the oil.

 

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U.S.

Jobs Report Becomes Fodder in Fiscal Debate

By JONATHAN WEISMAN | Dec 8, 2012

Democrats and Republicans seized on November’s job numbers to press for a compromise on a deficit deal.

Federal Taxes (US); Income Tax; United States Politics and Government; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions; 

Bait and switch.

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Business Day

Media Firm Wins Reprieve

By EMILY SCHMALL | Dec 7, 2012

Under a law scheduled to take effect on Friday, Grupo Clarín of Argentina would have been forced to divest lucrative broadcast licenses.

News and News Media; Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; 

There is not enough information in the story.

The problem is politics.

 

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Technology

A Tumultuous Trip to Mobile App Transparency

By NATASHA SINGER | Dec 9, 2012

A panel, devising a way to tell consumers what data is being collected about them by mobile apps, has had a hard time getting along, let alone reaching an agreement.

Data-Mining and Database Marketing; Mobile Applications; Privacy;

Post nothing that must remain private.

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Opinion

The Cracks in the Nation’s Foundation

Dec 9, 2012

Republicans have demonized them, but investments in public projects are needed more than ever.

Infrastructure (Public Works); Hurricane Sandy (2012); Transit Systems; United States Politics and Government; 

If the GOP did not originate it the GOP will not support it.

 

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Sports

Dallas Player Dies in Crash; a Teammate Is Charged

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Dec 9, 2012

Nose tackle Josh Brent was charged with intoxication manslaughter after the vehicle he was driving flipped, killing Jerry Brown, a linebacker on the Cowboys’ practice squad.

Football; Traffic Accidents and Safety; Deaths (Fatalities); Drunken and Reckless Driving; 

An NFL contract is not a grant of immunity  from anything.

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Opinion

Dinosaurs and Denial

By CHARLES M. BLOW | Dec 8, 2012

Senator Marco Rubio created quite a stir with comments about the age of Earth, but his answer was in line with the consensus of the Republican Party.

United States Politics and Government; Creationism and Intelligent Design; Polls and Public Opinion; Conservatism (US Politics); Education (K-12); 

The faithful do not learn.

 

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Fashion & Style

For Baby No. 2 or 3, No Shower but a Sprinkle

By SHIVANI VORA | Dec 9, 2012

Another baby, another request for friends and family to give a gift. Mothers uncomfortable with that are being given smaller, more casual parties where the gifts are also more modest.

Babies and Infants; Baby Carriages, Strollers and Carriers; Gifts; Parties (Social); 

Baby showers are not part of my tradition.   There was and is a network that passes around the supplies.  The parents add to the package as things are expended.

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U.S.

Holiday Boxes on Stoops Bring Reports of Thefts

By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS | Dec 8, 2012

As more consumers order gifts online, they are being advised to be proactive against thefts, by tracking packages and requiring signatures upon delivery.

E-Commerce; Gifts; 

Take delivery at the office or insist on a signature.

 

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Business Day

Soaring Rents Drive a Boom in Apartments

By SHAILA DEWAN and NELSON D. SCHWARTZ | Dec 7, 2012

As part of a national rush to capitalize on rising rents, new apartment complexes are being built at the fastest pace since 2008.

Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Renting and Leasing (Real Estate); Labor and Jobs; United States Economy; 

People do learn if the pain is great enough.

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N.Y. / Region

Poor Schools Struggling to Meet State Standards, Years After Critical Ruling

By VIVIAN YEE | Dec 10, 2012

A report says that some lack basic resources and don’t meet certain state standards, despite a 2006 court ruling requiring New York State to increase spending on public education.

Education (K-12); Research; 

The faithful do not learn.

 

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N.Y. / Region

Convictions in ’95 Killing of Cabdriver to Be Vacated

By BENJAMIN WEISER | Dec 8, 2012

Five people, found guilty in 1997, had been imprisoned for more than 17 years in the fatal shooting of a livery cabdriver.

Murders and Attempted Murders; Decisions and Verdicts; Prisons and Prisoners; 

Keep moving the innocent out of jail.

It would be much better if they spent no time in court or jail.

Get it right the first time.

 

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World

Factory in Bangladesh Lost Fire Clearance Before Blaze

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Dec 8, 2012

A top fire official in Dhaka, the capital, said that his department had refused to renew the certification that the factory needed to operate.

Factories and Manufacturing; Fires and Firefighters; Deaths (Fatalities); 

Dahka is better than I thought.  The door is being closed.

The next fire will tell the tale.

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U.S.

Bills Placing Limits on Unions Advance in Michigan Legislature

By STEVEN YACCINO and MONICA DAVEY | Dec 7, 2012

The Michigan House approved part of a package that would ultimately bar workers from being required to pay union fees; the state Senate has passed two similar bills.

Organized Labor; Law and Legislation; Labor and Jobs; 

The GOP is not going to survive long.

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U.S.

For Corporate Donors, Inauguration Details

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG | Dec 9, 2012

Contributions of $1 million would get exclusive access to an array of inaugural festivities, including two parade bleacher seats and four tickets to the president’s official inaugural ball.

Inaugurations; Corporations; Presidential Election of 2012; Campaign Finance; 

Money talks.

 

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Opinion

Who Will Hold Colleges Accountable?

By KEVIN CAREY | Dec 10, 2012

There are no meaningful standards of academic quality in higher education, and the proliferation of online courses is making the problem worse.

Colleges and Universities; E-Learning; 

The accreditation committees, the alumni, the high school guidance councilors,  The kids and ultimately the federal government student loan program.

If the kids can't earn, the degree is pointless.  Even the liberal arts are supposed to increase the value of the student.

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N.Y. / Region

Transit Officials Ask Congress for Billions in Storm Aid

By RAY RIVERA | Dec 7, 2012

The damage inflicted on the New York’s metropolitan transit systems by Hurricane Sandy will cost more than $7 billion in repairs and billions more to upgrade the systems.

Transit Systems; Infrastructure (Public Works); Federal Aid (US); 

The transit authorities are shameless.

Deferred maintenance is a problem with local management. 

 

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Opinion

Two Important Steps for Women

Dec 7, 2012

The National Defense Authorization Act approved by the Senate promotes equitable treatment of women.

Women's Rights; Women and Girls; United States Defense and Military Forces;

The faithful do not learn.

Much less faith and much more understanding.
























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