Sunday, September 29, 2013

@11:15, 9/28/13

|



1
U.S.

Obama Scorns G.O.P. ‘Blackmail’ on Health Law

Days before the law’s main elements take effect, President Obama mocked opponents for “crazy” arguments and accused them of trying to “blackmail a president” to stop the law.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Tea Party Movement; Health Insurance and Managed Care; 

The G.O.P. will be broken.
 
2
N.Y. / Region

Reimagining a Boardwalk, This Time in Concrete

Queens residents had mixed reactions to the city’s abandoning wood in a $200 million plan to replace 4.7 miles of Rockaway Beach walkway ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Concrete; Beaches; 

"Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand"
Temporary and dynamic coast.
3
U.S.

Idaho: Plane Lands Safely After Pilot Is Stricken

A United Airlines pilot died after suffering a heart attack while flying from Houston to Seattle, forcing crew members to make an emergency landing in Idaho.
Airlines and Airplanes; Pilots; First Aid; 

Scarey.
 
4
Real Estate

On the Market in New York City

A Chelsea studio; a duplex on the Upper West Side; and a Prospect Heights apartment with a terrace.
Real Estate and Housing (Residential); 

I do not want to live in the city.
 
5
Business Day

In Ratings War, ‘G.M.A.’ Beats ‘Today’ for Full Season

According to the final viewership figures for the 2012-13 season, “Good Morning America” on ABC has taken a decisive lead among total viewers.
Television; 

I do not watch television in the morning.
 
6
U.S.

Mississippi: Quest for a Same-Sex Divorce

A woman is asking Mississippi to recognize her out-of-state same-sex marriage so she can get a divorce.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Divorce, Separations and Annulments; 

The matter is probably headed to the Supreme Court.
 
7
N.Y. / Region

Court Says Storm Evacuees Must Move

Victims of Hurricane Sandy who have been living in hotels since the storm lost a court battle against eviction and will have to find beds elsewhere, according to a judge’s ruling.
Hurricane Sandy (2012); Evacuations and Evacuees; 

Yes.
 
8
U.S.

GTT ★

Our quirky, discerning picks for the most interesting things to do around the state this week.
Art; Seafood; State and County Fairs; 

No wonder Texas is nuts.
 
9
World

China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy

A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that China’s influence has eclipsed even Russia’s across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Pipelines; 

Sour grapes and sour oil.
 
10
U.S.

Behind Davis, Another Hope for Democrats

The big question is whether State Senator Wendy Davis will run for governor or re-election. The next question concerns State Senator Leticia Van de Putte’s plans.
Elections, Governors; Elections, State Legislature;

The Democrats in Texas have no hope under the present districting.

11
N.Y. / Region

Frisking Tactic Yields to a Focus on Youth Gangs

The New York City Police Department effort, known as Operation Crew Cut, uses social media to prevent emerging conflicts and build cases against agitators.
Gangs; Police; Search and Seizure; 

Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly will depart soon with his policies.
 
12
Business Day

A Promise to Protect Pensions Will Test Greece’s Red Line on Austerity

Greece has pledged to make no further cuts to its disgruntled citizens’ pensions, but a gaping hole in its finances may force its hand.
Pensions and Retirement Plans; Labor and Jobs; Strikes; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); 

An exit from the Euro is required.
 
13
World

Israel: Violent Intifada Anniversary

Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces on Friday as Palestinians marked the 13th anniversary of the outbreak of the second intifada.
Palestinians; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Defense and Military Forces; 

The possibility of this type of situation will continue as long as the border is maintained.
 
14
World

Mexico: Deadly Storms on Both Coasts

Tropical Storm Ingrid and the remnants of Tropical Storm Manuel drenched Mexico’s Gulf and Pacific coasts with more torrential rains Monday.
Floods; Hurricanes and Tropical Storms; Landslides and Mudslides; 

The fix is known.  The will is missing.
The U.S. could help if we were asked.

 
15
Opinion

The Way We Were

While productivity on Capitol Hill grinds to a halt, research and innovation in the country suffers.
Federal Budget (US); Research; United States Politics and Government; Tea Party Movement; United States Economy; 

Thomas Friedman is still for cutting.
Cutting is the wrong thing for the federal government to do.
16
Crosswords/Games

The Pyramid Problem

In 1980 Daniel Lowen outwitted a national merit exam administered by the National Testing Service. Can you find the same mistake that he did?
Mathematics; Puzzles; SAT (College Admission Test); Tests and Examinations; 

If Norman Cousins argument is accepted none of the answers presented is correct.  There are four exposed sides.
My initial thought was seven.  The conjoined sides are coplanar making five.
If one is used for support, four remain exposed.  
No statement is made about support.  The shape could be hung from a string or floating or in ballistic flight.  
Five is the best answer.
 
17
Style

Six Follicles of Anticipation

I can’t believe that the doctor will take my eggs, Solomon’s sperm and actually place our embryo inside of me. That science can mimic biology like this is so incredible. Suddenly it’s hard to believe something so complex actually happens naturally.
In Vitro Fertilization; Infertility; Parenting; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Sperm; 

A lifetime project.
 
18
Opinion

The Shifting Mandala

The concept of an elaborate art can be applied to the conservation of native plants.
Invasive Species; Biodiversity; Flowers and Plants; 

Anna Hitchcock has caught the main thoughts.
How she did is much less important than that she did.
19
U.S.

Shutdown Looms as Senate Passes Budget Bill

After a series of Senate votes that sent the stopgap spending measure back to the House, fissures appeared in the badly divided Republican ranks.
United States Politics and Government; Federal Budget (US); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); 

Just noise in public.

U.S. Shutdown Nears as House Votes to Delay Health Law

The federal government on Sunday barreled toward its first shutdown in 17 years as House Republicans voted to link further funding to a one-year delay of President Obama’s health care law. 

Not acceptable.

20
 
World

U.S. and Iran Agree to Speed Talks to Defuse Nuclear Issue

President Obama said he saw the basis for a deal after speaking on the phone with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, the first discussion between leaders of the two countries since 1979.
United States International Relations; Nuclear Weapons; 

Let things develop.


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

@22:16

1
Business Day

Citigroup to Pay $395 Million to Settle Freddie Mac Claims

The agreement involves 3.7 million mortgages that the bank sold to Freddie from 2000 to 2012.
Suits and Litigation (Civil); Mortgages; 

Detente for the moment.
 
2
World

Resignations Threaten Italian Coalition

The loss of government ministers from Silvio Berlusconi’s party left open the possibility of a confidence vote or talks on a new coalition.
Legislatures and Parliaments; 

"“De facto, we are in a government crisis,” a government spokesman said."

3
N.Y. / Region

Lhota Backers Challenge Cap on Spending

A “super PAC” supporting Joseph J. Lhota, the Republican mayoral nominee, sued New York election officials over a limit on contributions to independent political groups.
Elections, Mayors; Political Action Committees; Suits and Litigation (Civil); Campaign Finance; Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision); 

The Republicans will not win without outside money in quantity.
 
4
Opinion

Addressing Antibiotics

Senator Sherrod Brown proposes strengthening the federal response to the problem of drug-resistant infections.
Antibiotics; Deaths (Fatalities); Infections; Editorials; Bacteria; 

We will lose the antibiotics.  There is no need to rush the process.
 
5
World

China’s Crackdown Prompts Outrage Over Boy’s Arrest

After a public outcry, the authorities on Monday released Yang Zhong, 16, who was among the first people charged under new rules that criminalize the spreading of online rumors.
Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Computers and the Internet; 

Official bad habits.
 
6
U.S.

Massachusetts: Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch

According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad.
Fishing, Commercial; Herring; 

Late and less than effective.
 
7
World

Swiss Vote to Keep Mandatory Army Service

A referendum to do away with conscription was rejected by 73 percent of voters on Sunday. The army requires part-time service from male citizens between the ages of 18 and 34.
Referendums; Defense and Military Forces; Draft and Recruitment (Military); 

ok.
 
8
Opinion

The Way We Were

9
World

Israel: Violent Intifada Anniversary

10
Business Day

The Chatter for Sunday, September 22

Notable quotes from business articles that appeared in The New York Times last week.
Quantitative Easing; Fines (Penalties); 

Yes.
 
11
Opinion

Are We Hard-Wired for War?

The emerging popular consensus about our biological predisposition to warfare is troubling: it is scientifically weak and morally unfortunate.
Evolution (Biology); Biology and Biochemistry; Defense and Military Forces; Psychology and Psychologists; 

Avoiding war is the better path.
 
12
Style

Six Follicles of Anticipation

13
 
Science

Rethinking the Poker Face and Plans for a Cat in Space

Recent developments in health and science news. This week: A molasses spill has been killing marine life and a $33.2 million grant will go toward Alzheimer’s research.
Poker (Card Game); Alzheimer's Disease; Mars (Planet); Water Pollution; Fish and Other Marine Life; Science and Technology; Medicine and Health;
14
Business Day

Jobless Claims at Six-Year Low

Labor Department figures reinforced the results of private surveys that service companies added jobs in August at the fastest pace in six months.
United States Economy; Labor and Jobs; Unemployment; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Unemployment Insurance; 

One can't lose what never was.
 
15
World

Cocaine Haul on French Jet Raises Concern

The authorities are investigating how more than a ton of cocaine in suitcases was sent from Venezuela in an Air France cargo hold.
Cocaine and Crack Cocaine; Drug Abuse and Traffic; Airlines and Airplanes; Search and Seizure; 

Evidence of corruption.

16
U.S.

Number of Illegal Immigrants in U.S. May Be on Rise Again, Estimates Say

The new information comes as Congress debates an immigration overhaul that could include a pathway to legal status or citizenship.
Illegal Immigration; Census; Population; Immigration and Emigration; Hispanic-Americans; 

Interesting.
 
17
U.S.

U.S. Shutdown Nears as House Pushes Delay in Health Law

18
U.S.

Shutdown Looms as Senate Passes Budget Bill

19
20
Opinion

My State Needs Obamacare. Now.

Kentucky couldn’t afford not to implement Obamacare.
Health Insurance and Managed Care; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Medicaid; United States Politics and Government; 

Good point.


|

No comments:

Post a Comment