Friday, November 29, 2013

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U.S.

New Rules Would Rein In Nonprofits’ Political Role

The Obama administration’s proposals would curtail political activity by tax-exempt nonprofit groups, a significant change for one of the fastest-growing sources of campaign spending.
Nonprofit Organizations; Campaign Finance; Political Advertising; Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision); Political Action Committees; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions 

None like to be regulated.  
We regulate because we must for the general good.

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Business Day

Vestas Hopes to Bring Wind Power to World

A project called Wind for Prosperity aims to start supplying low-cost power to rural populations around the globe.
Wind Power; Alternative and Renewable Energy; Energy and Power; Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions 

Wind power does not scale well or make a good neighbor.
 
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Your Money

Individuals Find Ideas in the Institutional Investment World

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Technology

Apple’s Pages, Going the Distance With Word

To point out the vast improvement in the new version of Pages, we offer a three-round comparison bout between it and Word.
Software; Word Processing
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Opinion

Fashion’s Latest Muse

The creator of the wrap dress and other legendary designs talks about personal style in the age of technology.
Fashion and Apparel; Social Conditions and Trends; Design
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Opinion

Myanmar’s Empty Capital

Patrick Chappatte visits surreal Naypyidaw.
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N.Y. / Region

Christie Is Said to Waffle on In-State Tuition for People Living in U.S. Illegally

There are accusations that Gov. Chris Christie has shifted positions since his re-election, before which he made the Latino vote a priority and advocated for tuition equality.
Tuition; Illegal Immigration; Dream Act (Development, Relief and Education for Minors Act); Elections, Governors
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Science

Video: ScienceTake: Sea Slug Love

In the mating game, males and females can have different agendas even when they inhabit the same body.
Fish and Other Marine Life; Biology and Biochemistry; Reproduction (Biological) 

Food + sex + love + philosophy

A sea slug is just sex.
 
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Health

Paratransit: Stuck in the Slow Lane

Transportation options for seniors are not keeping pace with demand.
Americans With Disabilities Act; Disabilities; Elder Care; Transit Systems 

Whine.
It is cheaper than driving the taxi yourself.
 
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Technology

A Graphic Novel With Teeth (and Claws)

“Shifter,” a graphic novel from Anomaly Productions, uses augmented reality to make prehistoric creatures spring to life.
Comic Books and Strips; 3-D Devices and Effects 

The point and the bait is the story.  The pictures are mostly distractions.

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Dining & Wine

A School Where Cooks Learn to Be Farmers, a Project for White Corn and More

Recommendations for the week of Nov. 26.
Agriculture and Farming; Bacon; Corn; Pickles and Relishes; Cooking and Cookbooks; Restaurants 

The chef must know the ingredients to value them above the cost of production.
 
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Sports

Bolt Laments Testing Costs

The Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt said controversy over Jamaica’s antidoping program is scaring potential sponsors.
Track and Field 

Always keep a positive cash flow.

If the game is not worth the candle, don't play.
 
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World

Syria Will Attend Geneva Peace Talks

The Syrian government announced that a delegation will be approved by President Bashar al-Assad and that it does not intend “to hand over power to anyone.”
Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ) 

Attending will not be a significant expense.
Absence could be expensive.
 
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Travel

In Cyprus, a New Spirit Animates the Capital

Nicosia is experiencing a renaissance with more and more venues catering to the artistic set.
Travel and Vacations 

Cheap rent.  Frightening politics.  Little at risk.  Good climate.  Slow travel.
Bad communications.
 
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U.S.

Retirement Secured for Chimpanzees

President Obama signed a bill removing a cap on spending for federally owned chimpanzees in sanctuaries. The change does not involve any budget increase.
Monkeys and Apes; Research 

Now to protect their home ranges.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Inspector Who Pepper-Sprayed Protesters Is Ordered to Appear Before Panel

The decision involving Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna represents a significant victory for the investigative powers of the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings 

It may be the end of the matter.
 
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Crosswords/Games

Gold Bars

Can you decipher this gold bar puzzle?
Creativity; Mathematics; Puzzles 

8.07950938
 
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Business Day

Standard & Poor's Ratings Names New President

Neeraj Sahai, who has been head of Citigroup’s securities and fund services business since 2005, will succeed Douglas Peterson, who became president and chief executive of McGraw Hill Financial.
Appointments and Executive Changes; Credit Ratings and Credit Rating Agencies 

I want to see them produce honest ratings.
 
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Opinion

Adults With Asperger’s

Dr. F. James Rybka writes that adults as well as children afflicted with Asperger’s are susceptible to wandering.
Asperger's Syndrome; Autism 

Not very informative.
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Opinion

Confronting the Specter of Alzheimer’s

Readers respond to a Sunday Review article by Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel.
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Doctors 

We must live life as best we can.


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Your Money

Individuals Find Ideas in the Institutional Investment World

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Opinion

Fashion’s Latest Muse

The creator of the wrap dress and other legendary designs talks about personal style in the age of technology.
Fashion and Apparel; Social Conditions and Trends; Design 

Fashion still confuses me.  I do not give that group enough attention.
 
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Opinion

Myanmar’s Empty Capital

Patrick Chappatte visits surreal Naypyidaw.

Brasilia?
Most architectural models.
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N.Y. / Region

Christie Is Said to Waffle on In-State Tuition for People Living in U.S. Illegally

There are accusations that Gov. Chris Christie has shifted positions since his re-election, before which he made the Latino vote a priority and advocated for tuition equality.
Tuition; Illegal Immigration; Dream Act (Development, Relief and Education for Minors Act); Elections, Governors 

No signature on this bill.
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Science

Video: ScienceTake: Sea Slug Love

 
Food and sex and love and philosophy.
 
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Health

Paratransit: Stuck in the Slow Lane

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Sports

Bolt Laments Testing Costs

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Travel

In Cyprus, a New Spirit Animates the Capital

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U.S.

Retirement Secured for Chimpanzees

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N.Y. / Region

Inspector Who Pepper-Sprayed Protesters Is Ordered to Appear Before Panel

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Crosswords/Games

Gold Bars

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Business Day

Standard & Poor's Ratings Names New President

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Opinion

Adults With Asperger’s

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World

Central African Republic Stirs Concern

Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary general, raised the possibility that thousands of international peacekeeping troops in Africa might have to be temporarily redeployed in the Central African Republic, one of the most unstable on the continent.
International Relations 

The Islamic Jihad for Africa continues.
We will hear much more about it.

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Sports

U.S.C. Erases Stanford From the National Title Picture

Andre Heidari’s 47-yard field goal with 19 seconds left in the game lifted Southern California to a victory, ending Stanford’s national championship chase.
Football (College) 

I just don't care.
 
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N.Y. / Region

In Campaign, Cash Flowed Circuitously

New York City’s mayoral race saw a spasm of unregulated campaign money, most of it unleashed by wealthy Democrats and unions, which are now under investigation.
Elections, Mayors; Campaign Finance 

Even the Republicans knew that their man would not win the Mayoralty of New York this time.
 
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Opinion

A Bison Centennial

The shipment of American bison in 1913 from private ownership to public land was a landmark in wildlife conservation.
Bison; Animals; Conservation of Resources; Law and Legislation 

Fluff.
 
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Opinion

Loving Families, Lousy Meals

Cooking and culinary bias in the Lipman home. Salmon with vinegar, anyone?
Cooking and Cookbooks; Vinegar; Salmon; Thanksgiving Day; Salad Dressings; Recipes 

Agreed.
 
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Opinion

Deep Cover

In search of my original name, I came upon a greater mystery.
Adoptions; Families and Family Life; Names, Personal; Children and Childhood 

 I am left with the question of what disease she caught.
Adoption is only an attempt at discontinuity.
There is much I do not know about developing children.
The usage of development is suddenly odd to me.

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