Monday, December 2, 2013

@8:57, 12/2/13

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1
Sunday Review

The Shocking Sex Secrets of Insects

 
They have been having sex since their beginning.
They must have been sexual to begin.
2
Opinion

We Are All Silvio

Silvio Berlusconi is a renowned political escape artist. But what happens when he can’t wriggle free?

He goes to jail.  Then he goes to the beach.

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No disaster.
 
5
Opinion

Voter ID Gets Another Day in Court

6
U.S.

California: Deal Reached in Suit Over Animal Abuse

7
Business Day

Merchandise Uses Olympics Principles Against Russian Anti-Gay Laws

In time for the Winter Games in Sochi, a prominent campaign is highlighting the anti-discrimination language of the Olympic charter.
Olympic Games; Discrimination; Homosexuality 

"Don't poke the tiger."

It is a good thing to do but not a safe thing to do.  
I don't need to see a contest with the Russian state.  
Individuals loose that contest.

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N.Y. / Region

Speed Is Cited as Possible Cause of Deadly Train Crash in Bronx

As many Metro-North riders altered their commutes, investigators studied the train’s data recorder for evidence, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said it appeared that the train was traveling too fast as it hit a curve.
Railroad Accidents and Safety; Commuting 

We know how it crashed.  Why the train was traveling so fast is not yet known.
 
9
Science

Microbes May Add Special Something to Wines

Researchers have found that grape varieties in different regions carry distinctive patterns of fungi and bacteria, which may play a role in making a wine unique.
Wines; Fungi; Bacteria; Research; Microbiology 

Yes.
 
10
Health

Bumps in the Road to New Cholesterol Guidelines

Some doctors said a panel issuing guidelines for avoiding cholesterol risks had ignored part of the available data, and they asserted it should have first released a draft report to allow for comments.
Cholesterol; Heart; Stroke; Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs) 

Prove it.

11
World

Grief and Heroism as Survivors Struggle in the Philippines

Acts of heroism abound in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, often with a special emphasis on ensuring the survival of children.
Typhoon Haiyan (2013) 

Cleaning up.
 
12
World

Russia: Court Grants Bail to Last Detainee in Greenpeace Case

A court in St. Petersburg granted bail on Thursday to Colin Russell, the last of the 30 people on a Greenpeace International ship seized in September after a protest in the Arctic.
Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Offshore Drilling and Exploration 

"Do not poke the tiger."
 
13
Health

Sleep Therapy Is Expected to Gain a Wider Role in Depression Treatment

Scientists say that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can double the likelihood of recovery, and powerfully complement antidepressant drugs.
Sleep; Insomnia; Therapy and Rehabilitation; Depression (Mental)

Do it.
 
14
Sports

Rodriguez Amends Suit, Adding Claims About Selig


Rodriguez must try.   He will not win.

15
Style

Taking a Break From I.V.F.


I do not need a child.

16
Sports

New England Can’t Lose in December, and Houston Can’t Win at All



Football 

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U.S.

Protecting the Brand

19
Crosswords & Games

Teams From Azerbaijan and Miami Seize Titles

20
Opinion

Dismissing the ‘Smolensk Religion’

Domoslawski fails to provide evidence to support his assertion that the Kaczynski assassination theory has “collapsed like a house of cards.”
Cellular Telephones 

The Poles have good reason to distrust Russia. 
An inexplicable air crash does not add much to the distrust.

The eastern Congo has been chaotic since independence from Belgium.
Any motion toward peace in the region deserves welcome.

The cell phone is an antisocial device.  
 

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