Friday, January 17, 2014

@12:45, 1/15/14

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World

Congo: Fighters Quit, U.N. Says

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission said that 8,000 fighters affiliated with a variety of armed factions had surrendered since the M23 rebel group was routed.

Progress.

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World

Training Fighters of Future Across Gaza

A Hamas program aims to prepare high school students for what some see as the next inevitable clash with Israel.
Palestinians; Education (K-12); Defense and Military Forces 

The final solution to "The Palestinian Problem" is to make them Israeli.

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Opinion

South Africa’s Failing Grade

The dysfunctional education system offers bitter evidence that the country is still far from its post-apartheid promise.
Education; Apartheid (Policy); Tests and Examinations; Private and Sectarian Schools
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Opinion

How the Poor Get Washed Away

Poor people who don’t own land routinely bear the brunt of natural disasters.
Land Use Policies; Squatters; Third World and Developing Countries; Evacuations and Evacuees; Typhoon Haiyan (2013); Typhoon Bopha (2012); Typhoons; Earthquakes 

"Tim Hanstad is the president and chief executive officer, and Roy Prosterman is the founder and chairman emeritus, of Landesa, a nonprofit group that works to secure land rights for the world’s poor."

They are not wrong.
They are not impolitic.
They are politically incorrect.

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Business Day

Eni Is Said to Abandon Polish Shale Aspirations

The Italian energy giant has found that its drilling efforts have not produced enough natural gas to be commercially viable.
Shale; Natural Gas; Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Coal 

Sad news for Poland.
The big companies have been there and given up the gas effort.
The Poles would be wise to develop nuclear power.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland
At the end of World War II, the gray territories were transferred from Poland to the Soviet Union, and the pink territories from Germany to Poland
6
Fashion & Style

For Martha Stewart, the Secret Is Routine

The lifestyle media magnate outlines her skin care, fitness and diet routine, which she says keeps her healthy and helps her prepare her for television appearances.
Cosmetics and Toiletries; Skin; Exercise; Hair; Television 

Routine is the key to getting those things done that must be done.
I have been living interrupt driven.  Creation can be delayed.
 
7
Health

What Ultra-Marathons Do to Our Bodies

Those who race 50 to 100 miles at a time or longer tend to be older and have different health concerns than most of us might expect, new research shows.
Asthma; Exercise; Running; Skin Cancer; Ultramarathon Running

"Which does not mean that the rest of us should abruptly revise our exercise resolutions upward and start training for a 100-miler, said Dr. Krishnan, who himself runs five-kilometer races and has no plans, he said, to go longer. The real lesson is to “stay the course” with exercise, he said, whatever that means for you, and even as you age and slow."

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Health

Giving Vaccines Together Increases Fever Risk

When shots for flu and pneumococcal disease were given together, children were more likely to develop a fever within a day.
Children and Childhood; Influenza; Vaccination and Immunization 

An allergic reaction to an immune system trigger is appropriate and expected.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Fighting a Pipeline, but Feeling and Fearing Christie’s Influence

A commission member says he was told he had a conflict and should not vote on a project Gov. Chris Christie supports. He was told the order was from Mr. Christie’s office.
Conflicts of Interest; Pipelines 

The pipeline can follow an existing highway or another plant can take the load.
 
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Automobiles

Automotive Highlights From C.E.S.

From Renault’s Formula E racecar to the Audi TT’s new, monitorless interior, several automakers are giving a plausible glimpse of the future.
Automobiles; International Consumer Electronics Show 

■ Toyota says that its hydrogen fuel-cell Car of the Future will be reasonably priced, have a 300-mile range and a three- to five-minute fill-up time. Although the car was camouflaged, it was shown with the Toyota FCV concept at the show. Toyota offered few other details, but said the car would be available for sale next year. (Toyota)

Toyota wins again.
 
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World

A Pocket Guide to the 2014 Jaipur Literature Festival

From Friday through Tuesday, celebrated writers from India and abroad will talk about not just their books but also about the two World Wars, Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American troops, Himalayan languages and the making of modern China.
Book Trade and Publishing; Books and Literature; Indian-Americans; News and News Media; Nobel Prizes; Pulitzer Prizes; United States Economy; Women's Rights; Writing and Writers 

Ok
 
13
U.S.

Suing to End Life Support for Woman and Fetus

Lawyers for the husband of Marlise Muñoz, a pregnant woman said to have been brain-dead since November, have sued the Texas hospital that is keeping her on life support.
Life-Sustaining Support Systems, Withdrawal Of; Suits and Litigation (Civil); Abortion 

The state of Texas can pay the bills.  
The child goes to term.  
Let the suit go forward.   

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U.S.

Judge Reinstates Some Federal Oversight of Voting Practices for an Alabama City

Election specialists said the move, involving Evergreen, was the first since the Supreme Court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act in June.
Voting Rights Act (1965); Discrimination; Voter Registration and Requirements; Suits and Litigation (Civil) 

The Supreme court said congress should do its job.
Congress should do its job.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Court Weighs Police Role in Coercing Confessions

The New York Court of Appeals heard arguments in two murder cases on Tuesday that examined how far police can go in lying to suspects during interrogations.
Interrogations; Confessions; Police; Murders and Attempted Murders; False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments; Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings 

Figure it out.
 
16
Opinion

Myanmar’s Constitutional Reform

Parliament can promote democracy by ending unfair restrictions on candidates.

This is not our business.

Let the state department work.

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18
Sports

Giants Hire Packers Assistant to Reconstruct Offense

Ben McAdoo, who was considered an innovative quarterbacks coach for Green Bay, promises to take an “up-tempo, attacking” approach as the Giants new offensive coordinator.
Football 

A direct invitation.
I will do as promised.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.
Home care duties are.
 
19
Sports

Jets’ VanGorder to Join Notre Dame Coaching Staff

Brian VanGorder, the Jets’ linebackers coach, was hired as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator.
Football (College); Football 

?
 
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Business Day

Three Former RabGoodobank Traders Charged in Libor Case

The Justice Department filed criminal charges on Monday against three former traders, the latest step in the investigation into the banking industry’s manipulation of interest rates.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Libor (London Interbank Offered Rate); Regulation and Deregulation of Industry 

Good luck to the Justice Department.


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