Thursday, March 27, 2014

@9:30, 3/27/14

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Sports

New Giant John Jerry Unlikely to Be Barred for Bullying, Coughlin Says

The Giants signed Jerry, an offensive lineman, last week after four years with the Dolphins, and Coach Tom Coughlin said a suspension was not “in the air” at the owners’ meetings.
Football 

The behaviors are expected and accepted by management.
 
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Multimedia/Photos

Video: Investors pull on reins after record

Summary: Stocks retreat after S&P 500 touches new high; Fed officials try to clear up “six month” misconception; Darden results bad as expected; Turkey blocks Twitter.
Cyberattacks and Hackers; Credit and Debt; Quantitative Easing; United States Economy; Embargoes and Economic Sanctions 

Exciting times.  
The Turks may be waking up to the attempt at theocracy.
 
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Technology

More Dreaded Chores Outsourced to Robots (They Do Windows)

From cleaning pools to carrying shopping bags, the dream of robotic servants is edging closer to reality.
Robots and Robotics; Domestic Service 

I have not found such things satisfactory.
 
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Opinion

Butter Is Back

The real villains in our diet are sugar and ultra-processed foods.
Diet and Nutrition; Oils and Fats; Food; Butter; Meat; Sugar 

"Eat food, mostly vegetables."

Sugar is the problem.

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N.Y. / Region

Now on Track 30 for a 2-Hour Listening Tour, Metro-North’s New President

Joseph J. Giulietti was at Grand Central Terminal, where the new president of the railroad discussed safety concerns and long waits for trains with commuters.
Commuting; Grand Central Terminal (NYC); Railroads 

Metro-North must run a railroad.
 
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Business Day

Proposed Housing Bill Would Create a Co-op of Mortgage Lenders

The proposal would make the lending system more like a public utility by creating a co-op of lenders that would be the sole issuer of mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by the government.
Law and Legislation; Mortgages; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); Cooperatives 

This is not housing finance reform.
The problem is a lack of demand due to a lack of money among the potential borrowers.

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Opinion

In Africa, All Conservation Is Local

Farmers and herders must be enlisted in the fight against the poaching of protected animals.
Poaching (Wildlife); Ivory; Elephants; Rhinoceroses 

Conservation must start locally.  
We don't get to tell Kenya what to do.
We should applaud when they do things we approve. 
If we can we should see that they do not suffer for protecting the animals.

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Opinion

Giving Up on 4-Year-Olds

A report showing the use of excessively punitive policies in public schools against our most vulnerable children should shame the nation.
School Discipline (Students); Education (K-12); Discrimination; Blacks 

Four years old is early to call it remediation.
That is what is being done and should be done.
Each child is an individual and should be getting individual attention.

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World

Uganda: Dozens Die After Boat Capsizes

The death toll from a boat accident on Lake Albert in western Uganda has reached 107, Ugandan police said Monday.
Maritime Accidents and Safety; Deaths (Fatalities); Accidents and Safety; Refugees and Displaced Persons; Drownings 

Crowd control is a neglected skill set.
 
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U.S.

Michigan: Same-Sex Marriages Won’t Be Recognized

Michigan will not recognize more than 300 same-sex marriages performed last weekend before a court halted a decision that opened the door for them, Gov. Rick Snyder said Wednesday.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships 

The G.O.P. does not back down.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Terror Case Against Aide to Bin Laden Goes to Jury

The jury is weighing terrorism charges against Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, who was a top adviser to Osama bin Laden.
September 11 (2001); Terrorism 

The prosecution won this one on emotion.

Jurors Convict Abu Ghaith, Bin Laden Son-in-Law, in Terror Case

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith’s swift conviction is seen as a rejoinder to critics of the Obama administration’s efforts to try terror suspects in civilian courts, rather than before a military tribunal.

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U.S.

In Mississippi, It’s G.O.P. vs. Tea Party

The state has emerged as the last major battlefield in the clash between the Tea Party and the G.O.P. establishment, as Senator Thad Cochran faces a conservative challenge to a seventh term.
Elections, Senate; Tea Party Movement; Primaries and Caucuses 

Competing flaming crosses.
 
13
Automobiles

Nissan Recalls 990,000 Vehicles for Air Bag Malfunction

A software problem in some 2013-14 Nissan and Infiniti models could keep a front passenger air bag from deploying in a collision.
Automobiles; Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Recalls and Bans of Products 

Another engineering design problem.
 
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Business Day

Wind Industry’s New Technologies Are Helping It Compete on Price

With new technology, the industry has been able to produce more power at lower cost by capturing the faster winds that blow at higher elevations.
Wind Power; Alternative and Renewable Energy; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates); Electric Light and Power 

I am not fond of wind power for electricity.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Panel Proposes Changes to New Jersey Bail System

A group led by the chief justice of New Jersey’s Supreme Court called for changes in the state’s bail system and recommended a law setting specific timelines for indictments and trials.
Bail; State Legislatures; Prisons and Prisoners; Crime and Criminals; Courts and the Judiciary 

This is a recognition of the changing demographics of New Jersey.
 
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Business Day

Audio Captures Confusion as Jet Landed at Wrong Airport

Southwest said that the captain and co-pilot remain on paid leave pending the outcome of a federal investigation of the Jan. 12 incident.
Airlines and Airplanes 

No damage done.  
I am willing to let the investigation  wind to a conclusion.
If this became a regular event we would need quicker action.
I suspect the Branson  tower of inattention.

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World

Kerry in Jordan for Talks With Palestinian Leader

Secretary of State John Kerry met with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, in an effort to salvage Middle East peace talks.
United States International Relations; Palestinians 

"In an effort to salvage the Middle East peace talks, Secretary of State John Kerry met here on Wednesday evening with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority."

This says it all.  
The fight continues.
 
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U.S.

After Ruling, Alabama Joins 2 States in Moving to Alter Voting Rules

Alabama officials say a federal court decision in Kansas gives it strong footing to require potential voters to show concrete proof of citizenship.
Voter Registration and Requirements; Citizenship and Naturalization; Identification Devices 

The Old South is still fighting the Civil War.  
They may be winning this action.
 
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World

U.N. Warns of Anti-Muslim Violence in Central African Republic

Navi Pillay, the human rights chief, also criticized the slow international response to what she said was a humanitarian catastrophe.
Muslims and Islam; Torture; Sex Crimes 

The religious wars continue.
 
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Multimedia/Photos

Video: L’Wren Scott’s death a suicide

Medical examiner's office rules fashion designer L'Wren Scott's death a suicide. John Russell reports.
Fashion and Apparel; Suicides and Suicide Attempts 

Star wars never caught my fancy.
It is space opera and lacks "suspension of disbelief".
I have seen no match of film and science fiction.  
There are a few fantasy films.  Many are dystopian.

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