Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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Business Day

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Electronics Plant in Poisoned Water Case

The decision found that North Carolina landowners who sued CTS Corporation over the poisoning of their drinking water had missed a filing deadline.
Hazardous and Toxic Substances; Suits and Litigation (Civil); Statutes of Limitations 

The CTS corp. has found a loophole.
The Marine Corps may not be able to exploit it.
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U.S.

Duke Energy Agrees to Fund Dan River Cleanup

The agreement with North Carolina and Virginia officials requires the company to pay for the cleanup of toxic coal ash in the river after a February spill at one of its power plants.
Water Pollution; Factories and Manufacturing; Hazardous and Toxic Substances; Coal 

Duke Energy will not escape responsibility.
The process will take decades.
3
U.S.

Graham Poised to Hold Off Tea Party Challenge

The primary campaign of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina illustrates how Republican incumbents can turn disadvantages into victory.
Elections; Primaries and Caucuses 

I can only applaud rifts in the Republican organization.
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Business Day

In Vietnam, Paying Communities to Preserve the Forests

The country is the first in Southeast Asia to make ecosystem payments a national policy through a 2010 law that established an incentive program.
Environment; Economic Conditions and Trends; Forests and Forestry; Agriculture and Farming; Conservation of Resources; Water 

I am not going to worry about this program.
It is doing good work.  The management problems seem soluble.

5
Sports

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Says Polluted Bay Won’t Be Clean

Mayor Eduardo Paes of Rio de Janeiro said the city would fail to keep the promise of cleaning the polluted Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Olympics.
Olympic Games (2016); Olympic Games 

The bay will be cleaner.  With attention it may become clean enough.
The place is worth the effort.
The bay is lovely and worthy of the necessary love.
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U.S.

Detroit Automakers Pledge $26 Million to Help Save City’s Art

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler committed to donating a combined $26 million to help save the city’s art collection, part of a “grand bargain” to ease pension cuts for city retirees.
Bankruptcies; Automobiles; Art; Philanthropy; Pensions and Retirement Plans; Government Employees 

Cheap honors . . .
The surviving automakers are making a minimal contribution.
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U.S.

Antigovernment Obsession Preceded Las Vegas Shootings

Amanda and Jerad Miller made sure their cats were cared for, and then headed off to start an antigovernment revolution. The two died after shooting to death three people in Las Vegas.
Suicides and Suicide Attempts; Murders and Attempted Murders; Cattle; Attacks on Police; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots 

There are a few of these most years.
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Science

Seeing Obstacle-Filled Path to Mars

A review of the human spaceflight program found no viable strategy and too little funding to get astronauts on Mars by the 2030s as President Obama pledged they would.
Mars (Planet); Budgets and Budgeting 

The budget fight is a congressional fight.
It will continue as long as no party is dominant there.
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N.Y. / Region

Christie’s Chief of Staff Says He Knew Nothing About Idea to Close Lanes to Bridge

In testimony, Kevin O’Dowd said he had believed the assurances of his deputy, Bridget Anne Kelly, that she was not involved in the closing of lanes to the George Washington Bridge.

I would look for testimony among those still employed by the Christie administration.

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U.S.

New Safety Standards Set for Baby Food

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it had set new safety standards for infant formula.
Infant Formulas; Salmonella (Bacteria); Baby Foods; Food Contamination and Poisoning; Babies and Infants

China imports formula because they had a domestic poisoning scandal.  The Chinese authorities are seeking an excuse to block such imports.  This is a move against such blocking.

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N.Y. / Region

Trying to Stop Fight at Staten Island Bar, Man Dies After He Is Punched

A 46-year-old regular at the Drunken Monkey who was trying to break up a fight was killed when he was struck and fell backward, his head hitting the pavement.
Murders and Attempted Murders; Falls; Bars and Nightclubs; Assaults 

Just warm nights.
12
World

Support for Blind University Aspirant Turns to Censure

When Li Jinsheng became among the first Chinese blind people to take the regular university entrance examination, he made history. Now he says he failed, and he’s being pilloried.
Blindness; Braille; Chinese Language; Disabilities; Special Education; Tests and Examinations 

Competition is the Chinese culture.
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World

European Leaders Face Voter Impatience After Elections

A wave of support for less European integration has left some leaders looking indecisive over who should be the next European Commission president.

Europe is not happy.
The Europeans have not decided what is troubling them.
The link between deflation and unemployment is obscured.

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U.S.

Who's Your Mommy? We Don't Know — Yet

Although Kelly is carrying their daughter, we won’t know until she arrives who the biological mother is. For now, it’s father’s baby; mother’s maybe.
Genetics and Heredity; Homosexuality and Bisexuality; Infertility; Parenting; Sperm

More is genetic than we like to admit.
Mostly it dosent matter to anyone.
15
Fashion & Style

In a Small Bag, She Packed All Our Hopes

Love doesn’t afford us the luxury of caring, or not caring, only about ourselves.
Love (Emotion); Dating and Relationships; Sex; Modern Love (Times Column); Marriages 

yes
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Health

Malnutrition: Starving Children Lack Crucial Gut Bacteria

Even when fed nutritious food, malnourished children in Bangladesh were not able to acquire the beneficial bacteria, and remained stunted, a study found.
Digestive Tract; Children and Childhood 

This is a call for research.  
The study of gut bacteria can make them safe.
We properly fear the shotgun approach.
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The Upshot

If Robots Drove, How Much Safer Would Roads Be?

18
Your Money

Buying a Guaranteed Retirement Income, for Some Peace of Mind

Many people at or nearing retirement age are purchasing deferred-income annuities that will provide them with an extra monthly income check.
Retirement; Income; Annuities; Credit and Debt; Pensions and Retirement Plans

I should be ok without such a plan. 
If you feel the need of one get one.
I think you will do better without an annuity.
You should have a generous pension.

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Business Day

Netflix Investors to Vote on C.E.O.-Chairman Split

Shareholders of the media company are to vote Monday on whether to divide the roles of chief executive and chairman now held by Reed Hastings.
Stocks and Bonds; Boards of Directors; Media

Netflix looks to be winning the streaming wars.
We should subscribe.
 
20
Opinion

Pot Rules

As it moves past the old "Reefer Madness" caricature, the reefer crowd in Colorado gets mad at the prospect of almost any regulations.
Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Marijuana; Labeling and Labels

I do not use it. 

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U.S.

Duke Energy Agrees to Fund Dan River Cleanup


Good

3
Business Day

In Vietnam, Paying Communities to Preserve the Forests


The best that can be done.
4
Sports

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Says Polluted Bay Won’t Be Clean

Mayor Eduardo Paes of Rio de Janeiro said the city would fail to keep the promise of cleaning the polluted Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Olympics.
Olympic Games (2016); Olympic Games

I know your age and some of your history.
I am enthusiastic.
 
5
Science

Seeing Obstacle-Filled Path to Mars

A review of the human spaceflight program found no viable strategy and too little funding to get astronauts on Mars by the 2030s as President Obama pledged they would.
Mars (Planet); Budgets and Budgeting

Mostly Republicans.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Christie’s Chief of Staff Says He Knew Nothing About Idea to Close Lanes to Bridge


Look to the employed.
Christie has no hold on the fired.

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N.Y. / Region

Trying to Stop Fight at Staten Island Bar, Man Dies After He Is Punched


The accidents of a warm night.

8
Health

Malnutrition: Starving Children Lack Crucial Gut Bacteria

9
Fashion & Style

In a Small Bag, She Packed All Our Hopes

Love doesn’t afford us the luxury of caring, or not caring, only about ourselves.
Love (Emotion); Dating and Relationships; Sex; Modern Love (Times Column); Marriages
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U.S.

An American Life, Lived in Shadows

A strict immigration law did not reduce Oklahoma’s illegal immigrant population. Tens of thousands have stayed put, hiding and striving.
Illegal Immigration; Series
11
Opinion

Progress on Transgender Rights and Health

Advancements include Medicare covering gender reassignment surgery, an evaluation of the military’s senseless ban on transgender service and Maryland’s law extending civil rights protections.
Transgender and Transsexual; Discrimination; Medicare
12
U.S.

Poll Shows Path to Citizenship Is Favored

Pressure is mounting on House Republicans and on President Obama to take action on immigration before the fall elections.
Immigration and Emigration; Citizenship and Naturalization; Voter Registration and Requirements; Tea Party Movement; Law and Legislation; Polls and Public Opinion; Illegal Immigration; United States Politics and Government; Deportation
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N.Y. / Region

Children ‘Aged Out’ of Immigration System Won’t Get Special Priority, Justices Rule

The 5-to-4 decision by the Supreme Court could affect untold numbers of young immigrants across the country, including the children of New York City teachers.
Immigration and Emigration; Citizenship and Naturalization
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N.Y. / Region

Scant Support for Elite New York High Schools’ Admissions Options

The bills would allow New York City’s most selective high schools to allow multiple factors in deciding whom to admit, rather than one long test.
Tests and Examinations; Admissions Standards; Education (K-12)
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U.S.

New Safety Standards Set for Baby Food

Even when fed nutritious food, malnourished children in Bangladesh were not able to acquire the beneficial bacteria, and remained stunted, a study found.
Digestive Tract; Children and Childhood

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it had set new safety standards for infant formula.
Infant Formulas; Salmonella (Bacteria); Baby Foods; Food Contamination and Poisoning; Babies and Infants
16
Opinion

A Nigerian Awakening?

Vexed by "BringBackOurGirls" sit-ins, the government hires its own protesters.
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Sports

Plan B Eased Clippers Deal: Sterling’s Diagnosis

Rochelle Sterling and her lawyer used a clause in the Clippers trust documents to cut her husband, Donald, out of the deal after doctors found him to be affected by cognitive impairment.
Basketball; Brain

Pity would be more effective.
 
18
Automobiles

A Starter Kit for Military Collectors

Jeeps from World War II are ubiquitous at military vehicle shows, and they are starting point for many people getting into the collecting hobby.
Automobiles; Antique and Classic Cars; World War II (1939-45)

Not for me.
 
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N.Y. / Region

World’s Oldest Man, Though Only Briefly, Dies at 111 in New York

Alexander Imich, who held the title of world’s oldest man, was born in 1903 before the flight of the Wright Brothers.
Elderly; Longevity; Death and Dying

It is good to know the limit.
 
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U.S.

Detroit Automakers Pledge $26 Million to Help Save City’s Art

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler committed to donating a combined $26 million to help save the city’s art collection, part of a “grand bargain” to ease pension cuts for city retirees.
Bankruptcies

A minimal gift.

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