Friday, June 6, 2014

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Health

Single Dose of Antibiotic Found Effective in Quelling MRSA

A study says that one infusion of oritavancin worked as well as the 10-day regimen now used to treat serious bacterial skin infections.
Antibiotics; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus; Infections; Skin; Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Research

I am glad to see there is a treatment in the pipeline.
MRSA is a horror.
2
Business Day

Netflix Points at Verizon for Delays in Streaming

3
World

When Parents Need Help with the Facts of Life


Get them the help they need.

4
U.S.

In Debate Over Coal, Looking to Lessons of ’90s Tobacco Fight

The so-called War on Coal is reminiscent of the War on Tobacco, in which a truce took hold in large part because the states dependent on the product were compensated.
Coal; Smoking and Tobacco; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Global Warming; Air Pollution

It is not a good fit.
5
U.S.

N.R.A. Backs Away From Article Criticizing Advocates of Carrying Guns in Public

The group sought to distance itself from an article on its website that called brandishing weapons in public in support of open-carry laws “scary” and “weird.”
Firearms; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots; Gun Control

The NRA is crazy.  It must be the heat in Texas.
6
U.S.

Six Climbers Are Missing on Mount Rainier

Matt Hegeman, a well-known climber, was among those presumed dead after an avalanche or a fall in what could be the worst episode on the mountain in Washington State in decades.
Missing Persons; Avalanches; Mountain Climbing

Just an accident.
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Health

In a First, Test of DNA Finds Root of Illness

Researchers report sequencing DNA to identify an elusive pathogen within 48 hours, but experts say it will be years before the method is in widespread use.
Encephalitis; DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid); Microbiology; Tests (Medical); Research; Medicine and Health; Bacteria

A lucky break.   They should keep working.
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U.S.

Justices Reject Call to Halt Gay Marriages in Oregon

The request that the decision be stayed came from the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes the unions.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships

The reactionaries will try and fail again.
 
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World

New Israeli Settlement Plans Draw Swift Condemnation

Israel said the proposal for about 1,500 units was a response to the creation of a unity Palestinian government.
Israeli Settlements

The US must talk if there is to be a two state solution.
The two state solution is impossible.
 
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Sports

Cities That Once Lined Up for Olympics Are Having Second Thoughts

The International Olympic Committee has a new crisis on its hands: finding cities willing to host the games.
Olympic Games; Olympic Games (2022)

The stimulus is not big enough.
Fund them with fees.
 
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U.S.

Texas Beer Finds Home in the Heart of New York

By the time Shiner Bock entered the New York market last year, the craft beer already had fans in patrons of some city bars, as their owners bought cases from other states.
Beer; Bars and Nightclubs; Seasons and Months

It is not a beer I know.   There are some wonderful craft beers.
 
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World

U.N. Official Urges Syria to Finish Chemical Arms Disposal

Sigrid Kaag, the official overseeing the destruction of the weapons, said it was “very, very critical” to remove the final 7.2 percent of the arsenal.
Biological and Chemical Warfare; Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament; International Relations

Just the normal chaos of war.
 
13
World

An Island Marred by a Ferry Disaster and Sustained by Dogs

Before a deadly ferry sinking in April, the South Korean island of Jindo was known largely for one thing: its dogs, famous for their loyalty and homing instinct.
Dogs; Ferries; Maritime Accidents and Safety

A nice dog.  We will look for a pup perhaps.
 
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World

Hamas Looms Over Latest Israel-U.S. Dispute

The dispute was over the announcement this week that the United States would work with a new Palestinian government that emerged from reconciliation talks with Hamas.
Palestinians; United States International Relations

Hamas must be part of any solution.
Thus there will be no solution.
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World

Philippines Reports Chinese Ship Movement Around Disputed Reefs

Philippine officials said Chinese ships were photographed near two areas in the South China Sea that could be used to reclaim land and build structures.
Reefs; Ships and Shipping

We will hope the Chinese have troubles at home.
 
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Business Day

Car Buyers Crowded Showrooms in May, Unfazed by Surge in Recalls

Analysts said pent-up demand, good weather and low interest rates spurred sales. General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan and Toyota all reported double-digit increases.
Automobiles

New toys for the 1%.
 
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Sports

Power Wins First in Detroit Doubleheader

Will Power has won the first of two races at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, finishing 0.3308 of a second ahead of Graham Rahal on the bumpy, 13-turn, 2.36-mile street circuit.
Automobile Racing

A good thing to do in a dead city.
 
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Business Day

T-Mobile and Sprint Zeroing In on a $32 Billion Merger

A deal, long contemplated, would create a more formidable rival to the two largest wireless phone providers in the United States: Verizon and AT&T.
Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; Cable Television; Cellular Telephones; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Wireless Communications

There is a regulated monopoly on the way.
 
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U.S.

Video: Major Malfunction: Revisiting Challenger

On Jan. 28, 1986, seven astronauts “slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.” America’s space program was never the same.
Space and Astronomy; Accidents and Safety; Challenger (Space Shuttle); Columbia (Space Shuttle); Explosions (Accidental)

Also known as catastrophic failure.
 
20
Technology

Filtering Out Unwanted Gmail Messages

Plus, how to move photos from a cellphone to a Kindle Fire.
Computers and the Internet; Amazon Kindle; Cloud Computing

If you are filtered it is not by me.

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@10:50,

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Business Day

Netflix Points at Verizon for Delays in Streaming

Netflix said its message was one of many ways it is testing to notify customers about how their viewing experience is affected by their Internet service provider’s network.
Computers and the Internet; Telephones and Telecommunications; Net Neutrality 

My understanding of the internet may be faulty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet

 There is a confusion that Edward Wyatt has not parsed.
The Verizon gateway has limited bandwidth.
In essence this is a branding problem.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet#Routing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_Gateway_Protocol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet#World_Wide_Web
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet#Surveillance

"The vast majority of computer surveillance involves the monitoring of data and traffic on the Internet.[91] In the United States for example, under the Communications Assistance For Law Enforcement Act, all phone calls and broadband internet traffic (emails, web traffic, instant messaging, etc.) are required to be available for unimpeded real-time monitoring by Federal law enforcement agencies."

I may have attracted notice with that.  There is more at the last topic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet#Politics_and_political_revolutions
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World

When Parents Need Help with the Facts of Life

A first ever sex education class at an elite Beijing elementary school produced some drama. But the real challenge may be the convincing the parents, not the children, who enjoyed it after getting over their initial shock.
Abortion; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Birth Control and Family Planning; Children and Childhood; Condoms; Parenting; Population; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Sex; Sex Education 

We were profoundly ignorant.

Parents and all adults should have as much information as is known.
Children should have as much as they are interested in.
Their interest will grow as they mature.
Exploration in ignorance is a quick way to trouble.

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The fit is not good.  

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Health

In a First, Test of DNA Finds Root of Illness

Researchers report sequencing DNA to identify an elusive pathogen within 48 hours, but experts say it will be years before the method is in widespread use.
Encephalitis; DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid); Microbiology; Tests (Medical); Research; Medicine and Health; Bacteria 

We can always know more.
I am glad they figured this one out.
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U.S.

N.R.A. Backs Away From Article Criticizing Advocates of Carrying Guns in Public

By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS | Jun 4th 2014

The group sought to distance itself from an article on its website that called brandishing weapons in public in support of open-carry laws “scary” and “weird.”
Gun Control; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots 

It must be the heat.  Open carry, open action.
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U.S.

Six Climbers Are Missing on Mount Rainier

Matt Hegeman, a well-known climber, was among those presumed dead after an avalanche or a fall in what could be the worst episode on the mountain in Washington State in decades.
Missing Persons; Avalanches; Mountain Climbing 

No new information.   Six people suddenly dead.

No recovery scheduled.
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U.S.

Justices Reject Call to Halt Gay Marriages in Oregon

The request that the decision be stayed came from the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes the unions.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships 

It will be the law of the land.   The faithful will continue to fight.
8
World

New Israeli Settlement Plans Draw Swift Condemnation

Israel said the proposal for about 1,500 units was a response to the creation of a unity Palestinian government.
Israeli Settlements 

Israel is informing the Palestinians that they live in conquered territory.  There will be no new Palestinian state.
There does not seem to be a plan for the people's continued existence.  This leads to bitter fighting.
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Sports

Cities That Once Lined Up for Olympics Are Having Second Thoughts

The International Olympic Committee has a new crisis on its hands: finding cities willing to host the games.
Olympic Games; Olympic Games (2022) 

The cost may have to be paid by national subscription or team fees

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U.S.

Texas Beer Finds Home in the Heart of New York

By the time Shiner Bock entered the New York market last year, the craft beer already had fans in patrons of some city bars, as their owners bought cases from other states.
Beer; Bars and Nightclubs; Seasons and Months 

It is probably an excellent beer.  Germany will not permit imports.

There are craft beers brewed here again.  
Prohibition was a bad idea.
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World

U.N. Official Urges Syria to Finish Chemical Arms Disposal

Sigrid Kaag, the official overseeing the destruction of the weapons, said it was “very, very critical” to remove the final 7.2 percent of the arsenal.
Biological and Chemical Warfare; Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament; International Relations 

The normal war-zone chaos.  If it drags on for months, worry.
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World

An Island Marred by a Ferry Disaster and Sustained by Dogs

Before a deadly ferry sinking in April, the South Korean island of Jindo was known largely for one thing: its dogs, famous for their loyalty and homing instinct.
Dogs; Ferries; Maritime Accidents and Safety

A big decorative working dog.
13
World

Hamas Looms Over Latest Israel-U.S. Dispute

The dispute was over the announcement this week that the United States would work with a new Palestinian government that emerged from reconciliation talks with Hamas.
Palestinians; United States International Relations

Hamas is a necessary part of any settlement.
 
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World

Philippines Reports Chinese Ship Movement Around Disputed Reefs

Philippine officials said Chinese ships were photographed near two areas in the South China Sea that could be used to reclaim land and build structures.
Reefs; Ships and Shipping

The Royal Navy once dealt with these things.
I suppose it is our turn now.
 
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Business Day

Car Buyers Crowded Showrooms in May, Unfazed by Surge in Recalls

Analysts said pent-up demand, good weather and low interest rates spurred sales. General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan and Toyota all reported double-digit increases.
Automobiles

The one percent is three million people.
 
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Sports

Power Wins First in Detroit Doubleheader

Will Power has won the first of two races at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, finishing 0.3308 of a second ahead of Graham Rahal on the bumpy, 13-turn, 2.36-mile street circuit.
Automobile Racing

Holding a race is a good thing to do in a dead city.
 
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World

Iran’s Leader Says Obama Has Removed Military Option

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks were his first response to President Obama’s speech last week asserting that military force is not always the answer.
United States International Relations; Nuclear Weapons

Perhaps Iran has bled enough.
 
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Business Day

T-Mobile and Sprint Zeroing In on a $32 Billion Merger

A deal, long contemplated, would create a more formidable rival to the two largest wireless phone providers in the United States: Verizon and AT&T.
Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; Cable Television; Cellular Telephones; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Wireless Communications

A merger and a regulated monopoly.
It worked reasonably well once.
 
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World

Inquiry Urged on Site Called Mass Grave of Irish Babies

The burials of up to 796 babies are believed to have taken place from 1925 to 1961 on the site of a home for unwed mothers run by a Roman Catholic religious order.
Babies and Infants; Orphans and Orphanages; Nuns

A nasty slander unless it is a true tale.
Digging into it is the only possible resolution.
Even the Papacy has learned to fear suspicion.
Instances of abuse do not stay silenced.
 
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U.S.

Video: Major Malfunction: Revisiting Challenger

On Jan. 28, 1986, seven astronauts “slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.” America’s space program was never the same.
Space and Astronomy; Accidents and Safety; Challenger (Space Shuttle); Columbia (Space Shuttle); Explosions (Accidental)

When next we have catastrophic failures they will be in the private sector.

Random numbers are a fact of life.





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