Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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Automobiles

Cars to Watch, and Wish For, at the Monterey Auctions

Rob Sass offers his take on some notable cars up for auction in Monterey.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/automobiles/collectibles/for-car-lovers-summer-peaks-on-the-california-coast.html?_r=0

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Business Day

Stalled Gazprom Antitrust Case May Suggest Unease for Energy Sanctions

The European Union’s languishing case against the Russian gas company may underscore a reality: Gas is off the table when it comes to sanctions.
Natural Gas; Embargoes and Sanctions; Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; International Trade and World Market; Energy and Power 

Gazprom is the low cost supplier.
The antitrust case will not go forward.

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N.Y. / Region

A New Life for Refugees, and the City They Adopted

Nearly one-fourth of the population of Utica, N.Y., are refugee families, who have become an economic engine for the slumping industrial city.
Refugees and Displaced Persons; Shutdowns (Institutional); Labor and Jobs 

It would be easier if the mills were running.
Utica did cotton delivered by canal and rail.

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U.S.

Challengers From the Right Struggle in G.O.P. Senate Primaries in 2 States

Despite their vulnerabilities, Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee and Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas hold wide fund-raising advantages against opponents struggling to gain traction.
Campaign Finance; Midterm Elections (2014); Tea Party Movement; Elections, Senate; Primaries and Caucuses 

Fights on the far right are interesting in how they affect voter turnout on election day.

 
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The Upshot

Luck and a Little Mystery: The Economy Grows Faster Under Democratic Presidents

Since the 1940s, Democratic presidents have presided over healthier economies than Republican presidents. Whether that actually means anything is another story.
United States Economy; United States Politics and Government; Presidents and Presidency (US); Gross Domestic Product; Federal Budget (US) 

Jared Bernstein exposes his political opinion

http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/?s=Long+term+economic+growth

95 results.

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What you see is that wage growth was low when unemployment was high, and vice versa." . . .
When more people earn things are better.
No mystery and not luck.

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Opinion

Teaching Creole in Haiti

Patrick Moynihan, president of The Haitian Project, responds to an Op-Ed article, “A Creole Solution for Haiti’s Woes.”
Reading and Writing Skills (Education); Education; Language and Languages 

Literacy and numeracy are not seen as advantageous for low wage workers.

Slavery leaves terrible scars on a society.

7
World

100 Missing in Bangladesh as High Waves Capsize Ferry

The ferry, licensed to carry a maximum of 85 passengers, was carrying about 200 when it was caught in bad weather and then sank while crossing a river.
Maritime Accidents and Safety; Ferries; Rivers 

Corruption is not the will of any god.

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U.S.

Louisiana: Army Corps Notifies Storm Victims of Claim Denials

The corps sent out about 565,000 letters formally notifying victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that their damage claims have been denied.
Hurricane Katrina (2005); Levees and Dams; Disasters and Emergencies 

The Corps built the best system the politicians would pay for.

The politicians knew what they bought.

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World

Vatican Ends Suspension of Nicaraguan Priest


Communists are only sinners.

10
Business Day

Eurozone to Release G.D.P. Data

A clearer picture of the currency union’s economic recovery, impending payments by Puerto Rico’s electric power authority and modest expectations for the United States Producer Price Index.
Economic Conditions and Trends; Gross Domestic Product; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Producer Price Index 

No news as yet.  I anticipate disappointments.

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Business Day

Graham Is Not Slowing Down After Sale of The Washington Post

Donald E. Graham sold The Washington Post last year, but continues to remain busy by running his business enterprise, Graham Holdings.
Philanthropy; Newspapers; Scholarships and Fellowships 

I do not care what his conscience drives him to do. 

12
World

U.S. Actions in Iraq Fueled Rise of a Rebel

At every turn, the rise of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been shaped by the United States’ involvement in Iraq — most of the political changes that fueled his fight, or led to his promotion, were born directly from some American action.
Terrorism; Iraq War (2003-11); United States Defense and Military Forces; Detainees; United States Politics and Government 

An attempt to reboot the dictator software.

Assassination would be appropriate if quietly done.

13
World

Afghan Officers, Said to Be Working for Taliban, Kill 11 of Their Police Colleagues

Two assaults left 11 officers in southern Afghanistan dead as the authorities were still grappling with the assassination of a top American general.
Afghanistan War (2001- ); Attacks on Police; Police; Assaults 

As the British Colonial office observed: "It is hard to stop an assassin who is willing to die in the attempt".

14
Opinion

Sentencing, by the Numbers

Evidence-based sentencing is unfair and probably unconstitutional.
Sentences (Criminal); Constitution (US); Crime and Criminals 

I agree.

15
World

On Centenary of World War I, Europe Sees Modern Parallels

With ceremonies in Britain, Belgium and elsewhere, monarchs, prime ministers and citizens recall the “war to end all wars.”
World War I (1914-18) 

The horror has not yet faded.

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World

Video: The Pesh Merga’s Fight Against ISIS

A look at who the pesh merga are, their history as Iraq’s most formidable force, and why President Obama has now authorized airstrikes against ISIS to support them.
Kurds 

Isis are Turks without a flag.
Technology

Video: Are E-Book Subscriptions Worth It?

Molly Wood debates the value of three paid monthly services that let you read unlimited books on a smartphone, tablet or the web.
E-Books and Readers; Amazon Kindle 

Probably not.  Use the library.
U.S.

In Atlanta, Jury Selection Is Set to Begin in Test Scandal

Twelve former public schools employees are accused of conspiring to alter and boost students’ standardized test scores.
Education (K-12); Cheating; Principals (School); Blacks; Frauds and Swindling 

Unavoidable.
U.S.

Deal Struck in Colorado Over Vote on Drilling

Seeking to head off a fight that could threaten vulnerable Colorado Democrats, Gov. John W. Hickenlooper said he had reached a deal to keep two antifracking measures off the ballot.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Hydraulic Fracturing; Natural Gas; Referendums; Midterm Elections (2014) 

Better than a november fight.
U.S.

Speculation a Candidate Hurries to Kill

State Senator Leticia Van de Putte is busy running for lieutenant governor of Texas, so the last thing the Democratic nominee needed to hear was of her potential interest in being the mayor of San Antonio.
Endorsements; Midterm Elections (2014); Elections, State Legislature; Elections, House of Representatives 

Split votes are a tactic.


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U.S.

Medical Marijuana Research Hits Wall of U.S. Law

Though over one million people are thought to use marijuana to treat ailments, there are few studies on its effectiveness. A major reason: The federal government puts tight restrictions on research.
Medical Marijuana; Research; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 

Old law is being used in party politics.

2
Business Day

Eurozone to Release G.D.P. Data



4
World

Tracing Ebola’s Breakout to an African 2-Year-Old



5
Business Day

Print Is Down, and Now Out


 Print and text are different.
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U.S.

Midterms Give Parties Chance for Sweeping Control of States

Republicans, who already control 55 percent of all state legislative seats, aim to pick off about a half-dozen chambers in elections this year and enact policies that can get no traction in Washington.
United States Politics and Government; Series; States (US); Midterm Elections (2014); Elections, House of Representatives; State Legislatures 

Court bait.

7
Opinion

Teaching Creole in Haiti

Patrick Moynihan, president of The Haitian Project, responds to an Op-Ed article, “A Creole Solution for Haiti’s Woes.”
Reading and Writing Skills (Education); Education; Language and Languages 

Start with what they know.

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Business Day

A Corporate Tax Break That’s Closer to Home

By allowing a telecom company to spin off part of itself into a real estate investment trust, the I.R.S. has opened a window to a way for many corporations to have lower tax bills.
Corporate Taxes; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Federal Taxes (US); Tax Shelters 

So?
The object is income.

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U.S.

In Atlanta, Jury Selection Is Set to Begin in Test Scandal



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N.Y. / Region

In Chokehold Case, Staten Island District Attorney Faces Big Test


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N.Y. / Region

A New Life for Refugees, and the City They Adopted


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U.S.

Bankruptcy Judge Gets View of Detroit Outside Courtroom

A three-hour excursion for officials and creditors that was intended to show the disparate faces of a financially troubled city.
Bankruptcies 

interesting.

14
Opinion

The C.I.A. and Torture

The Rev. Ron Stief of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture responds to an Op-Ed article, “Stop the C.I.A. Spin on Torture.”
Torture; Espionage and Intelligence Services; Detainees; United States Politics and Government 

Congress has not. 

15
Opinion

Controlling the Ebola Epidemic

The virus’s spread is showing how unprepared America and other advanced countries are to help protect and treat thousands of Africans threatened by a disease for which there is no cure.
Ebola Virus; Epidemics; Vaccination and Immunization; Clinical Trials; Humanitarian Aid 

Stay away.  There is no credit in it.

16
World

U.S. Actions in Iraq Fueled Rise of a Rebel



17
Opinion

Obama on the World



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N.Y. / Region

Rabbi From Brooklyn Is Fatally Shot in Miami

Rabbi Joseph Raksin, who was visiting family in Florida, was killed while walking to a synagogue.
Jews and Judaism; Murders and Attempted Murders; Robberies and Thefts 

Robbery is not a hate crime.

19
Opinion

Too Big to Regulate

Banks that fail to submit credible “living wills” should be forced to downsize.
Banking and Financial Institutions; Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010); Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Law and Legislation 

These big banks can be destroyed piecemeal.

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