Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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U.S.

Grocery Chain Reels as Employees and Customers Rally for an Ousted President

A family dispute has complicated negotiations for the sale of the New England supermarket chain Market Basket.
Demonstrations, Protests and Riots; Supermarkets and Grocery Stores; Appointments and Executive Changes; Boycotts 

I see no advantage in taking the boards side.
I would like to see the ousted president win.
I will not bet on the outcome.
 
2
Sports

N.C.A.A. May Let Its Top Conferences Play by Their Own Rules

The powerhouses of college sports are expected to gain preliminary approval to break away from some of the strictures of the N.C.A.A., which would give them more freedom to govern themselves and could allow athletes a share of the wealth.
College Athletics; Colleges and Universities; Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; Scholarships and Fellowships

Cracks though not yet failure.
I will not miss college football.

3
U.S.

Neighbors Say Barn Weddings Raise a Rumpus

A boom in barn weddings is pitting owners who say they need the revenue against neighbors who worry about noisy intrusions on rural life.
Weddings and Engagements; Barns; Zoning; Rural Areas 

The problem is suburban. 

4
U.S.

Secret Papers Describe Size of Terror Lists Kept by U.S.

Documents show that more than 20,000 U.S. citizens and permanent residents are included in a federal database.
Terrorism; Classified Information and State Secrets; Surveillance of Citizens by Government; Airport Security; Boston Marathon Bombings (2013) 

.00067%

Should the list exist?
It was requested by the shrub.
Should it be secret?
Those on it should be notified and ways off presented.
Others need not know.
If exit fails, prosecution is the next step.

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N.Y. / Region

Cuomo Aides Use Allies to Shore Up the Governor’s Image

Emails released under the Freedom of Information Law show that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s office helped promote criticism of Mayor Bill de Blasio.
News and News Media; E-Mail; Mayors 

Expected.

6
U.S.

40 Years Later, Still Trying to Define Presidential Power

Four decades ago the near-impeachment of Richard Nixon rocked the nation. Several books and television programs are reviewing his presidency and its scandals.
Watergate Affair; Presidents and Presidency (US); Impeachment 

Reminders for those who survive.
History for the young.
All power is limited.

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Real Estate

A Start-Up Helps Towns Market Their Property

OpportunitySpace, created by two Harvard students, allows municipal governments to put their real estate holdings into a public online database that could ease the way for development.
Real Estate (Commercial); Data-Mining and Database Marketing; Start-ups; Geography 

Why not?

8
World

Arrest by Israel in Abduction of 3 Youths Is Made Public

Israel arrested a Palestinian man last month accused of being the prime mover in the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers in June, it emerged from court papers.
Kidnapping; Murders and Attempted Murders; Palestinians; Terrorism 

The proof will need to be excelent at the trial.
There can be no peace without justice.

9
U.S.

Democrats Seize on Social Issues as Attitudes Shift

Conservatives’ traditional-values script is being used against them as attitudes shift leftward on issues including same-sex marriage, marijuana and climate change.
Midterm Elections (2014); Voting and Voters; United States Politics and Government; Elections, Senate; Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Marijuana; Abortion; Social Conditions and Trends 

There is not enough information here to make a statistical  conclusion.

The Republicans should be nervous.

10
Fashion & Style

Gabrielle Union’s Beauty Routine

Gabrielle Union says for a little glam, there’s a smudge of eyeliner, but the rest of her skin is bare and fresh-faced.
Cosmetics and Toiletries; Skin; Hair; Nails (Body Part) 

You pay attention.  I do not.
I will be happy with your choices.

11
Opinion

Rules for the Marijuana Market

States will have to be nimble as they work to protect consumers in a new and evolving market. They can start by learning from the mistakes made after Prohibition.
Marijuana; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Sales and Excise Taxes; Advertising and Marketing; Taxation; Law and Legislation; Editorials; Series 

One of the goals is supressing the black market.
The risk premium will be much smaller.  Keeping the price competitive may shock the regulators.

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N.Y. / Region

Ancient Coins Returned to Greece, Ending U.S. Ordeal

In a Manhattan case that sent chills through the numismatic world, rare Greek coins confiscated from Dr. Arnold-Peter Weiss in 2012 are finally returned to their homeland.
Numismatics; Arts and Antiquities Looting 

The objects themselves are of small interest to me.
I do design.
Real objects by my hand teach me to do design better.

13
World

Vatican Ends Suspension of Nicaraguan Priest

The Vatican has issued a decree lifting Rev. Miguel F. d’Escoto Brockmann’s suspension after nearly 30 years.
Priests 

As they should.

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N.Y. / Region

Two Arrested in Dogfighting Case

A new police squad focused on animal cruelty raided a home in Queens, and seized 20 “emaciated and scarred” pit bulls.
Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare; Dogfighting 

There are ugly people in the world.

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The Upshot

The Obscure Drug With a Growing Medicare Tab

Experts question the effectiveness of H.P. Acthar Gel, a drug made from pigs’ pituitary glands. Yet it cost Medicare more than $141 million in 2012, up from $7 million in 2008.
Acthar (Drug); Drugs (Pharmaceuticals); Health Insurance and Managed Care; Medicare; Medicine and Health; Seizures (Medical) 

Trials for effectiveness are in order.

16
U.S.

Abortion Providers in Texas Press Judge to Block Portions of New Law

Owners say stringent new standards could result in fewer than 10 abortion clinics across a sprawling state.
Abortion; State Legislatures; Shutdowns (Institutional) 

Think of this mess as a business opportunity for a van service.  It could be financed with charitable contributions.

No woman should bear an unwanted child. 

17
Opinion

The Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals

Readers respond to an Op-Ed essay by Ruth Reichl faulting the Food and Drug Administration for being too lax.
Antibiotics; Factory Farming; Food 

Yes.
Do the science.
Then do the regulation.
It will not take long to do the science.
A literature review should take a few days.
Bacteriology should take a few weeks if it has not been done.  
The situation could be resolved by next spring.
The screams will be loud.

18
Business Day

Victims of Defective G.M. Ignition Switches Begin Filing Claims

The process will ultimately help calculate how many people were killed or seriously hurt by the flawed switches.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Traffic Accidents and Safety; Reparations; Suits and Litigation (Civil) 

Early days.
 
19
Business Day

Mexican Congress Approves New Rules for Oil Industry

The rules are intended to create economic growth through development by international oil companies in a sector long dominated by a state monopoly.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Natural Gas 

Money will be made.

Mexico will not greatly benefit.

20
U.S.

No Longer Ignored, Evidence Solves Rape Cases Years Later

Hundreds of thousands of kits from sexual assault cases have gone untested, but cities like Memphis and Detroit are beginning to test evidence and get results.
Sex Crimes; Tests (Medical); Forensic Science; DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) 

Get the testing done and proceed with the prosecutions.  
The bill can be paid much later.
Whining about it will not make it smaller.

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@12:00


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U.S.

Secret Papers Describe Size of Terror Lists Kept by U.S.


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U.S.

As U.S. Speeds the Path to Deportation, Distress Fills New Family Detention Centers

Officials have shifted to a strategy of deterrence, employing family detention centers and a fast track for deportation to discourage Central Americans from heading for the border.
Immigration Detention; Illegal Immigration; Children and Childhood 

The fuss will continue.
This piece looks to be spin.

3
U.S.

Grocery Chain Reels as Employees and Customers Rally for an Ousted President

U.S.

Neighbors Say Barn Weddings Raise a Rumpus

 
This is not an income stream I want.
The operators could start with better sound systems.
Rural is not necessarily quiet.
Suburban is quiet.

5
World

Andy Coulson, Former Murdoch Editor, Accused of Perjury

Adding to the legal tangle spreading from the phone hacking scandal, Mr. Coulson was accused of lying to a court in 2010.
Perjury; Wiretapping and Other Eavesdropping Devices and Methods; Newspapers 

He will stand trial or plead guilty.

6
Automobiles

Ford’s European Van Gets a Makeover for America

Ford has been the leading seller of commercial vans in America for more than 30 years. Now, it is offering a new approach to cargo hauling.
Vans; Trucks and Trucking; Fuel Efficiency; Automobiles 

It would probably do the job.  
Low roof, standard wheel base.

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The early stages of failure.

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U.S.

Democrats Seize on Social Issues as Attitudes Shift

The Upshot

Will You Lose Your Job to a Robot? Silicon Valley Is Split

A Pew Research Center report asked technologists how robotics and artificial intelligence would affect employment in 2025.
Labor and Jobs; Robots and Robotics; United States Economy; Careers and Professions; Unemployment; Artificial Intelligence 

A machine cannot improvise.

10
U.S.

U.S. to Shut 3 Interim Shelters Housing Immigrant Children

 
We will have information soon.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Cuomo Aides Use Allies to Shore Up the Governor’s Image


Politics as usual.

12
World

Arrest by Israel in Abduction of 3 Youths Is Made Public


13

Real Estate

A Start-Up Helps Towns Market Their Property


It may be useful.

14
Business Day

Russia May Be Losing Influence Over European Energy Markets

With the economy already poised for decline, Moscow is unlikely to want to cut supplies to Europe, despite tensions over Ukraine.
Solar Energy; Wind Power 

Looking on the bright side.
I expect energy to cost more.

15
Opinion

On Abortion, Words Are Weapons

Jennifer Dalven of the American Civil Liberties Union and Susan Wysocki of Catholics for Choice respond to news articles.
Abortion; Women's Rights; Discrimination; Birth Control and Family Planning; Women and Girls 

No woman should bear an unwanted child.

16
Opinion

Stop the C.I.A. Spin on the Senate Torture Report

Abu Ghraib should have taught us that oversight is not the enemy.
Torture; United States Defense and Military Forces; Classified Information and State Secrets; Detainees; Espionage and Intelligence Services; Interrogations 

I am glad to have read this column.

17
Fashion & Style

Gabrielle Union’s Beauty Routine

Gabrielle Union says for a little glam, there’s a smudge of eyeliner, but the rest of her skin is bare and fresh-faced.
Cosmetics and Toiletries; Skin; Hair; Nails (Body Part) 

Please yourself.  It will be enough.

18
U.S.

Senator Pat Roberts Beats Tea Party Challenger in Kansas

Mr. Roberts, who has been in the Senate since 1997, defeated Milton Wolf, a radiologist and hard-line conservative, in a closely watched Republican primary.
Midterm Elections (2014) 

Vote at every opportunity.
Vote your interests.

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Business Day

Investing Losers in Bailout of Portuguese Lender Banco Espírito Santo

With bonds for Banco Espírito Santo expected to be written down to zero, the investors who charged into the deal are licking their wounds.
European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Government Bonds 

I will stay away.  
There will be more chaos before there is predictability. 

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U.S.

Abortion Providers in Texas Press Judge to Block Portions of New Law

Owners say stringent new standards could result in fewer than 10 abortion clinics across a sprawling state.
Abortion; State Legislatures; Shutdowns (Institutional) 

No woman should bear an unwanted child.


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