Sunday, August 3, 2014

@20:10, 8/2/14

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The C.I.A.’s Reckless Breach of Trust



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2
Opinion

Ocean Radioactivity

A marine radiochemist urges more study of ocean contamination from nuclear accidents.
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (Japan); Oceans and Seas; Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011); Water Pollution; Radiation; Environment 

There is much published work.

3
U.S.

Court Allows Groin Searches of Detainees at Guantánamo



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U.S.

North Carolina Budget May Raise Teacher Pay


Buying quiet.
 
5
Fashion & Style

Tell Me What You See, Even if It Hurts Me

As a generation raised on YouTube and iPhones enters middle school, questions of self-esteem are increasingly being posed to anyone on the Internet, often via YouTube.
Women and Girls; Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming; Children and Childhood; Beauty (Concept) 

Islam has a solution to the problem.
We reject purdah.
Most survive adolescence.
If there is a "right way"I don't know it.

6
U.S.

Newly Insured by Health Law, Millions Face a Learning Curve

The Affordable Care Act is reaching many people who have not had health insurance in years, if at all, and they are struggling to understand their policies.
Health Insurance and Managed Care; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Medicaid; Emergency Medical Treatment; Medicare 

The G.O.P. has done its best to kill health care for all.
 
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Business Day

A Dozen States File Suit Against New Coal Rules

The states are seeking to block efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce carbon emissions from coal-powered plants.
Coal; Clean Air Act; Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

These suits will not go forward.

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Automobiles

Hyundai Recalls 419,000 Vehicles in Three Actions

The automaker on Friday recalled the Santa Fe, Sonata and Veracruz for problems ranging from oil leaks to rust.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Recalls and Bans of Products 

Hyundai should know better.

9
World

Ebola Virus Is Outpacing Efforts to Control It, World Health Body Warns

Leaders of the affected countries and the head of the World Health Organization introduced a $100 million plan to combat the disease that will allow hundreds of medical professionals to be deployed to West Africa.
Ebola Virus; Epidemics 

http://www.who.int/csr/don/2014_07_31_ebola/en/

Confirmed, probable, and suspect cases and deaths from Ebola virus disease in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, as of 27 July 2014



New (1) Confirmed Probable Suspect Totals by country
Guinea




Cases 33 336 109 15 460
Deaths 20 218 109 12 339
Liberia




Cases 80 100 128 101 329
Deaths 27 72 62 22 156
Nigeria




Cases 1 0 1 0 1
Deaths 1 0 1 0 1
Sierra Leone




Cases 8 473 38 22 533
Deaths 9 195 33 5 233
Totals




Cases 122 909 276 138 1323
Deaths 57 485 205 39 729






1. New cases were reported between 24 and 27 July 2014.
The total number of cases is subject to change due to reclassification, retrospective investigation, consolidation of cases and laboratory data, and enhanced surveillance. Data reported in the Disease Outbreak News are based on best available information reported by Ministries of Health.


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World

In India, Kerry Seeks Compromise With Prime Minister

During his first meeting with the recently elected Nerendra Modi , the secretary of state tried to improve relations and close a divide over a trade treaty.
United States International Relations; International Trade and World Market; International Relations; Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates 

Keep talking.  
India will give nothing away.
The party loyalty of the poor is vital to the BJP.
Coal or nuclear is seen as their choice for utility power. Nuclear has more opposition than coal.

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Technology

Alibaba Is Investing Huge Sums in an Array of U.S. Tech Companies

The Chinese retail giant has made a half-dozen major investments in American start-ups over the last year, focusing on mobile and e-commerce.
Instant Messaging; Mobile Applications; Start-ups 

I would take their money.

12
Automobiles

Wheelies: The Pick Your Poison Edition

Nissan releases video ads starring Bret Michaels, the frontman from Poison; Fiat-Chrysler merger is approved by shareholders.
Automobiles; Motorcycles, Motor Bikes and Motorscooters; Advertising and Marketing 

"Amid higher spending for development of new products and facilities, Tesla Motors deepened its net loss in the second quarter to $62 million. Tesla says it should be able to meet its sales goal of 35,000 vehicles by the end of the year and begin increasing production of its new crossover, the Model X, by the end of 2015. (The Wall Street Journal, subscription required)"

Short cab, long bed.  
I have no need of one as yet.

13
World

Anti-Semitism Rises in Europe Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict


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Automobiles

A Ferrari for You and Two Friends

The 1966 365 P Berlinetta Speciale, which is heading to auction, is startling in many ways, but it’s the three-across seating, with the driver in the center, that is its most unusual feature.
Automobiles; Antique and Classic Cars; Auctions; Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance (Car Show) 

Pretty car.
The interior is less than optimal.
If it were in production an easy entry slide could be arranged.
I will let it be the museum piece it is.

14
Opinion

Throw the Book at Him

43’s biography of 41 should be called “Mano a Mano: I Wish I'd Listened to my Dad.”
Books and Literature; Presidents and Presidency (US); Iraq War (2003-11) 

Maureen Dowd is not happy.
No one is happy.
Let ISIS starve for its lack of logistics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_logistics

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U.S.

What to Expect When You Shouldn't Expect Lunch: A Dad's Guide to Delivery Day

Fathers are vital components of delivery day — except not vital enough that anyone cares if they get hungry or need something.
Hospitals; Parenting; Pregnancy and Childbirth 

Attempted humor.

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World

Greece: Government Aids Evacuations From Libya

A Greek government official said that a merchant vessel had been chartered by the Chinese government for the evacuation of hundreds of its citizens, but gave no further details.
Evacuations and Evacuees; Ships and Shipping 

There is no governing coalition in Libya as yet.
18
Your Money

Fed’s Goldilocks Economy Just Right for Stock Investors


The 0.1% like it.
 
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Opinion

Sympathy for the Devil

Should we care if a big corporation that did an awful thing is being hosed?
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010); Suits and Litigation (Civil); Frauds and Swindling 

Class Action is not the appropriate tool.
BP's liability is far from over.  They are solvent.



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