Sunday, September 7, 2014

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U.S.

In Speech on Mexico Trip, Gov. Christie Lays Out Vision for Energy ‘Renaissance’

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey called for an end to Washington’s 40-year ban on crude oil exports and faster approval of natural gas pipelines between the United States and Mexico.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Pipelines; Natural Gas; International Trade and World Market; Keystone Pipeline System 

Mexico will export oil and natural gas.

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World

Video: Negotiators on Ukraine Cease-Fire

Two pro-Russian rebel leaders, the Ukrainian president and an envoy for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe discussed the cease-fire reached between the separatists and Ukraine.
Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates 

Despite Cease-Fire, Ukrainian View Is ‘Too Early to Relax’

Soldiers and civilians who have been enduring life on the front lines of the nation’s southeast doubt that the calm will prevail.

I do not hold out much hope for an independent Ukraine.

As Crises Pile Up, Obama Sticks to His Cautious Approach

We will not have a European war.  Sanctions will increase.  NATO will be refreshed.
We need a skilled assassin.

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Technology

Google's F.T.C. Tab for Charges Rung Up by Children: $19 Million

The Internet giant is the latest tech company to settle an FTC complaint that it didn’t do enough to block unexpected charges on smartphones.
Android (Operating System); Computer and Video Games; Mobile Applications; Wireless Communications

Business will be business.  Regulation is necessary.

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Health

Many in West Africa May Be Immune to Ebola Virus

If such people can be identified, they could be a help in fighting the outbreak. They could tend to the sick, bury the dead and give antibodies. But finding them will not be easy.
Ebola Virus; Antibodies; Vaccination and Immunization; ZMapp (Drug)

A monoclonal test can be devised.

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World

Former First Lady of France Colors In Details of an Affair

Valérie Trierweiler, France’s former unofficial first lady, has written a book describing her version of events that led to her separation with President François Hollande.
Books and Literature; Adultery; Suicides and Suicide Attempts

We will be told more than we want to know.

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U.S.

Obama Delays Immigration Action, Yielding to Democratic Concerns

In putting off action until after the November elections, President Obama was acting out of concern for Senate Democrats on the ballots, White House officials said on Saturday.
Immigration and Emigration; Illegal Immigration; Deportation

Delay was the objective.

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Job Market

An Early Spark of Interest

A fire captain for California’s forestry department says his interest in firefighting began early.
Careers and Professions; Wildfires; Forests and Forestry

It was never interesting enough.

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

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U.S.

Justice Dept. Promotes Lawyer to No. 3 Post

Stuart F. Delery, a senior Justice Department lawyer who argued on the government’s behalf in a crucial appeals court case on same-sex marriage, has been named acting associate attorney general.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Telephones and Telecommunications; Homosexuality and Bisexuality

"He also is now the highest-ranking openly gay official to ever serve in the Justice Department."

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Business Day

Oil Spill Penalty Will Hurt, but Not Cripple, BP

The British oil company faces up to $18 billion in civil penalties, but appeals and a growing cash flow could limit the damage to its bottom line.
Courts and the Judiciary; Fines (Penalties); Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010)

Sadly:
“We just don’t see skies clearing for BP over the next six months,” Gimme Credit, a corporate bond research firm, said in a letter on Friday. But it added that despite risks in Russia and the continuing legal struggle, “survival is not seriously in question.”

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Opinion

A Church for the Poor


Charity is not thought respectful.

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Automobiles

Fixing a Hole, Despite Popular Demand

A sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum that gobbled up eight Corvettes last February will be filled rather than preserved as a draw for tourists.
Antique and Classic Cars; Sinkholes

Cave dwelling has attractions.
It is harder to do healthily than imagined.
The topic can be discussed as we figure out how to live.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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N.Y. / Region

Fund-Raiser Pleads Guilty to Organizing Straw Donors for Michael Grimm’s Campaign

Diana Durand illegally funneled more than $10,000 into the 2010 campaign of the congressman, who is seeking a third term in November.
Campaign Finance; Frauds and Swindling; Tax Evasion; Elections, House of Representatives

Michael Grimm is guilty of other frauds.

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He "can't get no respect".

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Opinion

Filling the Empty Nest With Animals

They have always helped me. When I was young, my dog Poochie was my therapist.
Cats; Dogs; Pets

I will share you with your animals,your work     and child.

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Opinion

Rape and Rotherham

The grim story shows how exploitation can flourish in different cultural contexts, and how insufficient any set of pieties can be to its restraint.
Priests; Child Abuse and Neglect; Sex Crimes; Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings

I know the rigidity of faith is error.
I am shocked that the police in Rotherham are corrupt.  

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World

Malaysia Plans to Search Crash Site of Flight 17

Malaysia plans to send a search team to the Ukrainian crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 to gather physical evidence, its prime minister said.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17; Aviation Accidents and Safety

Trying for more evidence is worth the money spent.
There will be more known of the southern ocean.

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Health

A Picture of Dementia

A documentary airing on PBS provides a cleareyed account of one family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Elder Care; Television

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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U.S.

N.I.H. Lab Search Uncovers Forgotten Ricin

The National Institutes of Health said on Friday that it had found a nearly century-old container of improperly stored ricin and other dangerous pathogens in one of its labs.
Laboratories and Scientific Equipment; Ricin (Poison)

Ricin is a toxin found in the castor bean.
Pathogens are living entities.
The cleaning is necessary.  The panic is not.

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Opinion

China’s Education Gap

The school system serves to reinforce entrenched social exclusion.
Equal Educational Opportunities; Economic Conditions and Trends; Rural Areas; Urban Areas; Education

China has bought a theory they would be better without.

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U.S.

Conservatives Focus on Degrees of Conservatism

Texas Republicans are questioning the conservative credentials of other Republicans as elections grow nearer.
Tea Party Movement; Conservatism (US Politics) 

"Texas Republicans seem preoccupied with purity these days, overrun with people who want to eradicate real and imagined apostates within the party."

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World

Video: Players in the Coalition Against ISIS


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U.S.

Mother, 18, Fights Do-Not-Resuscitate Order for Child


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Technology

Google's F.T.C. Tab for Charges Rung Up by Children: $19 Million


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Health

Many in West Africa May Be Immune to Ebola Virus


http://www.who.int/csr/don/archive/disease/ebola/en/
No update yet.

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World

Former First Lady of France Colors In Details of an Affair

 
There could be pictures.
 
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Job Market

An Early Spark of Interest

A fire captain for California’s forestry department says his interest in firefighting began early.
Careers and Professions; Wildfires; Forests and Forestry 

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

2010s

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U.S.

Obama Delays Immigration Action, Yielding to Democratic Concerns


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Business Day

Oil Spill Penalty Will Hurt, but Not Cripple, BP


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Opinion

A Church for the Poor


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Automobiles

Fixing a Hole, Despite Popular Demand

U.S.

Kansas Governor Hopefuls Hurl Barbs in First Debate

Sam Brownback, the Republican incumbent, has found himself caught in a tough battle with Paul Davis, the largely unknown Democratic challenger, despite the state’s rich conservatism.
Elections, Governors; Midterm Elections (2014) 

Hope

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Opinion

Filling the Empty Nest With Animals


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Opinion

Rape and Rotherham


The police are corrupt.

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World

Malaysia Plans to Search Crash Site of Flight 17


The required motions.
Health

A Picture of Dementia

A documentary airing on PBS provides a cleareyed account of one family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Elder Care; Television 

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.


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