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Opinion

An Amendment to Cut Political Cash

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Sep 10th 2014

A proposal to amend the Constitution would restore fairness to American politics by reducing the influence of big money.

Constitutional Amendments; Campaign Finance; Editorials; Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision); United States Politics and Government; Midterm Elections (2014) 

Nameless voices have no place in political discourse.

Corporations of any kind are not political persons.

Corporations hold no opinions.

We need to know who is speaking and so who holds this oppinion.

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Science

Video: Germany’s Grass-Roots Energy Revolution

Erik Olsen | Sep 13th 2014

A visit to the Aller-Leine-Tal, one of many energy cooperatives that have contributed to the success so far of Germany’s Energiewende, or energy transition.

Alternative and Renewable Energy; Wind Power; Solar Energy; Bioenergy and Biofuels; Potatoes; Agriculture and Farming; Nuclear Energy; Energy and Power; Electric Light and Power 

Think whole systems.

The plant was made externally but must be counted in the energy balance.

The energy system is not self replicating.  

It will need replacement.

The Fabian dream is a fine one. 

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

The practice ends with cold naked apes with sharp sticks.

The spiral of civilization is not yet virtuous.

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Business Day

With Gas Cut Off, Ukraine Looks West

By DANNY HAKIM | Sep 11th 2014

Ukraine, which receives more than half of its supply from Russia, is looking to reduce its need amid a price dispute and military action with Russian separatists.

Natural Gas; Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) 

A real problem.

All of Europe is faced with it.

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N.Y. / Region

Doctor Who Worked on Joan Rivers Steps Down From Post at Medical Clinic

By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS | Sep 12th 2014

Dr. Lawrence B. Cohen, who performed an endoscopy on Joan Rivers before she went into cardiac arrest, is no longer acting as the medical director or doing procedures at Yorkville Endoscopy.

Surgery and Surgeons 

The doctor is acting out of fear.

He has seen the torches and pitchforks surround other people.

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Science

After a Two-Year Trek, NASA’s Mars Rover Reaches Its Mountain Lab

By KENNETH CHANG | Sep 11th 2014

The Curiosity rover will begin its main science investigations on Mars at a three-mile-high mountain called Mount Sharp.

Curiosity (Mars Rover); Mars (Planet); Space and Astronomy 

Yes,  

More money is needed.

I would see it provided. 

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Opinion

The Digital Wallet Revolution

By EDWARD CASTRONOVA and JOSHUA A.T. FAIRFIELD | Sep 10th 2014

Apple’s payment system points toward a new era of commerce.

Mobile Commerce; Virtual Currency; Smartphones; Currency; Bitcoin (Currency); Customer Loyalty Programs; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry 

The problems start with the false economics.

Money is fiction.  

It works because governments use it and regulate it.

Governments defend their promises or they collapse in ruins and rot.

"Legal tender for all debts, public and private." must hold.  

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Technology

Smartphones: The Corporate Personality Test

By FARHAD MANJOO | Sep 13th 2014

The smartphone offerings of Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Samsung have a lot to say about the companies’ approach to most everything.

Smartphones 

Samsung leads the pack.

Nokia is the next leader.

Apple is a great product that has stopped leading.

Amazon will buy the Microsoft phone business after the bankruptcy of Microsoft.

Amazon is a great merchant house.  

Ebay is their competition.

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Opinion

The Middle East’s Friendless Christians

By ROSS DOUTHAT | Sep 13th 2014

Senator Ted Cruz’s stunt at a conference on religious persecution has only increased his co-religionists’ isolation.

Christians and Christianity; Minorities; War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity 

Wrong. 

All Christians are friendless.  

The assumptions of monopoly make them so.

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World

Kerry Scours Mideast for Aid in ISIS Fight

By MICHAEL R. GORDON and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK | Sep 13th 2014

As Secretary of State John Kerry received broad assurances but no public commitments from Egypt as he tried to assemble a coalition to fight ISIS, Australia on Sunday committed aircraft and military advisers to the effort.

Terrorism; United States Politics and Government 

ISIS is the agent of conservative Islam.

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Opinion

Bolstering a Vulnerable Russian Neighbor

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Sep 11th 2014

Georgia takes another step in its long quest to join NATO. A visit by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was symbolic as well.

United States International Relations; Editorials; Defense and Military Forces; International Relations 

The nation state of Georgia Needs and deserves assistance.  Tbilisi cannot survive alone. 

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World

Malaysia Risks Enraging China by Inviting U.S. Spy Flights

By JANE PERLEZ | Sep 13th 2014

Malaysia reportedly offered to allow P-8 Poseidon aircraft to fly out of the country’s most eastern area, a move that would give the United States greater proximity to the South China Sea.

United States Defense and Military Forces; Espionage and Intelligence Services 

China is enraged and frightened. 

Observation flights will not change that.

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Your Money

Hispanic-Americans Work to Bolster Philanthropy at Home

By PAUL SULLIVAN | Sep 12th 2014

Historically, wealthy Latin Americans have had little interest in philanthropic giving aimed at solving social problems, but that is slowly changing.

Personal Finances; Philanthropy; High Net Worth Individuals

Good.

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Business Day

Nevada Governor Signs $1.3 Billion Tax Break Package for Tesla

By REUTERS | Sep 12th 2014

Nevada’s governor, Brian Sandoval, approved $1.3 billion in tax breaks for Tesla Motors, part of a deal for the electric car company to build a factory in the state.

Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions; Factories and Manufacturing

"Corporate Welfare"
Call it socialism.

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Business Day

New Drug to Treat Obesity Gains Approval by F.D.A.

By ANDREW POLLACK | Sep 10th 2014

About one-third of American adults are obese, so a successful weight loss drug could potentially have huge sales.

Obesity; Diet and Nutrition; Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)

An investment opportunity.

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Opinion

The Economics of Scotland’s Choice

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Sep 13th 2014

Independence could make Scotland vulnerable to serious problems that cannot be easily dismissed.

Referendums; European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Banking and Financial Institutions; British Pound (Currency); Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline

Independence is always a disaster.
With resources there is recovery.
Scotland is low on resources. 
The oil will not pass to her. 

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Opinion

Should Fin Whales Be a Source of Wonder or Meat?

By Andrew C. Revkin | Sep 13th 2014

A fresh look at Iceland’s fin whale hunts and meat exports to Japan.

Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare; International Trade and World Market; Meat; Whales and Whaling

I would not have whales eaten for money.

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Business Day

New Eni Chief Investigated Over Nigeria Purchase

By STANLEY REED | Sep 11th 2014

Eni and Shell denied wrongdoing in their $1.1 billion acquisition of an oil block in 2011 from the Nigerian government.

Bribery and Kickbacks; Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Suits and Litigation (Civil); Offshore Drilling and Exploration

Oil extraction is corruption in all aspects.

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N.Y. / Region

De Blasio’s Goal to Aid His Agenda: Put New York Senate in Democrats’ Hands

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and THOMAS KAPLAN | Sep 11th 2014

Two factors may improve Democrats’ chances: Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s prodigious spending for Republicans will be out, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says he will be in.

Endorsements; Midterm Elections (2014); Elections, State Legislature

Hope.

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Business Day

Trying to Hit the Brake on Texting While Driving

By MATT RICHTEL | Sep 13th 2014

People keep texting when they’re behind the wheel, so an engineer has found a technological solution. The problem: He can’t do it on his own.

Text Messaging; Driver Distraction and Fatigue; Traffic Accidents and Safety; Automobile Safety Features and Defects

I am opposed to the supervision.

Constant distraction is not a solution to anything.

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N.Y. / Region

Plea Deal for Ex-Police Officer in Huge Disability Scheme

By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr. | Sep 12th 2014

In return for a reduced sentence, John Minerva, a retired New York City police officer, agreed to testify against former colleagues.

Social Security (US); Frauds and Swindling

 John Minerva is a stupid man.

His life expectancy is greatly reduced and his quality of life is nonexistent.

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