Friday, September 19, 2014

@9:56, 9/15/14

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World

Wary of U.N. Action, Australia Unveils Plan to Aid Great Barrier Reef



No government wants to be told to stop making money.
The Australian budget depends on sales of coal and iron. The coal mining endangers the reef.

N.Y. / Region

Plea Deal for Ex-Police Officer in Huge Disability Scheme

In return for a reduced sentence, John Minerva, a retired New York City police officer, agreed to testify against former colleagues.
Disability Insurance; Social Security (US); Frauds and Swindling 

Corruption cannot be tolerated.

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Opinion

Candidates Playing Possum


some learn sooner than others.

There is more to know first.
Arts

Trading Parking Lots for Affordable Housing


a bold act of theft.
N.Y. / Region

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


mobs are not fun.
Opinion

Mr. Bratton Reverses to Go Forward


Let them go.
Science

Video: Germany’s Grass-Roots Energy Revolution


Noise.
It makes them feel good.
World

Scores Feared Dead in Sinking off Libya

Opinion

Japan Nears a Nuclear Reboot


It is required.
Business Day

A Federal Reserve Meeting, and Scotland’s Moment of Truth

Technology

Smartphones: The Corporate Personality Test

Science

Video: Germany’s Offshore Wind Push

Business Day

New Sanctions to Stall Exxon’s Arctic Oil Plans

The United States government took aim at Exxon’s project in the Arctic Ocean, ordering American companies to cut off exports to Russian oil exploration within 14 days.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Embargoes and Sanctions; United States International Relations; Offshore Drilling and Exploration

Relief was felt by all. 
Opinion

Gambling on the Games

Gov. Chris Christie’s plan for casino betting on athletic events is unlikely to save Atlantic City, but it could damage the integrity of sports.
Gambling; Casinos

Silly man.
N.Y. / Region

Tug of War for Bishop’s Body, or Its Parts, Delays Sainthood



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