Tuesday, November 11, 2014

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1
Opinion

Mexico’s Barbarous Tragedy

Why were the 43 innocent students from Ayotzinapa massacred? Because their political activism was bad for business.
Drug Cartels; Drug Abuse and Traffic; Murders and Attempted Murders 

A consistent story.  It is neat and closed.  
The fit with other news from the region  is not good.
Bookmarked.  I will dig further.

2
The Upshot

G.O.P. Is Making Progress Toward Presidency but Is Still Playing Catch-Up

Republicans still need to solve their long-term demographic problems, but their success in the midterms was not simply because of low turnout among Democrats.
Presidential Election of 2016; Midterm Elections (2014); Hispanic-Americans; Youth; Elections, Senate; Elections, House of Representatives; Elections 

"Nate Cohn covers elections, polling and demographics for The Upshot, a Times politics and policy site. Previously, he was a staff writer for The New Republic. Before entering journalism, he was a research assistant and Scoville Fellow at the Stimson Center, where he contributed to analysis of South Asia and the defense budget."

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_L._Stimson_Center

Modern Centrist..

3
Business Day

No Longer Business as Usual in China

With heads of state and corporate chieftains in Beijing for a major economic summit meeting this week, China’s increasing economic nationalism is expected to be heavily debated.
Corporations; International Trade and World Market; Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues; Tax Evasion; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry; Fines (Penalties); Law and Legislation 

"Business" has asked the U.S. for deregulation.  
It will have to deal with the consequences.

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Automobiles

Monday Motorsports: Harvick Needed to Win, and Did

Kevin Harvick joined three other drivers in the final round of the series championship playoff; Nico Rosberg could still win the Formula One championship.
Automobile Racing; Nascar Sprint Cup Series 

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

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Opinion

Round Two for Gov. Cuomo

His decreased leverage makes delivering on his promises seem more challenging than ever.
Women's Rights; Immigration and Emigration; Minimum Wage; Editorials; Midterm Elections (2014) 

Andrew Cuomo is not his father.

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Business Day

McDonald’s Issues Recall for Hello Kitty Whistles

The company is recalling the whistle after reports that two children coughed out pieces of the toy that they had sucked into their mouths.
Accidents and Safety; Toys; Consumer Protection 

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Opinion

The Midterm Election: New Reflections

A sampling of responses to news and opinion articles about the election.
Midterm Elections (2014); Elections, House of Representatives; Elections, Senate; United States Politics and Government; Campaign Finance; Polls and Public Opinion; Debates (Political); Political Advertising 

The G.O.P. has no intention of listening to the 99%.

8
World

Tensions Mount as Israeli Arabs Protest Police Shooting

An Arab man wielding a knife was killed by the police after he attacked a police vehicle, but a video appeared to show him retreating when he was shot.
Palestinians; Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings; Demonstrations, Protests and Riots; Temple Mount (Jerusalem); Arabs; Deaths (Fatalities); Strikes 

Yes.

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N.Y. / Region

Out of Dust and Debris, a New Jewel Rises

The dazzling Fulton Center, opening Monday, is seen by some as Lower Manhattan’s answer to Grand Central Terminal.
Stations and Terminals (Passenger); Subways; September 11 (2001); Restoration and Renovation 

Vitality is not orderly, neat and clean.  Vitality has people.

10
World

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Yemen’s Ex-President and 2 Rebel Leaders

The Obama administration accused former President Ali Abdullah Saleh of undermining “stability” in Yemen by backing a rebel group that recently took control of its capital.
Embargoes and Sanctions 

This may be window dressing.  
Secrecy is the purpose of the black budget.
We know that the C.I.A. has been busy there for decades. 

11
World

Ebola’s Mystery: One Boy Lives, Another Dies

Over and over, doctors have been confounded by the divergent paths of Ebola patients whose cases appeared similar at first.
Ebola Virus; Series; Epidemics; Children and Childhood; Research 

No update of deaths. 
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/case-counts.html

I do not know how bad the situation is.  It is bad.

12
N.Y. / Region

Domestic Violence Drives Up New York Shelter Population as Housing Options Are Scarce

The issue has emerged as a priority on the housing agenda of Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has begun a subsidy program to move hundreds of abuse victims out of shelters.
Public and Subsidized Housing; Domestic Violence; Homeless Persons; Women and Girls; Families and Family Life; Affordable Housing 

Inexpensive housing is a non sequitur.
Housing is supply limited.

13
Technology

How to Erase Personal Information From an iPad

Plus, tracking an Amazon package by text.
iPad; Tablet Computers; Computer Security 

"After you have confirmed that everything you want to keep is already on the iPad Air, go to the old iPad and tap the Settings icon on the Home screen. On the Settings screen, tap General and scroll down to Reset. Tap Reset and choose “Erase All Content and Settings.”
You will be asked to confirm your decision to fully erase the iPad. If you are using iOS 7 or iOS 8 and have the Find My iPad tracking feature turned on, you must enter your Apple ID name and password as well. Once you do, the iPad is erased and removed from your Apple ID account, although files you have stored in your iCloud account are not wiped."

If the wipe fails try again with line power applied.

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U.S.

Turnout Down in Texas, and Democrats Claim a Reason: Voter ID Law

The overall number of votes cast in this year’s election was less than in 2010 — by about 271,000.
Voting and Voters; Voter Registration and Requirements 

The Texas Democrats should be able to get numbers on the argument.

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Science

Medicare Proposes Paying for Lung Cancer Screenings for Older Longtime Smokers

A draft decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would extend coverage for CT scans to Medicare beneficiaries who smoked at least a pack a day for 30 years or the equivalent.
Health Insurance and Managed Care; Medicare; Lung Cancer; Tests (Medical); Smoking and Tobacco 

The tobacco companies existential battle will continue as long as the companies exist.

16
Opinion

Danbury Laborers Fight Unjust Arrests

Eleven men from Ecuador say the Connecticut town singled them out because they look Hispanic. A full circuit court should hear their appeal.
Day Laborers; Immigration and Emigration; Illegal Immigration 

Danbury considers itself a wealthy white suburb.

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U.S.

Coalition Challenges Selection of Judges in Same-Sex Marriage Case

The Coalition for the Protection of Marriage said two judges on an appeals court panel served on a disproportionate number of cases involving gay rights.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Courts and the Judiciary; Discrimination 

The Coalition for the Protection of Marriage has no case.  
They should be thrown out.

18
Opinion

Who Really Tore Down This Wall?

Readers offer varying causes for the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Berlin Wall; Cold War Era

Readers vary.  
There are facts.  Start with those.

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Opinion

Yale Harassment Case

A doctor at the Yale School of Medicine says the “debasement of women” there is the deeper issue.
Sexual Harassment; Women and Girls; Colleges and Universities; Tenure 

Female only means female.  It is not a personal decision.
The species needs both sexes.

20
World

Catalonia Overwhelmingly Votes for Independence From Spain in Straw Poll

Defying objections from the Spanish government in Madrid, about two million people took part in a symbolic vote presented as a prelude to secession.
Constitutions; Politics and Government; Referendums 

 The Catalans are not thinking.

That does not mean they are wrong.




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