Tuesday, December 9, 2014

@22:55, 12/8/14

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1
Automobiles

BMW Recalls i8 Hybrid for Gasoline Fire Risk

Honda, Volkswagen, Maserati and Continental Tire also issue recalls.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles; Recalls and Bans of Products; Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Motorcycles, Motor Bikes and Motorscooters 

The BMW i8 is a control nightmare.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_i8

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Automobiles

Kevin Harvick Celebrates Season With $12.8 Million

Harvick was honored in Las Vegas by Nascar for his Sprint Cup Championship title; Davidson Racing won the endurance race in Willows, Calif.
Automobiles; Nascar Sprint Cup Series; Automobile Racing 

Back on the road.

3
U.S.

Rights Bill Sought for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans

As same-sex marriage gains ground, advocates are planning to seek broader protections akin to those provided for women and racial minorities in 1964.
Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships; Homosexuality and Bisexuality; Civil Rights and Liberties; Transgender and Transsexuals 

Changes in culture are difficult.
Changes in law are easier.
Let us start with the easy things.

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Business Day

Eurozone’s Finance Ministers Extend Greek Bailout Program

The extension was necessary because the European part of the loan program would have expired at the end of the year.
European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Budgets and Budgeting; Credit and Debt; Legislatures and Parliaments 

"Mujtaba Rahman, the director for Europe at the Eurasia Group, an international risk consultant group, said the timing of the extension was unlikely to have much effect on Greek politics. “The two-month extension is not going to fundamentally change the picture in Greece,” Mr. Rahman predicted. “Syriza is still coming to power next year.”" 

http://yanisvaroufakis.eu/

http://yanisvaroufakis.eu/2014/12/07/burst-greek-bubbles-spooked-fund-managers-a-cause-for-restrained-celebration/

http://yanisvaroufakis.eu/greek-implosion/

http://www.businessinsider.com/snap-election-fears-are-tanking-the-greek-stock-market-2014-12

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World

Europe Keeps Hope Alive for Gas Pipeline From Russia

A pipeline to southern Europe could be completed despite President Vladimir V. Putin’s stated intention to abandon it, the head of the European Commission said.
Natural Gas 

The cost of recovery of Russian natural gas must be rising.  
The pipeline through Turkey would connect easily with Kurdistan. Saudi is not that far.
A low carbon Europe is a threat.

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U.S.

Vermont: Governor’s Race Is Going to Legislature Without a Concession

The second-place finisher in last month’s election for governor, Scott Milne, said Monday that he was staying in the race, bucking recent history of the losing candidate’s conceding, and leaving the final say up to the State Legislature.
Elections, Governors; State Legislatures 

G.O.P. obduracy on display.
"Never plead guilty without a deal"

7
Opinion

Driving Ukrainians Into Putin’s Arms

Kiev and its allies are alienating the citizens of the east.
World War II (1939-45); Holocaust and the Nazi Era; Refugees and Displaced Persons; Neo Nazi Groups; International Relations 

Stalin treated Ukraine badly at the end of world war two.  A Russian population was moved in and a dependent relationship was intentionally established.
The struggle to undo the forced ethnic reorganization of that period has resulted in the disputed area.
The end of support for the resident population is a way to sort the Russian settlers from the residual Ukrainians.  
The refugee populations are intentional.

8
World

8 Sentenced to Death for Attacks in Western China


The revolt is not yet large.
Aid should come from Iran.
Getting that to happen will be a trick.
 
9
Opinion

Christie’s Pig-Crate Politics


I do not like Christie's politics.
His use of gestation crates is typical of the man.
 
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Today in Politics

There is a sense of optimism on Capitol Hill that a package of spending bills will pass.
Elections, State Legislature; Geese; Law and Legislation; Midterm Elections (2014); United States Politics and Government 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/us/politics/gop-extracts-price-for-averting-shutdown.html?ref=politics

"Conservative groups like Heritage Action, the political arm of the Heritage Foundation, were pressuring Republicans to vote against the measure, saying it did too little to combat Mr. Obama's increasingly bold use of executive authority. That, in turn, strengthened the Democrats' hands, since with Republican defections it will take Democratic votes to secure a majority to pass the bill."

The bill will not pass.

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U.S.

Earthquake Plan Would Require Retrofitting Thousands of Los Angeles Buildings


If I could call the timing I would sell insurance stocks short.
 
12
Sports

Before Loss, Rose Wears ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Shirt

Chicago’s Derrick Rose wore a black T-shirt that read, “I Can’t Breathe,” during warm-ups before the Bulls lost to the visiting Golden State Warriors, 112-102, on Saturday night.
Basketball 

The problem should have a simple solution.
I have not found one.

http://nytimes.stats.com/Wcbk/scoreboard.asp?day=20141207&conf=000

NCAA Women's Scoreboard
Previous Day | Sun., December 07 | Next Day
Final 1 2 T
1
17 34 51
9
21 29 50
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders South Carolina Duke
Points A. Dozier 11 R. Greenwell 12
Rebounds A. Coates 10 A. Stevens 12
Assists T. Mitchell 4 O. Chidom 3
 
Final 1 2 T
5
31 51 82
TCU
21 50 71
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Texas A&M TCU
Points C. Walker 21 Z. Medley 19
Rebounds C. Williams 12 2 tied with 7
Assists J. Jones 6 Z. Medley 5
Final 1 2 T
13
29 48 77
7
42 26 68
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Kentucky Louisville
Points J. Thompson 19 M. Hines-Allen 17
Rebounds L. Harper 8 2 tied with 9
Assists 3 tied with 2 J. Schimmel 4
 
Final 1 2 T
10
20 19 39
36 26 62
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders California Kansas
Points B. Boyd 12 C. Gardner 22
Rebounds C. Range 5 2 tied with 8
Assists B. Boyd 4 L. Aldridge 5
Final 1 2 T
11
44 52 96
19 35 54
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Baylor Ole Miss
Points N. Davis 43 3 tied with 9
Rebounds K. Higgins 10 T. Faleru 12
Assists N. Johnson 11 3 tied with 2
 
Final 1 2 T
12
23 28 51
28 25 53
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Nebraska Alabama
Points T. Laudermill 25 K. Middlebrook 14
Rebounds E. Cady 9 H. Cook 10
Assists 4 tied with 3 B. Hutchen 3
Final 1 2 T
14
39 46 85
15 36 51
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Tennessee Lipscomb
Points 2 tied with 16 A. Southern 12
Rebounds C. Burdick 10 A. Southern 10
Assists J. Jones 4 E. Eubank 4
 
Final 1 2 T
20 32 52
15
40 41 81
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Towson Maryland
Points L. Hines-Allen 21 B. Jones 17
Rebounds L. Hines-Allen 8 B. Jones 8
Assists B. Hughey 3 C. Pavlech 4
Final 1 2 T
16
21 39 60
19
36 33 69
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Michigan State Georgia
Points A. Powers 18 T. Griffin 15
Rebounds B. Mills 10 K. Donald 9
Assists A. Morrissey 5 T. Griffin 6
 
Final 1 2 T
18
36 28 64
25
24 28 52
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Rutgers Arkansas
Points K. Copper 17 J. Jackson 14
Rebounds B. Laney 11 3 tied with 8
Assists B. Canty 8 C. Berna 5
Final 1 2 T
28 35 63
22
35 43 78
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Colorado Iowa
Points J. Sborov 17 M. Dixon 23
Rebounds 2 tied with 12 B. Doolittle 10
Assists L. Kresl 6 2 tied with 4
 
Final 1 2 T
25 11 36
23
45 52 97
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders SELa MissSt
Points E. Styles 9 V. Vivians 17
Rebounds N. Pool 9 2 tied with 11
Assists P. Anderson 2 J. James 7
Final 1 2 T
25
44 43 87
19 15 34
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders DePaul Chicago State
Points M. Podkowa 22 L. Murphy 9
Rebounds B. Schulte 8 L. Murphy 9
Assists B. Hrynko 4 2 tied with 1
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Previous Day | Mon., December 08 | Next Day
Final 1 2 T
Sou
17 25 42
3
54 26 80
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Sou Texas
Points K. Coleman 17 N. Enemkpali 18
Rebounds C. Purnell 5 N. Enemkpali 13
Assists A. Williams 2 2 tied with 3
   
127


http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/ncaabasketball/index.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/sports/ncaabasketball/michigan-loses-stunner-at-home-to-njit-.html?ref=ncaabasketball

"Connecticut Huskies Overcome Notre Dame in Title Game Rematch

Photo
Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck, battling for a rebound, scored a career-high 25 points in a 76-58 win over Notre Dame. Credit Joe Raymond/Associated Press
Morgan Tuck scored a career-high 25 points, and Kiah Stokes had 18 rebounds to lead No. 3 Connecticut (6-1) to a 76-58 win at No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday in the Jimmy V Women’s Classic.
Jewell Loyd scored 31 points to lead Notre Dame (8-1), which had won each of its games this season by an average of 43 points. The other Irish starters combined for just 20 points.
“I thought Jewell was the best player on the court,” Muffet McGraw, Notre Dame’s coach, said. “We didn’t give her any help at all.”
The game was the first between the teams since the Huskies topped the Irish, 79-58, in the national title game in April. Tuck did not play in that game because she was recovering from microfracture surgery in her right knee."


13
Opinion

How ISIS Drives Muslims From Islam

Young Arabs are boldly speaking out against rule by Shariah.
Muslims and Islam; International Relations 

To abandon Sharia is to abandon Islam.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharia

If the children try it there will be sectarian war.

14
Sports

U.S. Holds America’s Cup but Won’t Be Host

Instead of meeting the challenge on its home waters, the United States team elected to do so in Bermuda.
America's Cup; Sailboats and Sailing 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda#Maritime_economy

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N.Y. / Region

In D.E.A. Sting Operations, Robberies Aren’t Real, but Charges Are


 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrapment

16
N.Y. / Region

Hudson River Park Trust Plans Research and Education Center at Pier 26

Construction of the estuarium, which will occupy the end of the 840-foot pier between North Moore and Hubert Streets, is expected to begin in 2017.
Colleges and Universities; Research; Rivers

I am distantly aware of the project.

17
World

French Defense Minister Says Russia May Never Receive Mistral Warships

The deal to sell the ships, designed to transport troops, tanks and helicopters, ran into opposition after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula in March.
Defense and Military Forces; Embargoes and Sanctions 

The question of why Russia would want such ships arises.

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The Upshot

Demise of the Southern Democrat Is Now Nearly Complete

Senator Mary Landrieu’s defeat in her runoff Saturday follows 50 years of political realignment along racial and cultural lines.
United States Politics and Government; Race and Ethnicity 

The Republicans will try to end the subsidy programs.
That will end the party.

19
Business Day

Video: Paycheck to Paycheck

The Vories family lives on a volatile income — not knowing how much each paycheck will contain month-to-month. In tough times, Alex Vories borrows his father’s car to deliver pizzas at night.
Poverty; Income

The economic troubles are not over.

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Business Day

Paid to Promote Eye Drug, and Prescribing It Widely

Half of the 20 doctors who received the most money from Genentech to promote its drug Lucentis in 2013 were among the highest users of the drug in 2012, a federal database shows.
Eyes and Eyesight; Doctors; Lucentis (Drug); Avastin (Drug); Macular Degeneration; Medicare; Conflicts of Interest 

Genentech looks guilty to me.
 


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