Monday, March 2, 2015

@20:00, 2/28/15

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1
Business Day

Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Over Power Steering Loss

The automaker said that the power steering could suddenly stop working in 2008-10 Elantras and 2009-10 Elantra Tourings but did not mention any related accidents or injuries.
Automobile Safety Features and Defects; Recalls and Bans of Products; Traffic Accidents and Safety 

Cleaning up the low priority problems.

2
World

In China, Civic Groups’ Freedom, and Followers, Are Vanishing

Under President Xi Jinping, the government is forcefully narrowing its tolerance of grass-roots organizations, especially those that deal with politically contentious issues.

The Chinese Central Committee knows that it is corrupt.
It likes the income.
Good government groups are a threat. 

3
Opinion

Governors Can Run, but They Can’t Hide

A state record leaves those jostling for the presidential nomination wide open to criticism.
Governors (US); Presidential Election of 2016; Budgets and Budgeting 

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups"
A role playing game mantra.

4
Sports

Princeton Women Pull Away in Rout and Move 4 Games From Goal of 30-0

After Friday night’s steamrolling of Yale, Princeton is 10-0 in the Ivy League and is the last undefeated team in women’s college basketball.
NCAA Basketball Championships (Women); Basketball (College) 

Final 1 2 T
9 15 24
1
54 33 87
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Memphis Connecticut
Points A. Hearn 7 K. Mosqueda-Lewis 21
Rebounds A. Hearn 5 G. Williams 10
Assists 3 tied with 2 M. Jefferson 6


5
Sports

Judge Overturns Suspension of Adrian Peterson

The reversal was another setback for the N.F.L.’s commissioner, Roger Goodell, who had suspended the Vikings running back until at least April for disciplining his son with a switch.
Football; Child Abuse and Neglect 

 Football is about keeping the fans happy.

6
Style

Strippers Go Undercover on Snapchat


7
World

‘Jihadi John’ in ISIS Videos Is Identified as Mohammed Emwazi of London

Mohammed Emwazi, 27, grew up in West London, and graduated from the University of Westminster with a degree in computer programming.
Terrorism 

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

8
U.S.

Concerns Mount as Homeland Security Shutdown Looks Likely

A little over a year after the last federal shutdown, officials at the Department of Homeland Security face having to furlough about 30,000 employees, creating worries about daily operations.
Shutdowns (Institutional); Airport Security; United States Politics and Government 

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/27/us/politics/How-a-Bill-Becomes-a-Law-Or-Not.html

A one week delay to a threatened shutdown.

9
Business Day

Edible Coffee Cup in KFC Tests in Britain


A wrong fix.
 
10
U.S.

‘American Sniper’ Jury Finds Chris Kyle’s Killer Guilty of Murder


11
World

Conviction for Memoirs Is Reminder of Mao Era

Tie Liu’s journal, “Small Scars From the Past,” printed recollections of people who, like Mr. Tie himself, were persecuted as “Rightists” in the 1950s.
Freedom of Speech and Expression; Censorship; Sentences (Criminal) 

Tie Liu threatened the legitimacy of the P.R.C.
The P.R.C. is losing "the mandate of heaven".
The example of the U.S.S.R. haunts them.

12
U.S.

Morals Clause in Catholic Schools Roils Bay Area

The changes in the staff handbook, which say that teachers at Catholic high schools cannot challenge church teachings, including against homosexuality, have caused a backlash.
Homosexuality and Bisexuality; Private and Sectarian Schools; Stem Cells (Embryonic); Stem Cells 

The archbishop, Salvatore Cordileone, is in a doctrinal trap.  
His church has a set policy on human behavior which differs from the discovered facts.
He cannot change the policy or the facts.
"Don't ask, don't tell" does not satisfy his congregation.
Schisim is coming.

13
U.S.

In a Case of Religious Dress, Justices Explore the Obligations of Employers

A vigorous argument before the Supreme Court explored religious stereotypes, employment discrimination and the symbolism of the Muslim head scarf, all arising from an encounter at a clothing store in Tulsa, Okla.
Muslim Veiling; Discrimination 

Religious liberty should carry the day.

Samantha Elauf should win.

14
Opinion

Stopping the Violence on Rikers Island

A former national corrections official, a lawyer and a criminal justice professor respond to an editorial and a front-page article.
Prisons and Prisoners; Assaults 

Jailing a former guard would be a death sentence.
Brutal guards must be caught and fired early.

15
World

American Is Kidnapped in Nigeria


We must accept that it can happen and take measures against it.
 
16
Opinion

Make School a Democracy

Children will learn better. Look at rural Colombia.
Education (K-12); School Discipline (Students); Children and Childhood; Rural Areas 

Children learn fastest at early ages.  
Learning is not thinking.
Most children do not learn to think.
thinking seems to be learned beginning in the mid teens.

17
Business Day

SodaStream Hits Reset as Its Sales and Profit Fall

Faced with slumping sales despite a thriving United States market for water products, the home-carbonation company is rethinking its product line.
Water; Beverages; Soft Drinks; Artificial Sweeteners

SodaStream is a niche in a fashion based business.

18
N.Y. / Region

With White-Knuckle Grip, February’s Cold Clings to New York

This insult of a month may be the coldest February in New York City in more than 80 years, the National Weather Service says.
Weather; Ice; Temperature 

Another eight inches of snow.
 Sunday night.
 

19
World

In Greek Crisis, Rare Moment of Consensus

Conflict between a new generation of populist Greek leaders and their European creditors was put aside as an agreement was reached to extend the country’s bailout program four months.
European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ) 

A four month hiatus. 
The best Greece could hope for.
The fight will continue. 

20
Food

Firmly Rooted in the Piedmont

The results of the Wine School exam on Langhe nebbiolo.
Wines 

I cannot deny you anything.
The only way not to drink is to not start.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.  



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@21:40


1
Business Day

Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Over Power Steering Loss



2
World

In China, Civic Groups’ Freedom, and Followers, Are Vanishing



3
Opinion

Governors Can Run, but They Can’t Hide



4
Sports

Judge Overturns Suspension of Adrian Peterson



5
Style

Strippers Go Undercover on Snapchat

Funny

6
U.S.

Concerns Mount as Homeland Security Shutdown Looks Likely


Congress has given themselves a few days.
 
8
Sports

South Carolina Women Improve to 27-1



9
Business Day

Edible Coffee Cup in KFC Tests in Britain


I wish it would help.
 
10
U.S.

‘American Sniper’ Jury Finds Chris Kyle’s Killer Guilty of Murder


 Texas

11
World

Conviction for Memoirs Is Reminder of Mao Era



12
U.S.

Morals Clause in Catholic Schools Roils Bay Area



13
Opinion

Stopping the Violence on Rikers Island



15
Sports

At St. John’s, a Heralded Class Still Seeks a Capstone



16
World

American Is Kidnapped in Nigeria



17
Opinion

Make School a Democracy



18
Business Day

SodaStream Hits Reset as Its Sales and Profit Fall



19
N.Y. / Region

With White-Knuckle Grip, February’s Cold Clings to New York



20
Food

Firmly Rooted in the Piedmont

I will deny you nothing
Only you can do that
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.


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