Saturday, April 18, 2015

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Opinion

Help for Victims of Crooked Schools

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD | Apr 17th 2015
State attorneys general are asking federal education officials to forgive student loans of those harmed by the schools.
For-Profit Schools; Student Loans; Editorials; States (US); Consumer Protection; Colleges and Universities; Attorneys General 

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

I wondered why vocational education received a bump a few months ago. 

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U.S.

Judges Skeptical of Challenge to Proposed E.P.A. Rule on Climate Change

By CORAL DAVENPORT | Apr 16th 2015
The court said it would be unusual to try to block a rule before it was issued, as the battle begins over President Obama’s most far-reaching effort to slow climate change.
Clean Air Act; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Coal; Regulation and Deregulation of Industry 

The courts have said no politely.
The coal industry will have difficulty hearing even a simple no. 

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U.S.

Florida Governor to Sue Obama Administration Over Medicaid Expansion

By LIZETTE ALVAREZ | Apr 16th 2015
The governor of Florida, Rick Scott, says he plans to sue the federal government for using coercive tactics to get the state to expand Medicaid, a major part of the Affordable Care Act.
Medicaid; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010); Law and Legislation; Health Insurance and Managed Care 

The South lost the Civil War.

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Magazine

How Do You Keep Your Kids Healthy in Smog-Choked China?

By BROOK LARMER | Apr 16th 2015
Teddy-bear face masks, dome-covered schools and other examples of protective parenting in some of the world’s most polluted cities.
Hazardous and Toxic Substances; Air Pollution 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_in_China
"China's National Development and Reform Commission has indicated the intention to raise the percentage of China's electricity produced by nuclear power from the current 2% to 6% by 2020 (compared to 20% in the USA and 74% in France).[4][not in citation given]"

That is not going to shut down many coal burners.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_China
Photovoltaics[2][1]
Year Capacity (MW) Installed/yr
1999 16
2000 19 3
2001 23.5 4.5
2002 42 8.5
2003 52 10
2004 62 10
2005 70 8
2006 80 10
2007 100 20
2008 140 40
2009 300 160
2010 800 500
2011 3,300 2,500
2012 8,300 5,000
2013 18,300(?) 11,300  














https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_by_country
 
"6 China China 17,978 2.1%"
About the same as solar.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_China

 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Capacity (MW)[17] 1,260 2,599 5,912 12,200 16,000 31,100 62,700 75,000 91,424 114,763
Production (GWh)[18] 1,927 3,675 5,710 14,800 26,900 44,622[4] 74,100 103,000[19] 134,900 153,400      
About 12.5%
There seems to be no synoptic article on hydroelectric power in China.
 
About 17% of the generating capacity is not coal or hydroelectric.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_China

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_China#Coal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_in_China
 
"China is the largest consumer of coal in the world,[1] and is about to become the largest user of coal-derived electricity, generating 1.95 trillion kilowatt-hours per year, or 68.7% of its electricity from coal as of 2006 (compared to 1.99 trillion kilowatt-hours per year, or 49% for the US).[2][3] Hydroelectric power supplied another 20.7% of China's electricity needs in 2006. Nuclear power is expected to rise from 2% to 4% of the energy mix."

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 Playoffs: Story Lines to Watch
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN | Apr 16th 2015
It took all 82 games to decide many of the playoff seedings, but the field is now set. Here’s a look at some of the playoff matchups.
Basketball; Playoff Games; Knees 

I have no real interest in basketball.

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World

China Building Aircraft Runway in Disputed Spratly Islands

By JANE PERLEZ | Apr 16th 2015
Satellite images released Thursday show a strip expected to be able to handle fighter jets and surveillance aircraft under construction in the South China Sea.
Military Bases and Installations; Defense and Military Forces; Military Aircraft 

In the American Civil War a union officer asked: "How much cannon fire does it take to sink an island?".
It is a question China is asking now.

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World

Mexico’s President Rolls Out Plan to Save Endangered Porpoise

By ELISABETH MALKIN | Apr 16th 2015
The Mexican Navy will expand patrols to stop the illegal fishing that threatens the vaquita, and gillnets that accidentally snare and kill them will be banned for two years.
Dolphins and Porpoises; Endangered and Extinct Species; Fishing, Commercial 

Now for a count.

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Business Day

Rise in Housing Starts Is Less Than Expected

By REUTERS | Apr 16th 2015
Starts for single-family homes increased in March, but the gains made only a tiny dent in losses of the previous month.
Unemployment Insurance; Housing Starts; Real Estate and Housing (Residential); United States Economy; Unemployment; Building (Construction) 

Who did this expecting?
"“The economy’s tepid recovery in March makes it very unlikely the Fed signals a June rate hike at the April meeting,” said Steve Blitz, chief economist at ITG Investment Research in New York. “If housing doesn't recover enough this spring, a September rate hike likely becomes equally improbable.”"

The Federal reserve will not raise interest rates without 4% adjusted inflation.

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Sports

In Nod to Future and Past, Notre Dame Receives $5 Million to Endow Coach’s Job

By TIM CASEY | Apr 17th 2015
The Notre Dame athletic director said the university was seeking endowments for coaching positions, a strategy that he said was related to the changes sweeping through college athletics.
College Athletics; Endowments; Colleges and Universities 

I am mildly surprised that the endowment is still so small.

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World

Ebola Researchers Take New Look at Risk of Sexual Transmission

By SHERI FINK | Apr 16th 2015
Responding to suspected cases of male Ebola survivors infecting partners, scientists are investigating how long the virus can remain in semen.
Ebola Virus; Sex; Research; Medicine and Health 

I am not going to worry about it.
No exposure, no risk.

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Travel

Favorite Streets in 12 European Cities

Apr 16th 2015
Cobbled lanes, broad avenues, streets for gallery-hoppers, food-lovers, shoppers and flâneurs: Contributors in 12 European cities describe the byways (including one river) they love.
Travel and Vacations 

I feel little need for any of these places.

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World

British Election Photo Ops With Children Go Awry

By ROBERT MACKEY | Apr 16th 2015
As British candidates fan out across the nation in search of the perfect photo op, children do not always play along.
Elections; Social Media; Youth 

Skilled politicians know better. 

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Technology

Jackpots for Local TV Stations in F.C.C. Auction of Airwaves

By REBECCA R. RUIZ | Apr 16th 2015
The Federal Communications Commission is trying to persuade hundreds of TV stations to part with some of the most desirable airwaves, which would be acquired by mobile providers.
Wireless Communications; Television; Radio Spectrum; Auctions 

They have lost the use of those frequencies.
They could rent out the spectrum space.

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Business Day

Cycling Start-Up Peloton Raises $30 Million

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED | Apr 16th 2015
The new round of funding is the latest sign of interest in Peloton’s bikes — sleek black spinning cycles with customized tablet displays.
Bicycles and Bicycling; Venture Capital; Start-ups; Exercise; Android (Operating System); Wearable Computing 

Seeing the world is more fun.

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Opinion

Speaking Truth to the Supreme Court

By LINDA GREENHOUSE | Apr 16th 2015
At age 95, the retired justice John Paul Stevens continues to offer trenchant critiques of recent and not-so-recent court decisions.
Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision); Constitutional Amendments; Campaign Finance 

The wall of separation between church and state is distressingly porous.

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Automobiles

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Return for Another Run

By LAWRENCE ULRICH | Apr 16th 2015
While hydrogen-powered cars failed to gain traction in the past, they now are supported by increasingly strict California mandates.
Automobiles; Hydrogen; Fuel Efficiency 

I have no objection to hydrogen fuel cell cars beyond the cost.

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U.S.

California Parents Opposing State-Mandated Vaccinations of Children Delay Vote

By ROBERT B. GUNNISON | Apr 15th 2015
The bill, introduced after a measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland, would require nearly all children to be vaccinated, eliminating the personal belief exemption that has contributed to the spread of preventable diseases.
Vaccination and Immunization; Children and Childhood; Measles; Education (K-12); Parenting; Law and Legislation; State Legislatures 

Make vaccination a condition of public education.
Home schooling is an option.

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Sports

N.F.L. to Reinstate Vikings’ Adrian Peterson

By KEN BELSON | Apr 16th 2015
The move cleared the way for Peterson to return to the league after missing most of last season while facing child abuse charges in Texas.
Football; Child Abuse and Neglect 

There is nothing to be done at this point.

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World

Germanwings Memorial Service Held at Cologne Cathedral

By JACK EWING | Apr 17th 2015
The service at the Cologne Cathedral illustrated the extent to which Germany has been affected by the plane crash, which killed 150 people.
Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters; Funerals and Memorials 

ok

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N.Y. / Region

Jury Begins Deliberations in Etan Patz Case After 10 Weeks

By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr. | Apr 15th 2015
The jury of seven men and five women in one of the most infamous murder cases in New York’s history deliberated for a little more than an hour and a half before breaking for the evening.
Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides; Missing Persons 

The jury will decide or not.

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