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8/31/12
TechNews for the week: August 31; August 29; August 27;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
Militants from Afghanistan attack Pakistan; Investigation says U.S. troops tried to burn 500 copies of Koran;
Syrian refugees top 200,000; In Lebanon, kidnappings raise alarm;
Federal court rejects Texas voter ID law; Federal judge says Ohio must count disputed votes; Poll watchers’ true motives questioned;
Storm forces GOP to scrap first day of convention; Upsets Plans for GOP Lobbyists, Wealthy Donors;
Nonprofit Urges Politicians to Debate Science in 2012;
GOP 2012 platform: leave campaign spending alone;
Protesters kept far from GOP convention site;
Texas delegates planning floor mutiny over RNC rules changes; Why Maine walked out: Romney’s new rules for 2016 and what they mean;
Florida’s GOP governor touts recovery; Romney disagrees; GOP's 'We Built It' Refrain Is Both Puzzling And Telling;
Poll: Mitt Romney better for the rich; GOP: Be Self-Sufficient, With a Hand From the Government; Wife asks voters to ‘trust Mitt’;
How Ryan's Proposed Plans Will Affect Americans; Fact Check: Ryan takes factual shortcuts in speech; Fox News: Ryan's Speech Was Full Of 'Blatant Lies';
Book: GOP planned non-cooperation with Obama on Night Of Inauguration;
Romney’s Etch a Sketch speech; draws battle lines in GOP acceptance speech;
Obama-Romney race focused on 7 states;
Priorities USA Action Pro-Obama ad: "Olive"; FACT CHECK: Anti-Obama films short on evidence;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
Math and science
Web design issues
SC Politics
Crosstown drainage fix: Phase 1 of 4 nearing completion; What are the dangers of kayaking on Market Street?
More roads and bigger boulevards will not solve congestion; Some say I-526 funding represents corruption;
S.C. sponsor of Voter ID caught praising racist comments;
Finance and Economics
New oversight sought for money market funds; Report: Consolidation of small banks on rise;
Postal Service prefunding of retiree health benefitsis a major cause of financial crisis; Poll: Raise taxes to save Social Security;
Alaska pursuing unconventional shale oil development to fill its pipeline;
China’s biggest maker of phone equipment expands lobbying amid national security probe by Congress; Inside Huawei, the Chinese tech giant that's rattling nerves in DC;
Brookings report: Education Gaps Can Weaken Metropolitan Economies; Time To Overhaul America's Aging Bridges;
Other news
Judge Dismisses College’s Challenge of Rule on Contraception Coverage;
Why IT Outsourcing Often Fails;
Education:
China, India Grads Better Prepared For College;
Many Families Don’t Consider the Full Cost When Saving for College;
Universities Report $1.4 Billion From Commercializing Academic Research In 2011;
GOP platform policies affecting higher education;
Survey of California Community Colleges Reveals Drastic Effects of Budget Cuts; U.California Won’t Support State Lawmakers’ Anti-Semitism Resolution;
How March Madness Affects Your Applicant Pool;
8/24/12
TechNews for the week: August 24; August 22; August 20;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
Will civil war hit Afghanistan when the U.S. leaves? Afghanistan after withdrawal; Jack Segal - Lost in Afghanistan: America's Political/Military Dilemma;
Afghan militants hit top U.S. general's plane; Afghans to spy on own troops to stop ‘insider’ attacks; US drone strike 'kills 16' in Pakistan;
Iranian Currency Traders Find a Haven in Afghanistan;
In Israel, speculation rises of pending attack on Iran; Israel's Iran Itch; Netanyahu’s call to arms covers economic problems; Israeli debate on attacking Iran is over;
Drum beating for an Israeli attack on Iran; Mitt Romney reveals a connection with a Koch brother;
Details of Mitt Romney’s tax plan: Elect him and find out;
Gawker publishes financial records about Romney’s investments; Economix: Exploring Mitt Romney's Taxes and Tax Plan;
Dark Money Group says No Tax Returns for You; How Nonprofits Spend Millions on Elections;
Mo. Senate candidate's Remarks Latest Example of GOP Drawing a Line on Rape; Ryan Refuses to Explain “Forcible” Rape;
Back to baseline: CBO report makes Paul Ryan wonky on campaign trail; Ryan's Roadmap for America’s Future: Math Doesn’t Add Up;
Ryan family companies hold stakes in energy business interests;
Texas Judge warns of civil war if Obama is re-elected;
Team of ‘Mad Men’ creates ads to sell nation on Romney;
GOP plan for foreign policy and defense platform is predictable;
Keystone XL pipeline crosses political boundaries in Nebraska and beyond;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
Math and science
Web design issues
SC Politics
Long Savannah, the largest development in West Ashley, goes dark;
Citadel hires two investigative firms in ReVille probe;
Finance and Economics
AT&T Limits on FaceTime Raise Net Neutrality Questions;
Germany central bank warns country’s financial health not a given; China fund invests in US gas export plant;
CBO: Deep recession likely if Congress goes over the fiscal cliff; Republicans eye return to gold standard;
Texas judge rules in favor of TransCanada in eminent domain case;
Reagan-appointed judge: Deregulation advocates made a fundamental mistake;
Jury decides Samsung infringed on Apple patents;
Other news
The Ridiculous Rise of Ayn Rand;
Romney's 2011 Tax returns (preliminary); All signs point to a Romney victory except one (a very big one);
Education:
College Enrollments of Hispanic Students Reach New Highs; Law-School Tuition Still Rising Despite Drop in Demand;
GOP Would Deny Funds to Colleges Allowing Illegal Immigrants to Pay In-State Tuition;
Udacity Cancels Free Online Math Course, Citing Low Quality; What a Tech Start-Up’s Data Say About What Works in Classroom Forums;
Students Prefer Print to 'Clumsy' E-Textbooks;
Support Remains Soft for California Ballot Measure Crucial to Public Colleges; N.J. Governor Signs Controversial Bill to Restructure 3 Universities;
U. of Cincinnati President Resigns Abruptly, Citing 'Personal Reasons'; Morris Brown College Faces Foreclosure;
Internet Safety Talking Points for Schools;
‘Legitimate Rape’— a Dangerous Fallacy;
2 Universities Tell Athletes: Watch What You Say on Twitter ;
Lawyers for Former Penn State President Attack Veracity of Freeh Report; Book claims Paterno 'despised' Sandusky long before scandal;
8/17/12
TechNews for the week: August 17; August 15; August 13;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
U.S., Israel at odds over Iran nuke program intelligence; Israeli minister warns of 30-day Iran war; demands nuclear ultimatum for Iran;
Iran: Israel won't launch 'stupid' attack; Obama’s critics on Middle East should consider the numbers;
Egyptian president orders retirement of top two military chiefs; From alarm to relief in Washington amid Egypt’s military shakeup ;
In Asia, a wave of escalating territorial disputes;
Four-star Army General investigated over spending; How Politicians and the Press Overstated Military Budget Cuts by $100 Billion;
Wikileaks: CIA-connected private intelligence firm TrapWire watching Americans;
Romney picks Paul Ryan as VP running mate; Conservatives are thrilled by Romney’s VP pick. So are Democrats. One camp is very wrong;
Romney camp: No further tax returns, despite 'audit' remark; Romney: ‘I never paid less than 13 percent’ in taxes; Obama camp to Romney: ‘Prove it’;
Romney, Marriott And Son Of Boss ---- For Dummies; Son Of Boss - Don't Blame Romney Blame His Tax Pros;
Romney Offers Praise for a Donor’s Business for profit college with a 14% grad rate;
Fact checking Romney's plan to 'restore' Medicare spending cuts; Ryan explains why Medicare cuts were in his House budget;
Romney link to unlawful union suppression ruling; Romney employs Fake followers newest ploy, accusation in politics;
Presented With Letters, Ryan Admits Requesting Stimulus Cash;
Casino Mogul’s Frontman in China Is Focus of Inquiries; Influential GOP donor urges Romney to make the case for tougher bank regulation;
Election Day impersonation, an impetus for voter ID laws, a rarity; Judge backs Pennsylvania voter ID law;
Congress’ record unpopularity and other Congressional news with link to PAC ads;
Arizona governor: no public benefits for young immigrants;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
Math and science
Web design issues
SC Politics
Judge: Thurmond ineligible; quick GOP primary OK;
Lawyers, candidates scramble anew as election officials work to set Nov. 6 ballot;
Finance and Economics
Repeal of Glass-Steagall: Not a cause, but made crises deeper; Report: Taxpayers Subsidize CEO Pay;
WSJ: Knight Capital held $7 billion of stocks due to glitch;
As jobs become available, the vacancies are most often at the bottom; Five states to watch in growing tech employment;
Anti-Medicaid states: Earning $11,000 is too much;
2012 gas prices head for record; Inflation stays well under Fed target;
Muni bond defaults higher than reported; US pensions snap up 30-year bonds; New rules expose public pension funding gaps;
TransCanada to push ahead with part of Keystone pipeline; Oil Spills: It's 'A Whole New Monster';
Video Privacy Lawsuit Filed Against Hulu;
Other news
What to share after an auto accident;
Ecuador grants WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange asylum;
Paul Ryan's Workout;
Education:
U-Va. and Penn State crises reveal leadership failures, not a broken system; Virginia and Penn State Boards Showed Perils of Secrecy;
2012 Presidential Campaign and American Higher Education; Where Paul Ryan Stands on Issues Important to Colleges; Ryan's Higher Ed Record;
Penn State receives accreditation warning; Colleges' Health-Care Costs Rise Again, but at a Lower Rate;
California Community College Sues JPMorgan Over Bond Deal; Investigation: Emory U. Intentionally Misreported Admissions Data;
Anger on Campuses Greets Cal State’s Plan to Admit Only Out-of-Staters;
Re-Thinking Teacher Evaluations; More rankings: ‘Whiners of Average Intelligence’;
The FBI's Vendetta Against Berkeley;
Khan Academy Launches Computer Science Instructional Videos;
Basketball Coaches support U. Texas in Lawsuit Over Race-Conscious Admissions; U. of Hawaii AD Cleared of Wrongdoing in Concert Fiasco;
Will UNC Scandal Invite More Backdoor NCAA Enforcement? Former U. of Georgia Football Coach Is Accused of Running $80-Million Ponzi Scheme;
8/10/12
TechNews for the week: August 10; August 8; August 6;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
In Iraq, scenes of hope and fear; StanChart accused of hiding Iran dealings;
Syria instability leaves U.S. at crossroads;
The ultra-Orthodox tighten their grip in Israel; Romney praises health care in Israel, where research says ‘strong government influence’ has driven down costs;
Pentagon-supported “warfare millionaires; Defense Department having money-managing problems;
Enquirer in-depth: Will Ohio count your vote? In Ohio and elsewhere, battles over state voting laws head to court; State-by-State Report on Electronic Voting;
Food fight in Congress focuses on fresh vs. frozen produce in schools;
Presidential race becomes a question of nature vs. nurture; Are fundraising e-mails turning off campaign donors?
WSJ says Las Vegas Sands target of money-laundering probe;
Romney poll numbers stall; Romney’s Bain games; Romney’s incredible extremes; Economists to Romney campaign: That’s not what our research says;
Romneycare would cover an unemployed cancer patient. Obamacare will too; Spokeswoman praises Romney's efforts on health-care reform as governor;
The man who could foil Mitt Romney; Why rise of Ryan, Christie signals trouble for Romney;
The hard choices for the GOP in real budget math;
Beyond the Obama ads, Joe Soptic’s steelworker story;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
Math and science
Web design issues
SC Politics
Lawsuit seeks to disqualify Charleston County councilwoman;
SC board increases employees’ health care premiums anyway;
The Citadel's board moves to hire Columbia attorney to guide investigation;
Finance and Economics
Mortgage insurance investigated for possible kickback deals; Are regulators doing enough to rein in bank money laundering?
Emails Give Glimpse Into Deals That Fueled Financial Meltdown; N.Y.’s attack on bank blindsides Fed, Treasury;
Is Social Security still a good deal? Social Security gap: 'Retirement seems like a fantasy'; Medicare tests plan on hospital payments;
US resists control of internet passing to UN agency;
Cable And Telephone Companies Distort Reality;
Ohio economy is improving, but residents can’t feel it;
Report Profiles Plans For Visa-Free Floating Community;
Other news
Boy Scout files reveal repeat child abuse;
Political confessions: A mistake to admit mistakes?
Traits of the 'Get It Done' Personality: Laser Focus, Resilience, and True Grit;
ACLU Says ‘Likes’ Protected by First Amendment;
Education:
Measuring Value: University-Based Research and National Needs; The Connection Between Quality and Completion; Deceit and Fraud: Totally Hilarious;
Minority Students Face More Discrimination on Low-Diversity Campuses;
Duncan Criticizes States as 'Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish' for Higher-Ed Cuts; Making the Pell Grant program more politically viable;
Panel Downplays Shortage Of Skilled Workers;
Court Rejects Law Professor's Assertion That 'Tenure' Means Continuous Employment;
Should Student Evaluations Be Anonymous? U. of California Report on Anti-Semitism Sparks Controversy;
Top Executive at U. of Virginia Resigns in Wake of Leadership Crisis; Merger of 2 Universities in Georgia Smells Anything but Sweet;
Google+ in the Classroom, One Year Later; Coursera Hits 1 Million Students, With Udacity Close Behind;
Penn State Trustees Appeal NCAA Sanctions; Court Rejects Quinnipiac U.’s Appeal in Title IX Case;
8/3/12
TechNews for the week: August 3; August 1; July 30;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
Inspector general’s report criticizes Afghanistan projects; Months after Americans leave, Afghan base in disrepair; U.S. tribalism vs. Afghan tribalism;
Syrian aircraft bomb Aleppo; Rural Syria slips from Assad’s grip;
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran; Iran, Israel waging silent war; Romney forced to clarify Iran position;
U.S. model for a future war fans tensions with China and inside Pentagon; U.N. report: Drone operations over Somalia pose danger to air traffic;
Dark Money Political Groups Target Voters Based on Their Internet Habits; Small group makes big dent on super PAC individual donations;
Ohio redistricting amendment moves forward, allows voters to draw district lines ;
Cybersecurity Bill Blocked by G.O.P. Filibuster;
Study: Romney tax plan would help the rich; Examining Mitt Romney and Bain Capital; Why Romney attacks things Obama didn't say;
Romney Courts Campaign Donors in Israel; Remarks About Palestinians Draw Criticism; Romney denies criticizing Palestinian culture;
Mitt Romney Spokesman Tells Reporters 'Kiss My …' at Polish Holy Site;
Tim Pawlenty faces tax return scrutiny as Romney VP choice nears;
Idaho billboard compares Obama to Colorado theater shooting suspect;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
Math and science
Web design issues
SC Politics
Protecting a pod of dolphins can save Johns Island from overdevelopment;
SC GOP to lose half its convention delegates;
Finance and Economics
European financial crisis has ripple effect on U.S. firms; The Magnetar Trade: How One Hedge Fund Helped Keep the Bubble Going;
Contractors press Congress on sequestration;
Op-Ed: Boomers: Give Up On Entitlements; more on: Boomers and Entitlements;
Insurance Rebates Seen as Selling Point for Health Law; State budget directors see Medicaid expansion costs, but not savings;
Google Wallet goes cloud-based to support all major credit, debit cards;
Computer glitch sent markets into a tizzy;
Enbridge rushes to repair Wisconsin oil line after spill;
Other news
What happens if GOP’s voter suppression works? Political Ad Data Comes Online — But It’s Not Searchable;
Reporter suspended from Twitter following tweet run-in with NBC;
US Olympic Medal Winners Get Bonuses and Tax Bill;
The emerging ‘drone’ culture;
Education:
One-Third of Colleges Are on Financially 'Unsustainable' Path; Senate Report Paints a Damning Portrait of For-Profit Higher Education;
Computer Science Becomes Stanford University's Most Popular Major; Art School’s Program Combines Computer Science and Art;
Colleges Expand Services for Veterans, but Lag in Educating Faculty on Veterans' Needs;
College Bookstores Face Their Uncertain Future;
$60-Million Fine Against Penn State; Ex-President of Southern U. Must Repay $275,000 to Foundation;
NCAA Hits U. of Central Florida With Postseason Ban in 2 Sports;
The NCAA Entrenches Itself as Part of the Problem; NCAA to Study Limits of Presidential Power;
NCAA Enforcement Working Group: Executive Summary; NCAA Working Group on Rules; Board Endorses Stiffer Penalties for Worst Rules Violations;
Boosters Could Pay Coaches Directly Under Proposed New NCAA Rules; One AD's Take: We Must Change the Momentum of the 'Dollar Culture';