Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition (Bud Notes) – 5-10-14

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Wall Street Journal

Wow this newspaper took me quite a long time to get through. I hope my notes will help you find the articles and/or information in a productive way.

(1) Private groups such as “Guardian Centers” have set up preparation centers so first responders can see how they would truly respond to emergencies.

(2) Distrust by Nigerian officials has made it more difficult to rescue the 200 school girls kidnapped by an Islamic terrorist group.

(3) Irene Triplett is the last person collecting pension monies from the Civil War.

(4) Malls are struggling to exist as Anchors like JC Penney and Sears leave them.

(5) Sid Dinsdale a Dark Horse in the Nebraska Republican Senate race is doing better then expected because of infighting between the two top contenders.

(6) RNC is going to take a more active roll in the 2016 Presidential Debates by controlling which debates and moderators it wants the perspective candidates to attend.

(7) There is an active debate on whether those that are mentally ill and/or drug offenders should be sent to prison or rehabilitation centers after committing a “minor” crime.

(8)UPS lost 1.9 billion in the first 3 months of this year.

(9) California is trying to identify the identification needed for illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses in their state

(10) The Pledge of Allegiance was upheld in Massachusetts  courts after challenges from Atheist  for the “Under G-D” wording.

(11) Senator Marco Rubio is taking a caution hard line approach to Foreign Policy which might fill a void in the current prospective Presidential Candidates

(12) Syrian Rebels blame shieks for their loss of Homas to the Syrian government.

(13) Vote buying continues to be an active part in Indian elections.

(14) Vietnam readies it’s military as it deals with territorial conflicts with China.

(15) William Browder is one of Putin’s biggest adversaries in the world.

(16) Newark has hit extremely difficult times as Cory Booker has moved into Senatorial position.

(17) Peggy Noonan commentary consisted of the difference between Benghazi and Iran Contra

(18) Great efforts are being made to keep the Inca language alive.

(19) Ronald Mcdonalds new wardrobe has been praised by a commentator in today’s paper. ( I personally hate it)

(20) Jim Olson a Pediatric Oncologist has found a way to paint Cancer Cells so they are easier to identify and remove during surgery.

(21) Finally there was a fascinating article about “Traponics” the art of tricking your opponent by anticipating what they will do next.

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