Two idiomatic expressions “Suitcase mood” and “It’s time to run” are among those that one can find especially often in the Russian media today. As was declared in 2011 by Sergei Stepashin, then head of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, about 1,250,000 Russians who left Russia after fall of communism are working abroad.
Month: October 2013
NSA fights back over eavesdropping claims
FINANCIAL TIMES: The US National Security Agency launched a political fightback on Tuesday against criticism of its electronic eavesdropping, claiming that controversial data about European phone calls had not been collected by the US but had been handed over by European intelligence agencies. General Keith Alexander, director of the NSA, told a congressional hearing that […]
“Hate, Far Right, Far Left” are overused
I believe the word “hate” is too overused as are the words “far right” and “far left”. In some venue’s the words are commonly used to smear people or as a way to associate a person with some strongly disliked idea. Recent examples are those who paint an idea with a Fox News label or […]
McCord blasts consultant fees on stalled lottery contract
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE: Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s stalled effort to privatize the state lottery is a “gross waste of money,” draining senior programs of millions of dollars for consultants and lawyers, Treasurer Rob McCord said on Monday.
Vermont eyes 2017 launch of single-payer health plan
MODERN HEALTH CARE / AP: …The state has a planned 2017 launch of the nation’s first universal healthcare system, a sort of modified Medicare-for-all that has long been a dream for many liberals… In such a setting, Vermont’s plan looks more and more like an anomaly. It combines universal coverage with new cost controls in […]
Why NewsLanc endorses Republican Charlie Smithgall
Rick Gray and Charlie Smithgall have each served two terms as mayor of Lancaster. They are the same age. Both are intelligent and experienced. Both devoted to Lancaster.
Extend legal gambling to Pa. taverns? No thanks
Open the legalized gambling door too far, and too many compulsive gamblers will drive themselves and their families into bankruptcy and homelessness. Even more poor and desperate people, instead of saving money to get ahead, will throw it away in hopes of a big payday.
Fundraising a hard slog as large field swarms Corbett in governor race
Though many analysts believe Republican Gov. Tom Corbett is vulnerable in his re-election bid, Pennsylvania hasn’t had a competitive race against an incumbent governor in recent years, Ceisler said. This time, so many Democratic potential challengers are lining up that “no one knows who to give to, or who is really ahead.”
Senate intelligence panel chair pledges ‘major review’ of NSA surveillance
REUTERS: The Senate Intelligence Committee’s chairwoman said on Monday she is “totally opposed” to the collection of intelligence on U.S. allies by the National Security Agency and that oversight of such surveillance must be strengthened. “Unless the United States is engaged in hostilities against a country or there is an emergency need for this type […]
Why would anyone buy a newspaper?
USA TODAY COLUMN: …[John Henry] the new owner of the Boston Globe is one of a number of wealthy, newly minted newspaper owners who believe journalism is vital to a community and newspapers are not lost causes.
Penn State to pay $59.7M to victims of Sandusky abuse claims
ALJAZEERA: The school said 23 deals are fully signed and three are agreements in principle. The school faces six other claims, and says it believes some do not have merit while others may produce settlements.
US pending home sales drop 5.6%
FINANCIAL TIMES: Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy previously owned homes in September, the fourth straight month of declines, as higher mortgage interest rates and home prices held back purchases. The National Association of Realtors’ pending home sales index, which tracks contracts that have been signed but not closed, dropped 5.6 per cent – the […]
Commissioner Martin Praises Convention Center Board
LANCASTER County Press Release: Commissioner Martin today praised the Lancaster County Convention Authority Board Members for executing the Convention Center Financing Plan Collaboration Agreement in a 6-0 vote last Thursday evening.
Why Prisons Are Shrinking
States have found that many inmates go back to prison not for committing new crimes but for technical violations, like missing appointments with parole officers or failing drug tests. With that knowledge, states have moved to less costly and more effective sanctions — a brief jail stay, community service or more frequent meetings with the parole officer — for such offenses.