Wednesday, October 24, 2012

24-Oct-2012 05:41

Central Park Gets a $100 Million Gift :: The hedge fund manager John A. Paulson, who used to frequent the park as a teenager, described his family’s long connection to it, including a first date there by his grandparents in the 1920s.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/nyregion/billionaire-donates-100-million-to-central-park.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Rome Journal: Snacking at the Roman Colosseum? Prepare to Pay a Fine :: A new ordinance outlaws eating and drinking at historic sites in Rome to better protect the city’s monuments, with fines of up to $650.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/world/europe/snacking-at-the-roman-colosseum-prepare-to-pay-a-fine.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Iowa teacher's aide fired after district learns of her role in Indiana girl's 1965 killing - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/iowa-teachers-aide-fired-after-district-learns-of-her-role-in-indiana-girls-1965-killing/2012/10/23/a8acffa0-1d81-11e2-8817-41b9a7aaabc7_story.html

Facebook's mobile surprise allays growth fears - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/IndustryTrends/Facebook-s-mobile-surprise-allays-growth-fears/SP-Article1-949259.aspx

Jimmy Savile abuse: Lord Patten backs BBC independence - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20053282

Zynga lays off workers, closes Boston studio - Computerworld :: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9232816/Zynga_lays_off_workers_closes_Boston_studio

Surfer killed by shark off California's Vandenberg Air Force Base - Vancouver Sun :: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Surfer%2Bkilled%2Bshark%2BCalifornia%2BVandenberg%2BForce%2BBase/7435018/story.html

The Democrat Running Against the GOP's New "Rape Gaffe" Candidate Co ... - Slate Magazine (blog) :: http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/10/23/the_democrat_running_against_the_gop_s_new_rape_gaffe_candidate_co_sponsored.html

Qatar's Emir arrives in Gaza[1]|chinadaily.com.cn - China Daily :: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-10/24/content_15841813.htm

Stocks plunge on weak earnings reports - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Stocks-plunge-on-weak-earnings-reports-3976043.php

Romney's son apologises to Obama - Hindustan Times :: http://www.hindustantimes.com/Specials/Coverage/US-Elections-2012/Chunk-HT-UI-USElections2012-TopStories/Romney-s-son-apologises-to-Obama/SP-Article10-949258.aspx

Obama won debate, poll says - Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-election/obama-won-debate-poll-says/article4633640/

Candidates Battle to Lock Up Key States :: Mitt Romney and Barack Obama offered a look at the closing arguments they plan to make in the home stretch as signs emerged that as many as a dozen states may still be in play.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203400604578075133261420230.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Amid Barrage of Attack Ads, Incumbents Consider Tighter Rules :: The onslaught of negative ads in Congressional races has left many incumbents, including some Republicans long opposed to restrictions on campaign spending, considering new legislation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/us/politics/incumbents-hit-hard-by-attack-ads-considering-tightening-campaign-finance-laws.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Champions League: Barcelona beat Celtic after coming from behind - Zee News :: http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/champions-league-barcelona-beat-celtic-after-coming-from-behind_750702.html

Teen brothers charged with murdering New Jersey girl - Calgary Herald :: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Teen%2Bbrothers%2Bcharged%2Bwith%2Bmurdering%2BJersey%2Bgirl/7436090/story.html

Make more stuff, and make it thinner - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/tablets/make-more-stuff-and-make-it-thinner-20121024-284uf.html

Apple, Facing Competition, Introduces a Smaller iPad :: With a 7.9-inch screen, Apple’s new device is smaller and lighter than the regular iPad. But at $330, it costs about $130 more than similarly sized tablets from competitors.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/technology/apple-facing-competition-introduces-a-smaller-ipad.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Timberlake was ill on big day - Independent Online :: http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/timberlake-was-ill-on-big-day-1.1409754

Microsoft launches Windows 8 - China Daily :: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-10/24/content_15841400.htm

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