Friday, September 26, 2014

26-Sep-2014 08:56

Mysterious Time Capsule Hidden in 113-Year-Old Statue :: Historians and conservators in Boston are trying to figure out how to extract what they believe is a 113-year-old time capsule that was hidden in the head of a lion -- one of the city's most recognized statues.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-puzzling-time-capsule-lions-head/story?id=25728705

Photography Center Leaving Midtown for the Bowery :: Losing its rent-free location, the International Center of Photography plans to move to the Bowery and broaden its scope.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/arts/design/international-center-of-photography-plans-move-to-the-bowery.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

At Second Base, Stealing a Souvenir Moment With Derek Jeter :: Few things in baseball are more routine than the small talk between infielders and runners, but conversations with Jeter have become cherished moments, especially lately.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/sports/baseball/safe-at-second-and-now-a-few-moments-with-derek-jeter.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Memo From Iraq: ISIS’ Harsh Brand of Islam Is Rooted in Austere Saudi Creed :: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, adheres to Wahhabism, a severe form of Islam quick to denounce others, even fellow militant groups like Al Qaeda.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/world/middleeast/isis-abu-bakr-baghdadi-caliph-wahhabi.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Exposing Hidden Bias at Google :: The tech giant is undertaking a long-term effort to make its employees aware of how unconscious biases can affect hiring and promotion decisions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/technology/exposing-hidden-biases-at-google-to-improve-diversity.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

JR Brings Ellis Island’s Abandoned Hospital to Life :: The French artist JR has installed century-old photographs in an abandoned building on the island.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/arts/design/jr-brings-ellis-islands-abandoned-hospital-to-life.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

App Smart: Put That New iPhone 6 Through Its Paces :: Apps show off the features of the new Apple iPhone and its operating system, iOS 8.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/technology/personaltech/put-that-new-iphone-6-through-its-paces.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

G.O.P. Error Reveals Donors and the Price of Access :: An unintended disclosure of documents from the Republican Governors Association opens a window onto corporate donors and the size of their checks.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/us/republicans-corporate-donors-governors.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

36 Hours in Florence, Italy :: See the skyline without battling crowds, sample pastries from a secret gem, sip artisanal beers and soak up culture during a weekend in the Tuscan capital.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/travel/things-to-do-in-36-hours-in-florence-italy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Spider invasion: How do I know if a spider in my garden is dangerous? - Scottish Daily Record :: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/spider-invasion-how-know-spider-4312900

Eat: Thai-Style Thai :: At Kin Khao, the dishes reflect the home-cooked flavors of the owner’s youth.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/magazine/thai-style-thai.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The New Old Age Blog: Study Links Anxiety Drugs to Alzheimer’s Disease :: Alzheimer’s occurs more often among older people who have used benzodiazepines for long periods, researchers report.
http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/study-links-anxiety-drugs-to-alzheimers-disease/?partner=rss&emc=rss

A California Dream: Not Having to Settle for Just One Bedroom :: In much of the state, a two-bedroom apartment or home is virtually impossible to acquire with anything less than a six-figure salary.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/us/a-california-dream-not-having-to-settle-for-just-one-bedroom.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Europe’s Anti-Semitism Comes Out of the Shadows :: In the wake of the conflict in Gaza, three communities became flash points of violence and began contending with hatred they thought was buried in the past.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/world/europe/europes-anti-semitism-comes-out-of-shadows.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Op-Ed Columnist: ISIS Crisis :: The mounting tension involved in the fight against the Islamic State is not going away anytime soon.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/opinion/thomas-friedman-isis-crisis.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Women in Texas Sue a Porn Site :: More than a dozen women filed a civil lawsuit in Texas state court against a porn website, Texxxan.com, alleging their intimate photos were posted illegally and included information that made them easy to identify.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323301104578258203530565638.html?mod=rss_most_viewed_day_europe

Ryan Budget Plan Draws GOP Flak :: House Republican leaders are drawing opposition from party members to the idea of revamping Medicare for more Americans than previously suggested.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324539404578342741269490544.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

TSA to Allow Small Knives on Planes :: The Transportation Security Administration said it would soon allow fliers to carry certain smaller knives onto airplanes, one of the biggest moves to scale back airport-security measures since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324539404578342580651057500.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Venezuela Leader Chávez Dies at 58 :: Hugo Chávez, a former tank commander turned populist politician who used Venezuela's oil riches to pursue his vision of socialism and challenge the U.S., died Tuesday from complications related to cancer.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203458604577265460960140008.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Cardinals Raise Questions Over Report :: When cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, the chapel will become a fortress of the Holy See's most carefully guarded secrets. But there is one secret many of the cardinals themselves are trying to divine.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324178904578342552773070858.html?mod=rss_most_viewed_day_europe

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