19-Mar-2015 14:29

Protesters, police clash near new European bank HQ in Frankfurt :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/Jt0iJjNcBb0/story01.htm

Mandatory Voting? Obama Says It Would Be 'Transformative' :: Decrying role of money in elections, Obama floats idea of making voting mandatory in the US
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/obama-floats-idea-mandatory-voting-us-29735579

Putin Storms Back in Public View Marking Crimea Takeover :: Vladimir Putin returned in force to the public stage this evening, appearing at a large concert outside the Kremlin to celebrate the annexation of Crimea a year ago.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/vladimir-putin-storms-back-public-stage-celebrate-crimea/story?id=29734600

This 104-Acre Island Could Be Your Dream Home :: It's not cheap, but you could be lord of the manor if you purchase Little Bokeelia Island.
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/make-104-acre-florida-island-dream-home/story?id=29732824

How Sam Smith Lost 14 Pounds in 14 Days :: Life couldn't get any better for Sam Smith.

After basically owning last month's Grammy Awards, Smith is now revealing a dramatic weight loss of 14 pounds in just 14
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/sam-smith-loses-14-pounds-14-days/story?id=29722658

Review: Kate Tempest, a Young Poet Conjuring Ancient Gods :: In “Brand New Ancients” and “Hold Your Own,” this rapper and writer demonstrates a knack for being able to shuttle back and forth between the mundane and the mythic.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/19/books/review-kate-tempest-a-young-poet-conjuring-ancient-gods.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Rockford Area Historical Society News and Updates - Rockford Squire :: http://rockfordsquire.com/2015/03/18/rockford-area-historical-society-news-and-updates-7/

Jeb Bush, 20 Years After Conversion, Is Guided by His Catholic Faith :: Mr. Bush’s Catholicism, which he turned to after a campaign that strained his marriage, has become a central element of the way he shapes his life and frames his views on public policy.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/us/politics/jeb-bush-20-years-after-conversion-is-guided-by-his-catholic-faith.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Phys Ed: How to Get Your Spouse to Exercise :: Changes in one married partner’s exercise routine tend to be echoed in the other’s, highlighting the extent to which our exercise behavior is shaped by the people around us.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/how-to-get-your-spouse-to-exercise/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Study Reveals Genetic Path of Modern Britons :: Researchers found that the modern British population falls into 17 clusters that are all very similar but genetically distinguishable.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/19/science/study-reveals-genetic-path-of-modern-britons.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Trio of Celestial Events Set for Friday :: Get ready for a trifecta of celestial events on Friday.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/solar-eclipse-spring-equinox-supermoon-trio-celestial-events/story?id=29727161

Restaurant Review: Eleven Madison Park in Midtown South :: With fewer gimmicks, Eleven Madison Park still pulls out all the stops with food and service.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/dining/restaurant-review-eleven-madison-park-in-midtown-south.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

A 3-D View of a Chart That Predicts The Economic Future: The Yield Curve :: The current flatness of the curve shows investors expect mediocre growth.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/03/19/upshot/3d-yield-curve-economic-growth.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Largest Presbyterian Denomination Gives Final Approval for Same-Sex Marriage :: A majority of the church’s regional bodies have now endorsed a change that broadens the definition of marriage.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/us/presbyterians-give-final-approval-for-same-sex-marriage.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Suddenly, Plenty of Options for Cord Cutters :: Here are some prominent services offering live TV, à la carte networks and other on-demand streaming options.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/business/media/streaming-tv-cord-cutting-guide.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

‘Wolf Hall,’ a Six-Part TV Series, Tackles Hilary Mantel’s Books :: The BBC’s adaptation of Ms. Mantel’s two novels, which opened to rapturous acclaim in Britain, will make its American debut on PBS’s “Masterpiece.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/arts/television/wolf-hall-a-six-part-tv-series-tackles-hilary-mantels-books.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Eat: For Perfect Pasta, Add Water and a Vigorous Stir :: This simple ingredient brings classic Roman dishes to life.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/magazine/for-perfect-pasta-add-water-and-a-vigorous-stir.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Charlie Munger Fast Facts - KPAX-TV :: http://www.kpax.com/story/28551963/charlie-munger-fast-facts

How They Filmed 'The Sound of Music' Opening Scene :: The ???The Sound of Music??? crew only had 20 minutes when the sun came out to get the shot.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/journey-meadow-filmed-opening-scene-sound-music/story?id=29698288

The Real Von Trapps Run a Vermont Lodge, Brewery :: Today, Johannes von Trapp, the eldest son of Maria and Captain Georg Johannes von Trapp, owns and operates the Trapp Family Lodge near Stowe, Vermont.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/revisiting-sound-musics-real-von-trapps-run-vermont/story?id=29674261