29-Nov-2012 17:02

Op-Ed Columnist: My Secretary of State :: Here’s a case for making Arne Duncan the secretary of state in President Obama’s second term. It actually makes sense when you think about it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/opinion/friedman-my-secretary-of-state.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

100 Notable Books of 2012 :: The year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/books/review/100-notable-books-of-2012.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Restaurant Review: Dirt Candy in the East Village :: Amanda Cohen has been waging war on the “eat your vegetables” mind-set, using humor as one of her weapons.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/dining/reviews/restaurant-review-dirt-candy-in-the-east-village.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Ron Prosor: What Kind of Palestinian State? :: The U.N. should consider whether the world needs another nation that imports weapons and exports extremism and terror.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323751104578146773248664676.html?mod=rss_most_emailed_day_europe

Federal Lending Push Swells Student Debt :: The federal lending program designed to make college education available to everyone is creating a pile of debt so large it is fanning worries that it has become too easy to borrow too much.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324469304578145092893766844.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

How to Cook Everything: Vegetables That Cold-Proof Any Salad :: The champions of the moment are beets, turnips and radishes. Their versatility, as well as their ability to withstand cold, has given these vegetables an underrated reputation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/dining/vegetables-that-cold-proof-any-salad.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Well: Ignoring the Science on Mammograms :: Despite years of data challenging the effectiveness of mammograms, why do doctors and patients continue to ignore the science?
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/ignoring-the-science-on-mammograms/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Facebook Confuses Elbow for a Nipple :: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=7f12081c7cd3bcd2af344b13255f3599

Slain Minn. Teens Tied to Earlier Burglary :: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=635e65201ebc774f51a841deb08ec819

Chinese News Site Cites Onion Piece on Kim Jong-un :: It was unclear whether the People’s Daily in China had fallen for an Onion parody naming the North Korean ruler the “Sexiest Man Alive for 2012.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/world/asia/chinese-news-site-cites-onion-piece-on-kim-jong-un.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Who Needs an Oven? Just Bury Your Beans :: The right pot, a small pit, some rocks and a lot of time combine to make baked beans with a big flavor payoff.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/dining/who-needs-an-oven-just-bury-your-beans.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Opinionator | Fixes: The Power of Failure :: Taking a cue from Silicon Valley, nonprofits are learning to use their failures as an integral part of the process of innovation and, ultimately, progress.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/the-power-of-failure-2/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Most Uncomfortable Celebrity Moments: Worst Kisses, Twitter Feuds And Angelina Jolie's Leg ::
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/28/most-uncomfortable-celebrity-photos_n_2206195.html

Senator Vows to Block Any Clinton Successor :: An attempt by U.N. ambassador Susan Riceâ€"a possible pick for secretary of stateâ€"to repair her standing with Republicans appeared to fall short.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324469304578145201222645318.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Ask an Expert: Answers About Female Sexuality, Part 1 :: Readers recently submitted questions to Dr. Susan Kellogg about sexual health, desire and dryness, among other topics.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/booming/answers-about-female-sexuality-part-1.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

KC home prices dropped compared to last year, survey says - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/28/3938134/kc-median-home-price-dropped-19.html

Scoring on the Homework Front :: Homework can be as monumental a task for parents as it is for children. What's the best strategy to get a kid to finish it?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323330604578144992869380934.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Hellcat Fighter Plane Wreckage Discovered Off Miami Coast (VIDEO, PHOTOS) ::
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/28/hellcat-fighter-plane-wreckage-discovered-miami_n_2205048.html

Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ Faces Tests in Courts :: The method, which claims to help men overcome unwanted same-sex attractions, is the focus of two lawsuits in New Jersey and California.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/us/gay-conversion-therapy-faces-tests-in-courts.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

California Shows Signs of Resurgence :: After nearly five years of brutal economic decline, government retrenchment and a widespread loss of confidence in its future, California is showing the first signs of a rebound.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/28/us/california-shows-signs-of-resurgence.html?partner=rss&emc=rss