03-Jan-2013 15:47

The Mungers had an Impact on CA Politics - Fox and Hounds Daily :: http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2012/12/the-mungers-had-an-impact-on-ca-politics/

Adolf Hitler: Man of the Year, 1938 :: Adolf Hitler: Man of the Year, 1938
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,760539,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Mother Teresa's Crisis of Faith :: Her secret letters show that she spent almost 50 years without sensing the presence of God in her life. What does her experience teach us about the value of doubt?
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1655720,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Worker Liberation in Michigan :: Another state gives individuals the right not to join a union.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323401904578157453687608428.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Three Questioned in Libor Probe :: The U.K. Serious Fraud Office has arrested three men as part of an investigation into the rigging of interest rates.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578172912726034752.html?mod=rss_most_viewed_day_europe

Observations on Jerry Brown's Prop 30 Win: From the Notebook - Huffington Post (blog) :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-bradley/observations-on-jerry-bro_b_2245483.html

Editorial: America’s Retreat From the Death Penalty :: More lawmakers and voters are facing up to the costs and mistakes of capital cases.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/opinion/americas-retreat-from-the-death-penalty.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Music Review: ‘Maria Stuarda’ at the Metropolitan, With Joyce DiDonato :: Joyce DiDonato triumphs in the title role, and Elza van den Heever makes a notable Met debut as Queen Elizabeth I, in Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/arts/music/maria-stuarda-at-the-metropolitan-with-joyce-didonato.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

NY Times loses bid to uncover details on drone strikes :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/pw43wusjHyA/us-newyorktimes-drone-lawsuit-idUSBRE9010OV20130102

Aurora Kin Outraged by Theater Invite :: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=a85025b8eee222649c1d87d8d765bb75

Gun checks soar 39 percent, set new record: FBI :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/4Ogba2U67DY/us-usa-guns-record-idUSBRE9010H020130102

Worms Produce Another Kind of Gold for Farmers :: New research suggests that vermicompost, a worm-created soil additive, helps plants grow with more vigor, and makes them more resistant to disease and insects, than those grown with other types of composts and fertilizers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/science/worms-produce-another-kind-of-gold-for-farmers.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Hathaway Short on 'Sex Appeal' :: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=5703b48f65fea9301f3611b1e8a828ae

Used to Hardship, Latvia Accepts Austerity, and Its Pain Eases :: In four years, the country has gone from the European Union’s worst economic disaster zone to a model of what is being hailed as the healing properties of deep budget cuts.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/world/europe/used-to-hardship-latvia-accepts-austerity-and-its-pain-eases.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

At Coffee Training Camp, Learning to Create the Perfect Cup :: At coffee training centers, which are increasingly common, prospective baristas are learning the art and science behind the best-tasting coffee drinks.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/dining/learning-to-create-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

After Crispy Pig Ears, 10 Trends for 2013 :: From long-aged meat to artisanal soft-serve, here are 10 food trends to look for in the new year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/dining/after-crispy-pig-ears-10-trends-for-2013.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Scant Proof Is Found to Back Up Claims by Energy Drinks :: The popularity of the drinks reflects success in convincing consumers that they provide an edge, but most of their ingredients have no or little benefit, research shows.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/health/scant-proof-is-found-to-back-up-claims-by-energy-drinks.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Op-Ed Contributor: Who Pays for the Right to Bear Arms? :: Any effort to address gun violence must focus first on the inner city.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/opinion/who-pays-for-the-right-to-bear-arms.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Safed Journal: New Insights on Marijuana in Israel, Where It’s Illegal :: Tikkun Olam, a government-approved farm where new strains of cannabis are being developed, is at the center of the debate in Israel on the legality, benefits and risks of medical marijuana.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/02/world/middleeast/new-insights-on-marijuana-in-israel-where-its-illegal.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Chris Christie On Sandy Aid: House Republicans Were 'Disappointing And Disgusting To Watch' (VIDEO) ::
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/chris-christie-sandy_n_2396537.html