Friday, January 2, 2015

02-Jan-2015 00:21

Palestinians Set to Seek Redress in a World Court :: President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority signed papers to join the court and other organizations, a move that could bring harsh sanctions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/world/middleeast/palestinians-to-join-international-criminal-court-defying-israeli-us-warnings.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

State of the Art: ThinkUp Helps the Social Network User See the Online Self :: A service lets a person monitor his or her Facebook or Twitter account, for more awareness of one’s online image.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/technology/personaltech/thinkup-helps-the-social-network-user-see-the-online-self.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Jim Harbaugh Inspires a Run on Khakis at Michigan :: The football coach takes his baggy khakis along, creating a trend, as he moves to the University of Michigan.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/fashion/jim-harbaugh-inspires-a-run-on-khakis-at-michigan.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Mom Shot by Son Remembered as 'Loving' Scientist :: The young woman who was accidentally shot and killed by her 2-year-old son with her own gun is remembered as a loving mom and a scientist.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-shot-son-walmart-remembered-scientist-loving-mom/story?id=27929868

'New Year's Comet': Glowing Green Comet to Light Up Sky :: Lovejoy will be a sight to see in 2015.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/years-comet-glowing-green-comet-lovejoy-light-sky/story?id=27929671

‘Downton Abbey’ and History: A Look Back :: “Downton Abbey,” which returns for its fifth season on PBS on Sunday, weaves a surprising amount of authentic historical context into its plots. A multimedia timeline explores the show’s period details, and how those events have been covered in The New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/12/31/arts/television/12312015_DowntonAbbey-timeline.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Restaurants: The 10 Best New Restaurants of 2014 :: From Bâtard to Russ & Daughters Cafe, the restaurants that brought a fresh perspective to the dining scene this year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/31/dining/nyc-best-new-restaurants-2014.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Bodies from crashed AirAsia plane arrive in Indonesian city :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/ppmGD4Gq4N4/story01.htm

36 Hours: What to Do in Vienna :: A Velázquez show, sprawling skating rinks and sizzling schnitzel are among the wintertime enticements of the capital.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/travel/what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-vienna.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Benedict Cumberbatch Acts Clever Again in ‘The Imitation Game’ :: Benedict Cumberbatch, the unlikely heartthrob who plays Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game,” has worked his way to stardom playing quirky characters.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/movies/awardsseason/benedict-cumberbatch-acts-clever-again-in-the-imitation-game.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Transgender Teen's Reported Suicide Note Goes Viral :: A note reportedly left by a teen asking that her death expose the problems transgender people suffer has been cited by an Ohio official and prompted a police probe.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/leelah-alcorn-transgender-teens-reported-suicide-note-makes/story?id=27912326

What These New Year's Fireworks Look Like From 1,000 Feet :: Sydney was among the first to celebrate New Year's 2015 and the city's spectacular fireworks was caught on video by a drone at 1,000 feet.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/spectacular-drone-video-captures-sydney-years-fireworks/story?id=27924036

Crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 Spotlights Indonesia’s Poor Air Safety Record :: There are renewed concerns that Indonesia cannot keep up with the growing popularity of air travel as incomes rise and low-cost carriers multiply.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/world/asia/airasia-flight-8501-indonesia-airline-safety.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Hotel Hopes Guests Head Home With a Rescue Dog :: North Carolina hotel offers chance to lounge with a rescue dog that it hopes you'll take home
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory/hotel-hopes-guests-head-home-rescue-dog-27924920

UPDATE 9-Bodies from crashed AirAsia plane arrive in Indonesian city :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/KtHFQekSf3c/story01.htm

At least 23 killed in Yemen suicide bombing: state news agency :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/dSe4J34G6I8/story01.htm

Russia's Putin praises Crimea's 'return home' in New Year address :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/soTybI4okCk/story01.htm

Inside a Chinese Test-Prep Factory :: Thousands of students travel to Maotanchang to spend 16 hours a day, seven days a week, studying for the biggest test of their lives.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/04/magazine/inside-a-chinese-test-prep-factory.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Tunisian secular leader Essebsi sworn in as new president :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/jTJPDnMZxiE/story01.htm

Euro zone no longer obliged to rescue Greece, Merkel ally says :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/IDZxTm1nlI8/story01.htm

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