Friday, January 2, 2015

02-Jan-2015 04:25

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

‘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

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

U.S. opening of oil export tap widens battle for global market :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/cYZBDAKQ3Co/story01.htm

At Ohio State, an Overabundance Lines Up Under Center :: After Braxton Miller was injured before the season, two quarterbacks stepped up to lead Ohio State. All three could be back next season, which could make things interesting for Coach Urban Meyer.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/01/sports/ncaafootball/for-ohio-state-an-abundance-of-riches-and-intrigue-at-quarterback-.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Phys Ed: The Super-Short Workout and Other Fitness Trends :: The big story in exercise science this year was the super-short workout, although many other fitness-related themes emerged in 2014.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/31/the-super-short-workout-and-other-fitness-trends/?partner=rss&emc=rss

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