Thursday, January 29, 2015

29-Jan-2015 15:13

Fed upbeat on U.S. economy, cites strong job gains :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/2tFbcqs0tS8/story01.htm

The Carpetbagger: ‘American Sniper’ Fuels a War on the Home Front :: After earning more than $250 million and six Oscar nominations, the movie has spawned diatribes from both hand-wringing lefties and chest-thumping righties.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/movies/awardsseason/american-sniper-fuels-a-war-on-the-home-front.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Sick Child’s Father Seeks Vaccination Requirement in California :: Carl Krawitt, of Marin County, argued that parents who refused to have their children vaccinated against diseases like measles were putting his son at risk.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/us/father-of-boy-with-leukemia-asks-california-school-officials-to-bar-unvaccinated-students.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Greek PM Tsipras freezes privatisations, markets tumble :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/AG1XB9lPgw4/story01.htm

UPDATE 2-U.S. provides more aid to Ukraine, threatens to step up sanctions on Russia :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/KsOTjZeI1fo/story01.htm

Wall Street ends lower after Fed statement, oil drop :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/9oEz-TEUs8k/story01.htm

'Store-Baked' Bread May Not Be What You Think :: Many people appreciate fresh bread and treats, which is why a group of people in New Jersey say it's "misleading" and "unconscionable" that "store baked rolls" may have b
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/store-baked-goods/story?id=28546785

Study of Retirees Links Youth Football to Brain Problems :: A study of N.F.L. retirees found that those who began playing tackle football when they were younger than 12 increased their risk of developing memory and thinking problems later in life.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/sports/football/study-points-to-cognitive-dangers-of-tackle-football-before-age-12.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Flooding leaves mess in oceanfront Massachusetts after storm :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/Va8VGFnKGes/story01.htm

Over-the-Counter Medicines Linked to Dementia :: Ingredient in common over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl linked to dementia, study shows.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/common-counter-medicines-linked-dementia-study/story?id=28555161

Treasure Hunter's Mysterious Whereabouts Finally Revealed :: Tommy Thompson became famous for bringing up treasure from "Ship of Gold."
http://abcnews.go.com/US/fugitive-treasure-hunter-arrested-us-marshals-year-search/story?id=28553097

Teen With Growth Disorder Accepts Moving Invitation to Prom :: Autumn Pollard was unaware that her high school hosted an annual prom until she was invited in front of the entire school.
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/teen-growth-disorder-accepts-prom-invitation-school-football/story?id=28550061

Gene Hackman Is 'Alive and Well,' Says Rep :: After an article ran yesterday with the headline The Greatest Living American Actor at 85: Gene Hackman Is Gone But Still in Charge," there was concern he had died.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/gene-hackman-alive-rep/story?id=28554729

What Makes Bill Gates Feel 'Stupid' :: Bill Gates is part of the world's elite brain trust but there's still one thing that makes the Microsoft founder feel "stupid."
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/bill-gates-reveals-makes-feel-pretty-stupid/story?id=28553707

Kehinde Wiley Puts a Classical Spin on His Contemporary Subjects :: The painter Kehinde Wiley, the subject of a coming Brooklyn Museum retrospective, is known for vibrant, photo-based portraits of young black men in poses culled from art history.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/arts/design/kehinde-wiley-puts-a-classical-spin-on-his-contemporary-subjects.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Skull Fossil Offers New Clues on Human Journey From Africa :: Researchers have discovered a 55,000-year-old skull fossil that they say is a missing connection between African and European populations.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/science/ancient-skull-adds-new-insight-to-story-of-human-evolution.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Adult ISIS Fighter in Child Executioner Video Killed, Official Says :: Man watched as young boy appeared to murder two men in chilling video.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/adult-isis-fighter-child-executioner-video-killed-official/story?id=28553447

Recipe Lab: Texas Chili Makes a Welcome Guest :: A Texas chili, like all great beef stews, combines the fragrant spices of a tagine, the succulent beefiness of pot roast and the slurpy heat of a goulash. (Article plus video.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/28/dining/texas-chili-makes-a-welcome-guest.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Top 50 mega-donors spent almost half a billion dollars on state elections in 2014 - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2015/01/28/top-50-mega-donors-spent-almost-half-a-billion-dollars-on-state-elections-in-2014/

Germans in shock as new Greek leader starts with a bang :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/KSOot4l31I0/story01.htm

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