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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

19-Sep-2012 06:50

How Much Do Plumbers Really Make? :: "Joe" Wurzelbacher got the fact-checkers going and certain popular assumptions have since been demolished
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1851673,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Warren and Charlie and the chocolate factory - Fortune :: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/22/buffett-munger-berkshire/

Chuck Huggins, former See's Candies CEO, dies at 87 - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2012/08/chuck-huggins-obit-sees-buffett-munger.html

Video Flap Jolts Campaign :: The Romney campaign faced fresh scrutiny as more video surfaced from a private fundraiser. The GOP presidential nominee sought to turn the uproar into a debate about the role of government.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578003970232983216.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Union Calls Off Chicago Teacher Strike :: Chicago teachers union officials voted to end a strike that halted classes for 350,000 students and illustrated the intensifying national debate over how teachers are evaluated, hired and fired.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578004652048007358.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Obama Holds 5-Point Edge Over Romney Among Likely Voters in Poll - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/poll-gives-obama-5-point-edge-over-romney-among-likely-voters

German watchdog warns of Internet Explorer breach - TODAYonline :: http://www.todayonline.com/Technology/EDC120919-0000096/German-watchdog-warns-of-Internet-Explorer-breach

Apple iOS6 operating system begins rolling out today ahead of iPhone 5 launch - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/apple-ios6-operating-system-begins-rolling-out-today-ahead-of-iphone-5-launch/story-e6frgakx-1226476994825

Romney campaign recalibrating - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/msnbc/49060919/

Wills and Kate touch down in Brisbane - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/wills-and-kate-to-stop-over-in-brisbane/story-e6frfku9-1226477056699

Jennifer Aniston stars in spoof video as ditzy mother-of-two expecting triplets - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/news/jennifer-aniston-stars-in-spoof-video-as-ditzy-mother-of-two-expecting-triplets/story-fnejlvvj-1226477341940

Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar achieves whole new level of dumb - Toronto Sun :: http://www.torontosun.com/2012/09/18/escobar-achieves-whole-new-level-of-dumb

Jewish Groups Across U.S. Paying Families to Relocate :: In American communities with dwindling Jewish populations, synagogues and other groups are offering newcomers cash rewards and other financial benefits.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/nyregion/jewish-groups-across-us-paying-families-to-relocate.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Romney Defends Blunt Comments Captured on Video :: Facing criticism for characterizing 47 percent of voters as people who believe they are â€œvictims,â€ Mitt Romney sought to steer the conversation toward a debate about governmentâ€™s role in peopleâ€™s lives.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/politics/in-leaked-video-romney-says-middle-east-peace-process-likely-to-remain-unsolved-problem.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Historian Says Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesusâ€™ Wife :: A Harvard historian of early Christianity said the papyrus, written in Coptic in the fourth century, contains a phrase never seen in any piece of Scripture: â€œJesus said to them, â€˜My wife ...â€™Â â€
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/historian-says-piece-of-papyrus-refers-to-jesus-wife.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Anti-Japan Protests in China Seen Costlier Than Tsunami: Cars - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Anti-Japan-Protests-in-China-Seen-Costlier-Than-3875920.php

IPhone Takes to the Big Screen :: The world's most popular smartphone becomes significantly faster, thinner and lighter this week, while gaining a larger, 4-inch screen, writes Walter S. Mossberg.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444450004578004370248427736.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Apple shares zoom above $700 on iPhone 5 mania - Firstpost :: http://www.firstpost.com/tech/apple-shares-zoom-above-700-on-iphone-5-mania-459329.html

American Airlines warns of 11000 possible layoffs - MarketWatch :: http://stream.marketwatch.com/story/markets/SS-4-4/SS-4-11884/

Chicago teachers strike ends with a vote - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0919/Chicago-teachers-strike-ends-with-a-vote

19-Sep-2012 05:49

The 50 Best Inventions :: The year's most inspired ideas, innovations and revolutions, from the microscopic to the stratospheric
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2099708,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Warren and Charlie and the chocolate factory - Fortune :: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/22/buffett-munger-berkshire/

Chuck Huggins, former See's Candies CEO, dies at 87 - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2012/08/chuck-huggins-obit-sees-buffett-munger.html

Historian Says Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesusâ€™ Wife :: A Harvard historian of early Christianity said the papyrus, written in Coptic in the fourth century, contains a phrase never seen in any piece of Scripture: â€œJesus said to them, â€˜My wife ...â€™Â â€
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/historian-says-piece-of-papyrus-refers-to-jesus-wife.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Asian Stocks Swings Between Gains, Losses Ahead of BOJ - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/most-asian-stocks-advance-ahead-of-bank-of-japan-decision

Romney Seeking to Regain Control, Allies Bemoan Lost Days - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/full-romney-fundraising-tape-to-be-released-today-by-magazine

Fermentation Guru Seeks Out New (and Old) Flavors :: Sandor Katz, a writer who promotes the benefits of fermented foods like kimchi or sauerkraut, samples new experiments in the Momofuku test kitchen.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/dining/fermentation-guru-helps-chefs-find-new-flavors.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Escobar suspended 3 games for slur on eye-black - Kansas City Star :: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18/3821939/escobar-suspended-3-games-for.html

Video Flap Jolts Campaign :: The Romney campaign faced fresh scrutiny as more video surfaced from a private fundraiser. The GOP presidential nominee sought to turn the uproar into a debate about the role of government.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578003970232983216.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

A right royal hula girl - Brisbane Times :: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/a-right-royal-hula-girl-20120919-265vq.html

I`d be playing for Real Madrid if they wanted me: Aguero - Zee News :: http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/i-d-be-playing-for-real-madrid-if-they-wanted-me-aguero_749053.html

Romney Defends Blunt Comments Captured on Video :: Facing criticism for characterizing 47 percent of voters as people who believe they are â€œvictims,â€ Mitt Romney sought to steer the conversation toward a debate about governmentâ€™s role in peopleâ€™s lives.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/politics/in-leaked-video-romney-says-middle-east-peace-process-likely-to-remain-unsolved-problem.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Obama hits back at Romney's remarks - Channel News Asia :: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1226812/1/.html

Afghan militants say deadly blast was revenge for film - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-protests-idUSBRE88F03J20120919

Romney video: Fatal gaffe or bump in the road? - Straits Times :: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/romney-video-fatal-gaffe-or-bump-the-road-20120919

Romney said what? - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Romney-said-what-3875783.php

Syrian forces, rebels clash near Turkey - Herald Sun :: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/syria-fighting-rages/story-e6frf7k6-1226476964042

Jury Hears LA-Area Chef Say on Tape He Cooked... - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/jury-hears-la-area-chef-tape-cooked-wife-17266840

Review: Apple iPhone 5 in front of the smartphone pack - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20120918/BUSINESS/120918085/Review-Apple-iPhone-5-in-front-of-the-smartphone-pack?odyssey%3Dnav%257Chead

Stephens: Muslims, Mormons and Liberals :: Why is it OK to mock one religion but not another?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444450004578002010241044712.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

19-Sep-2012 04:48

The 50 Best Inventions :: The year's most inspired ideas, innovations and revolutions, from the microscopic to the stratospheric
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2099708,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Warren and Charlie and the chocolate factory - Fortune :: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/22/buffett-munger-berkshire/

Chuck Huggins, former See's Candies CEO, dies at 87 - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2012/08/chuck-huggins-obit-sees-buffett-munger.html

Clint Eastwood says chair routine 'didn't get the response I wanted' - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/movies/15216521-421/clint-eastwood-says-chair-routine-didnt-get-the-response-i-wanted.html

Smiling Prince William and Kate have landed at Brisbane for fuel-stop - Herald Sun :: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/wills-and-kate-to-land-at-brisbane-for-fuel-stop/story-fndo45r1-1226477100582

Team Obama responds to Romney - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/the-daily-rundown/49071837/

Murdered woman's boyfriend in court - WalesOnline :: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2012/09/19/murdered-woman-s-boyfriend-in-court-91466-31863905/

Team Israel Scouts for Talent and Jewish Roots :: Team Israel fielded a group of mostly American players with Jewish ties to compete in the World Baseball Classic and also drum up support for baseball back home.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/sports/baseball/team-israel-scouts-for-talent-and-jewish-ties.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Bould lauds Podolski impact - ESPN :: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1163850/steve-bould-hails-lukas-podolski-impact-at-arsenal

Blue Jays player suspended over homophobic message - The Age :: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/blue-jays-player-suspended-over-homophobic-message-20120919-265l9.html

Politico looks inside Romney campaign team - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/mitchell-reports/49063161

Not Ready for iPhone 5? Upgrade Offers Some New Tricks - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444450004578004330637758200.html

Nikkei rebounds as pessimism eases about China-related firms - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/markets-japan-stocks-idINL4E8KJ02I20120919

Jennifer Aniston pregnant (with triplets!) in spoofy commercial - Chicago Sun-Times :: http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/15227540-421/jennifer-aniston-pregnant-with-triplets-in-spoofy-commercial.html

Meet Marc Leder, host to Mitt Romney's '47%' fundraiser - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/martin-bashir/49077772/

Chicago teachers vote to return to classroom after 7-day strike; classes to ... - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/chicago-teachers-vote-to-return-to-classroom-after-7-day-strike-classes-to-resume-wednesday/2012/09/18/e6f4b5d0-01ef-11e2-bbf0-e33b4ee2f0e8_story.html

Historian Says Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesusâ€™ Wife :: A Harvard historian of early Christianity said the papyrus, written in Coptic in the fourth century, contains a phrase never seen in any piece of Scripture: â€œJesus said to them, â€˜My wife ...â€™Â â€
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/historian-says-piece-of-papyrus-refers-to-jesus-wife.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Chef says he cooked wife's body for four days - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-restaurateur-20120919,0,6659417.story

Some Surprises in Income-Tax-Free Households - Wall Street Journal (blog) :: http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/09/18/some-surprises-in-income-tax-free-households/

Anti-Japan Protests Raise Risks for China's Leadership Shift - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-18/anti-japan-protests-raise-risks-for-china-s-leadership-transfer

19-Sep-2012 03:47

The 50 Best Inventions :: The year's most inspired ideas, innovations and revolutions, from the microscopic to the stratospheric
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2099708,00.html?xid=rss-mostpopular

Warren and Charlie and the chocolate factory - Fortune :: http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2012/08/22/buffett-munger-berkshire/

Chuck Huggins, former See's Candies CEO, dies at 87 - Bizjournals.com (blog) :: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2012/08/chuck-huggins-obit-sees-buffett-munger.html

Video Flap Jolts Campaign :: The Romney campaign faced fresh scrutiny as more video surfaced from a private fundraiser. The GOP presidential nominee sought to turn the uproar into a debate about the role of government.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443816804578003970232983216.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Major League Baseball player Yunel Escobar suspended over eye-black ... - Herald Sun :: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/more-sport/major-league-baseball-player-yunel-escobar-suspended-over-eye-black-homophobic-slur/story-e6frfglf-1226476955209

Romney struggles to steady campaign after secret videos - Toronto Sun :: http://www.torontosun.com/2012/09/18/mitt-romney-palestinians-dont-want-peace

Chicago strike: It's back to school as teachers accept key reforms - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2012/0918/Chicago-strike-It-s-back-to-school-as-teachers-accept-key-reforms

Judge rules Arizona can enforce strict provision to immigration law - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-immigration-arizonabre88i00z-20120918,0,1427943.story

Former Beverly Hills 90210 actress Tori Spelling is said to be recovering in ... - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/tori-spelling-hospitalised-for-post-pregnancy-complications/story-e6frfmqi-1226477016527

Prince William and Kate to land at Brisbane for fuel-stop - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/national/wills-and-kate-to-land-at-brisbane-for-fuel-stop/story-fndo4ckr-1226477100582

Madrid beats City, PSG wins in Champions League - SI.com :: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/soccer/wires/09/18/2050.ap.soc.champions.league.roundup.1st.ld.writethru.1197/index.html

Review: iPhone 5 not terribly innovative, but still a smart package - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/09/18/f-iphone-5-review.html

German government advises users to stop using Internet Explorer - IBNLive.com :: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/german-government-advises-users-to-stop-using-internet-explorer/292916-11.html

Invasion anniversary demonstration took place in Beijing - China Daily :: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/video/2012-09/18/content_15766459.htm

UN peace envoy visits Syrian refugee camp in Turkey - China Daily :: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-09/18/content_15766428.htm

Fergie vows United will learn from mistakes - China Daily :: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2012-09/19/content_15766789.htm

Britain: Female Officers Die in Ambush - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/world/europe/britain-female-officers-die-in-ambush.html

Romney Defends Blunt Comments Captured on Video :: Facing criticism for characterizing 47 percent of voters as people who believe they are â€œvictims,â€ Mitt Romney sought to steer the conversation toward a debate about governmentâ€™s role in peopleâ€™s lives.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/politics/in-leaked-video-romney-says-middle-east-peace-process-likely-to-remain-unsolved-problem.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Historian Says Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesusâ€™ Wife :: A Harvard historian of early Christianity said the papyrus, written in Coptic in the fourth century, contains a phrase never seen in any piece of Scripture: â€œJesus said to them, â€˜My wife ...â€™Â â€
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/us/historian-says-piece-of-papyrus-refers-to-jesus-wife.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Russia pulls plug on USAID programs - Ninemsn :: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id%3D8535198