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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

17-Oct-2012 07:19

Obama claims victory - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-insiders/post/obama-claims-victory/2012/10/16/a49df9c6-1806-11e2-a346-f24efc680b8d_blog.html

Yanks' Hughes leaves Game 3 start in fourth - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/10/16/yanks-hughes-leaves-game-3-start-in-fourth/

Maddow: Best debate of President Obama's political career - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/msnbc/49442282/

Candidates Tangle in Tense Debate :: Obama, seeking to regain momentum in his campaign, sparred with Romney during a tense and highly anticipated rematch marked by repeated confrontations.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443675404578060591547791994.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Obama takes offensive against Romney in debate rematch - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFBRE89F1IZ20121017

Rotterdam art thieves take valuable paintings - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/oct/16/rotterdam-art-thieves-valuable-paintings

Britain blocks extradition of hacker to US - Boston Globe :: http://bostonglobe.com/news/world/2012/10/16/britain-refuses-extradite-computer-hacker-who-broke-into-pentagon-computers/rXIgURKtvEutPkWqHEe2LP/story.html

Aussie Surface, Xbox Music pricing more 'realistic': Husic - ZDNet :: http://www.zdnet.com/au/aussie-surface-xbox-music-pricing-more-realistic-husic-7000005900/

More than 2000 gather to mourn slain Colorado girl; search continues for her ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/10/16/memorial-service-to-be-held-for-colorado-school-girl-killed-search-continues/

Abbott welcomes Tendulkar award - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/national/article.aspx?id%3D806782

4.6 earthquake in southern Maine rattles New England - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/10/16/46-earthquake-in-southern-maine-rattles-new-england/

Rotterdam Museum Shuts Down After Seven Paintings Are Stolen Overnight :: Art thieves made off overnight with seven paintings, including a Picasso, a Matisse, a Gauguin and two Monets, from the Kunsthal museum in Rotterdam.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/world/europe/Picasso-and-Monets-Are-Stolen-From-Dutch-Museum.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

After Vikram Pandit, a smaller Citi could get smaller yet - NDTV :: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/international-business/article-after-vikram-pandit-a-smaller-citi-could-get-smaller-yet-312154

Bristol Palin booted off "Dancing With the Stars" - Reuters Canada :: http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCABRE89G06Z20121017

Pandit Is Forced Out at Citi :: Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit abruptly resigned following a clash with the board over strategy and performance. The bank named Michael Corbat to succeed him.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060280201488530.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Obama takes offensive against Romney in debate rematch :: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/MostRead/~3/sLF-vOLpW80/us-usa-campaign-idUSBRE89F07J20121017

Malala continues to make good progress: Doctors - Hindu Business Line :: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/international/malala-continues-to-make-good-progress-doctors/article4004919.ece

Apple Sends Invites to 'Special Event' Oct. 23 in San Jose - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-10-16/apple-sends-invites-to-special-event-oct-dot-23-in-san-jose

Art Heist Rocks Dutch Museum :: Seven paintings by artists including Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet were stolen from a museum in Rotterdam in an early-hours heist.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443675404578060224194118016.html?mod=rss_most_emailed_day_europe

Fact Check: Romney says it's illegal to have automatic weapons - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-romney-illegal-automatic-weapons-20121016,0,5158983.story

17-Oct-2012 03:15

Microsoft Prices Surface Tablet :: Microsoft is announcing prices for its first-ever homegrown computing device due out this month, setting a starting price that follows the lead of Apple's iPad. The least expensive model will be $499.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060422924444606.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Citigroup Turns to Veteran Hand :: In 2009, as Citigroup began to dig out of the worst financial crisis in decades, the bank handed Michael Corbat the task of overseeing a jumble of unwanted businesses and securities deemed too risky or unconnected to hold. Now Mr. Corbat is getting the chance to run the side of Citi worth keeping.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444354004578060481361878480.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Income Inequality May Take Toll on Economic Growth :: The concentration of income in a few hands might mean not just a more unequal society, many economists say, but also a less vigorous economy.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/business/economy/income-inequality-may-take-toll-on-growth.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Obama gets second chance in debate rematch with Romney - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL1E8LG64120121016

Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit quits - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/citigroup-ceo-vikram-pandit-quits/2012/10/16/9c33e1a2-1797-11e2-8792-cf5305eddf60_story.html

US outraged as UK denies hacker extradition - The Australian :: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/us-outraged-as-uk-denies-hacker-extradition/story-fnb64oi6-1226497660593

Hilary Mantel becomes first woman to win Man Booker Prize twice - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/books/hilary-mantel-becomes-first-woman-to-win-man-booker-prize-twice/story-fn9412vp-1226497659667

A123 Files for Chapter 11 :: Electric-car-battery maker A123 Systems, the recipient of nearly $250 million in government grants, filed for bankruptcy protection.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060433271656440.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Pandit Is Forced Out at Citi :: Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit abruptly resigned following a clash with the board over strategy and performance. The bank named Michael Corbat to succeed him.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060280201488530.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Adept Moves in Financial Crisis Clear Citigroup Chief's Path to Top Job - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/meet-citis-new-c-e-o/

Yankees' slump defies explanation - NBCNews.com :: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/49434663/ns/sports-baseball/

Justices Refuse to Curb Early Voting in Ohio - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443675404578060643954180314.html

Maine Earthquake 2012: Quake Rattles New England, Felt In Boston And Other ... - Huffington Post :: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/16/maine-earthquake-2012-boston_n_1972160.html?utm_hp_ref%3Dgreen

Sept. 11 trial: Ruling on former bin Laden driver casts doubts on current ... - Toronto Star :: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1272127--9-11-trial-key-defendants-skip-pretrial-hearing-at-guantanamo-tribunal

Crowd Racism Mars England U21 Win Over Serbia - Sky News :: http://news.sky.com/story/998643/crowd-racism-mars-england-u21-win-over-serbia

Art Heist Rocks Dutch Museum :: Seven paintings by artists including Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet were stolen from a museum in Rotterdam in an early-hours heist.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443675404578060224194118016.html?mod=rss_most_emailed_day_europe

Brad Pitt was paid $7m for THIS? - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/pitts-new-perfume-ad-a-stinkbomb/story-fn907478-1226497164356

US election live - Telegraph - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/9611936/US-election-live.html

Microsoft announces Surface tablet pricing details - China Daily :: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-10/17/content_15822913.htm

Is Javier Bardem playing the first gay Bond villain in 'Skyfall'? Bardem and ... - Entertainment Weekly (blog) :: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/10/16/javier-bardem-gay-bond-villain-skyfall/

17-Oct-2012 02:14

Citigroup Turns to Veteran Hand :: In 2009, as Citigroup began to dig out of the worst financial crisis in decades, the bank handed Michael Corbat the task of overseeing a jumble of unwanted businesses and securities deemed too risky or unconnected to hold. Now Mr. Corbat is getting the chance to run the side of Citi worth keeping.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444354004578060481361878480.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Trying to Close the Sale With Key Swing Voters - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443624204578060722360335036.html

UPDATE 4-Cuba lifting hated travel restrictions - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/16/cuba-reform-immigration-idUSL1E8LG2Q820121016

New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers: ALCS Game 3 - live! - The Guardian (blog) :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/oct/17/new-york-yankees-detroit-tigers-alcs-game-3-live

Ohio can vote early through Nov. 5 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2012/10/16/ohio-can-vote-early-through-nov-5/1637479/

Epic collapse against Manning, Broncos leaves Rivers, Bolts with plenty of work ... - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/10/16/blown-opportunity-against-manning-broncos-leaves-rivers-bolts-with-plenty-work/

Scotland: Darren Fletcher insists players are behind Craig Levein - BBC Sport :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19957283

Bin Laden driver conviction thrown out - Sky News Australia :: http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id%3D806648

Pandit Is Forced Out at Citi - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060280201488530.html

Why do people steal art? - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/10/16/why-do-people-steal-art/

A123 Files for Chapter 11 :: Electric-car-battery maker A123 Systems, the recipient of nearly $250 million in government grants, filed for bankruptcy protection.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060433271656440.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Earth-sized planet found at Alpha Centauri B - Register :: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/16/earth_sized_planet_at_alpha_centauri/

Pandit Is Forced Out at Citi :: Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit abruptly resigned following a clash with the board over strategy and performance. The bank named Michael Corbat to succeed him.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060280201488530.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Probable iPad mini unveiling helps end Apple stock skid - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-apple-shares-20121017,0,624245.story

Warsaw splash zone! Seven blunders that saw Poland v England washed out - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2218791/Poland-v-England-washout-Seven-blunders-led-postponement.html

Rubio Nixes Some Deductions in Tax Negotiations - ABC News (blog) :: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/rubio-nixes-some-deductions-in-tax-negotiations/

Hilary Mantel wins $81000 Man Booker for Bring Up the Bodies - Brisbane Times :: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/books/hilary-mantel-wins-81000-man-booker-for-bring-up-the-bodies-20121017-27pxe.html

Obama Looks To Win Back Women :: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=978177f202d108129ca0085be7924703

Clinton on Libya: 'I Take Responsibility' :: http://feeds.abcnews.com/click.phdo?i=5fac9fcbd48cd089f5e176d80b173fe3

Kerry: 'Disgraceful' to politicize Libya attack - Washington Post (blog) :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/10/16/kerry-disgraceful-to-politicize-libya/

17-Oct-2012 01:13

Citigroup Turns to Veteran Hand :: In 2009, as Citigroup began to dig out of the worst financial crisis in decades, the bank handed Michael Corbat the task of overseeing a jumble of unwanted businesses and securities deemed too risky or unconnected to hold. Now Mr. Corbat is getting the chance to run the side of Citi worth keeping.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444354004578060481361878480.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Romney hopes for repeat debate performance - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/mitchell-reports/49434440

Vikram Pandit steps down as Citigroup CEO - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP20edff65ddb94f3f9cdf765184947503.html

How Bill Clinton can help Obama - NBCNews.com :: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/mitchell-reports/49434791/

Best of the Web Today: Pardon My President :: Can Mrs. Clinton really absolve Obama of responsibility?
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Microsoft becomes friend and foe to PC partners - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-10-16/microsoft-tablet-surface-to-start-at-499

Citi's Pandit Quits Amid Board Clash :: Citigroup's Vikram Pandit abruptly stepped down as CEO following a clash with the board over strategy and operating performance at businesses. Longtime executive Michael Corbat was named his successor.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060280201488530.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

A-Rod, Swisher benched by Yankees for Game 3 of ALCS - TSN :: http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id%3D407517

Battery maker A123 files for bankruptcy protection - The Associated Press :: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hmY_CO-lqhHjo4OgDuzv5bZnBsWw?docId%3D3f2e2787ac3f478ab96f9fb2b7fac279

Microsoft Prices Surface Tablet :: Microsoft is announcing prices for its first-ever homegrown computing device due out this month, setting a starting price that follows the lead of Apple's iPad. The least expensive model will be $499.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578060422924444606.html?mod=rss_Today's_Most_Popular

Scotland manager Craig Levein keen to remain in charge - BBC Sport :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19954502

Picasso, Monets stolen from Dutch museum - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D2%26objectid%3D10841027

Citigroup boss in shock exit - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/citigroup-boss-in-shock-exit-8213986.html

Biz Break: 'iPad Mini' frenzy sends Apple stock, indexes soaring; Intel beats ... - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/60-second-business-break/ci_21786346/biz-break-ipad-mini-frenzy-sends-apple-stock

Fans furious at Polish FA for leaving pitch open to elements - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/fans-furious-at-polish-fa-for-leaving-pitch-open-to-elements-8214108.html

Osama bin Laden driver's conviction quashed by US appeals court - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/16/osama-bin-laden-driver-conviction-quashed

The Cromwell steamroller triumphs - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-cromwell-steamroller-triumphs-8214117.html

US disappointed by 'laughable' decision on McKinnon - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-disappointed-by-laughable-decision-on-mckinnon-8214116.html

Serbia U-21 0 England U-21 1 - The Sun :: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4593463/Serbia-U-21-0-England-U-21-1.html

Microsoft Surface team stirs up some Reddit buzz - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57533758-94/microsoft-surface-team-stirs-up-some-reddit-buzz/