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News Feed Latest worldwide news Disruptions Barbs for Silicon Valley and Some Who Cover It Sam Biddle of Valleywag takes aim at those he finds very rich and very self-absorbed. And some find him gratuitous and simply cruel. Economix Blog Obamas Backup Plan on Colleges President Obamas first choice is for college performance data to help determine federal aid. The alternative is to publish the data and let parents and students use it to decide where to enroll. Shrinking water supply under threat in U.S. farm breadbasket report (Reuters) - A critical water source for U.S. farmers and ranchers is being depleted at a rapid rate and nearly 70 percent of it will disappear within the next 50 years if the current trend does not change, according to a report issued this week. Trampolines add bounce to group fitness classes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trampolining, said to have begun when Eskimos bounced each other on walrus skins for the fun of it, is putting a feel-good cardiovascular spring into group fitness classes, from... Well A Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians Scientists have traced a large outbreak of salmonella to an unusual source tempeh, the popular meat substitute. Greentech Stopped Cold Mercedes Sales Blocked in France France has effectively blocked the sale of several new Mercedes models because of a battle over air-conditioner refrigerant, and neither side seems to be budging. UPDATE 1-Foxtons files for IPO, to raise $86 mln in new share sale LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Private equity-backed British estate agent Foxtons announced its intention to float and raise 55 million pounds ($86 million) as it looks to ride a recovery in Britain's... From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. Marketers Invade Montauk This Summer This summer is sponsored by ... Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police seized a painting of Russia's president and prime minister in women's underwear from a gallery in St Petersburg, saying the satirical display had broken unspecified laws. Recipes for Health Brown Rice and Farro Salad With Roasted Pepper, Basil, Arugula and Feta Roasted pepper and a vinaigrette dressing infuse a chewy, savory mix of rice and farro. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. REFILE-UPDATE 3-California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. Lebanese leaders urge restraint after car bombings kill 45 After twin car bombings killed at least 45 people in northern Lebanon, parliament members warned that terrorism risks dragging the country toward a repeat of its civil war. ArtsBeat In Performance Sarah Lemp of The Cheaters Club The actress performs a scene from Derek Ahonens new play, being mounted by the theater company the Amoralists. U.S. Attorney won't bring criminal or civil case vs Sands LOS ANGELES, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles will not bring a criminal or civil case against Las Vegas Sands Corp following a probe into its failure to file suspicious activity reports related to certain high-rolling gamblers, the office said in a press release on Tuesday. The Week Ahead | Dance A Classic, Outrageous Still Martha Grahams 1984 version of Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring), Stravinskys disquieting ballet, is being revived by the Martha Graham Dance Company. Chinese firm offers $160 mln for Turquoise Hill039;s Inova MELBOURNE, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A private Chinese coal company said it plans to launch a $160 million offer for Inova Resources Ltd, offering a 29 percent premium for the Australian copper and gold miner controlled by Rio Tinto039;s Turquoise Hill Resources. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. A Closely Watched Gauge Suggests Stronger Growth Solid gains last month in an index from the Conference Board suggested that economic growth was picking up after a weak start. Cameron Any Syria action must be specific, avoid wider war Aug. 27 - After he recalled parliament to debate Britain's response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, British Prime Minister David Cameron said that any military action against Syria must be specific and not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Breakingviews Slim's KPN support looks cheap Aug. 27 - The Mexican tycoon has backed KPN's disposal of E-Plus to Telefonica Deutschland but this in turn makes his offer look miserly, says Breakingviews' Robert Cole. South Carolina Governor Haley announces re-election bid CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina's Republican Governor Nikki Haley announced her bid for re-election on Monday, railing against President Barack Obama's healthcare reform and touting her support of jobs and businesses. UPDATE 1-Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln * Akorn expects deal to add to adj earnings/share immediately upon closing Pogues Posts Blog How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. On Immigration, a Republican Carves Out Some Middle Ground Representative Steve Pearce is out of step with many House Republicans and constituents in New Mexico, but he still thinks a compromise is possible. Wooing Us Down the Produce Aisle New methods foster smarter choices at the grocery store. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Golf Capsules Masters champion Adam Scott won The Barclays on Sunday after everyone around him did their best to lose it. Help on way for 1,345-pound man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has intervened to help a man who has become one of the heaviest people in the world. Texans Smith Suspended by N.F.L. for Opener Texans defensive end Antonio Smith was suspended by the N.F.L. for Week 1 of the regular season and the last two preseason games for hitting Dolphins guard Richie Incognito with Incognitos helmet. NZ Amateur Ko No Closer to Going Pro After Canada Triumph Lydia Ko's successful defence of her Canadian Open title on Sunday will make her "think" more about turning professional, but the trophy and $300,000 in foregone prize money would not hasten her decision, New Zealand's 16-year-old golf sensation said. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. DealBook His Links Severed, Ackman Sells Stake in J.C. Penney William A. Ackman sold his roughly 18 percent stake in J.C. Penney at $12.90 a share on Monday, severing all ties to the retailer two weeks after he resigned from the board. At that price, he is saddled with a loss of about $473 million. Doctors Seek a Partner to Keep a Hospital Open Serious obstacles are anticipated in turning around Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Quest Why I hate public speaking In day two of Richard Quest's road to overcoming his fear of public speaking, he learns to relax. Ackman turns back on J.C. Penney, sells entire stake in retailer (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager William Ackman, the biggest shareholder in J.C. Penney Co Inc , said on Monday he had sold his entire stake after his campaign to overhaul the retailer failed. Peter Huttenlocher, Explorer of the Brains Development, Dies at 82 Dr. Huttenlocher counted synapses, observing how much of the information coming to the brain was discarded as the mind became more efficient.

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