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Gadgetwise A Smartphone Case Delivers a Defensive Jolt
The Yellow Jacket case for iPhone 4 and 4S conceals a stun gun, but it might get more use as a backup battery.


Pick 6 Unsettled Quarterback Competitions
If a decision has been made on who will start at quarterback for Penn State in its opening game, Bill O'Brien isn't saying.


Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2013 bill sale calendar
Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following is a list of scheduled U.S. agency bill sales from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2013. Freddie Mac said 3-month and 6-month bills will be auctioned every week. In addition, 1-month and 12-month auctions are optional each week. Fannie Mae said 3-month, 6-month and 1-year may be auctioned on a weekly basis and it has the option to skip any bill auction. If it elects not to issue a scheduled offering, it will provide


Bits Oxford Dictionaries Online Adds Selfie, Emoji and Other Tech-Oriented Terms
Oxford Dictionaries has updated its online lexicon to include a number of youthful and relevant terms.


Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley
LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.


UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia moves into MA spotlight amid sector shake out
* Carlos Slim could be eyeing firm's Brazil unit - analyst


Ask Well Eating Before Exercise
The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness.


Hidden beauty of Garfuna Belize
Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation.


Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Bistro 12, in Tarrytown
The cuisine at Bistro 12 is Mediterranean, but reflects the owners origins, in Madeira.


Ryan Refuses to Revisit Quarterback Situation
After taking responsibility for playing Mark Sanchez late in Saturdays preseason game, Jets Coach Rex Ryan did not want to answer questions Monday about Sanchez or Geno Smith.


A Top Bankers Image, Clouded
Zurich Insurance said it would look into whether its chief financial officer was under undue pressure before he killed himself, leading to the resignation of Josef Ackermann as chairman.


F1 design pushes boundaries
Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost.


The Politics of Black Masculinity
The Op-Ed columnist Charles M. Blow on the difficulty of explaining the Zimmerman verdict to his sons.


Thai Officials Play Down Effects of Oil Spill
In Thailand's third-largest oil spill, the government was quick to try to declare the affected areas safe for tourists, with one official going as far to swim in one of the worst-contaminated areas.


Former Madoff employees want more details on affair allegations
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five former employees of Bernard Madoff responded on Thursday to government assertions that all but one of them and Madoff were involved "in romantic and/or sexual relationships"...


Pampering cows the Wagyu way
Japanese Wagyu beef is considered to be one of the best meats in the world; tender and succulent. Its cuts can sell for more than 250 -- and I haven't had the chance, or the cash, to try it.


China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year
The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.


Head Injuries in Football
A number of football players have sustained head injuries, which affected their health and the lives of their families.


Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin
Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe.


Sports of The Times The Importance of Morgan State vs. Army
Far away from the America of 1968, the Morgan State football team will play Army, a game the players from both institutions can savor.


Off the Menu Slow-Smoked Texas Barbecue at Morgans, and More Restaurant Openings
A pitmaster who worked at the Franklin Barbecue in Austin will serve up brisket, turkey, sausage and more in Prospect Heights.


World Briefing | Africa Libya Ex-Officials and Son of Qaddafi to Stand Trial
The son of the late Muammar el-Qaddafi and his spy chief were among those charged on Tuesday with murder in relation to the countrys 2011 civil war, the general prosecutor said.


Top Trio Have Eyes on $10 Million Playoff Prize
The world's top three golfers tee off together on Friday as the second FedExCup playoff event, the Deutsche Bank Championship, gets under way with scores of other players still in the hunt for the $10 million jackpot.


One planet, 31 incredible sights
These 31 amazing spectacles may not change your life, but they could change your vacation plans.


World Briefing | Middle East Iraq More Bombings Add to a Wave of Violence
Two bombs, one hidden inside a pickup truck loaded with vegetables, exploded Thursday, killing a total of 24 people in Iraq.


World's wackiest wedding photos?
A new "must" for couples seeking to tie the knot involves Photoshop, makeup and possibly the family cat.


Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 800 p.m. GMT on Friday


Belaruskali closes two of its four potash mines
MINSK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Belarusian state potash producer Belaruskali has suspended two of its four potash mine complexes for maintenance, Deputy Chief Executive Anatoly Makhlai told Reuters on...


Britains Rejection of Syrian Response Reflects Fear of Rushing to Act
The parliamentary defeat for Prime Minister David Cameron that led him to rule out British military participation in any strike on Syria reflected fears of action against Damascus without certain evidence.


You're the Boss Blog Lessons From the Emergency Room
Is it possible to build a company from scratch and also maintain a good work-life balance?


Thomas H Lee wins dismissal from LBO collusion lawsuit
* Shareholders allege conspiracy not to "jump" others' deals


World Briefing | The Americas Mexico 8 Inmates Killed in Prison Fight
Eight inmates were killed in a Mexican prison a day after being transferred to the facility, the state government said.


Michigan court clears way to certify Detroit mayoral primary
DETROIT (Reuters) - The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday cleared the way for the state's election board to declare a winner of Detroit's disputed August mayoral primary next week, in a ruling that would pave the way to a victory for a former hospital executive who waged a write-in campaign.


About New York For a Veteran of the Era of a 5-Cent Subway Fare, the Retirement Age Is 91
Thomas Henry Merrick, who earned $7.20 for his first day with the transit system, still loves the work, but says his legs are giving out.


Radio broadcaster Cumulus Media to buy Dial Global for $260 mln-WSJ
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Radio broadcaster Cumulus Media Inc is set to buy content producer Dial Global Inc for about $260 million in cash, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the...


Watch CNN FC episode 16
Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.


QA Cooking With a New Computer
Unless a specific program is needed say, one for creating a cookbook choosing between Mac or Windows is a matter of preference.


Dempseys Arrival Has Sounders Crowd at Fever Pitch
The Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer drew 67,385 fans on Sunday for Clint Dempseys first home game with the team.


Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power
Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports.


Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming
The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested.


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