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News Feed Latest worldwide news Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to the sector. Mary Truesdale, Kevin Jenkins The bride is a business consultant for Verizon Telecommunications; the groom is a furniture salesman. Canvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants In the first such survey in a decade, scientists fanned out this week across the park in a bioblitz, an attempt to gauge the variety of plant and animal life there. GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil dips as Syria action uncertain; dollar rises on data * Anxiety over imminent Syrian attack eases, caution rules Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Corner Office Laurie Schultz of ACL Goes Looking for the Leaders The chief executive of the auditing technology firm says she enjoys the daily opportunity to notice people who are amazing. DealBook Regulators Prepare Penalties for JPMorgan Federal regulators are preparing separate enforcement actions and fines against JPMorgan Chase stemming from the way it collected overdue bills from consumers during the recession. At Cairo Morgue, Families Face Menace From Nameless Men At the Zeinhom morgue in Cairo, men who said they were neighborhood watchmen tried to keep bereaved families from telling their stories. Brazil oil company OGX shares fall 21 pct in early trading RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian oil company OGX Petrleo e Gs Participaes SA fell more than 20 percent in early trading in So Paulo on Thursday in the wake of speculation that it will swap stock for $3.6 billion of outstanding bonds, diluting existing shareholdings. Maple Leaf, Darling shares jump on deal for biodiesel business (Reuters) - Canadian food processor Maple Leaf Foods agreed to sell its rendering and biodiesel business to Darling International Inc for about C$645 million ($613.6 million) in cash, causing shares... UK's Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syria military action LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a symbolic but important parliamentary vote on Thursday night meant to pave the way for Britain to join a looming military strike on Syria. Australia shares seen subdued on Syria, gold may support SYDNEY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to trade cautiously on Thursday as the West moves closer to taking military action against Syria, but a rebound on Wall Street and a rise in... Lessons from Iraq The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq led to nearly 10 years of occupation. What could happen in Syria? Press Adds What if? to Five Ws in France With vacationing readers less inclined to read hard news in the summer, French newspapers and magazines have left some of the news behind in favor of far more creative writing. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. More outrage over Syria video footage (WARNING GRAPHC CONTENT) Aug. 22 - International reaction continues over graphic video from Syria appearing to show civilians being attacked by chemical weapons. Julie Noce reports. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review The Sandwich Revolution Todays U.S. Open food review the pulled chicken torta at Fresca Mexicana in the main food court. Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Moore Leads Minnesota to Rout of Liberty The former UConn star Maya Moore scored a season-high 28 points, including six 3-pointers, and the host Minnesota Lynx beat the Liberty, 88-57. Obstacles Seen for de Blasios Preschools Plan Experts say Bill de Blasio must not only win approval for a proposed tax increase from state leaders facing re-election in 2014, but he must also drastically overhaul early-childhood programs. UPDATE 2-Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds -Lipper By Sam Forgione NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as the... Is Hasan's strategy martyrdom? Prosecutors say he believed he had a duty to kill as many soldiers as possible. UPDATE 2-Anglo CEO platinum unit must deliver, nothing sacrosanct * South African gold miners may strike this weekend (Recasts with additional quotes from speech) 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. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. 31 of Earth's most beautiful sights Editor's note A previous version of this article was published in July 2012. We've added a few items and updated the list. We'd love to hear about your own "incredible sights" in the comments too. Well Beers Implicated in Emergency Room Visits A study found that five beer brands were consumed most often by people who ended up in the emergency room. 8 hurt in N.J. base explosion At least eight people were injured Tuesday by an explosion at a naval weapons station in New Jersey, a Navy spokesman said. UPDATE 3-Salesforce's raised outlook reassures, lifts shares SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Salesforce.com Inc raised its fiscal 2014 sales outlook after reporting better-than-expected revenue and earnings on Thursday, reassuring jittery investors that the... Immigration dogs Australia campaign Aug. 29 - The thorny issue of immigration in the spotlight ahead of Australian election. Paul Chapman reports. Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separete Aug 28 - The Hollywood couple puts a hold on their 13-year marriage. Alicia Powell reports. Celebrity chef Oliver says European migrants beat Brits at work LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, already under fire for criticizing the diet of Britain's poor, has said all his restaurants would close immediately if it were not for European... Concert, Anyone? Music Returns to Queens Tennis Stadium A Mumford Sons show in Forest Hills was the first music performance since 1997 at the former site of the United States Open. Red Bulls Fall to Struggling Chivas USA Erick Torres scored two goals, the first on a penalty kick, and Chivas USA beat the Red Bulls, 3-2, at home. Michelle Stuarts Work at the Parrish Art Museum Michelle Stuart brings art into the landscape, and vice versa, as seen in a survey of her work at the Parrish Art Museum. World Briefing | Europe England Queens Swan Is Barbecued and Eaten The charred carcass of one of Queen Elizabeths own swans was found after having been barbecued and eaten, according to the police and a charity called Swan Lifeline. Chinese chocolate gag named Edinburgh Fringe's funniest joke LONDON (Reuters) - Heard the one about the Chinese chocolate bar? Comedy fans at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival did and named it the best joke of the global arts extravaganza. 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. Querrey of US Upset in 2nd Round of US Open No. 26-seeded Sam Querrey was upset in the second round of the U.S. Open. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

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