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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pogues Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. UPDATE 1-Microsoft The insiders who could be CEO SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. How to buy things with your face PayPal wants users at restaurants and stores to use the mobile app that now includes your photo. Jim Boulden reports. Top Presidential Candidates Barred From Election in Madagascar An electoral court has removed the president, the wife of his longtime rival and a former president from its list of candidates, officials said. A New Book Offers a View of the Game That Tailgaters Rarely Encounter The authors of The System The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football may never watch a game in the way they once did. T Magazine A Fine Balance The Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci have pioneered a uniquely modern aesthetic through a subtle mixture of historical periods and a painterly palette. Another key factor for stock investors to watch CHICAGO (Reuters) - It's well known that small-company stocks have outperformed large-company stocks in terms of average annualized return since the 1920s, and bargain-priced stocks tend to... Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Lose to Chicago Sylvia Fowles scored 14 points to lead host Chicago to an 82-64 win over the Liberty, clinching the Skys first playoff berth in its eight-year history. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball McGrady Ends 16-Year N.B.A. Career Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star who averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, said he was retiring from the N.B.A. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. COLUMN-Another key factor for stock investors to watch CHICAGO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - It's well known that small-company stocks have outperformed large-company stocks in terms of average annualized return since the 1920s, and bargain-priced stocks tend to outperform growth stocks. Nibali seizes overall lead in Tour of Spain FISTERRA, Spain (Reuters) - Italian Vincenzo Nibali had completed the fourth stage of the Tour of Spain on Tuesday and pedaled four kms back to his Astana team bus for a shower before he learned he had moved into the race lead. Whiting buying Bakken land in $260 mln deal Aug 27 (Reuters) - Whiting Petroleum Corp said on Tuesday it is buying nearly 40,000 acres of land in the Bakken shale formation for $260 million. T Magazine A Fine Balance The Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci have pioneered a uniquely modern aesthetic through a subtle mixture of historical periods and a painterly palette. Why shouldn't Mayer look hot? Peggy Drexler Marissa Mayer was criticized for appearing in a Vogue portrait that made her look glamorous. But who would want to sit for a portrait that wasn't going to be flattering? How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. UPDATE 2- Antofagasta dampens special dividend hopes as profit falls * H1 EBITDA down 31.2 pct at $1.28 bln, in line with f'casts Straight Sets Gulbis, With a Favorable Draw, Cannot Capitalize The 30th seeded Ernests Gulbis in a quarter of the draw lacking many of the favorites to win the mens United States Open title, fell to the unseeded Andreas Haider-Maurer, 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Straight Sets Family Tradition Brings Home a Title Kennan Johnson and her mother, Natalie, won the mother-daughter title at the National Family Tennis Championship. In 1989, Natalie had teamed with her mother to reach the finals. Getting Started The Siren Call of the Adjustable-Rate Loan The upsurge in rates has breathed new life into adjustable-rate mortgages, which contributed to the housing collapse by trapping borrowers in loans they could not afford. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ sags vs yen as investors shun risk on Syria * C$ falls 1.2 pct to lowest vs yen since Aug. 8 * C$ at C$1.0525 vs US$, or 95.01 U.S. cents * Talk of Western strike against Syria's government forces * Bond prices rise By Solarina Ho TORONTO, Aug... Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray The Return to New York For the second straight year, Andy Murray will be talking to Straight Sets regularly throughout his run at the United States Open. On Tennis At 35, Not Quite Ready to Give Up the Dream After playing professional tennis for 15 years and with retirement a possibility, Michael Russell, ranked 92nd, lost again in the first round at the United States Open. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Russia U.S. 'monkey with grenade' Phil Black reports from Moscow, where the Russian government continues to stand by Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Breaking Bread For Voice of Straphangers, a Journey Without Stops Gene Russianoff, the public face of the Straphangers Campaign, understands that not everyone in Albany or City Hall or at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority considers him all that adorable. Living in Egypt during chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. Yosemite blaze rages closer to reservoir for San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires in decades roared largely unchecked for a 10th day through forests in and around Yosemite National Park on Monday and threatened a reservoir that supplies most of San Francisco's water. City Room Aug. 26 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Europe crushes U.S. to retain Solheim Cup Europe win the Solheim Cup on American soil for the first time after a record 18-10 victory over their U.S. rivals at the Colorado Golf Club. A Loire Valley Fixer-Upper All it needed was its dignity restored. Along with the floors, the roof, the plumbing, the heating and the wiring. Motorsport McLaren's 'big mistakes' Honesty is often a rare virtue at the highest level of sport, especially when it comes to admitting mistakes, so McLaren fans may give Martin Whitmarsh some begrudging respect after the team principal accepted responsibility for a catalog of errors this season. UPDATE 3-Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. Young Tech Sees Itself in Microsofts Ballmer Those in mobile and cloud computing, which Microsoft has not taken full advantage of, know that they could one day face similar problems. Sports Briefing | Soccer Cardiff Stuns Manchester City Fraizer Campbell scored twice, and Cardiff won for the first time in more than 50 years in the top tier of English soccer, jolting visiting Manchester City, 3-2. What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating.

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