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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bitcoin goes mainstream with ATM in Vancouver coffee shop VANCOUVER, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A silver and blue ATM, perched up next to the espresso bar in a trendy Vancouver coffee shop, could launch a new era for the digital currency bitcoin, offering an almost instant way to exchange the world's leading virtual money for cash. Sports Briefing | Golf Pettersen Keeps Lead in Sunrise Championship Suzann Pettersen struggled with three early bogeys but recovered for a one-over-par 73 to maintain a four-shot lead after the third round of the Sunrise Championship in Taiwan. FIFA chief's 'disrespect' riles Ronaldo Once again, the head of world soccer has put his foot in his mouth. Sepp Blatter has been forced to apologize for a bizarre impersonation of Cristiano Ronaldo that his club Real Madrid claims puts FIFA's impartiality in the upcoming the Ballon d'Or awards in doubt. The Getaway Looking for a Bus or Train? New Sites Aim to Help Start-ups are trying to make searching across multiple bus and train companies as easy as comparing airline carriers. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Protecting South Africa's wildlife Private game reserves are a profitable business in Africa. But protecting rhinos is becoming increasingly difficult. Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. DIARY-Japan - Oct 30 - For real-time forecasts and updates of Japanese economic indicators click. For top news click - All events in Tokyo unless stated otherwise. - Times in GMT. Asterisks** indicate GMT is previous day. - Inclusion of an event in the diary does not necessarily mean that Reuters will cover it. ------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, Oct. 30 0030 - Ministry of Finance announces detailed energy and commodities customs-cleared import data for Septemb Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. World's most bizarre camping trips Camping used to mean a canvas tent, freeze-dried ration packs and a local muddy field. No longer. Odd Bedfellows in Realigned Big East Bond Over Basketball The league lost several football-oriented big names and picked up several new programs, mostly from the Midwest. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. SeaWorld appeal could force taming of its popular orca shows after trainer's death (Reuters) - A killer whale, the lawyer-son of a Supreme Court justice and the grisly death of wildlife trainer will play roles in a U.S. appeals court case next month that could forever change marine park operator SeaWorld's marquee entertainment. Intersection The Warsaw Way In Polands youthful Savior Square, Martina Matwiejczuk, a singer, displays her elegant nonchalant style through mixing simple and avant-garde pieces. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. Colombian team don knock-off shirts after forgetting kit BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe were forced to play in knock-off versions of their own shirts bought from street vendors outside the stadium after forgetting to bring their change uniforms to an away game at the weekend. Sexism or just all-American fun? Women dancing on the fringes of competitive sport has been labeled an echo from an age of sexism and misogyny. Hear the case for and against. 9 great travel rivalries What's more fun than being locked into an eternal grudge with a detested foe? From Scotland to India to Australia to the U.S. South, not much for these impassioned rivals. Lufthansa says new Boeing freighter plane delayed FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Boeing has delayed the delivery of Lufthansa's first 777F freighter plane, just a few days before it was due to land amid ceremony in Frankfurt, while the aircraft maker carries out minor repairs to the left wing. Bits In Smartphone Sales, the Big Get Bigger Samsung recorded its highest share of smartphone shipments to date in the third quarter, while Apple showed more modest gains, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. Sports Spotlight Shines Brightly on St. Louis For one night, the sports spotlight shined on St. Louis. It ended in a double disappointment. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Kasparov Faces Obstacles to Leading Chess Federation Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion who retired in 2005, will try to unseat the eccentric president of the World Chess Federation, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Kenya 1 Month On Looting Dampens Mall Memorial Mourners from various races and religions grabbed handfuls of dirt and planted saplings at a memorial ceremony for the nearly 70 people killed at Nairobis Westgate Mall. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. Pairings A Risotto of Late-Season Tomatoes The flavor of these tomatoes is helped by slow-roasting. The Scan Explaining a Collider and Poisons Power November events at the intersection of science and culture. N.F.L. Roundup Goal-Line Stand Saves Seahawks in Win Over Rams Seattle, riding the best start in franchise history, made a dramatic goal-line stand in the final minute to beat St. Louis. Google+ now has 300 million active users MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Google Inc's fledgling social network, Google+, has now signed up 300 million active users who participate in its main news page or feed, up from 190 million just six months ago, the company said on Tuesday. City Room New York Today Mayoral Misfits What you need to know for Tuesday eccentric candidates for City Hall, bits of sunshine and a slate of Hurricane Sandy memorials. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. Best wildlife photos of 2013 Winners of the 49th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have been announced. Here are 10 of the breathtaking entries. Qatar defends 2022 project There's nearly a decade to go before a ball is kicked at soccer's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. But the tiny Gulf state, which won the right to host the event nearly three years ago, is embroiled in controversy over the treatment of the huge migrant labor force within its borders. DealBook Nextdoor, a Start-Up, Raises $60 Million New investments in a social network for neighbors are bound to set off questions about whether venture capitalists are inflating another technology bubble. Footballer in Qatar feels like 'hostage' Qatar's kafala system means migrant workers cannot leave the state without their employer's consent. CNN looks at the impact of the restrictions ahead of the football World Cup. The last Indian Grand Prix? India hosts third Grand Prix amid speculation this may be the last, Sumnima Udas reports. Major Indexes Keep Rising, on Belief the Fed Will Stand Pat on Stimulus With eyes on the Federal Reserve, investors ignored reports showing a big drop in consumer confidence and a slight decline in retail sales. Advertisers get creative at airports As media outlets flourish, and attention spans shrink to hashtag-sized dimensions, advertisers have had to get increasingly creative with how they deliver messages to the masses. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish.

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