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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop. Movie Review Capital, a Financial Thriller Directed by Costa-Gavras Capital, directed by Costa-Gavras, centers on the machinations of ruthless financiers during a takeover attempt. Obamacare woes Fingers pointed Finger pointing over the technical blunders that gummed up the Obamacare website launch will ensue on Thursday, it appears. Hitting Pay Dirt on Mars The first rock examined by Curiosity last year turns out to be an uncommon alkaline rock, with a tiny amount of water. Puerto Rico, munis take $5.4 bln bite out of Franklin fund flows Oct 24 (Reuters) - Investors in the Franklin Double-Tax Free Income Fund rejected the most lopsided bet on Puerto Rico debt in the U.S. mutual fund industry. EFH restructuring talks expand, forge on ahead of looming payment NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings has stepped up talks with bondholders of its regulated unit, several people close to the talks said on Thursday, as it holds out hope of reaching... WRAPUP 2-Asset managers post outflows after big investors grew cautious BOSTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Investors pulled billions of dollars out of several large asset managers in the third quarter, the firms said on Thursday, reflecting increasing caution among institutional... Protecting South Africa's wildlife Private game reserves are a profitable business in Africa. But protecting rhinos is becoming increasingly difficult. Report slams continued antibiotic use in U.S. livestock WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators and livestock producers have failed to curb the use of antibiotics in cattle, pigs and poultry despite concerns that excessive use in meat production will reduce the drugs' effectiveness in humans, a panel of experts said. Six months on -- what's changed? Six months after more than 1,000 people lost their lives in the deadliest garment factory accident in Bangladeshi history, the South Asian country continues to mourn the deaths of workers in other avoidable incidents. Special Report W.T.A. Championships Jelena Jankovics New Shot at the Top After dropping from the top 20, the former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic has surged back this year to join the elite field at the season-ending W.T.A. Championships. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Fodor's 100 Hotel Award winners Whether you're seeking a blissful beach retreat, a funky conversion or the perfect exotic hideaway, there's a hotel for nearly everyone on the third annual Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards, released Friday. Giants Replay Week 7 Eli Manning passed for 200 yards and a touchdown as the Giants recorded their first win of the season, a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Wanted Pregnant cows to help South Dakota ranchers recover from storm (Reuters) - Ranchers in South Dakota who lost large parts of their cattle herds to a winter storm are not asking for blankets or food to help them recover. They want pregnant cows and heifers of breeding age, said a group organizing donations on Tuesday. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. New Technique Holds Promise for Hair Growth Researchers said the procedure, tested in mice, would not just relocate hair, as in a transplant, but would increase its amount. Giants Fans Are Blue but Not Angry Fans at MetLife Stadium, accustomed to winning Giants teams, are frustrated and perplexed but not ready to turn on this seasons disappointing outfit. Phys Ed How Music Can Boost Our Workouts Making music and not just listening to it while exercising makes the exercise easier, a remarkable new experiment finds, suggesting that the human love of music may have evolved, in part, to ease physical effort. Australian royal prank call radio boss defends 'insulting' comment It took just two "immortal words" for the chairman of a leading Australian media group to whip up hundreds more in print and online in the Australian press on Tuesday. Michael Fassbender on getting star-struck Irish actor Michael Fassbender admits he does get star-struck of sorts when working alongside other A-list actors. Rough cut - no narration T Magazine Editors Letter | Life At Home The homes featured in our latest design issue have very different aesthetics. But they are all very personal, and that is part of their appeal. Harvard taps investment arm veteran to oversee private equity BOSTON (Reuters) - Harvard Management Company, which manages the Ivy League school's $32.7 billion endowment, said on Monday it promoted Lane MacDonald to oversee its private equity investments. Lindsey Hankes, Colin Jones The bride is a butcher, and the groom is the social media editor for MSNBC. DealBook UBS Brokers in Puerto Rico Create Headache for the Bank The Swiss banking giant, which manages $10 billion for the American commonwealths millionaires, began an internal investigation into the lending practices of some of its top-producing brokers. The Simpsons Springfield to Brazil The Fox TV show will go on the road to Brazil in an episode in March that features Homer as a World Cup referee. Response to a Citys Smog Points to a Change in Chinese Attitude Rising concern about pollution in China and a more active response signal that some officials are serious about tackling the chronic problem. Uehara a Master of the End-Game for Red Sox He came to the Boston Red Sox as an efficient set-up man for the bullpen, yet Koji Uehara has emerged as an end-game master for the American League champions, who are seeking their third World Series title in 10 seasons. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Japan refiner Nansei halts marine ops due to typhoon TOKYO (Reuters) - Nansei Sekiyu KK, a Japanese refiner wholly owned by Brazil's Petrobras, has suspended marine operations at its 100,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Okinawa, southwest of Japan, due to an approaching typhoon. Hyundai tries to rev back up after 2013 fishtail Oct. 24 - After a commendable half-decade journey from underdog to boss hog, the past three quarters haven't been as kind to Hyundai Motor. Reuters' Jon Gordon analyzes the carmaker's latest results. Where 'kicking the can' all began CNN's Richard Quest explains the latest series of can kicking in the United States from 2011 until now. 'Dark universe' beckons as research target after Higgs boson wins Nobel GENEVA (Reuters) - With the Higgs boson in the bag, the head of the CERN research center urged scientists on Tuesday to push on to unveil the "dark universe" - the hidden stuff that makes up 95 per cent of the cosmos and is still a mystery to earthbound researchers. No. 19 Oklahoma St Keeping QB a Secret Just as it was throughout the preseason, the identity of No. 19 Oklahoma State's starting quarterback remains a mystery. Sports Briefing | Cycling Tour de France Time Trials Trimmed The 2014 Tour de France, starting in Leeds, England, will have only 33 miles of time trials, all on the second-to-last stage. Oceans face 'deadly trio' of threats, study says OSLO (Reuters) - The world's oceans are under greater threat than previously believed from a "deadly trio" of global warming, declining oxygen levels and acidification, an international study said on Thursday. Sinosphere Blog With Winter Ahead, Can Chinas Smog Get Anything But Worse? As Chinese cities begin to fire up their central heating systems, which often rely on coal, residents worry about the impact on air quality. South Korea's first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. New China H7N9 strain gives kick to mutant bird flu research ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to it. Sports Briefing | College Basketball Louisville Suspends Starting Forward Without providing details, Coach Rick Pitino said starting power forward Chane Behanan had broken a team rule.

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