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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Seeking to avoid a repeat of Facebook Inc's much-maligned public debut, Twitter Inc revealed more modest ambitions, saying its initial offering would raise up to $1.6 billion and value the company at up to about $11 billion. Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast (Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped. Waking Up to a Bloodsucking Lover In tackling his third Tchaikovsky ballet, the choreographer Matthew Bourne makes a few adjustments. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses and in private sales around the world to fill its new museums. 29,000 plastic ducks lost at sea On a stormy January night in 1992, out on the Pacific Ocean, 29,000 plastic yellow ducks, blue turtles and green frogs fells from a cargo ship and were lost at sea. But what happened to the durable toys over the next 21 years? Obama says shutdown shows contrast of parties' visions NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - With an eye to 2014 elections, President Barack Obama held up the government shutdown this month as an emblem of fundamental differences between Democrats and Republicans... U.S. consumer sentiment slides in October on government shutdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in October to its lowest level since the end of last year as consumers worried congressional dysfunction and the resulting partial shutdown of the... Editorial Narendra Modis Rise in India The divisive technocrat with a disturbing record of intolerance could become the countrys next prime minister. Sketch Guy When the Financial Past Is Not Prologue Relying on historical averages to plan for the future is not as useful as basing decisions on values, goals and resources. Dance Review Matthew Bournes Sleeping Beauty at City Center Matthew Bournes Sleeping Beauty takes Tchaikovskys ballet and makes it the choreographers own. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Crowdfunding Rules Released The shutdown pain lives on. An interview question that reveals leadership. Whats a good printer for your home office? Main opposition party in Bangladesh begins three day strike Oct. 27 - Bangladesh's main opposition party begins a three day strike to demand a caretaker government during upcoming national elections. Gavino Garay reports. Gaffney Runs for 3 TDs, No. 8 Stanford Beats OSU Tyler Gaffney ran for three touchdowns and No. 8 Stanford held off Oregon State's fourth-quarter comeback bid in a 20-12 win Saturday night. Data center glitch is latest problem in 'Obamacare' rollout NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A data center critical for allowing uninsured Americans to buy health coverage under President Barack Obama's healthcare law went down on Sunday, the U.S. government said, in the latest problem for the "Obamacare" rollout. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Doctor and Patient Should Medical School Last Just 3 Years? For several years, medical educators have been engaged in an increasingly heated, and occasionally cantankerous, debate about streamlining medical education and training. Ecuador sees GDP growth of 4.5 pct to 5.1 pct next year QUITO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Ecuador's economic growth will accelerate to as high as 5.1 percent next year, despite less revenue from the oil industry, and inflation is expected to slow to 3.2 percent,... Fatal Bronx Blaze Was Caused by Candles A fire that killed three children in an apartment Friday was caused by candles that were apparently being used after power was cut off over delinquent payments, the authorities said. F1's appetite for dieting drivers How would you feel if your boss asked you to lose weight so you could carry on doing your job? UPDATE 5-Billionaire PM cements grip in Georgia, ally elected president TBILISI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A little-known ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili won a landslide victory in Georgia's presidential election on Sunday, cementing the ruling coalition's grip on power after Mikheil Saakashvili's 10-year rule. Vettel shows a meaner streak GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel can legitimately claim to be one of Formula One's all-time greats after securing a fourth successive title that highlighted his genius as well as a darker side to his character. Common Sense Plan to Tax the Rich Could Aim Higher The mayoral candidate Bill de Blasios proposal to raise taxes on the citys wealthy wont touch many of the wealthiest. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. Ally of Georgia's billionaire PM to be president exit polls TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgy Margvelashvili, an ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, won a landslide victory in a presidential election in Georgia on Sunday, exit polls showed. Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. N.F.L. Roundup Vikings Coach Stands by Freeman as His Quarterback The day after a 23-7 loss to the Giants, Minnesota Coach Leslie Frazier said that Josh Freeman would remain the starter Sunday against Green Bay. REFILE-Macquarie eyes a slice of Australian banks' home mortgage pie * Home mortgage market key profit centre for Australia's Big Four banks World Briefing | Asia More Clashes on Kashmir Border Indian and Pakistani troops fired machine guns and mortar shells across the border in Kashmir, wounding at least 12 people amid some of the most serious tensions in the region in a decade, officials said Friday. Ask Well Does Cooking Vegetables Destroy Their Vitamins? Answering a readers question about the best way to prepare vegetables. Breakingviews Disruptive Apple Oct. 23 - Richard Beales talks to Robert Cyran about Apples new products and why the companys free software may cause the most angst for competitors like Microsoft. The Haggler The Cashiers Check That Wasnt A Boston charity has trouble collecting a refund for late charges from a company that rents credit card devices. Obama tells Americans Healthcare.gov to be fixed in "coming weeks" Oct. 26 - More than a week after a government shutdown, fueled by House Republicans against Obama's Affordable Care Act, the President seeks speedy recovery for healthcare.gov. Gavino Garay reports. Analysis Palestinian downturn bites, aid falters, tunnels collapse RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The arteries of Gaza's economy have collapsed as Egypt demolishes the smuggling tunnels along its sandy border. S.Korea Oct consumer sentiment at 1-1/2 yr high SEOUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's key measure of consumer confidence in October stepped up to its highest level since mid-2012 as South Koreans feel increasingly optimistic about their living conditions, a survey by the central bank showed on Monday. NEWSMAKER-In Libya's east, a former rebel commander tests Tripoli BREGA, Libya, Oct 27 (Reuters) - For Libyan militia leader Ibrahim al-Jathran, shutting down half the country's oil production with an armed militia is not a crime, it is the start of a just battle... Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Kingside Opens, Momofuku Ko Is Moving and More The American brasserie with snazzy dcor and red accents is the latest venture for Marc Murphy; and more restaurant news.

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