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News Feed Latest worldwide news An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Domino 3.0 A beloved magazine returns from the dead (again). And this time its all about commerce. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video of Gravity Alfonso Cuarn narrates a scene from his science fiction thriller. Sunday Routine | Cristin Samper A Break From the Wildlife, With Family On weekends, Cristin Samper, president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, relishes downtime with his wife and two children. Durability of Stoudemire, Once a Star, Is in Question Amare Stoudemire did not have a starring role at the Knicks preseason media day as he once did. Instead, he answered questions about his knees and his rehabilitation. Dance Review Megan V. Sprengers Flutter Opens at the Chocolate Factory In Flutter, a new work by Megan V. Sprenger presented at the Chocolate Factory, dancers undergo sometimes bruising encounters. Dozens killed in Pakistan bazaar blast At least 40 people were killed -- with one family losing 18 members -- after a bomb exploded at a bazaar in Peshawar, Pakistan. 'Bad' Why can't we look away? David Bianculli says "Breaking Bad" finale and "Homeland" premier Sunday night have galvanized the attention of viewers in large part because of our modern embrace of the anti-hero. After years of crop crises, U.S. harvest beckons new era of plenty...almost (Reuters) - For much of the past six years, the global grain markets have lurched from one crop crisis to the next, keeping inventories low and food prices high. Israelis praise Netanyahu's U.N. speech, say country is ready for Iran Oct. 2 - As U.S. and Iran show signs of rapprochement, Israelis say they will take on Iran by themselves, if necessary. Nathan Frandino reports. Russia charges Greenpeace activists with piracy MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia charged Greenpeace activists with piracy on Wednesday over a demonstration last month against Arctic oil drilling, a charge that could bring long prison terms for a protest in a region the Kremlin sees as a key to future prosperity. In Transit Blog A Hotel Rewards Program for College Towns Stash Hotel Rewards has a loyalty program for independent hotels on or near college campuses. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, Oct. 2, 2013 Can you calculate the number of teachers with one year of experience needed to bring the average years of experience to four years, if the school already has one teacher with 13 years of experience? 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Risks remain on Detroit water, sewer bonds, despite payment -Moody's Oct 2 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday that risks remain for Detroit's water and sewer revenue bonds, despite a full Oct. 1 payment by the city on the debt. Els Paves the Way for South Africans Ernie Els remembers them as being a big part of his junior golf foundation in South Africa. Bain Capital-backed Burlington shares rise 39 pct in debut Oct 2 (Reuters) - Shares of Burlington Stores Inc rose as much as 39 percent in their market debut, valuing the Bain Capital-backed discount retailer at about $1.69 billion. Senate Judiciary chief seeks controls on bulk data collection WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said on Wednesday he is working on legislation to tighten oversight of the government's collection of personal communications data, including ending some bulk data collection. Gadgetwise For Your iPhone 5, a Personal Photo and Extra Juice A battery case from Uncommon can be customized with a picture from the user. To Venezuelans, Heir of Chvez Is a Poor Copy Seven months after the election of President Nicols Maduro, Hugo Chvezs handpicked heir, inflation and shortages are creating discontent. Kirk Triplett Wins Again at Pebble Beach Kirk Triplett successfully defended his First Tee Open title Sunday at Pebble Beach, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Doug Garwood and Dan Forsman. App Smart Getting a Party Started With D.J. Apps From a free app for beginning disc jockeys to more expensive apps with pro features, ways to add music to your gatherings. Books of The Times In David and Goliath, Gladwell Explores Two Ideas Malcolm Gladwell sets out to explore two ideas in his new book that there is greatness and beauty in David-Goliath fights; and that we consistently get these kinds of conflicts wrong. ECB's Draghi U.S. shutdown threatens global economy Oct. 2 - ECB President Mario Draghi says a protracted shutdown of the U.S. government poses a risk to the global economic recovery. T Magazine On View | A Curious Path to Auction for Indias Modernist Furniture The artist Amie Siegel realized the elegant midcentury chairs and tables she saw in an auction catalog were the same that had been left stacked in decaying piles in Chandigarh, the first built-from-scratch city in postcolonial India. Jets Close-Up A quick look at key moments from the Titans victory over the Jets. French court fines mother for 3-year-old's "Jihad...I am a bomb" T-shirt PARIS (Reuters) - A woman who sent her three-year-old son - called Jihad - to school in a T-shirt marked "Jihad, Born September 11, I am a bomb" was fined and given a suspended jail sentence by a French court on Friday. Well Ah, Theres Nothing Like New Baby Smell New baby smell is not only real, but acts as a kind of sensory compensation for mothers, new research reveals. But nobodys exactly sure where it comes from. F.B.I. Seizes Silk Road, an Online Drug Market, and Makes Arrest The moves are part of a crackdown on anonymous black markets hidden online and using virtual currencies for drug and other illegal transactions. UPDATE 1-Ackman's Pershing Square ekes out gain in September BOSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - William Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management staunched two months of bleeding in September, as his flagship fund eked out a gain, leaving its returns for the year... Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. Warner Bros. Agrees to Deal for Financial Backing The agreement with RatPac-Dune Entertainment could help finance as many as 75 films. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. Fed trying to ensure small banks not hurt by new rules Bernanke WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is being careful not to place too great a burden on smaller banks as it seeks to beef up regulation of the financial system, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said... Insurance may narrow race gap in access to surgery NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Wider insurance coverage erased racial differences in who got minimally invasive surgery in Massachusetts, according to a new study. Oil and Money Special Report As Stability Eludes Region, Western Oil Giants Hesitate Problems in North Africa and the Middle East, where some governments owe many energy producers billions of dollars, are imperiling the relations between companies and countries. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. NASA on shutdown 'Sort it out, humans' Leave it to NASA to give us some perspective -- about 9.5 billion miles worth -- on the unpopular shutdown of the U.S. government. Peter Schlessel to Lead Universals Focus Features Mr. Schlessel, of FilmDistrict, is replacing James Schamus, the chief executive who helped found the studio 12 years ago. Pirates Beat Reds 6-2 in NL Wild-Card Game Francisco Liriano showed up at PNC Park on Tuesday afternoon in a suit with his suitcase packed for a trip St. Louis.

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