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FOREX-Dollar off lows but still vulnerable as Fed meeting looms
* Dollar drifts off nine-month trough versus currency basket


Surfers ride the Halloween wave
October 28 - Costumed surfers vie to be the big kahuna of a Halloween competition in Santa Monica. Sharon Reich reports.


Red Bulls Savor Being No. 1 ... for a Night
The Red Bulls finished No. 1 over all in M.L.S. and will play either Houston or Montreal in the playoffs.


Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture
Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences.


Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Mothers Anxiety
Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women.


The Appraisal As Landlord of Brooklyn Duplex, de Blasio Gets High Approval Ratings
Renters past and present at a Brooklyn duplex owned by the mayoral contender Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, report no complaints.


The top films at the North American box office
LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million


Finding an edge in a crowded market
The decline of print and rise in peer-reviewed websites are giving publishers a big headache. So how do you find an edge in the crowded marketplace?


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.


UPDATE 1-Amazon sales show momentum, analysts boost price targets
* Shares jump 10 pct after opening bell (Updates shares)


10 must-see animal migrations
Journeying herds of wildlife can make for an awe-inspiring sight. In many communities throughout the world, the arrival of the animals marks the beginning of festivities.


Motorsport Lorenzo sets up decider
Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi.


DealBook Twitter Visits Wall St. to Preview I.P.O. Roadshow
Twitters roadshow may not begin until Monday, but its executives are already making the rounds in New York.


Dot Earth Blog Updates on Americas Persistent Air and Water Pollution Challenges
A look at ways to clean up Americas lingering air and water pollution problems.


Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan.


Poland could halve demand for coal by 2030, study says
OSLO (Reuters) - Poland could halve its demand for coal by 2030 with a shift to renewable energies that would end its image as a laggard in European Union efforts to slow climate change, a study showed on Friday.


Health Site Woes Undermine Obamas Vow on Government
Flaws in the rollout of the online federal exchange could have serious implications for President Obamas promise of a more efficient government.


9 amazing folding vehicles
CNN discovers the latest in origami innovation a fully functioning kayak that folds into a portable suitcase as well as a folding electric car


White house says U.S. intelligence gathering may require 'additional constraints'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday there may need to be additional constraints placed on America's spy agencies after a series of embarrassing disclosures about the broad scope of U.S. intelligence gathering.


European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets
Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry.


White House sees need for 'constraints' on NSA spying
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House moved on Monday to reassure U.S. allies and Americans concerned about the sweeping nature of the National Security Agency's surveillance practices by acknowledging that more constraints are needed to ensure that privacy rights are protected.


NY eatery gives diners the silent treatment
October 22 - Eating in silence is the latest trend at a Brooklyn restaurant. Sharon Reich reports.


Accusations of Racism Haunting Russia
Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the World Cup in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans.


Property Values What You Get for ... $1,250,000
A federal-style house in Minneapolis; a Tudor in Denver; and a condo in a Boston brownstone.


Voice of 'Simpsons' teacher dies
Marcia Wallace, whose four-decade television career included playing the receptionist on "The Bob Newhart Show" and Bart's fourth-grade teacher on "The Simpsons," has died, her agent said Saturday.


Sketch Guy The Perils of Ascribing Meaning to a Random Event
Dont make big financial decisions based on one or two events that might not even be related, a financial planner writes.


Egypt security forces fire teargas at pro-Mursi student protest
CAIRO (Reuters) - Security forces fired teargas to disperse hundreds of students protesting against Egypt's military-installed government at Cairo's al-Azhar university on Monday, a week before ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi is due to face trial.


MBK Partners to launch sale of S.Korean bottle maker Techpack-source
SEOUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Private equity firm MBK Partners is launching a sale of a 100 percent stake in South Korean bottle maker Techpack Solutions Co Ltd, a source with direct knowledge of the...


'Bones,' 'Arrow' and more What's next
Scoop on the Bones wedding (and honeymoon)! Fresh Arrow dish that hits the target! And some answers on how NCIS LA will deal with a real-life baby twist. All that and more in this week's Spoiler Room.


Lin Underdog turned NBA star
CNN's Monita Rajpal speaks with Jeremy Lin as he opens up about becoming a sports icon.


Alcoa shares jump on unusually heavy trading
(Reuters) - Shares of Alcoa Inc surged on Tuesday in an unusually busy day for the aluminum producer, with the stock rising sharply in late-day trading for its biggest one-day move in nearly two...


Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record
Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League.


Kovac Replaces Stimac as Croatia Coach
Croatia Coach Igor Stimac was fired after a 2-0 loss to Scotland in a World Cup qualifying match.


German paper says Obama aware of spying on Merkel since 2010
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German newspaper said on Sunday that U.S. President Barack Obama knew his intelligence service was eavesdropping on Angela Merkel as long ago as 2010, contradicting reports that he had told the German leader he did not know.


Lakers End Preseason With 111-106 Win Over Jazz
Steve Blake scored 13 of his 19 points in the third quarter, Pau Gasol and Nick Young each had 16, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 111-106 Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams.


T Magazine Art Matters | Two Artists, a Chevy Astro Van and a Statue of Michael Jackson
This was the scene outside of the Kitchen in Chelsea a few days ago as the sculptor Fawn Krieger and the performance artist Neal Medlyn got ready for Medlyns new show, King, which opens Wednesday.


Royal baby a retail giant
UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million.


Campaign Spotlight A Premium Brand Reaches Out to the Discerning Vodka Fan
BBDO New York has introduced a global campaign for Belvedere Vodka, starting with television spots and expanding to print, outdoor and digital advertising.


Qatar 2022 As it happened
A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA.


New York City Amends Fee Policy for a Visit to the Met
Clarifying decades of legal vagueness, the amended lease spells out that the Metropolitan Museum of Art is allowed to charge a suggested admission fee.


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