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UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating results missed forecasts amid weakness in insurance operations.


This Little LED of Mine
The common complaint about compact fluorescent lights, the harsh glow, may have an energy-efficient answer, especially as LED bulbs fall under $10 each.


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.


German Politician Meets With Snowden
A member of the parliamentary committee that oversees German intelligence met Edward J. Snowden to explore whether he would testify in an inquiry of the N.S.A.s monitoring of Chancellor Angela Merkels calls.


Nets Hand Heat First 2-Game Skid Since January
Paul Pierce and Joe Johnson scored 19 points each, and the Brooklyn Nets ended years of futility against the Miami Heat and sent the NBA champions to their first losing streak in 10 months with a 101-100 victory Friday night.


Fisheries chief says some EU cod stocks facing collapse
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's fisheries chief proposed on Wednesday a cut of up to a third in the amount of cod the bloc's fishermen can catch next year, warning that stocks are at risk of collapse in some areas.


China bans officials sending new year cards at public expense
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's ruling Communist Party on Friday banned officials from sending or printing new year cards or calendars if they have been paid for with public funds, the latest step in the...


BRIEF-Shunfeng wins bid to acquire main China unit of Suntech
* Says wins bid for acquisition, reorganisation of Wuxi Suntech, Suntech Power's main China unit


Warburg Pincus selling stake in Australia's Transpacific
PERTH, Australia, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is selling a stake in Australian waste management firm Transpacific Industries Group through UBS, a Transpacific spokesman said...


Arsenal beat Liverpool to open gap at the top
LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal maintained their challenge for a first trophy in nine seasons when they beat Liverpool 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.


Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Prankvertising
How one store competes at Halloween. Why independent funeral homes are struggling. Are economists nice people?


Illegal immigrants' route to Europe
The death of more than 300 African migrants in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa in early October has shone a spotlight on illegal immigration to Europe.


Welcomed With Kisses, Stanford Freshmen Risk the Kissing Disease
Full Moon on the Quad, an orgy of interclass kissing reluctantly but officially sanctioned by Stanford University, is followed by another tradition the spread of mono and the flu.


Kerry to visit Egypt, tensions high before Mursi trial
CAIRO (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Egypt a day before deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi goes on trial, the next likely flashpoint in the struggle between his Muslim Brotherhood and the army-backed interim government.


Exports key to U.S. success
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy.


U.S. preterm births fall to 15-year low, still worst in developed world
NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The rate of preterm births in the United States dropped to a 15-year low of 11.5 percent in 2012, according to a report released on Friday, but the country still came in dead last among industrialized nations on this measure of infant health.


Looking for a Way Around Keystone XL, Canadian Oil Hits the Rails
Despite higher costs, Canadian oil companies are rapidly expanding their ability to transport crude by rail, hoping to tap hungry markets in Asia.


Dream Season Over, Spieth Ready to Start Over
Jordan Spieth followed the flight of his tee shot on the par-3 sixth hole at Sheshan International, and his amateur partners took great interest just watching his body language. Finally, he offered the slightest slump of his shoulders when he saw the outcome.


10 scariest places in Asia
Gallery and QA with Robert Joe, host of National Geographic's "I Wouldn't Go In There," introduces Asia's scariest spots.


On Pro Football If Not Yet a Winner, the Giants Are a Different Team
The Giants may not become a winning team but they are a different one now as new faces like Jon Beason, Will Hill, and Peyton Hillis have gained prominent roles.


U.S./Canada daily earnings hits misses Nov 1 - 1800 ET
Nov 1 (Reuters) - The following U.S.- and Canada-listed companies reported earnings on Friday. This list shows whether they beat, met or missed Wall Street analysts' forecasts. It also shows the difference between analysts' expectations and reported results. The figures are provided by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Company Name Ticker Qtr Industry Curr EPS Est EPS Act Diff EPS Rev Est Rev Act Diff Rev 1ST CONSTITUTION BANCORP Q3 BANKING


The Week Ahead | Dance Movement Extremes
Too much strength can just about ruin a dance, but this week affords a rare opportunity to experience its power in both formidable and subtle ways.


Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato
On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Police Question Hingis
Martina Hingis has been questioned by the Swiss police after her estranged husband, Thibault Hutin, said he was attacked by her and her family, a police spokesman said.


Barclays promotes Attea to co-head of US securitized products
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Barclays has promoted Martin Attea to co-head of its US securitized-products group, replacing Diane Rinnovatore, who has left the firm after 16 years, according to sources...


World Briefing | The Americas Mexico Junk Food Tax Is Approved
Aiming to curb unhealthy consumption habits, Mexicos Congress on Thursday approved new taxes on sugary drinks and junk food.


Fantasy Football Week 9 Tiered Rankings Overview
Applying an algorithm called the Gaussian mixture model to an aggregation of expert ranking data reveals natural tiers and clusters within the data.


Witnesses describe panic at LAX
Travelers describe how they evaded flying bullets as a gunman opened fire inside one of the busy terminals at Los Angeles International Airport.


Books of The Times American Mirror, About Norman Rockwell, by Deborah Solomon
American Mirror grapples with the aesthetic and psychological influences on the illustrator Norman Rockwells work.


City Room New York Today Marathon Revival
What you need to know for Friday and the weekend the marathon returns, tropical weather and a parrot safari in Brooklyn.


First look Disney's Avatar land
Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development.


Table For Three Dick Cavett and Alec Baldwin Start the Conversation
Mr. Cavett and Mr. Baldwin had lunch with Philip Galanes and discussed talk shows, Richard Nixon, being chased by the paparazzi and dealing with depression.


Amanda Peet, Playwright, With The Commons of Pensacola
Amanda Peet turns playwright, with The Commons of Pensacola, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner.


Hotel reservations So last year
As cell phones infiltrate our day-to-day lives, fewer people make firm plans -- or reserve hotel rooms. Companies are flocking to fill the same-day booking market, to the worry of some hotel brands.


2014 playoffs Ronaldo vs. Zlatan
Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs.


In Practice Health Exchange A One-Month Checkup
Success signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act has been elusive for some and a dream come true for others. It often depends on geography.


Business Briefing | Regulatory News F.D.A. Clears New Cancer-Fighting Drug From Roche
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug from Roche to help treat patients with a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.


China says will stamp out Dalai Lama's voice in Tibet
BEIJING (Reuters) - China aims to stamp out the voice of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in his restive and remote homeland by ensuring that his "propaganda" is not received by anyone on the internet, television or other means, a top official said.


New view of drone death toll
The debate over the number of civilian casualties caused by CIA drone strikes in Pakistan is perhaps the most contentious issue in the often fraught U.S.-Pakistan relationship.


UPDATE 1-Russian PM plays down "gas war" talk, warns Ukraine on EU
MOSCOW, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said he saw no reason for Moscow to cut gas supplies to Ukraine over an unpaid bill for now, playing down talk of an imminent "gas war" that might disrupt flows to Europe.


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