Digg - Technology Feed No items found.	SlashDot Feed Australia Adopts EU's Geographical Indicator System For Wine  ...more onreserve writes with an excerpt from a site dedicated to laws affecting wine: "[L]ast week, Australia signed an agreement with the European Union to comply with the geographical indicator (GI) system of the EU. The new agreement replaces an agreement signed in 1994 between the two wine powers and protects eleven of the EU drink labels and 112 of the Australian GI's. Specifically, this means that many of the wine products produced in Australia that were previously labeled according to Europea... Craigslist Removes Its Controversial Adult Section  ...more Cyrus writes "The online classified website Craigslist has removed its controversial Adult Services portion of its website. Technology blog TechCrunch was the first to report the section had been blacked out with the word 'Censored.'" Read more of this story at Slashdot. Google Wave To Live On As 'Wave In a Box'  ...more snydeq writes "Google Wave will morph into an application bundle for real-time collaboration, according to a blog post by Google Wave engineer Alex North. 'We will expand upon the 200K lines of code we've already open sourced (detailed at waveprotocol.org) to flesh out the existing example Wave server and Web client into a more complete application or "Wave in a Box,"' North said, adding that the future of the recently flat-lined Google service will be 'defined by your contributions. We hope ... NASA Preps Closest-Ever Sun Mission  ...more coondoggie writes "NASA today said it had picked five experiments that will ride aboard one of its most ambitious space missions to explore the Sun. The Solar Probe, a car-sized spacecraft, is scheduled to launch no later than 2018 and will fly closer to the Sun's surface than any other probe, NASA stated. Ultimately the spacecraft's goals are to help scientists understand why the sun's outer atmosphere so much hotter than the sun's visible surface and what propels the solar wind that affects... Software (and Appropriate Input Device) For a Toddler?  ...more An anonymous reader writes "I have an 18-month-old who loves bright screens (TV and computer), loves loud noises, and loves to mash buttons. He targets my laptop with the button-mashing, and I sort of hate having to tell him 'no' when he wants to explore a computer. I was wondering if anyone knows of some fun (and maybe educational) age-specific PC software that also comes with an age-appropriate input device. I've seen those big-button devices in retail stores that seem to just hook up to th... Brazil Considering Legalizing File Sharing  ...more An anonymous reader writes "It looks like Brazil may be the country to watch if you're interested in much more consumer-friendly copyright laws (assuming US diplomatic pressure doesn't interfere). As that country goes through a copyright reform process, among the proposals is one that would create fines not just for infringing, but also for hindering fair use and the public domain. Also, there is a big push underway, with widespread support — even from some artists groups — to legalize file s... Game Publishers Using Stealth P2P Clients  ...more An anonymous reader writes "TorrentFreak has shed some light on the dark practice of installing stealth-mode P2P clients during game downloads and using unsuspecting gamers' PCs as 'bandwidth slaves.' The clients operate in the background and largely go unnoticed until problems arise that are caused by overactive uploading/seeding. While the Akamai NetSession Interface and Pando Media Booster are specifically called out, there appear to be other offenders as indicated in the comments left by ... Winnie-the-Pooh Parodied In Wookie-the-Chew  ...more pickens writes "Erik Hayden writes in the Atlantic that children will see endearing portraits of Chewbacca rendered in the style of "Winnie-the-Pooh" in the book of drawings "Wookie the Chew," a tribute to the combined genius of George Lucas, A.A.Milne and E.H.Sheppard, by artist James Hance released on September 1st. Samples from the book are available at Hance's web site. Hance bases his right to parody Winnie-the-Pooh on Fair Use as parody under which certain uses of copyrighted works, whi... 2010 May Be the First Year YouTube Turns a Profit  ...more eldavojohn writes "Analysts are saying that this year will be the first year YouTube turns a profit. From the New York Times article: 'In the last year, the video site has become a significant contributor to the family business at a time when Google, which makes more than 90 percent of its revenue from text search ads, is seeking a second act. Though Google does not report YouTube's earnings, it has hinted that it is hovering near profitability. Analysts say YouTube will bring in around $450 ... VISA Pulls Plug On ePassporte, Porn Webmasters  ...more tsu doh nimh writes "Credit card giant VISA International has suspended its business with ePassporte, an Internet payment system widely used to pay adult Webmasters and a raft of other affiliate programs. A number of adult Webmaster forums are up in arms over the move because many of their funds are now stranded. Visa has been silent on the issue so far, but KrebsOnSecurity.com points to an e-mail from ePassporte founder Christopher Mallick saying the unexpected move by Visa wouldn't strand c...
Ars Technica Feed AP: Yeah, we'd better cite pajama-wearing bloggers, too  ...more The Associated Press didn't need any help from a bunch of unshowered bloggers pecking away at their keyboards from the basement offices in which they play "reporter," thank you very much. Now it knows better. At the AP's 2009 annual meeting, Chairman Dean Singleton reminded his audience (read the speech) that the AP and its members "are the source of most of the news content being created in the world today." The collective remains "the gold standard of newsgathering an... Netgear offers 500Mbps powerline networking via next-gen standard  ...more Even as the IEEE P1901 working group was set to meet this week to recommend its draft standard for broadband over powerline networks for official status, Netgear announced its line of Powerline AV 500 adapters that incorporate the HomePlug-compatible flavor of the standard. The new devices theoretically promise up to gigabit Ethernet speeds over home electrical wiring, and are the first to incorporate the newest standard. The Powerline AV 500 comes in either standard or p... Ubuntu 10.10 beta arrives with new netbook UI  ...more Canonical has announced the availability of the Ubuntu 10.10 beta release. The new version of the popular Linux distribution, codenamed Maverick Meerkat, is scheduled for final release in October. It brings some noteworthy user interface improvements and updated software. The beta ships with GNOME 2.31, which introduces support for the new dconf configuration storage system. Ubuntu's standard F-Spot photo tool has been replaced by Shotwell, a relatively new application... Oil sands release pollutants, contrary to government study  ...more The extraction of heavy crude oil from oil sands in Canada is releasing as many as 13 kinds of pollutants into the surrounding air and water, according to a study published in PNAS this week. The independent report directly contradicts the results of the government-administered Regional Aquatic Monitoring Program (RAMP) that claimed neither humans nor the environment were at risk from the oil extraction. Oil sands are swaths of ground that are laced with heavy crude oi... Duke Nukem Forever is back: coming to both consoles and PC  ...more The news of an upcoming announcement at PAX, followed by a tweet that showed the image of a flying pig. These were the hints pointed at a momentous occasion in gaming history: Duke Nukem Forever will see release late this year, or maybe next year, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Gearbox Software will be taking over development from the now-defunct 3D Realms. After the studio's closing, litigation began between 3D Realms and Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of D... Google sticks Wave in a box, puts a bow on top  ...more Contrary to popular belief, Google Wave is not quite dead. Google plans to expand upon the open source code it has already released to form a more complete, standalone application known as "Wave in a Box." Wave will work (or not work, depending on how you look at it) as it always has, but with the new app, developers can run their own wave servers and host waves from their own machines. "Since the beginning, it has been our vision that the Google Wave protocols could supp... Forgetful Facebook fanatics can remotely kill their other sessions  ...more Forgetful Facebook users and wannabe-burglars can now rest a little easier at night knowing that they can remotely log themselves out if they accidentally left logged-in sessions in other locations. Facebook users will soon be able to see where else they might be logged on, adding another layer of security to the social networking service. Some of you may know the scenario all too well: you log into your Facebook account at your friend's place or your parents' house t... Frustrated Nexus One owner sues Google over "sporadic" 3G speed  ...more Imagine that your name is Nathan Nabors and that you live in the sunny climes of Orlando, Florida. Imagine further that, back when Google announced its own Android phone and called it the Nexus One, you realized that your Orlando-based life would only be complete with the purchase of this shiny new gadget. So you bought one, paying the full unlocked price of $563.38 from Google's online store. And, because you already had service with AT&T, you dropped a cool $230 to brea... iTunes 10 hands-on: snappier performance, questionable UI choices  ...more By now, most iTunes users have already downloaded and installed iTunes 10. We've already given you the low-down on the biggest addition to the new version of iTunes—the Ping social network—but we also wanted to give our impressions on two "improvements" promised in the release notes: look-and-feel and performance. While we agree that iTunes is "faster and more responsive," we're not sold on the revised user interface. Read the ... Ivy the Kiwi on the Wii, DS is a wonderful, addictive surprise  ...more Ivy the Kiwi was created by Yuji Naka, the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is a character that continues to enjoy a strong following, and the series gives any follow-up work a huge shadow to live under. Don't worry, this game is up to the challenge. Read the comments on this post	Google Science and Technology Feed Google to Simplify Privacy Policy - PC Magazine  ...more New York Times (blog)Google to Simplify Privacy PolicyPC MagazineGoogle on Friday announced that it will be streamlining its privacy policy, effective Oct. 3. The search engine giant is not making any material changes to its policy, but is removing redundant sections, and launching a new privacy tools page. ...Google settles Buzz privacy lawsuitComputerworldGoogle Settles Buzz Lawsuit for $8.5 MillionSoftpediaGoogle will pay out $8.5M over Buzz privacy snafuVentureBeatAFP -CNET -I4Uall 253 ne... Texas opens inquiry into Google search rankings - The Associated Press  ...more Washington PostTexas opens inquiry into Google search rankingsThe Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. ...Texas watchdog reviews Google's practicesFinancial TimesGoogle Search Probed by Texas AG for AntitrusteWeekTexas opens antitrust investigation of GoogleCNETComputerworld -RTT News ... Is Apple's Ping a Haven for Spammers? - PC World  ...more Sydney Morning HeraldIs Apple's Ping a Haven for Spammers?PC WorldAnalysis: Apple's Ping is a new iTunes-based social network. Unfortunately, it's already beset with a very old problem: rampant comment spam. It seems Apple is getting into the social networking business, God help them. Among the other life changing ...Apple's jump into social networking not a slam-dunkReutersApple's Ping tops 1M users in two days, but it's no Google BuzzVentureBeatPing draws over 1 million users in first 48 ho... Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab - PC World  ...more Sydney Morning HeraldSamsung Launches Galaxy TabPC WorldSamsung has finally revealed the Galaxy Tab, a tablet computer running Android 2.2 that will begin shipping in October in Europe. A launch date for the US was not revealed. The tablet can be used to surf the Web, watch movies, read e-books, ...Tough slogging for iPad knockoffsFortuneSamsung Galaxy Tab: What the analysts sayThe GuardianSamsung Galaxy TabDailyTechForbes -ABC News -Reutersall 1,380 news articles » Jobs slashes Apple TV price, unveils 'Ping' social network - Computerworld  ...more ABC NewsJobs slashes Apple TV price, unveils 'Ping' social networkComputerworldComputerworld - Apple today introduced a dramatically smaller and less expensive Apple TV that streams rented movies and TV programs to high-definition television sets, making good on rumors that the company would push what CEO Steve ...Week in review: Apple harvests iPods, Apple TVCNETA Look at the New Apple TV, iPod Touch and NanoPC WorldApple iPod Event: Rumor vs. RealityPC MagazineeWeek -Register -USA Todayall ... Why God Did Not Create the Universe - Wall Street Journal  ...more The Guardian (blog)Why God Did Not Create the UniverseWall Street JournalAccording to Viking mythology, eclipses occur when two wolves, Skoll and Hati, catch the sun or moon. At the onset of an eclipse people would make lots of noise, hoping to scare the wolves away. ...Review of 'The Grand Design,' by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow.Washington PostStephen Hawking's big bang gapsThe HinduA mystery wrapped in an enigmaThe GuardianFinancial Times -TIME -Telegraph.co.ukall 868 news articles... I played Duke Nukem Forever today ... what the f*ck!? - Destructoid  ...more MTV.com (blog)I played Duke Nukem Forever today ... what the f*ck!?DestructoidWhen I was on my plane to Seattle, getting ready to play some games, meet some gamers, and prepare for tomorrow's Destructoid LIVE panel, I never thought I'd be leaving the first day of PAX with the ability to say that I have played Duke Nukem Forever. ...The Week in Review - Game, Set, NukemEscapist MagazineDuke Nukem Forever rises again from the grave to kick ass, chew bubble gumVentureBeatIt's Official: Borderlan... Twitter use explodes thanks to apps - Telegraph.co.uk  ...more New York Times (blog)Twitter use explodes thanks to appsTelegraph.co.ukEvan Williams, one of Twitter's co-founders, said that recent moves to make Twitter apps more easily discoverable on mobile devices had helped to fuel this growth. Twitter caused consternation among some third-party developers when it acquired one ...Twitter Touts Mobile, Third-Party Client UseInternetNews.comBig jump in number of people on TwitterSan Francisco ChronicleTwitter Users Still Flock to the Website, Which Stink... The Struggle for What We Already Have - New York Times  ...more CNET (blog)The Struggle for What We Already HaveNew York TimesFor something that seems so simple and straightforward, “net neutrality” has sure created one big mess. Trying to force net neutrality on Comcast, the FCC under Julius Genachowski seems to have lost its authority over broadband. ...FCC Delays Net Neutrality DecisioneWeekFCC delays critical net neutrality decisionTG DailyFCC Expected to Delay Net Neutrality Ruling Until After ElectionsDailyTechTMCnet -Digitaltrends.com -BBC Newsall ... Tim Allen Gets A New Job: Chevy Spokesman - I4U  ...more AutoWeekTim Allen Gets A New Job: Chevy SpokesmanI4UStarting this Tuesday, you'll start actually recognizing the voice behind TV ads for General Motors' Chevrolet line of cars. The man who used to be a huge TV star will now just be in TV commercials. Allen, known by many as "Tim the Tool Man Taylor" and ...Tim Allen to be voice of crucial GM adsDetroit Free PressMetro native Tim Allen to be voice of ChevroletThe Detroit NewsGM hatches Chevrolet Cruze hatchback for EuropeUSA TodayThe Associate...
BBC Technology News Feed PS3 hack escapes court challenge  ...more Sony has won a permanent ban in Australia of a hack for its PS3, but the code behind it has been released for free on the web. Memristor revolution backed by HP  ...more A potentially revolutionary circuit component, once a laboratory curiosity, is to be mass-produced for the first time. Global broadband divide revealed  ...more The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures. Samsung releases iPad competitor  ...more Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab. Apple creates a social network  ...more Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software. US seeks input on net data rules  ...more US net users are being asked for their opinions about what ISPs should be allowed to do with web traffic flowing through their networks. Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par  ...more Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn. Sony rolls out rival to iTunes  ...more Sony has unveiled its own music and video download service in an announcement timed to coincide with an Apple media event. Roaming iPhone glitch continues  ...more Mobile operator O2 and Apple are still resolving a months-old data roaming issue, with customers complaining of charges they didn't incur. Rival benefits from Digg revamp  ...more A revamp of the social-news site Digg has unexpectedly backfired on its owners after members redirected traffic to a rival site.	Reuters Technology News Feed Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit  ...more SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings. U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police  ...more DUBAI (Reuters) - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state's moves to curb the smartphone, Dubai's police chief said. Samsung to challenge Apple's iPad with own tablet  ...more BERLIN (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics' first tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab, will go on sale in two weeks, it said on Thursday, turning up the heat on Apple Inc's iPad. Apple and Google to clash in music space by Christmas  ...more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple Inc, according to people familiar with the matter. Apple TV could help Netflix growth  ...more LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shares in Netflix Inc neared their all-time high on Thursday, after Apple Inc said that the company's streaming video service would be added to a new version of Apple TV. Verizon unveils prepaid option for smartphones  ...more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless on Thursday started giving smartphone users the option of paying for calls in advance instead of committing to long-term contracts, a move that pits it directly against rivals like Leap Wireless . HP wins 3PAR for $2.4 billion as Dell drops out  ...more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co won the bidding war to buy data storage company 3PAR Inc for $2.4 billion, as rival Dell Inc bowed out on Thursday. Panasonic aiming for half of Europe's 3D TV market  ...more BERLIN (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is aiming to grab a 50 percent share of the European 3D television market this year as demand outstrips expectations and the technology wins converts worldwide, its head of Europe said on Thursday. Apple TV a first step for more ambitious plans?  ...more LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Critics hoping for more from Apple Inc's Web-to-TV plans -- a device, say, that would revolutionize living room entertainment the way the iPad changed tablet computing -- may just need to wait a bit longer. Apple and TV networks clash over 99 cent rentals  ...more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc introduced a new version of Apple TV on Wednesday with shows from just two networks, underscoring its struggles to win over a media industry worried about losing control over the pricing of its programs.
Reuters Science News Feed God did not create the universe, says Hawking  ...more LONDON (Reuters) - God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book. Wheat genome work just at initial stage: scientists  ...more BEIJING (Reuters) - Efforts to sequence the wheat genome are only at an initial stage of what will be a long-term project requiring more government support, leading Chinese and international scientists said on Tuesday. Study finds first genetic link to common migraine  ...more LONDON (Reuters) - An international scientific team has identified for the first time a genetic risk factor associated with common migraines and say their research could open the way for new treatments to prevent migraine attacks. U.N. climate panel urged to reform, stick to science  ...more UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. climate panel should make predictions only when it has solid evidence and should avoid policy advocacy, scientists said in a report on Monday that called for thorough reform of the body. Scientists crack through wheat's genetic code  ...more LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have cracked and published almost all of the highly complex genetic code of wheat -- a staple food for more than a third of the world's people -- and say breeders can now use their findings to improve yields. Space-based detector could find anti-universe  ...more GENEVA (Reuters) - A huge particle detector to be mounted on the International Space Station next year could find evidence for the anti-universe often evoked in science fiction, physicists said on Wednesday. Sponges beat seaweed in battle for Florida reefs  ...more MIAMI (Reuters) - Giant barrel sponges that can live for thousands of years have proliferated in the waters around the Florida Keys, the apparent winner in a recent battle for dominance among corals, seaweed and sponges. Colombia's Galeras erupts, evacuation ordered  ...more PASTO, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia's Galeras Volcano erupted on Wednesday, forcing authorities to order the evacuation of thousands, but only a few residents trickled from nearby villages to shelters, officials said. Archaeologists uncover 3,500-year-old Egypt city  ...more CAIRO (Reuters) - Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 3,500-year-old settlement in one of Egypt's desert oases that predates earlier cities by a millennium, the Ministry of Culture said Wednesday. Pea sized frog found on Borneo island  ...more KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Scientists have discovered a frog the size of a pea, the smallest found in Asia, Africa or Europe, on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo.	Lockergnome News Feed Crashing Satellites For College Credit  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/theoracle/2010/09/04/crashing-satellites-for-college-credit/Does that sound like coursework you’d like to sign up for? Well, a group of lucky students in Colorado got to help decommission and destroy a satellite recently. T... Laptops On Fire, Bad For Everyone  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2010/09/03/laptops-on-fire-bad-for-everyone/Imagine working along on a laptop only to have it end up catching fire. Yeah, to point out what  bad day this would create is beyond obvious. Apparently Toshiba is the latest la... Eco Garden – Toilet Paper Roll Seed Starters  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/tsstechangel/2010/09/04/toilet-paper-roll-seed-starters/Here is a great way to start seeds for what ever planting season that you need them for. Simple and eco-friendly idea for reusing your toilet paper rolls. What You&#82... Software Testing For A Long Weekend  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/theoracle/2010/09/03/software-testing-for-a-long-weekend/For those who aren’t going anywhere special this weekend, or have decided that fighting traffic and crowds is better left to the patient, there are a couple of things... Droid (1) Musings on Froyo and Root  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/leftystrat/2010/09/03/droid-1-musings-on-froyo-and-root/To read the postings in Droid user groups is to be exposed to everything from the extreme fanboys to the Droid lovers to the downright impatient and entitled.  Don&#821... Risk Of Marijuana’s Gateway Effect Overblown, New Research Shows  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2010/09/03/risk-of-marijuanas-gateway-effect-overblown-new-research-shows/New research from the University of New Hampshire shows that the “gateway effect” of marijuana — that teenagers who use marijuan... Fat Cells Not Just Dormant Storage Depots For Calories  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2010/09/03/fat-cells-not-just-dormant-storage-depots-for-calories/Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches — far from being a dormant storage depot for ... Toshiba Recalls Overheating Laptop Computers – AC Adapter Could Melt  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2010/09/03/toshiba-recalls-overheating-laptop-computers-ac-adapter-that-could-melt/Toshiba Recalls Overheating Laptop Computers For Faulty AC Adapter The U.S. Product Safety Commission and Canada Health have announced ... Organic Farms Have Higher Quality Fruit, Better Soil, Lower Environmental Impact  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2010/09/03/organic-farms-have-higher-quality-fruit-better-soil-lower-environmental-impact/Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavor... inDinero  ...more http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2010/09/03/indinero/It’s not always fun to see your financial situation in full detail, but it’s important. Some people get around this by simply ignoring their finances, but as we know, this is a dangerous approa...
ScienceDaily News Feed Magnetism's subatomic roots: Study of high-tech materials helps explain every...  ...more Theoretical physicists have created a new model that helps define the subatomic origins of ferromagnetism -- the everyday "magnetism" of compass needles and refrigerator magnets. The model was created to explore the inner workings of ferromagnetic compounds that are related to high-temperature superconductors. Hair provides proof of the link between chronic stress and heart attack  ...more Researchers have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. The scientists developed a method to measure cortisol levels in hair providing an accurate assessment of stress levels in the months prior to an acute event such as a heart attack. Novel nanotechnology collaboration leads to breakthrough in cancer research  ...more A multidisciplinary group of researchers has produced a 3.6-angstrom resolution structure of the human adenovirus. Scientists are working with adenovirus as a vector for gene therapy, but have needed better structural information. Functional motor neuron subtypes generated from embryonic stem cells  ...more Scientists have devised a method for coaxing mouse embryonic stem cells into forming a highly specific motor neuron subtype. The research provides new insight into motor neuron differentiation and may prove useful for devising and testing future therapies for motor neuron diseases. Helping corn-based plastics take more heat  ...more A team of agricultural scientists are working to make corn-derived plastics more heat tolerant -- research that may broaden the range of applications for which these plastics could be used as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Next step in evolution? A technical life form that passes on knowledge and ex...  ...more Dutch biologist Gerard Jagers op Akkerhuis has developed the ‘operator hierarchy’ -- a system based on the complexity of particles and of organisms, which can predict the next step in evolution: a technical life form, that can pass on its knowledge and experience to the next generation. Most new farmland in tropics comes from slashing forests, research shows  ...more A new study shows that more than 80 percent of the new farmland created in the tropics between 1980 and 2000 came from felling forests, which sends carbon into the atmosphere and drives global warming. But the research team also noted that big agribusiness has largely replaced small farmers in doing most of the tree cutting in Brazil and Indonesia, which may make it easier to rein in the trend. When it comes to the immune system, we're all more alike than previously thou...  ...more When it comes to the mechanics of the human immune system, we are all more alike than previously thought, according to a new study. Why fish oils work swimmingly against inflammation and diabetes  ...more Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. New animal model for hemophilia A developed  ...more Researchers have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder. Hemophilia A, a hereditary defect that prevents blood from clotting normally, is caused by a variety of mutations in the factor VIII gene.	Politico Top News Feed Dems have few options on economy  ...more Democrats desperate for quick policy action to boost the economy face an excruciating dilemma. State parties look past RNC for cash  ...more The national committee's financial crisis has leaders turning to outside groups to help with voter turnout. Obama flexes muscles  ...more He shows his stuff on the foreign policy stage. Sunday talk show tip sheet  ...more Sunday's television talk shows focus on President Barack Obama's recent Oval Office address. Unemployment climbs to 9.6 percent  ...more The economic recovery remains locked in neutral. Brewer: No more debates  ...more She doesn't want another engagement with her rival. Blair book speculates on Clinton affair  ...more He thinks the affair was a result of "curiosity." Ariz. rematch hinges on nat'l party  ...more The fight over Arizona's 5th District is shaping up as one of the toughest holds for Democrats. Dems complain to 'Young Guns' publisher  ...more DCCC claims web video on Simon and Shuster site may be FEC violation. Dentist buys Hillary 2012 ad  ...more The TV ad, which first aired Wednesday in New Orleans, says "where there's a Hill there's a way."
Reuters Politics News Feed Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly. Clinton: time ticking for Israel-Palestinian peace  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday urged Israel and the Palestinians to overcome the final obstacles to peace, saying their new talks may be a last chance to end the conflict. Whitman leads Brown in California governor's race  ...more LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Republican Meg Whitman has opened up a 7-point lead over Democrat Jerry Brown in their closely watched race for California governor, the latest poll of likely voters showed on Friday. U.S. grasp of Russia nukes may weaken warns official  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American knowledge of Russia's nuclear capabilities will dwindle if a new nuclear arms treaty with Moscow is not ratified, the chief U.S. negotiator argued as a Senate panel on Friday scheduled a vote on the document. Interior chief Salazar voices doubt on Arctic drilling  ...more ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. White House: No second stimulus being considered  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama's team. Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades. Warren schedule change stirs talk on consumer job  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A last-minute change in the fall course schedule of Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren has fueled speculation the White House might soon nominate her to head the newly created U.S. consumer financial agency. Obama adviser Summers to visit China September 4  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that President Barack Obama's top economic adviser will visit China from Saturday for three days of meetings. U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama Administration is likely to stay focused on toughening regulatory oversight of the U.S. offshore oil industry and may push back lifting a ban on deepwater drilling after the latest accident in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts said on Thursday.	Reuters Top News Feed Curfew declared after 7.1 quake hits New Zealand  ...more WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities declared an overnight curfew for Saturday after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch, bringing down power lines and bridges and wrecking roads and building facades. Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources  ...more NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said. Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday  ...more WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly. Crime adds to misery for Pakistan's flood victims  ...more MEHMOOD KOT, Pakistan (Reuters) - Crime and the sale of donated aid supplies are undermining the aid effort for Pakistan's flood victims. U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police  ...more DUBAI (Reuters) - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state's moves to curb the smartphone, Dubai's police chief said. Weakened storm Earl bears down on Atlantic Canada  ...more HALIFAX, Canada (Reuters) - Tropical storm Earl, a shadow of the massive hurricane that frightened the U.S. East Coast this week, picked up speed on Saturday as it bore down on Atlantic Canada packed with strong winds and rain. Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threatens U.S.  ...more QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide bomber struck a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing at least 54 people in the second major attack this week and piling pressure on a U.S.-backed government overwhelmed by a flood crisis. Government says no leaking oil at Mariner platform  ...more HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. government inspectors found no leaking oil at Mariner Energy Inc's burned platform in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said late on Friday, allaying fears about more environmental damage after BP's massive spill. Google faces Texas AG inquiry, settles privacy suit  ...more SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said on Friday it was the target of an investigation by the Texas Attorney General's office into the fairness of its search engine rankings. BP replaces failed blowout preventer on Gulf well  ...more HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc successfully replaced a failed blowout preventer from atop its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well late on Friday, the top U.S. official overseeing the spill response said.
Google World News Feed Death toll rises to 65 in attack on Pakistanis - The Associated Press  ...more msnbc.comDeath toll rises to 65 in attack on PakistanisThe Associated PressQUETTA, Pakistan — The death toll from a Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on a Shiite Muslim procession rose from 43 to 65 overnight as critically wounded people died in hospitals, police said Saturday. About 150 people were wounded and some remained ...Blast kills 55 at Shiite march in western PakistanWashington Post55 killed in Pak suicide blastTimes of IndiaPakistani militants stoking sectarian rift - ministerReuter... '180 degree' shift in PA attitude following talks launch - Jerusalem Post  ...more Globe and Mail'180 degree' shift in PA attitude following talks launchJerusalem PostBy JPOST.COM STAFF Report: Palestinian delegation more positive after meetings in Washington; Erekat denies report that negotiating teams scheduled to meet in West Bank beginning of next week. Palestinian members of the peace talks delegation were left ...Rocket fired from Gaza hits IsraelIndependentGaza militants fire Qassam into southern IsraelHa'aretzInside the Israeli and Palestinian delegationsBBC NewsWas... Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin - BBC News  ...more Daily MailBlair pelted with eggs in DublinBBC NewsEggs and shoes have been thrown at the former prime minister Tony Blair as he arrived at a book signing in Dublin. It happened as he arrived at Easons on O'Connell Street to sign copies of his autobiography. The missiles, which were thrown by anti-war ...Security tight for Blair book signing in DublinThe Associated PressSecurity Tight For Blair Book Signing In DublinNPRProtesters Pelt Blair With Shoes And EggsSky NewsAFP -The Press Association... Police curfew after NZ earthquake - BBC News  ...more The HinduPolice curfew after NZ earthquakeBBC NewsAn overnight curfew has been imposed in Christchurch, New Zealand, following a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake. Police said the curfew was intended to protect people from falling debris, as the quake caused significant damage. The mayor of the city, ...Canterbury earthquake really three quakes?Stuff.co.nzNew Zealand Quake Causes 'Significant' DamageVoice of AmericaCanterbury quake: As it happenedTVNZNew Zealand Herald -Telegraph.co.uk -Heral... Dubai plane crash: pilot's body still missing - National  ...more msnbc.comDubai plane crash: pilot's body still missingNationalSmoke rises from the crash scene where a cargo plane owned by UPS came down at a military base in Dubai, killing the two pilots. Karim Sahib DUBAI // Investigators have so far only found the body of one of two pilots who were on board a cargo plane ...Factbox: Details of cargo plane which crashed in DubaiReutersUPS 747 Freighter Crashes on Takeoff in Dubai, Kills TwoBloombergUPS cargo plane crashes in Dubai, killing twoTelegraph.co... New Zealand plane crash kills nine - The Guardian  ...more NEWS.com.auNew Zealand plane crash kills nineThe GuardianNine people, including a British man, have died in a plane crash in New Zealand. The aircraft, carrying a party of skydivers and tourists, crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Fox Glacier airport on the west coast of the South ...Nine dead as small plane crashes in New ZealandReutersAround the world: Briton killed as nine die in plane crash in New ZealandScotsmanIrish tourist dies in plane crashBBC NewsCNN -New Zeala... Middle East peace talks are 'doomed to fail', says Ahamdinejad - The Guardian  ...more swissinfo.chMiddle East peace talks are 'doomed to fail', says AhamdinejadThe GuardianIran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, today launched an angry attack on "doomed" US-brokered Middle East peace talks and urged the Palestinians to continue armed resistance to Israel. Ahmadinejad used the annual al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day rally in Tehran ...Iran Blasts Israeli-Palestinian TalksVoice of AmericaAhmadinejad: Middle East Peace Talks Doomed To FailRTT NewsIran says Mideast peace talks doomed to fai... Azerbaijan eager to continue increasing gas supplies to Russia - RIA Novosti  ...more Reuters IndiaAzerbaijan eager to continue increasing gas supplies to RussiaRIA Novosti"Medvedev and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilkham Aliev concluded a new gas deal, stipulating a strong increase in the volumes of Azerbaijani gas supplies for Russia in 2011-2012". Azerbaijan has agreed to increase substantially its gas exports to ...Gazprom to double gas imports from AzerbaijanThe Associated PressRussia says has enough grain, stocks at 21-25 mln TReutersAzerbaijan, Russia seal major gas deal... Six Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children's Home - New York Times  ...more Telegraph.co.ukSix Convicted of Sexual Crimes at Portuguese Children's HomeNew York TimesMADRID — Six people were convicted of child sexual abuse in a Lisbon court on Friday, in a trial that lasted nearly six years and shocked people in Portugal and beyond. A three-judge panel found the defendants guilty of raping and ...6-year Portugese sex abuse trial endsABC12.comSix jailed in Portuguese sex abuse caseeuronewsMen jailed over children's home sex abuseABC OnlineBBC News -Sky News -Press TVal... Nine injured in wildfires in Russia's Volgograd region still in hospital - RI...  ...more RIA NovostiNine injured in wildfires in Russia's Volgograd region still in hospitalRIA NovostiMOSCOW, September 4 (RIA Novosti) - A total of nine people injured in wildfires in Russia's Volgograd Region remain hospitalized, with another 19 receiving ambulatory treatment, a local emergency ministry department said in a statement on Saturday. ...Eight die as wildfires consume Russian villagesReutersFires ravage central RussiaCNN8 killed in latest wave of Russian forest firesThe Associated Press...	Google Top News Feed A weakened Earl blows by - Boston Globe  ...more USA TodayA weakened Earl blows byBoston GlobeThis story was reported by Erin Ailworth in Hyannis, Maria Cramer in Oak Bluffs, Brian MacQuarrie in Nantucket, Eric Moskowitz in Chatham, and Travis Andersen and Andrew Ryan in Boston, and was written by Peter Schworm. A diminished Tropical Storm Earl ...Earl spares Jersey ShorePhiladelphia InquirerWeakened Earl packs less force than fearedAlbany Times UnionWith Eye Offshore, Storm DiminishesNew York TimesBusinessWeek -Wall Street Journal -AOL New... Police curfew after NZ earthquake - BBC News  ...more The HinduPolice curfew after NZ earthquakeBBC NewsAn overnight curfew has been imposed in Christchurch, New Zealand, following a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake. Police said the curfew was intended to protect people from falling debris, as the quake caused significant damage. The mayor of the city, ...Canterbury earthquake really three quakes?Stuff.co.nzNew Zealand Quake Causes 'Significant' DamageVoice of AmericaCanterbury quake: As it happenedTVNZNew Zealand Herald -Telegraph.co.uk -Heral... Death toll rises to 65 in attack on Pakistanis - The Associated Press  ...more msnbc.comDeath toll rises to 65 in attack on PakistanisThe Associated PressQUETTA, Pakistan — The death toll from a Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on a Shiite Muslim procession rose from 43 to 65 overnight as critically wounded people died in hospitals, police said Saturday. About 150 people were wounded and some remained ...Blast kills 55 at Shiite march in western PakistanWashington Post55 killed in Pak suicide blastTimes of IndiaPakistani militants stoking sectarian rift - ministerReuter... Louisiana: Blowout Preventer Is Removed - New York Times  ...more The GuardianLouisiana: Blowout Preventer Is RemovedNew York TimesBP on Friday removed the damaged blowout preventer from atop the company's stricken oil well in the Gulf of Mexico in preparation for the final plugging of the well, the government said. Thad W. Allen, the retired Coast Guard admiral ...BP replaces failed blowout preventer on Gulf wellReutersBP Replaces Gulf Oil Well's Blowout PreventerWall Street JournalWhat now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debateNorthwest HeraldLos Angeles... Obama Says His Economic Policies Halted "Bleeding" - ABC News  ...more msnbc.comObama Says His Economic Policies Halted "Bleeding"ABC NewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the US economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that he said "have stopped the bleeding" and put the middle class on the road to recovery. ...Economy just treading waterWashington PostOutgoing Obama Adviser: Stimulus was Right to DoCBS NewsWhy 100000 jobs a month won't lower unemployment rateChristian Science MonitorBloomberg -New York Post -The As... Scientist Sets Off Security Scare, Not His First, at Miami Airport - New York...  ...more Kansas City StarScientist Sets Off Security Scare, Not His First, at Miami AirportNew York TimesBy AP MIAMI (AP) — A scientist detained at Miami International Airport on Thursday night because of a suspicious item in his luggage had once been charged with illegally transporting bubonic plague, a senior law enforcement official said. ...`Plague doctor' takes a curious journeyMiamiHerald.comScientist Behind Airport Evacuation Charged with Smuggling Plague in 2003ABC NewsSuspicions force airport... Fox News Poll: 78 Percent Favor Term Limits On Congress - FOXNews  ...more Financial TimesFox News Poll: 78 Percent Favor Term Limits On CongressFOXNewsFinally, an issue both Democrats and Republicans agree on: term limits. Nearly 8 in 10 American voters like the idea of imposing fixed time limits in office for all members of Congress -- including their own senators and representatives ...Analysis: Democrats face grim election prospectsReutersHow the midterm campaign will play outWashington PostHouse races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?Christian... Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin - BBC News  ...more Daily MailBlair pelted with eggs in DublinBBC NewsEggs and shoes have been thrown at the former prime minister Tony Blair as he arrived at a book signing in Dublin. It happened as he arrived at Easons on O'Connell Street to sign copies of his autobiography. The missiles, which were thrown by anti-war ...Security tight for Blair book signing in DublinThe Associated PressSecurity Tight For Blair Book Signing In DublinNPRProtesters Pelt Blair With Shoes And EggsSky NewsAFP -The Press Association... '180 degree' shift in PA attitude following talks launch - Jerusalem Post  ...more Globe and Mail'180 degree' shift in PA attitude following talks launchJerusalem PostBy JPOST.COM STAFF Report: Palestinian delegation more positive after meetings in Washington; Erekat denies report that negotiating teams scheduled to meet in West Bank beginning of next week. Palestinian members of the peace talks delegation were left ...Rocket fired from Gaza hits IsraelIndependentGaza militants fire Qassam into southern IsraelHa'aretzInside the Israeli and Palestinian delegationsBBC NewsWas... Zoning Law Aside, Mosque Projects Face Battles - New York Times  ...more The GuardianZoning Law Aside, Mosque Projects Face BattlesNew York TimesIn disputes over the construction and expansion of mosques in California, New York, Tennessee and elsewhere, supporters of the projects tend to invoke constitutional principles of religious freedom. At a New York mosque, ...Video campaign invites American Muslims to share their normalcyLos Angeles TimesPoll: Most New Yorkers oppose mosqueBoston HeraldWhere are the voices of reason in the angry debate over ground zero mosq...
Google Entertainment News Feed 'Idol' judge Kara out with J.Lo on the way - New York Post  ...more Reuters'Idol' judge Kara out with J.Lo on the wayNew York Post"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi is leaving the show, in a strong indication that pop diva Jennifer Lopez has made a deal to replace her, a source said. Reports late this week said J.Lo was very close to signing. ...Kara DioGuardi Is Leaving American IdolPeople MagazineUSA TODAY Idol Chatter: Candid commentary on American Idol performancesUSA TodayRandy Jackson locked into American IdolSheKnows.comBloomberg -Press Heraldall 637... Rodriguez Takes Mexploitation to the Next Level with Machete! - TV.com  ...more Los Angeles TimesRodriguez Takes Mexploitation to the Next Level with Machete!TV.comIf you love exploitation flicks, there's a very good chance you'll revel in Machete. It's got an iconic hero, gunfights, fist fights, sword fights, missiles, Gatling guns, some very impressive lo-riders, evil villains, hot women and more blood guts and ...Proof in the spoofBBC NewsMachete: Review By TheREALavatahMovieWebMachete makes for must see filmThe Dixie SunNew York Magazine -TIME -Vanity Fairall 1,116 n... Kat Von D & Jesse James Go Public With Their Relationship! - Access Hollywood  ...more Us MagazineKat Von D & Jesse James Go Public With Their Relationship!Access HollywoodCheck out all the stars from Season 11 of 'Dancing with the Stars' in their glitter glory! After much speculation, Kat Von D took her relationship with Sandra Bullock's ex, Jesse James, public on Thursday night. “It's pretty obvious that we're dating,” ...Katy Von D Is In Love With Jesse James (Photos)Etidbits.comVIDEO: Jesse James and Kat Von D's Breakfast DateRadar OnlineJesse James, Kat Von D are officiall... 'Going The Distance': The Reviews Are In! - MTV.com  ...more New York Daily News'Going The Distance': The Reviews Are In!MTV.com'ET's girlfriend and the Mac Guy ooze a laid-back, goofy charm through their pore-less skin,' The Washington Post's Michael O'Sullivan writes. By Eric Ditzian (@ericditzian) I'll go ahead and say it: I really liked "Going the Distance. ...Going the DistanceWashington Post5 Reasons Why 'Going the Distance' Avoids the Romantic-Comedy ClicheiVillage EntertainmentDrew Barrymore, Justin Long can't make 'Distance' workNew York Daily... PHOTO: See Mugshots of Rapper TI and His Wife - People Magazine  ...more The GuardianPHOTO: See Mugshots of Rapper TI and His WifePeople MagazineRapper TI and new bride Tameka “Tiny” Cottle don't look like happy newlyweds in their most recent photos. The couple's mugshots were released Friday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stemming from their Wednesday night ...TI And Tiny Allegedly Caught With Ecstasy, Police SayMTV.comRapper TI and Wife Arrested on Drug Charges: TI Asked to Return to AtlantaCBS NewsDrugs found in TI car were ecstasy, reports clai... Woo Gets Lifetime Prize at Venice Film Festival - New York Times  ...more Washington PostWoo Gets Lifetime Prize at Venice Film FestivalNew York TimesAfter facilitating the dispersal of countless bullet casings via the slow-motion shootouts he pioneered in his films, John Woo, below, was rewarded Friday with an estimable piece of metal that he gets to keep: the Venice Film Festival gave its Golden ...Venice Festival Honors Chinese Director John WooABC NewsJohn Woo did not expect Venice honorHollywood ReporterWoo awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievementThe Assoc... Could Paris Hilton's Twitpic Of Chanel Purse Come Back To Haunt Her? - Access...  ...more msnbc.comCould Paris Hilton's Twitpic Of Chanel Purse Come Back To Haunt Her?Access HollywoodCheck out all the stars from Season 11 of 'Dancing with the Stars' in their glitter glory! After her arrest for cocaine possession last Friday in Las Vegas, Paris Hilton denied the cocaine — and the purse it was found in — were hers. ...Paris Hilton Owes Nearly $200K To Movie MakersEtidbits.comParis Hilton, Boyfriends: Banned from Wynn Resorts Hotels over Drug ChargesRight JurisEXCLUSIVE: Accused Pari... Telluride Film Festival - Los Angeles Times  ...more Los Angeles TimesTelluride Film FestivalLos Angeles TimesThe annual event is a reliable gauge on which movies will screen well and stand the test of time. This year's festival includes some high-profile adult dramas. Opening Friday and running through Labor Day, the Telluride Film Festival is best known for ...TELLURIDE: Wild bears, Sergio Leone and the latest in digital projectionHollywood ReporterTop Directors Headlining Telluride Film FestABC NewsTelluride by the Sea film titles announcedS... Bristol Palin dances away with the buzz - San Jose Mercury News  ...more Washington PostBristol Palin dances away with the buzzSan Jose Mercury NewsThere is a freak show quality to this year's newly announced list of "Dancing With the Stars" participants, even by the show's increasingly bearded lady-Kate Gosselin standards. Honestly, how is one supposed to react to a list on which David Hasselhoff ...Bristol Palin tells Leno 'Dancing' choice was easyThe Associated PressDancing With The Stars: Contestants take their partner by the hand for ...Daily MailPHOTO: See B... 'Jersey Shore' High Five: Watermelons and Ferraris - MTV.com  ...more Us Magazine'Jersey Shore' High Five: Watermelons and FerrarisMTV.comFrom JWoww and Sammi's fisticuffs to the Situation's version of 'The Crying Game,' we recap this week's episode of 'Jersey Shore.' By Jim Cantiello (@jambajim) "I look like an idiot," Sammi said on Thursday's episode of "Jersey Shore. ...Jersey Shore Delivers MTV?s Best Series Ratings in Eight YearsSeattle Post IntelligencerJersey Shore Recap: Lovin' On Trannies And Hatin' On AngiePWSpoilers.comJersey Shore's Sammi: Why I Too...	Google US News Feed A weakened Earl blows by - Boston Globe  ...more USA TodayA weakened Earl blows byBoston GlobeThis story was reported by Erin Ailworth in Hyannis, Maria Cramer in Oak Bluffs, Brian MacQuarrie in Nantucket, Eric Moskowitz in Chatham, and Travis Andersen and Andrew Ryan in Boston, and was written by Peter Schworm. A diminished Tropical Storm Earl ...Weakened Earl packs less force than fearedAlbany Times UnionEarl spares Jersey ShorePhiladelphia InquirerWith Eye Offshore, Storm DiminishesNew York TimesBusinessWeek -Wall Street Journal -AOL New... Obama Says His Economic Policies Halted "Bleeding" - ABC News  ...more msnbc.comObama Says His Economic Policies Halted "Bleeding"ABC NewsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the US economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that he said "have stopped the bleeding" and put the middle class on the road to recovery. ...Economy just treading waterWashington PostOutgoing Obama Adviser: Stimulus was Right to DoCBS NewsWhy 100000 jobs a month won't lower unemployment rateChristian Science MonitorBloomberg -New York Post -The As... Scientist Sets Off Security Scare, Not His First, at Miami Airport - New York...  ...more Kansas City StarScientist Sets Off Security Scare, Not His First, at Miami AirportNew York TimesBy AP MIAMI (AP) — A scientist detained at Miami International Airport on Thursday night because of a suspicious item in his luggage had once been charged with illegally transporting bubonic plague, a senior law enforcement official said. ...`Plague doctor' takes a curious journeyMiamiHerald.comScientist Behind Airport Evacuation Charged with Smuggling Plague in 2003ABC NewsSuspicions force airport... Fox News Poll: 78 Percent Favor Term Limits On Congress - FOXNews  ...more Financial TimesFox News Poll: 78 Percent Favor Term Limits On CongressFOXNewsFinally, an issue both Democrats and Republicans agree on: term limits. Nearly 8 in 10 American voters like the idea of imposing fixed time limits in office for all members of Congress -- including their own senators and representatives ...Analysis: Democrats face grim election prospectsReutersHow the midterm campaign will play outWashington PostHouse races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?Christian... Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings - The Associated Press  ...more msnbc.comAriz. governor says she was wrong about beheadingsThe Associated PressPHOENIX — A claim by Arizona's governor that rising violence along the US-Mexico border has led to headless bodies turning up in the desert came back to haunt her during a stammering debate performance in which she failed to back it up. Gov. ...Jan Brewer debate gaffe: How badly will it hurt her chances?Christian Science MonitorGov. Brewer Experiences Brain Freeze During DebateNPRTV Meltdown: Governor Rules Out Deb... Zoning Law Aside, Mosque Projects Face Battles - New York Times  ...more The GuardianZoning Law Aside, Mosque Projects Face BattlesNew York TimesIn disputes over the construction and expansion of mosques in California, New York, Tennessee and elsewhere, supporters of the projects tend to invoke constitutional principles of religious freedom. At a New York mosque, ...Video campaign invites American Muslims to share their normalcyLos Angeles TimesPoll: Most New Yorkers oppose mosqueBoston HeraldWhere are the voices of reason in the angry debate over ground zero mosq... Arizona colleges accused of immigrant discrimination - Los Angeles Times  ...more Telegraph.co.ukArizona colleges accused of immigrant discriminationLos Angeles TimesBefore this year, Phoenix-area community colleges asked legal immigrants to show a green card before hiring them. The Justice Department calls the policy 'document abuse' and seeks damages. By David G. 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Tea Party Cools on Colorado Favorite - Wall Street Journal  ...more Kansas City StarTea Party Cools on Colorado FavoriteWall Street JournalDENVER—Colorado tea-party activists wanted a fresh face, an everyday Joe new to politics, and thought they had found their man in gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes. The owner of a small credit-reporting business pulled off an upset ...Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates DebateDenver PostColo. gubernatorial candidate refuses to back downThe Associated PressWith Dan Maes in Colorado governor race, can GOP just get along? Nope.C... 'There Is Power in a Union,' by Philip Dray - San Francisco Chronicle  ...more Only Kent (blog)'There Is Power in a Union,' by Philip DraySan Francisco ChronicleFire up the barbecue. Break out the beer. It's Labor Day and time to say so long to summer. The national holiday devoted to backyard revelry began in 1882 as a day that brought factory workers and their families into the streets to flex ...What is Labor Day?Phoenixville NewsLabor Day 2010: Food Stamps to Buy Hot Dogs to Celebrate Labor DayDBKP - Death By 1000 PapercutsFrom the pulpit: Remember the reason for Lab...