Aaron's Daily WWW Newspaper

This newspaper is generated daily by my (un)intelligent agent. For more information on the newspaper's generation or if you have questions/comments, please consult the Newspaper Frequently Asked Questions list.
-Thanks, Aaron, proprietor of the Last Homely House

This edition was generated on Tue Aug 14 08:45:01 EDT 2012

Table of Contents

General News Update
Sports News Update
Business News Update
Miscellaneous Daily Information
Boston Area Weather


General News Update

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

More

Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • 9.6 million passengers came through BAA's airports in July
    Olympic effect hits British airport traffic in July AFP - 2 hrs 50 mins ago

    Spanish-owned airports operator BAA said Tuesday that passenger traffic at Britain's main airports fell last month as many Britons stayed at home in order to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games. More »Olympic effect hits British airport traffic in July

    9.6 million passengers came through BAA's airports in July

    Spanish-owned airports operator BAA said Tuesday that passenger traffic at Britain's main airports fell last month as many Britons stayed at home in order to watch the London 2012 Olympic Games.

  • China's Liu Xiang falls after hitting a hurdle in his men's 110m hurdles round 1 heat during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium
    Injured Liu Xiang wants to compete again - Xinhua Reuters - 2 hrs 55 mins ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang wants to return to competition after crashing out of the 110 meters hurdles heats at the London Games last week with an Achilles tendon injury, Chinese … More »Injured Liu Xiang wants to compete again - Xinhua

    China's Liu Xiang falls after hitting a hurdle in his men's 110m hurdles round 1 heat during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang wants to return to competition after crashing out of the 110 meters hurdles heats at the London Games last week with an Achilles tendon injury, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday. "It's all going well, just another scar for me," Xinhua quoted Liu as …

  • FILE -- In an Aug. 8, 2012 file photo Miami Marlins' Carlos Lee, left, hits a two-run single while New York Mets catcher Josh Thole looks on in the fifth inning of a baseball game in New York.  Lee was one of the players traded by the Houston Astros as they rebuild their team for the future. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, file )
    Astros look to future as team sinks to new low AP - 3 hrs ago

    The Houston Astros knew they weren't going to win much this season, so with an eye toward the future they cast off their few pricey veterans before the trade deadline, slashing payroll and restocking … More »Astros look to future as team sinks to new low

    FILE -- In an Aug. 8, 2012 file photo Miami Marlins' Carlos Lee, left, hits a two-run single while New York Mets catcher Josh Thole looks on in the fifth inning of a baseball game in New York.  Lee was one of the players traded by the Houston Astros as they rebuild their team for the future. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, file )

    The Houston Astros knew they weren't going to win much this season, so with an eye toward the future they cast off their few pricey veterans before the trade deadline, slashing payroll and restocking their depleted farm system.

  • BAA logos are seen on luggage trollies at Heathrow Airport in west London
    BAA July traffic down as Britons stay home for Olympics Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - British airport operator BAA reported a 4.1 percent fall in July passenger traffic on last year as Britons stayed home to watch the Olympics and tourists deferred their holidays until … More »BAA July traffic down as Britons stay home for Olympics

    BAA logos are seen on luggage trollies at Heathrow Airport in west London

    LONDON (Reuters) - British airport operator BAA reported a 4.1 percent fall in July passenger traffic on last year as Britons stayed home to watch the Olympics and tourists deferred their holidays until after the Games. BAA, owned by Spanish infrastructure group Ferrovial, on Tuesday said 9.6 million passengers passed through …

  • Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (6) looks to pass as offensive tackle Joe Barksdale (72) blocks Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kenyon Coleman (99) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Cowboys beat Raiders 3-0 in exhibition opener AP - 4 hrs ago

    Darren McFadden needed one series to show he's in midseason form for Oakland following a foot injury that cut his last season short. More »Cowboys beat Raiders 3-0 in exhibition opener

    Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (6) looks to pass as offensive tackle Joe Barksdale (72) blocks Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kenyon Coleman (99) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Darren McFadden needed one series to show he's in midseason form for Oakland following a foot injury that cut his last season short.

  • "The arrival of the Olympic flag marks a period of transformation in the city," Eduardo Paes told reporters
    Olympic flag arrives in Rio, host of 2016 Games AFP - 5 hrs ago

    The Olympic flag arrived in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2016 Summer Games -- a challenge which authorities in Brazil say the city is prepared to conquer. More »Olympic flag arrives in Rio, host of 2016 Games

    "The arrival of the Olympic flag marks a period of transformation in the city," Eduardo Paes told reporters

    The Olympic flag arrived in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2016 Summer Games -- a challenge which authorities in Brazil say the city is prepared to conquer.

  • FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2012 file photo, Penn State University President Rodney Erickson speaks during a town hall meeting with alumni in King of Prussia, Pa. Erickson said Monday Aug. 13, 2012, that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, "wants us to document that steps we have already taken and are planning to take will ensure our full compliance with its requirements."  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
    Penn State receives accreditation warning AP - 5 hrs ago

    Penn State has been put on notice by an accrediting organization that says the university's status is "in jeopardy" based on recent developments in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. More »Penn State receives accreditation warning

    FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2012 file photo, Penn State University President Rodney Erickson speaks during a town hall meeting with alumni in King of Prussia, Pa. Erickson said Monday Aug. 13, 2012, that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, "wants us to document that steps we have already taken and are planning to take will ensure our full compliance with its requirements."  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

    Penn State has been put on notice by an accrediting organization that says the university's status is "in jeopardy" based on recent developments in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

  • New York Yankees' Nick Swisher looks after his grand slam during the third inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
    Swisher's slam helps Yankees beat Rangers AP - 5 hrs ago

    Nick Swisher hit a grand slam off Ryan Dempster and drove in five runs, Derek Lowe closed with four shutout innings in his Yankees debut and New York beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 Monday night. More »Swisher's slam helps Yankees beat Rangers

    New York Yankees' Nick Swisher looks after his grand slam during the third inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    Nick Swisher hit a grand slam off Ryan Dempster and drove in five runs, Derek Lowe closed with four shutout innings in his Yankees debut and New York beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 Monday night.

  • Rowers train at dawn on the Yarra River in Melbourne
    Melbourne mayor's Olympic dream could end in Brisbane Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Basking in the glory of being named the world's most desirable metropolis, Melbourne is hoping to bring a Summer Games to the city in the near future even though the country's Olympic chief … More »Melbourne mayor's Olympic dream could end in Brisbane

    Rowers train at dawn on the Yarra River in Melbourne

    (Reuters) - Basking in the glory of being named the world's most desirable metropolis, Melbourne is hoping to bring a Summer Games to the city in the near future even though the country's Olympic chief would prefer Brisbane to host the event. Melbourne considers itself the country's sporting capital, having staged the 1956 …

  • Manchester United's Kagawa and Ferdinand fight for the ball during a training session at the Shanghai Stadium
    Japan gets Kagawa fever for Sapporo friendly Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan forward Shinji Kagawa believes his pre-season move to Manchester United will make him a better player as he was mobbed on arrival for Wednesday's friendly against Venezuela. 'Kagawa … More »Japan gets Kagawa fever for Sapporo friendly

    Manchester United's Kagawa and Ferdinand fight for the ball during a training session at the Shanghai Stadium

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan forward Shinji Kagawa believes his pre-season move to Manchester United will make him a better player as he was mobbed on arrival for Wednesday's friendly against Venezuela. 'Kagawa fever' hit the northern city of Sapporo as the 23-year-old swept through the airport lobby, fans and television cameras …

  • England's Pietersen looks on during a training session before the third cricket test match against the West Indies at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham
    South Africans say Pietersen texts were just 'banter' Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee has issued an official statement in response to the continuing fallout from the Kevin Pietersen text-messaging affair. Pietersen has been … More »South Africans say Pietersen texts were just 'banter'

    England's Pietersen looks on during a training session before the third cricket test match against the West Indies at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham

    LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee has issued an official statement in response to the continuing fallout from the Kevin Pietersen text-messaging affair. Pietersen has been dropped by England for the third and final test against the visiting South Africans after allegations were made that …

  • Uganda's Stephen Kiprotich and Kenya's Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich and Abel Kirui run during men's marathon at London 2012 Olympic Games
    Kenyans to investigate poor track showing Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Kenyan authorities are frustrated that foreign athletes who train in the country turned the tables on the east African nation, whose disappointing track and field performance at the … More »Kenyans to investigate poor track showing

    Uganda's Stephen Kiprotich and Kenya's Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich and Abel Kirui run during men's marathon at London 2012 Olympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - Kenyan authorities are frustrated that foreign athletes who train in the country turned the tables on the east African nation, whose disappointing track and field performance at the London Olympics has kicked off a storm of protest back home. Kenya finished 28th in the overall medal table with two gold, …

  • New York Yankees Swisher celebrates with Teixeira after hitting grand slam home run against Texas Rangers in MLB game in New York
    Yankees rough up Dempster to claim opener Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The New York Yankees blasted the Texas Rangers and their recently acquired pitcher Ryan Dempster 8-2 on Monday to take over top spot in the American League. In the series opener between the … More »Yankees rough up Dempster to claim opener

    New York Yankees Swisher celebrates with Teixeira after hitting grand slam home run against Texas Rangers in MLB game in New York

    (Reuters) - The New York Yankees blasted the Texas Rangers and their recently acquired pitcher Ryan Dempster 8-2 on Monday to take over top spot in the American League. In the series opener between the best two teams in the AL, the Yankees issued a strong statement of intent in front of their home fans by scoring eight …

  • Czech Republic's Kvitova kisses the championship trophy after her win over China's Li during their women's singles final match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal
    Kvitova overcomes wobble to claim Montreal title Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MONTREAL (Reuters) - Petra Kvitova overcame a mid-match slump to claim her first title of the season with a 7-5 2-6 6-3 victory over China's Li Na in the Montreal Cup on Monday. In an entertaining but … More »Kvitova overcomes wobble to claim Montreal title

    Czech Republic's Kvitova kisses the championship trophy after her win over China's Li during their women's singles final match at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal

    MONTREAL (Reuters) - Petra Kvitova overcame a mid-match slump to claim her first title of the season with a 7-5 2-6 6-3 victory over China's Li Na in the Montreal Cup on Monday. In an entertaining but erratic encounter between two former major winners, the fifth seed's first tournament win since last October's WTA Championship …

  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Shane Victorino acknowledges a fan from the on-deck circle before batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
    Shane Victorino powers Dodgers past Pirates 5-4 AP - 8 hrs ago

    No matter what uniform he's wearing, Shane Victorino always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates trouble. More »Shane Victorino powers Dodgers past Pirates 5-4

    Los Angeles Dodgers' Shane Victorino acknowledges a fan from the on-deck circle before batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

    No matter what uniform he's wearing, Shane Victorino always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates trouble.

  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Shane Victorino acknowledges a fan from the on-deck circle before batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
    Victorino powers Dodgers past Pirates, 5-4 AP - 9 hrs ago

    No matter the uniform, Shane Victorino can depend on one thing: rocking the Pittsburgh Pirates. More »Victorino powers Dodgers past Pirates, 5-4

    Los Angeles Dodgers' Shane Victorino acknowledges a fan from the on-deck circle before batting in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

    No matter the uniform, Shane Victorino can depend on one thing: rocking the Pittsburgh Pirates.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2008, file photo, Boston Red Sox great Johnny Pesky, left, is embraced by manager Terry Francona during a ceremony where Pesky's No. 6 was retired prior to a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston. Pesky, who spent most of his 60-plus years in pro baseball with the Red Sox and was beloved by the team's fans, has died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Danvers, Mass. He was 92. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
    Johnny Pesky, beloved by Red Sox fans, dies at 92 AP - 9 hrs ago

    Adored by generations of Red Sox fans, Johnny Pesky was so much a part of Boston baseball that the right-field foul pole at Fenway Park was named for him. More »Johnny Pesky, beloved by Red Sox fans, dies at 92

    FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2008, file photo, Boston Red Sox great Johnny Pesky, left, is embraced by manager Terry Francona during a ceremony where Pesky's No. 6 was retired prior to a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston. Pesky, who spent most of his 60-plus years in pro baseball with the Red Sox and was beloved by the team's fans, has died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Danvers, Mass. He was 92. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

    Adored by generations of Red Sox fans, Johnny Pesky was so much a part of Boston baseball that the right-field foul pole at Fenway Park was named for him.

  • Unlike during the fiasco in Athens eight years ago, USA basketball team showed they were patriotic, not prima donnas
    For US, it's all one big Dream Team AFP - 11 hrs ago

    Dream Team? Better make that several Dream Teams, because there was almost nothing keeping US athletes from medals at what one newspaper called an "astounding" London Olympics. More »For US, it's all one big Dream Team

    Unlike during the fiasco in Athens eight years ago, USA basketball team showed they were patriotic, not prima donnas

    Dream Team? Better make that several Dream Teams, because there was almost nothing keeping US athletes from medals at what one newspaper called an "astounding" London Olympics.

  • The cost of the government's massive bailout of the US car industry in 2007-2008 is likely to hit $25 billion
    US auto bailout cost keeps rising AFP - 11 hrs ago

    The US Treasury raised its estimate of the net cost to US taxpayers of rescuing the country's auto industry by $3.3 billion, as the weak economy restrains the industry's rebound. More »US auto bailout cost keeps rising

    The cost of the government's massive bailout of the US car industry in 2007-2008 is likely to hit $25 billion

    The US Treasury raised its estimate of the net cost to US taxpayers of rescuing the country's auto industry by $3.3 billion, as the weak economy restrains the industry's rebound.

  • Anorthosis Famagusta will have to play their next three UEFA club competition home games behind closed doors
    Anorthosis kicked out of Europa League AFP - 12 hrs ago

    Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta have been kicked out of the Europa League after crowd trouble forced their home game against Georgia's Dila Gori to be abandoned, UEFA said on Tuesday. More »Anorthosis kicked out of Europa League

    Anorthosis Famagusta will have to play their next three UEFA club competition home games behind closed doors

    Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta have been kicked out of the Europa League after crowd trouble forced their home game against Georgia's Dila Gori to be abandoned, UEFA said on Tuesday.

  • Jose Mourinho is the only football manager to have won the national title in three countries
    Call me 'unique' not 'special' says Mourinho AFP - 12 hrs ago

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday that he would prefer to be known as the "unique one" rather than the "special one" as a result of his achievements. More »Call me 'unique' not 'special' says Mourinho

    Jose Mourinho is the only football manager to have won the national title in three countries

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday that he would prefer to be known as the "unique one" rather than the "special one" as a result of his achievements.

  • Red Sox legend Pesky throws out ceremonial first pitch before MLB American League baseball game against the Blue Jays in Boston
    Red Sox great Pesky dies at 92 Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Johnny Pesky, who spent the bulk of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Boston Red Sox, and after whom the right-field foul pole at the team's fabled Fenway Park is named, died … More »Red Sox great Pesky dies at 92

    Red Sox legend Pesky throws out ceremonial first pitch before MLB American League baseball game against the Blue Jays in Boston

    (Reuters) - Johnny Pesky, who spent the bulk of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Boston Red Sox, and after whom the right-field foul pole at the team's fabled Fenway Park is named, died on Monday aged 92. He died surrounded by family and friends at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts, …

  • British Army soldiers perform a "Mexican Wave" as they watch men's beach volleyball
    British military will take 2 years to get over Games: planner AFP - 12 hrs ago

    Britain's military will take two years to return to normal after it was called upon to provide 18,000 troops for the London Olympics, the chief planner warned in an interview published Tuesday. More »British military will take 2 years to get over Games: planner

    British Army soldiers perform a "Mexican Wave" as they watch men's beach volleyball

    Britain's military will take two years to return to normal after it was called upon to provide 18,000 troops for the London Olympics, the chief planner warned in an interview published Tuesday.

  • Lionel Messi (right) won UEFA's first Best Player award last year
    Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta up for UEFA player award AFP - 12 hrs ago

    World player of the year Lionel Messi was named on Tuesday among the three finalists in the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award short-list along with Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid's Cristiano … More »Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta up for UEFA player award

    Lionel Messi (right) won UEFA's first Best Player award last year

    World player of the year Lionel Messi was named on Tuesday among the three finalists in the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award short-list along with Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • This Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 photo released by NBC shows first lady Michelle Obama, left, olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and host Jay Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Margaret Norton)
    Michelle Obama teases Gabby Douglas over fast food AP - 13 hrs ago

    Gabby Douglas admitted indulging in post-Olympics fast food to the wrong person: First lady and healthy eating advocate Michelle Obama, who teased the gymnastics champion. More »Michelle Obama teases Gabby Douglas over fast food

    This Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 photo released by NBC shows first lady Michelle Obama, left, olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and host Jay Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Margaret Norton)

    Gabby Douglas admitted indulging in post-Olympics fast food to the wrong person: First lady and healthy eating advocate Michelle Obama, who teased the gymnastics champion.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

More »
More »
More »
More »
More »
 
Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.
[info][add][mail][note]
Will Durant (1885 - 1981)  
Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.
[info][add][mail][note]
Robert Heinlein (1907 - 1988)  
Men of genius do not excel in any profession because they labor in it, but they labor in it because they excel.
[info][add][mail][note]
William Hazlitt (1778 - 1830)  
The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.
[info][add][mail][note]
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - 2006)  

Thanks to all the writers, sponsors, owners, etc... of all those pages which this Newspaper was built from. Without your work this page would be blank and useless.

For a related tool that creates a set of daily links to taste, see

CRAYON CReAte Your Own Newspaper


Personal Newspaper Developer: Aaron Douglass Fuegi (aarondf@bu.edu)