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This edition was generated on Wed Jan 18 08:45:01 EST 2012

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Wikipedia editors question site's blackout AP - 1 hr 34 mins ago
Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say the protest of anti-piracy legislation could threaten … More »Wikipedia editors question site's blackout
Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say the protest of anti-piracy legislation could threaten the credibility of their work.
Santorum’s bogus marriage attack The Daily Beast - 3 hrs ago
The Pennsylvania conservative keeps bashing Obama for undermining the institution of marriage. Michelle Goldberg on what Rick gets wrong. More »Santorum’s bogus marriage attack
The Pennsylvania conservative keeps bashing Obama for undermining the institution of marriage. Michelle Goldberg on what Rick gets wrong.
Ron Paul addresses boos from South Carolina GOP debate ABC News - 5 hrs ago
Ron Paul is pushing back against critics of his “Golden Rule” in foreign policy and questioned those who booed him at Monday’s GOP presidential debate. More »Ron Paul addresses boos from South Carolina GOP debate
Ron Paul is pushing back against critics of his “Golden Rule” in foreign policy and questioned those who booed him at Monday’s GOP presidential debate.
Sarah Palin: 'I'd vote for Newt' ABC News - 10 hrs ago
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said she would vote for Gingrich “if I were a South Carolinian.” More »Sarah Palin: 'I'd vote for Newt'
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said she would vote for Gingrich “if I were a South Carolinian.”
Israel says "very far" from decision to attack Iran Reuters - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Wednesday any decision about an Israeli attack on Iran was "very far off."
Police chiefs to discuss terrorism at White House AP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago
The Obama administration is providing senior state and local police officials with its analysis of homegrown terrorism incidents, including common signs law enforcement can use to identify violent extremists.
WH smoke bomb as Obamas dine out ABC News - 10 hrs ago
While the Obamas were dining at one of DC’ finest steak houses, Occupy DC protesters gathered in front of the White House and for a couple of hours, drew dozens of police cars to Pennsylvania Avenue and briefly kept the press on lockdown inside the...
Tourists from 5 nations victims in Ethiopia attack AP - 4 mins 40 secs ago
Gunmen in Ethiopia's arid north attacked a group of European tourists, killing five, wounding two and kidnapping two, an Ethiopian official said Wednesday.
Massive opposition file on Romney hits Internet The Daily Caller - 3 hrs ago
If you think you’ve already heard everything there is to know about Mitt Romney, think again. A 200-page document that appears to be Sen. John McCain’s entire 2008 election-year opposition research file on the former Massachusetts governor hit the Internet with a vengeance Tuesday evening. And it’s an eye-opener.
Russia warns West against military action in Syria AP - 1 hr 58 mins ago
Russia will block any attempt by the West to secure U.N. support for the use of force against Syria, Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday.
Veteran charged with homeless murders: Larger problem? Christian Science Monitor - 22 mins ago
The scheduled arraignment later this week of an Iraq veteran charged with killing four homeless men in southern California has shone a spotlight on the mental-health troubles facing Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans back home – and whether communities and government agencies are equipped to help.
Opinion: Five reasons US must avoid war with Iran Christian Science Monitor - 21 mins ago
The Iranians are claiming they recently disabled an American drone aircraft. If they did so, Americans should find out how, and apply their techniques to deal with those closer to home who drone on about the “Iranian threat,” beat the war drums by suggesting military strikes and regime change, and risk dragging this country …
USDA announces $308 million in aid to states AP - 59 mins ago
The nation's top agriculture official is expected to announce Wednesday more than $300 million in emergency assistance to 33 states and Puerto Rico to help them recover from an unusually intense year for natural disasters across the U.S.
Schools close, flights canceled as storm nears NW AP - 56 mins ago
Schools preemptively closed, crews salted down streets and more than two dozen flights into two Pacific Northwest cities were canceled as the region prepared for a potentially major snowstorm on Wednesday.
The ultimate example of preventive medicine This Could Be Big - 14 hrs ago
Few of us expect to be confronted with our own mortality during the course of your average workday, but that's exactly what happened to Bill Weir last Friday, January 13th. In Los Angeles to interview renowned cancer specialist and preventive medicine proponent, Dr. David Agus, Bill underwent a battery of tests to show …
480 homeless after heavy rains in Mozambique AP - 2 hrs 29 mins ago
City officials say 480 people were flooded out of their homes in Mozambique's capital after a tropical depression brought torrential rain and high winds.
Israel seeks to end ancient African Jewish custom AP - 4 hrs ago
Israel is closing the books on a rare millennia-old Jewish tradition.
Plans for Diamond Jubilee river pageant unveiled AP - 33 mins ago
Palace officials Wednesday announced details of a massive pageant on London's River Thames to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee year.

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Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang resigns Reuters - 13 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc co-founder Jerry Yang has quit the company he started in 1995, appeasing shareholders who had blasted the Internet pioneer for pursuing … More »Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang resigns
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc co-founder Jerry Yang has quit the company he started in 1995, appeasing shareholders who had blasted the Internet pioneer for pursuing an ineffective personal vision and impeding investment deals that could have transformed the struggling company. Yang's abrupt departure comes two weeks …
More arrests in insider trading probe: sources Reuters - 27 mins ago
(Reuters) - The FBI is making several arrests as part of the government's sweeping probe into insider trading, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Anthony … More »More arrests in insider trading probe: sources
(Reuters) - The FBI is making several arrests as part of the government's sweeping probe into insider trading, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Anthony Chiasson, who co-founded the Level Global Investors hedge fund, is turning himself in to authorities, one of the people said. Among the others is Todd …
BNY Mellon profit falls on restructuring, lower FX volume Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago
(Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings fell 26 percent after the world's No. 1 custody bank reported lower forex volume and … More »BNY Mellon profit falls on restructuring, lower FX volume
(Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings fell 26 percent after the world's No. 1 custody bank reported lower forex volume and took a restructuring charge as part of a large-scale plan to make its operations more efficient. BNY Mellon reported net income of $505 million, or 42 cents …
Greek woes underpin demand for German debt Reuters - 56 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - A German sale of 3.44 billion euros of two-year bonds saw strong demand on Wednesday as concerns over Greece led investors to stock up on safe-haven … More »Greek woes underpin demand for German debt
LONDON (Reuters) - A German sale of 3.44 billion euros of two-year bonds saw strong demand on Wednesday as concerns over Greece led investors to stock up on safe-haven debt, while Portuguese treasury bills benefited from ample liquidity in the financial system. Investors bidding for 2.2 times the amount of German bonds …
Man Group suffers client outflows, plans more job cuts Reuters - 1 hr 44 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Man Group Plc announced further job cuts on Wednesday after suffering heavy client exits, as the world's biggest listed hedge fund manager was hit … More »Man Group suffers client outflows, plans more job cuts
LONDON (Reuters) - Man Group Plc announced further job cuts on Wednesday after suffering heavy client exits, as the world's biggest listed hedge fund manager was hit by poor returns from its flagship fund and investor nerves over choppy financial markets. The company, which shocked investors in September when it reported …
Mortgage applications surge on refinancing demand: MBA Reuters - 1 hr 43 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for home mortgages surged more than 20 percent last week, fueled by a wave of refinancing demand as interest rates dropped, an industry … More »Mortgage applications surge on refinancing demand: MBA
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for home mortgages surged more than 20 percent last week, fueled by a wave of refinancing demand as interest rates dropped, an industry group said on Wednesday. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which includes both refinancing …
Fujifilm considering supporting Olympus Reuters - 1 hr 8 mins ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Fujifilm Holdings said on Wednesday it is considering supporting scandal-hit endoscope maker Olympus Corp although neither side looks likely … More »Fujifilm considering supporting Olympus
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Fujifilm Holdings said on Wednesday it is considering supporting scandal-hit endoscope maker Olympus Corp although neither side looks likely to move quickly on an equity alliance that Olympus needs to shore up its finances. A $1.7 billion accounting fraud has severely depleted Olympus' net assets, …
Germany lowers 2012 growth forecast AP - 11 mins ago
Germany's government cut the country's 2012 growth forecast Wednesday due to a faltering global economy and Europe's debt crisis, sparking fears that the region's largest … More »Germany lowers 2012 growth forecast
Germany's government cut the country's 2012 growth forecast Wednesday due to a faltering global economy and Europe's debt crisis, sparking fears that the region's largest economy could tip into recession.
Goldman beats Street; net income falls 58 percent AP - 36 mins ago
Goldman Sachs says its net income fell 58 percent in the last three months of last year because of lower investment banking fees in a quarter marked by choppy financial … More »Goldman beats Street; net income falls 58 percent
Goldman Sachs says its net income fell 58 percent in the last three months of last year because of lower investment banking fees in a quarter marked by choppy financial markets.
Markets up on hopes IMF will get more money AP - 1 hr 14 mins ago
Markets advanced further Wednesday on hopes the International Monetary Fund would get more money and as Greece resumes discussions with private creditors to get them … More »Markets up on hopes IMF will get more money
Markets advanced further Wednesday on hopes the International Monetary Fund would get more money and as Greece resumes discussions with private creditors to get them to agree to reduce the value of their holdings of Greek debt.
Wikipedia editors question site's blackout AP - 1 hr 35 mins ago
Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say … More »Wikipedia editors question site's blackout
Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say the protest of anti-piracy legislation could threaten the credibility of their work.
World Bank warns of global growth slowdown AP - 6 hrs ago
The World Bank warned Wednesday of a possible slump in global economic growth and urged developing countries to prepare for shocks that could be more severe than the … More »World Bank warns of global growth slowdown
The World Bank warned Wednesday of a possible slump in global economic growth and urged developing countries to prepare for shocks that could be more severe than the 2008 crisis.
Target suspends effort to sell card portfolio AP - 12 mins ago
Target Corp. says it is temporarily suspending its efforts to sell the portfolio that handles the balances credit cardholders owe the company, but plans to resume the … More »Target suspends effort to sell card portfolio
Target Corp. says it is temporarily suspending its efforts to sell the portfolio that handles the balances credit cardholders owe the company, but plans to resume the talks later this year.
Stock futures rise modestly ahead of economic data AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago
Wall Street futures are rising modestly on hopes the International Monetary Fund will get a cash infusion and ahead of a host of U.S. economic reports. More »Stock futures rise modestly ahead of economic data
Wall Street futures are rising modestly on hopes the International Monetary Fund will get a cash infusion and ahead of a host of U.S. economic reports.
ECB deposits hit record in sign of bank stress AP - 1 hr 11 mins ago
Overnight deposits by banks at the European Central Bank have hit a record euro528.2 billion ($675.6 billion). More »ECB deposits hit record in sign of bank stress
Overnight deposits by banks at the European Central Bank have hit a record euro528.2 billion ($675.6 billion).
Oil rises above $101 on positive China data, Iran AP - 49 mins ago
Oil advanced above $101 a barrel Wednesday, buoyed by positive economic data from China and continued concerns about diplomatic tensions with Iran and their potential … More »Oil rises above $101 on positive China data, Iran
Oil advanced above $101 a barrel Wednesday, buoyed by positive economic data from China and continued concerns about diplomatic tensions with Iran and their potential effect on the flow of the region's oil exports.
Japan to let nuke plants to run after 40-year cap AP - 44 mins ago
Japan is backtracking on plans formed only this month to shut down nuclear reactors after 40 years, saying Wednesday it could allow some plants an exemption to run for … More »Japan to let nuke plants to run after 40-year cap
Japan is backtracking on plans formed only this month to shut down nuclear reactors after 40 years, saying Wednesday it could allow some plants an exemption to run for up to 60 years.
Chicago backs off tough measures for world summits AP - 6 mins ago
It looks like Chicago won't be as tough on protesters as Mayor Rahm Emanuel said it would be — or at least not hit them so hard in the wallet — when the city hosts two … More »Chicago backs off tough measures for world summits
It looks like Chicago won't be as tough on protesters as Mayor Rahm Emanuel said it would be — or at least not hit them so hard in the wallet — when the city hosts two major international summits this spring.
Bank of New York Mellon 4Q profit falls 26 pct AP - 9 mins ago
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.'s fourth-quarter net income fell 26 percent, hurt by restructuring charges and a decline revenue stemming from less client activity and … More »Bank of New York Mellon 4Q profit falls 26 pct
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.'s fourth-quarter net income fell 26 percent, hurt by restructuring charges and a decline revenue stemming from less client activity and a seasonal slowdown in one of its businesses.
Germany lowers 2012 growth forecast AP - 11 mins ago
Germany's government cut the country's 2012 growth forecast Wednesday due to a faltering global economy and Europe's debt crisis, sparking fears that the region's largest … More »Germany lowers 2012 growth forecast
Germany's government cut the country's 2012 growth forecast Wednesday due to a faltering global economy and Europe's debt crisis, sparking fears that the region's largest economy could tip into recession.

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - January 18, 2012

O Lord, help me to be pure, but not yet.: Saint Augustine (354 AD - 430 AD)
I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.: Rita Rudner
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The Romans would never have found time to conquer the world if they had been obliged first to learn Latin.: Heinrich Heine (1797 - 1856)
When I took office, only high energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the Worldwide Web.... Now even my cat has its own page.: Bill Clinton (1946 - ), announcement of Next Generation Internet initiative, 1996
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