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The Devil Is in the Details, but Few Take Notice
Many visitors to haunted houses are too scared to notice the attention to detail, like intricate costuming and props.


Austen ring bought back from singer
A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson.


Constantia Flexibles announces intention to float by end 2013
VIENNA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Austrian packaging group Constantia Flexibles on Wednesday said it plans a stock market listing before the end of the year.


Advertisers get creative at airports
As media outlets flourish, and attention spans shrink to hashtag-sized dimensions, advertisers have had to get increasingly creative with how they deliver messages to the masses.


US Airways, American drawing up proposed settlement report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Airways and American Airlines will offer to give up some takeoff and landing slots at Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport as part of a attempt to get the U.S....


Promised Fix for Health Site Could Squeeze Some Users
The White House said that it would fix the insurance marketplace by Nov. 30, raising the question of how people whose current policies do not comply with the law will get new coverage in time.


Special Report Help wanted in Fukushima Low pay, high risks and gangsters
IWAKI, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tetsuya Hayashi went to Fukushima to take a job at ground zero of the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. He lasted less than two weeks.


13 of the coolest travel 'gimmicks'
Sometimes the unnecessary add-ons are the most share-worthy things about the trip.


U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements
Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers.


Living Together Van Base With Fan Base
For one family on an epic 23,000-mile journey, home is wherever the VW takes them so long as their followers keep paying.


Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters
Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech.


Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series
The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage.


T Magazine Listen Up | Cass McCombs and His Vagabond World
The singer-songwriters latest album, which includes a track recorded with the actress Karen Black before her death, is a rebuke against the very concept of an album.


Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack
Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers.


'Stan the Man' makes mark
Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer.


Computer-driven hedge fund Density to shut down
LONDON (Reuters) - Sweden-based hedge fund Density is to close after a poor performance, its manager told Reuters on Tuesday, as computer-driven funds struggle to cope with markets dominated by...


CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 7-week low after Fed holds steady
* C$ at C$1.0484 vs US$, or 95.38 U.S. cents * Fed holds stimulus program steady * Canadian bond prices lower across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar dropped...


The Who's Roger Daltrey performs at the U.S. Capitol
Oct. 30 - The Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, performs Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me" at an unveiling ceremony of a bust of Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Australia's Nine Entertainment set to raise some A$600 mln in IPO - source
SYDNEY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Media and entertainment group Nine Entertainment Co Pty Ltd is set to raise some A$600 million ($569 million) in an initial public offering and is expected to list on Dec....


UKs Osborne on Help to Buy bubble threat
Oct. 22 - George Osborne argues that the UKs Help to Buy housing scheme solves a financial problem that has made the provision of mortgages more difficult.


Pressure From Generic Drugs Shrinks Profit at Pfizer
The pharmaceutical giant reported net income in the third quarter fell 19 percent to $2.59 billion, or 39 cents a share.


Football Real deal for Ronaldo and Bale
Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect riposte to FIFA chief Sepp Blatter's mocking comments as the Portuguese claims a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 7-3 win over Sevilla, with Gareth Bale scoring twice.


Studies in monkeys may be next step in search for HIV cure
CHICAGO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - A powerful infusion of HIV-fighting antibodies beat back a potent form of the virus in monkeys and kept it at bay for weeks, U.S. government scientists and a team led by Harvard University found, offering a potential next step in the battle against human HIV.


Major new course taking shape
Living Golf explores how work at the new private members club is progressing in the heart of the home of golf.


Molina Wins Sixth Gold Glove at Catcher
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina won his sixth straight Gold Glove award.


RPT-Energy Future plans to make interest payment on Friday - source
Oct 30 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings, the embattled Texas power generator, is planning to make a $270 million interest payment due on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.


Sebelius Apologizes for Health Sites Malfunctions
Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said she was responsible for the HealthCare.gov debacle.


Bats At Fenway, Looking for a Replay of 1918
The Red Sox return to Boston with a chance to clinch a World Series at home for the first time since Babe Ruth was part of their team.


Business-Conservative Alliance Presses for Immigration Action
A group of more than 600 leaders from roughly 40 states descended on the Capitol, taking aim at House Republicans who they think could support broad legislation.


Rory McIlroy in good shape after Korea
Rory McIlroy leaves South Korea in "good shape" despite what might have been at Korean Open.


Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD
Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member.


UPDATE 3-Erste Bank asset quality improves ahead of key test
* Shares up 3.8 percent (Releads on asset quality, adds CEO, CFO, analyst quotes, updates shares)


Obama to steer clear of World Series during Boston visit
BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has steered clear of Wednesday's matchup between the Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals in game six of the World Series during his visit to Boston, partly to avoid being an extra burden on a baseball-mad city.


U.S. health secretary on the hot-seat over healthcare website
Oct. 30 - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius apologizes for problems with the Affordable Care Act website during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT?
Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Williams in Semifinals in Istanbul
Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul by defeating Petra Kvitova on Thursday.


Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not
In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday.


Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza
Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday.


Telefonica, T-Mobile to share 2G and 3G networks in Czech Republic
PRAGUE, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Telefonica Czech Republic and T-Mobile have signed an agreement to share their 2G and 3G mobile networks in the Czech Republic, the companies said on Wednesday.


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


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