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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Egypt's Jon Stewart' in hot water Bassem Youssef, the comedian known as "Egypt's Jon Stewart," is drawing fire for his criticism of Egypt's military. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Einhorn's Greenlight up 4.3 percent in third quarter NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Einhorn's hedge fund Greenlight Capital rose 4.3 percent in the third quarter, bringing the fund's net return for the year to 11.8 percent, according to an investor letter... Degrees Based on What You Can Do, Not How Long You Went College leaders say that by focusing on what people know, not how or when they learn it, and by tapping new technology, they can save students time and lower costs. Well Children, Too, Need Flu Shots Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents dont think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child has no health problems. Ralph Lauren's winter Olympics wear 'Made in the USA' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ralph Lauren Corp unveiled its Team USA designs for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on Tuesday, emphasizing that - "from yarn to dye" - they were made in America. Romanian farmers choose subsistence over shale gas PUNGESTI, Romania (Reuters) - The small hilly town of Pungesti in eastern Romania could be sitting on vast reserves of shale gas and U.S. energy major Chevron wants to find it. Chat Chow Lots of Dim Sum Feeds a Starry Career Chris Cannon has had a long career in fine dining, and its genesis was at a simple dim sum parlor in Chinatown. Dot Earth Blog Updates on Americas Persistent Air and Water Pollution Challenges A look at ways to clean up Americas lingering air and water pollution problems. Triesman FIFA has 'ugly' culture' It should be a shining light in leading football forward, but FIFA has an "ugly" culture according to one former leading administrator. India Ink The Worlds of Dayanita Singh Celebrated artist Dayanita Singh explores fluidity and mobility in her new work. Hungry City Crazy Crab 888 in Flushing, Queens At Crazy Crab 888, the ambience may be zero stars, but the service approaches four. Grave digger to gold digger Singapore business shifts feed governance worries SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A funeral parlor switches into gold mining; a steel trader turns into a property developer; and a food packaging firm ventures into resources. UPDATE 2-Starboard asks chipmaker TriQuint to consider unit sale Oct 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value LP asked TriQuint Semiconductor Inc to consider selling or restructuring its mobile power amplifier business, which it said was a drag on the... Well Vitamin D Ineffective for Preventing Osteoporosis A new analysis suggests that taking vitamin D supplements does not help prevent osteoporosis in middle-aged adults. WORLD SERIES WATCH Sox Win 3-1, Lead Series 3-2 A look at Game 5 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on Monday night as the Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals Op-Ed Contributor In Hungary, Anti-Semitism Rises Again My father saw the devastation of Nazi rule. What would he make of Hungary today? Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant undamaged after quake TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said on Saturday there was no damage or spike in radiation levels at the station after a large earthquake struck in the ocean east of Japan, triggering a small tsunami. With Suit, Parents of Boy With Seizures Press Arizona Officials on Marijuana Act The couple says that giving their 5-year-old son marijuana extracts instead of crushed flowers would be easier on him, after a brain surgery compromised his ability to eat. Farro or Bulgur With Black-Eyed Peas, Chard and Feta A spiced up version of a classic Greek preparation black-eyed peas cooked with greens. Darkest place in the world? At night, the ancient, barren Namib Desert is free from light pollution. The complete darkness makes it a perfect place for astronomers. Immigration Poses Threat of Another Republican Rift A push to bring legislation to the House floor, led by a coalition of executives, conservatives and evangelical leaders, could affect campaign contributions before the midterm elections. Okla. inmates pull dirty trick, escape Four inmates made a clean getaway from an Oklahoma jail after prying open a maintenance hatch in their shower. Autonomous RoboBee no flight of fancy Oct. 29 - Researchers from Harvard University say the tiny robotic bees they unveiled last year should be ready for work in the real world by 2023. Called RoboBees, the miniature drones are being developed by Harvard's School of Engineering and Wyss Institute, to assist in crop pollination and search and rescue. Ben Gruber reports. Tiananmen jeep deaths investigated Chinese authorities have made a concerted effort to censor images and online accounts of a jeep that plowed into Tiananmen Square as police look for suspects. French energy groups create Paris solar power RD hub PARIS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - French energy giants Total and EDF said they were joining forces with French research institutes and schools to create a solar energy research institute south of Paris, with a 150 million euro ($206.5 million) budget. Donations, prisoners aid cities, ranchers after South Dakota blizzard (Reuters) - Donations of money and some cattle have been rolling in for South Dakota ranchers after a blizzard last week killed tens of thousands of cattle in one of the state's worst agriculture tragedies, state officials said on Thursday. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Lagarde's warning for Europe IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde tells CNN that Europe can not be complacent over growth and jobs. T Magazine For These Young Visionaries, Design is an Illusion All under 40, theyre deploying next-level technologies to create products, projects and experiences that test the limits of design and our imaginations. Is Blatter seeking FIFA re-election? Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. Stamkos, Filppula Score in SO in TB Win Over Fla Steven Stamkos and Valtteri Filppula both scored in the shootout to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Sunday. Cardinals Pin Hopes on Rookie Sensation Wacha After Monday's Game Five loss to Boston left St. Louis on the brink of defeat in the World Series, the Cardinals are pinning their hopes on outstanding rookie starter Michael Wacha. Costa Rica drugs haul Oct. 29 - Hunt underway for crew who fled vessel and its cargo of more than 1.2 tonnes of cocaine in Costa Rica. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Lotus Why Kimi was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks BUY 22.5 million shares SELL... CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada chief policy shift had small C$ impact (Corrects headline and first paragraph. The Bank of Canada said Poloz was referring to the change in the Canadian dollar, not in monetary policy when he spoke of "not a very significant change.") UPDATE 3-Argentina's Supreme Court upholds controversial media law * Government says law will help reduce market concentration Critics Notebook Arcade Fire Lightens Up (a Bit) on Reflektor Reflektor, Arcade Fires new album, sways to Haitian-influenced dance rhythms, but its lyrics revolve around big subjects love, death, individuality, the afterlife, technology. In Transit Blog A New Ethiopian Lodge With a Focus on Conservation The Bale Mountain Lodge in Ethiopia is within a park known for its biodiversity and employs a resident naturalist.

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