Obama Back In Campaign Mode; This Time, It’s Taxes
The president is using email, social media and public appearances to promote his message in the fight over federal taxes on Capitol Hill. The president hopes the campaign will put pressure on Republican lawmakers to come to a deal that would avoid automatic, across-the-board tax hikes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Compelling, Chutzpadik History Of ‘Jews And Words’
“Ours is not a bloodline, but a text line,” say father-daughter author team Amos Oz and Fania Oz-Salzberger. Their new book, Jews And Words, explores the significance of text in the Jewish tradition. “For thousands of years, we Jews had nothing but books,” Oz says. “They became part of the family life.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Istanbul, A Byzantine-Era Fleet Surfaces Again
In Istanbul, construction of much-needed transit projects was halted when astonishing archaeological treasures began turning up. Now, archaeologists are poring over a stunning trove of artifacts, including some three dozen Byzantine-era ships.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Israel Plans To Expand Settlements In East Jerusalem, West Bank
Israel announced the plans a day after the U.N. voted to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state. The United States called the plans “counterproductive.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
DR Congo: Armed Looters Pillage Goma As Rebels Delay Withdrawal
M23 rebels seem to be ignoring an internationally-backed ultimatum. As a result, the U.K. has cut aid to Rwanda, which it suspects is backing the rebels.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
SARS-Like Virus Found In Jordan, Hunt Is On For Other Cases
The latest cases represent the oldest known so far. They push the SARS-like virus’s timeline back three months from the first reported case involving a 60-year-old man who died in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, last June.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Say It Ain’t So, Joe: Bazooka Bubble Gum Is Killing Its Tiny Comics
A tiny comic strip has wrapped each piece of gum since 1953. But the company says it’s redesigning its packaging to be more relevant to today’s bubble-blowing kids. Instead of comics, there will be brainteasers and codes that unlock onilne content, The New York Times reports.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Guitarist Mickey Baker Dies; Had Hits In The ’50s, Played On Hundreds Of Records
He was one half of the hit-making duo Mickey and Sylvia in the late ’50s and can be heard on hundreds of records. Baker also wrote one of the most influential jazz instruction books.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Consumer Spending Dipped In October; Superstorm Sandy Blamed
Many in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic couldn’t get to stores and were out of work for at least a short time because of the destruction Sandy wrought. That dampened spending and cut into incomes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Peony Pavilion: A Vivid Dream In A Garden
Peony Pavilion is one of China’s most famous operas, but uncut performances of this romantic 16th century work can take more than 22 hours. An adapted version of the dream-like opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
