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Wagner and Verdi: A harmony of opposites
Verdi-Wagner. we'll hear a great number of easy comparisons during this year, in which both composers reach the venerable age of 200. In the past, they were typically thought to embody a series of weighty, over-determined opposites. One hundred years ago, at least in elevated intellectual circles, the Verdi-Wagner...
guardian.co.uk (3 minutes ago)
Young people more willing to pay for digital news, report finds
Young people are more willing to pay for online news than any other age group, according to a major study of internet habits. The survey of 11,000 internet users in nine countries including the UK found that 25- to 34-year-olds are twice as likely to part with their cash for digital news than older readers....
guardian.co.uk (36 minutes ago)
Polly Courtney on self-publishing
You achieved the dream of many a would-be author when you were signed up by HarperCollins. Why are you self-publishing your new book? When I signed with HarperCollins, I thought "Great! This is the golden ticket I've been waiting for!" I thought it would be a great collaboration between me and the publisher, given...
guardian.co.uk (38 minutes ago)
Car-quality rankings dragged down by high-tech glitches
Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features such as voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail.
denverpost.com (1 hour ago)
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength
BAGHDAD (AP) - Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks with impunity, according to residents and officials.
boston.com (2 hours ago)
Will: A case for upward mobility
All men are by nature equal, But differ greatly in the sequel. WASHINGTON - A quarter of a millennium later, that couplet from a colonial American almanac defines an urgent challenge. Modern society increases how, and the predictability of how much, people differ in the sequel. If America is to be equitable, with...
sltrib.com (2 hours ago)
Top tips for making your garden wildlife-friendly | Adrian Thomas
"It used to be 'splat, splat, splat', but now I barely need to clean my visor!" This has been the experience of a motorcycling friend, noticing the long-term decline in the number of insects he encounters while on his bike. It may be anecdotal, but it mirrors the wealth of scientific data revealing the inexorable...
guardian.co.uk (2 hours ago)
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength
BAGHDAD-Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks with impunity, according to residents and officials.
denverpost.com (2 hours ago)
Silence Speaks Loud in Turkey
Anti-government protests in Turkey are becoming increasingly creative. Hundreds turned out to stand in silence in Istanbul's Taksim Square again on Wednesday.
palmbeachpost.com (2 hours ago)
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength
Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks with impunity, according to residents and officials. It is a disturbing development for Iraq's...
foxnews.com (2 hours ago)
San Francisco's 'landlords from hell' plead guilty to felonies
A couple that prosecutors dubbed the "landlords from hell" for going to scary lengths to drive tenants from a San Francisco apartment building - including cutting holes in one tenant's floor with a power saw while he was still inside - have pleaded guilty to several felonies. Nicole Macy, 37, and Kip Macy, 38,...
foxnews.com (2 hours ago)
Boot up: Microsoft / Nokia acquisition talks, iPhone passwords security, YouTube ad revenues and...
A quick burst of 11 links for you to chew over, as picked by the Technology team Sharon Terlep, Dennis Berman and Shira Ovide: Microsoft Corp. recently held advanced talks with Nokia Corp. about buying its handset business, people familiar with the matter said, as laggards in the fast-moving mobile market struggle...
guardian.co.uk (3 hours ago)
Car quality dinged by glitches
DETROIT - Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they’re not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail....
normantranscript.com (3 hours ago)
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength
Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks with impunity, according to residents and officials.
miamiherald.com (3 hours ago)
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks with impunity, according to residents and officials....
ap.org (3 hours ago)
In northern Iraqi city, al-Qaida gathers strength
BAGHDAD (AP) - Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks with impunity, according to residents and officials.
yahoo.com (3 hours ago)
Firing Ben Bernanke
Ben Bernanke’s days are numbered. As it becomes increasingly clear that Obama is pushing Bernanke out, one has to ask what kind of legacy he’s leaving behind. Bill Tatro joined the program to discuss the impact of the Fed’s recent easing programs.
townhall.com (4 hours ago)
3-D printer maker Stratasys to acquire desktop rival MakerBot
3-D printer company Stratasys is acquiring desktop 3-D printer maker MakerBot for over US$400 million in an all-stock deal, to shore up its consumer presence. Privately-held MakerBot has sold more than 22,000 3-D printers since it was founded in 2009, and its printers are increasingly used by a class of "prosumers"...
pcworld.com (4 hours ago)
As federal agencies trim fat, contracts feed billions in profits to 59 companies
As lawmakers take up austerity measures and the Defense Department and other agencies grapple with difficult budget choices, some contracting companies that derive their income entirely from the federal government have grown increasingly fat. Last year, 59 major publicly traded government contractors earned a...
washingtontimes.com (6 hours ago)
Tech sullies new-car ratings
DETROIT - Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they’re not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail. The top complaints in J.D. Power’s closely-watched survey of new vehicle owners, re...
yoursun.com (7 hours ago)
SF 'landlords from hell' plead guilty to felonies
SAN FRANCISCO - A couple that prosecutors dubbed the "landlords from hell" for going to scary lengths to drive tenants from a San Francisco apartment building have pleaded guilty to several felonies. Prosecutors said Wednesday that 37-year-old Nicole Macy and 38-year-old Kip Macy threatened to shoot tenants, changed...
bostonherald.com (9 hours ago)
STUDY: Makeup For Men Is On The Rise
Move over, Rodger Berman, you're not the only dude with an affinity for makeup -- your typical modern man is now widening his beauty horizons. According to a survey of 1,000 men in the US and UK conducted by JWT (a marketing communications company), men are increasingly feeling the pressure to beautify themselves....
huffingtonpost.com (9 hours ago)
Economy, Taxes, Budget Dog Malloy As Disapproval Rating Jumps In Latest Poll
Poll Also Shows 2010 Rival Tom Foley Slightly Ahead In 1-On-1 RematchWith the state's economy struggling and jobs still hard to find, voters have become increasingly dissatisfied with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's job performance, a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday shows.
courant.com (9 hours ago)
Melinda Gates: Three Deadly Diseases, One Common Cause
When Germany and other wealthy nations came together to create the Global Fund a decade ago, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria were leading causes of death in developing countries and a major source of poverty. But world leaders recognized that they could make dramatic gains against these three diseases by expanding...
huffingtonpost.com (10 hours ago)
'We Were Bored Ourselves'
NEW YORK -- Brad Pitt wanted to build a better blockbuster. During the years Hollywood shifted toward increasingly bigger spectacles and superhero tentpoles, one of the movies' biggest stars largely stayed on the sidelines, focusing instead on ambitious ensembles ("The Tree of Life," `'Inglourious Basterds") and...
huffingtonpost.com (10 hours ago)
SF 'landlords from hell' plead guilty to felonies
A couple that prosecutors dubbed the "landlords from hell" for going to scary lengths to drive tenants from a San Francisco apartment building have pleaded guilty to several felonies. Prosecutors said Wednesday that 37-year-old Nicole Macy and 38-year-old Kip Macy threatened to shoot tenants, changed locks, cleared...
foxnews.com (10 hours ago)
Tomorrow: When food wars begin
FAMINE and its fearful companion - war - are becoming an increasingly likely part of Australia's future as the world struggles to feed itself.
news.com.au (11 hours ago)
Car quality dinged by tech glitches, survey finds
DETROIT (AP) - Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail.
yahoo.com (11 hours ago)
High-tech glitches hurting auto customer satisfaction, J.D. Power says
Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail.
mercurynews.com (11 hours ago)
Car quality dinged by tech glitches, survey finds
DETROIT (AP) -- Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they're not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail....
ap.org (12 hours ago)
