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The 73-year-old Chinese immigrant behind $80 million in art forgeries
The Verge - 18 Aug 2013 07:32
Pei-Shen Qian was a quiet, unassuming neighbor -- but according to a recent New York Times article, he was responsible for dozens of modernist forgeries that, together, netted more than $80 million. In his youth, Qian ha...
Baidu Deal May Reduce App Piracy in China
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:17
The move should also help Baidu regain ground against two other Chinese Internet giants, Alibaba and Tencent, which were quicker to add mobile capabilities.
The Death of the American Drive-in
Slashdot - 18 Aug 2013 14:28
Hugh Pickens DOT Com writes "Claire Suddath writes in Businessweek that the number of drive-ins in America has dwindled from over 4,000 in the 1960s to about 360 today. Since Hollywood distributors are expected to stop p...
UN inspectors arrive in Damascus on chemical probe
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 13:48
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- U.N. inspectors have arrived in the Syrian capital on a mission to probe for the alleged use of chemical weapons.
Chinese regulators blame computer for stock frenzy
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 12:18
BEIJING (AP) -- A trading frenzy that caused Chinese stock prices to swing wildly last week was caused by a design flaw in a brokerage's computer, the market regulator said Sunday.
Why are you so afraid of MSG?
The Verge - 18 Aug 2013 03:41
How did monosodium glutamate get such a bad rap? After a consumer crusade in the 60s, the compound has become synonymous with bad Chinese food, Doritos and processed cheese powder -- but a new longform piece from Buzzfee...
On Baseball: A Slugger Fights for the Yankees, but Mostly Against Them
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 02:54
On Saturday at Fenway Park, Alex Rodriguez played for the Yankees while simultaneously trying to shred their integrity.
Bears rolling dice with rookie linemen
Chicago Tribune - 18 Aug 2013 23:47Petersen Automotive Museum offers details of renovation plan
L.A. Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:29Poll: Are restaurants and bars too loud?
CNET - 18 Aug 2013 17:36
Loud conversation and music are good for business because tables turn over faster and people drink more, but does the noise turn you off?
Chinese Politician to Stand Trial for Corruption
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 13:59
Bo Xilai, an ambitious Chinese politician whose downfall shook the Communist Party elite, will face charges of bribery, corruption and abusing power.
Egypt increases security ahead pro-Morsi protests
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 13:27
CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt has increased security at a key courthouse ahead of planned mass rallies by supporters of the country's ousted president.
North Korea agrees on talks on family reunions
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 13:20
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea on Sunday accepted a South Korean offer for talks on reuniting families separated by war, but proposed separate talks on resuming lucrative tours to a scenic North Korean mountain i...
Lawyer Says First Penn State Abuse Claim Settled
ABC News - 18 Aug 2013 05:09
Lawyer: First settlement of Sandusky-related sex abuse claim reached with Penn State
Isner and Williams Advance to Finals
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 04:54
John Isner, ranked 22nd and unseeded, continued his roll of upsets at the Western & Southern Open by defeating No. 7 Juan MartÃn del Potro. He will face No. 4 seed Rafael Nadal in the final.
Mich. DNR kills bear, seeks link to attack on girl
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 23:58
DETROIT (AP) -- Conservation officers shot a shot and killed a black bear Sunday and plan tests to see if it's the animal that chased and mauled a 12-year-old girl as she jogged on her grandfather's wooded land in northe...
Cairo economy struggles with military curfew
Al Jazeera English - 18 Aug 2013 23:57
Egypt's month-long state of emergency is meant to address security concerns, but it hurts people in other ways.
Girl, 2, pays with her life for DCF's inaction
Miami Herald - 18 Aug 2013 23:48
Doctors said Aliyah Branum had been abused. DCF decided she was safe. The child welfare agency was wrong.
Does Skip Bayless Need An NFL Lesson?
The Huffington Post - 18 Aug 2013 23:47Skip Bayless May Believe Seahawks Are Back In AFC, Doesn't Think Broncos Can Compete With Patriots
The Huffington Post - 18 Aug 2013 23:47
Skip Bayless either thinks that the Denver Broncos have absolutely zero chance to compete for the AFC crown or he is quite confused about the conference affiliation of the Seattle Seahawks. Must admit, Seahawks looking l...
Naming Names
OpEdNews - 18 Aug 2013 23:44
A Tennessee Magistrate says a woman can't name her kid "Messiah." What about Jesus Alou?
Reed Beats Spieth in Playoff at Wyndham
ABC News - 18 Aug 2013 23:44
Patrick Reed wins 1st PGA Tour title, beating Jordan Spieth in playoff at Wyndham Championship