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September 15, 2012

Cards blow 3-run lead in 8-5 loss to Dodgers

Sat, Sep. 15, 2012
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier, center, watches his ball go out for a two-run home run along with St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly during the third inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES -- The St. Louis Cardinals had a chance to put a little more distance between themselves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL wild card race after getting home runs from Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter and Matt Holliday in a span of seven batters.

Then one swing by Luis Cruz changed that. Cruz greeted St. Louis reliever Edward Mujica with a first-pitch, three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Cardinals lost 8-5.

Trevor Rosenthal (0-2) inherited a 4-3 lead from fellow rookie Joe Kelly after five innings and game up a leadoff single by Andre Ethier, who got the Dodgers back into the game in the third with a two-run homer. Rosenthal hit Hanley Ramirez on a 1-0 count two outs later.

"To me, Rosey's been throwing the ball as good as anybody we have right now," manager Mike Matheny said. "We've put him in higher-leverage situations, and he's thrown the ball well. We have quite a few guys down there, so there's lots of options. But I felt very good about him coming in. Rosey's the guy we wanted there."

Fed seeking to create wealth, not just cut rates

By PAUL WISEMAN and MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP
posted:09/14/12

image: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke addresses U.S. monetary policy with reporters at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Sept. 13, 2012.

WASHINGTON -The Federal Reserve wasn't just trying to drive down interest rates when it announced a third round of bond purchases Thursday.
It also wants to make people feel wealthier — and more willing to spend.

The idea is for the Fed's $40 billion-a-month in bond purchases to lower interest rates and cause stock and home prices to rise, creating a "wealth effect" that would boost the economy.

End to Chicago teachers strike is not assured

Published September 15, 2012
Associated Press

PHOTO: A large group of public school teachers marches past John Marshall Metropolitan High School, Sept. 12, 2012 in West Chicago.

CHICAGO – Negotiators seeking an end to Chicago's teachers strike sound more hopeful than they have in weeks, announcing they have achieved a "framework" that could bring students back to the classroom by Monday.
But the leader of the teachers union cautions against assuming the nearly weeklong walkout is over until her members have seen the final offer in writing in a meeting scheduled for Sunday.

Amanda Bynes in another car accident while driving on suspended license

By Jen Harper September 14, 2012

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Amanda Bynes is still on the roads despite having her driver's license suspended, and on Thursday (Sept. 13) night she was involved in yet another car accident -- this time only a fender bender.

TMZ reports that Bynes was attempting to cover her face while driving her black BMW out of a parking lot on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. She then tapped the bumper of a white car in front of her. Both drivers left the scene without exchanging information.

Packers run fake FG, beat Bears 23-10

By CHRIS JENKINS (AP Sports Writer) | The Associated Press
2012/9/14
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers rattled and robbed Jay Cutler while Aaron Rodgers and Co. sputtered at times against the stout Chicago Bears defense.
So with all those stars on the field for the NFL's most storied rivalry, the biggest play of the day was a gutsy call for a perfectly executed fake field goal in Green Bay's 23-10 victory at Lambeau Field on Thursday.

Red Sox drop Yankees into tie for division lead: AL roundup

The Associated Press Posted: Sep 12, 2012
by cbc sports

Alex Rodriguez (13) of the New York Yankees strikes out Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox 4, Yankees 3
BOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and Boston beat New York to drop the Yankees into a tie for first place in the AL East.

Pedro Ciriaco, who started the rally with a single, slid in to beat the throw from right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, giving Boston only its second win in 13 games.

The loss left the Yankees and Orioles tied with 79-62 records.

Five Reasons Why Demi Lovato and Britney Spears Are Amazing on X Factor

by Natalie Finn
2012/9/14

More folks may be watching The Voice, but The X Factor is still the show with all the hype.
And the reason for that, simply, is Demi Lovato and Britney Spears.
While the judges wait for the next Melanie Amaro, Josh Krajcik or Rachel Crow to walk onstage (so far we've got Paige Thomas, Jason Brock and Carly Rose Sonenclar, not a bad start), all eyes are on the talent already sandwiched between Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid.
Miss last night's X Factor? Catch up right here!

Clinton says U.S. had nothing to do with film that sparked violence

2012/9/14

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers remarks at the State Department in Washington September 12, 2012, on the deaths of U.S. embassy staff in Benghazi. REUTERS/Gary Cameron

(Reuters) - The U.S. government had nothing to do with a film about the Prophet Mohammad that has triggered anti-American protests in Muslim countries, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday.
The film, apparently produced in the United States, sparked an attack on a U.S. mission in Libya on Tuesday that killed the ambassador and three other Americans. Clips posted on the Internet show an amateurish production portraying the Prophet Mohammad as a womanizer, a homosexual and a child abuser.

"The United States government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. We absolutely reject its content and message," Clinton said at the start of talks with senior Moroccan officials in Washington.

Central Park Rape Suspect Arraigned
David Albert Mitchell, 42, spit at reporters as police officers walked him out of central booking toward a police car
By Shimon Prokupecz | Friday, Sep 14, 2012

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A suspect in connection with the violent sexual assault of a 73-year-old birdwatcher in Central Park Wednesday was arraigned early Friday morning, and is currently being held without bail, authorities said.

Chinese Patrol Boats Sail Near Disputed Islands

VOA News
September 14, 2012

China sent six patrol boats to the East China Sea near disputed islands, in the latest stage of a confrontation with Japan after Tokyo nationalized the contended territory.

China’s Foreign Ministry explained in a statement early on Friday that the surveillance ships were carrying out “law enforcement over China’s maritime rights.”

“The Chinese side has taken completely justifiable actions to uphold its rights and interests,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei, adding that the move was a “normal performance duty.”

Bernanke’s Battle for Jobs Eclipses Inflation Concerns

By Caroline Salas Gage and Craig Torres - Sep 14, 2012

Ben S. Bernanke for the first time pledged that the Federal Reserve will buy bonds until the economy gets closer to his goals, cementing his place as the Fed’s most innovative chairman and signaling the battle against unemployment eclipses any concerns about inflation for now.
The central bank yesterday announced its third round of large-scale asset purchases since 2008, with the difference that it didn’t set any limit on the ultimate amount it would buy or the duration of the program. Instead, Bernanke said stimulus will be expanded until the Fed sees “sustained improvement” in the labor market.

The Tightwire Act of Living Only on Social Security

By PAUL SULLIVAN | New York Times
2012/9/13

Greta Morrison sold her house in Indiana this year and rented an apartment in Florida to be closer to a daughter.

Yahoo! Finance/Edward Linsmier for The New York Times - Greta Morrison sold her house in Indiana this year and rented an apartment in Florida to be closer to a daughter.

LIVING on an inflexible budget, one that teeters on the brink of poverty, is not what most people equate with retirement. But that is pretty much what anyone who lives solely on Social Security can expect.

According to the Social Security Administration, 23 percent of married couples and 46 percent of single people receive 90 percent or more of their income from Social Security. Furthermore, 53 percent of married couples and 74 percent of unmarried people receive half of their income or more from the program.

The Newsroom‘s Alison Pill Has The Appropriate Response To Accidentally Tweeting A Topless Pic

by Halle Kiefer
September 12th, 2012

In this day and age, what famous person hasn’t inadvertently shown America their naked parts? Sure, maybe other celebs like Scarlett Johansson and Christina Hendricks had their photos hacked or leaked where as The Newsroom‘s Alison Pill just…accidentally tweeted one to the the entire Internet herself, but the effect is still the same. “Yep. That picture happened. Ugh. My tech issues have now reached new heights, apparently. How a deletion turned into a tweet… Apologies,” the actress explained via Twitter this afternoon…like a boss.

'Glee' Premieres Tonight: Here's All The Season Four Scoop!

MTV News rounds up what you need to know ahead of the hit Fox series premiere.
By Jocelyn Vena

It's a new season, and that means that the cast of "Glee" will be going in lots of new directions, quite literally.

Tonight's season four premiere, billed "The New Rachel," will follow the veteran Gleeks as they embark on lives outside of McKinley High. As the rookies who will not only be shaking up life in Lima, established characters will leave small-town Ohio to head off to other locales post-graduation, including New York City (Chris Colfer's Kurt and Lea Michele's Rachel), Los Angeles (Amber Riley's Mercedes), St. Louis (Naya Rivera's Santana) and New Haven, Connecticut (Dianna Agron's Quinn).

Census: Rich-poor gap widens

By Dennis Cauchon and Paul Overberg, USA TODAY
2012/9/13

The income of American households continued to shift dramatically in 2011, falling sharply for middle-income and working-age people while rising for top earners and seniors, the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
Overall, median household income fell 1.5% to $50,054 last year, the fourth consecutive annual decline after adjusting for inflation, the bureau said. The typical household has lost ground in seven of the past 10 years and now takes in less cash than it did in 1996 when adjusting for inflation.
The annual income report is a key indicator of the economic health of the USA and its middle class. Median income is the middle point of households — half made more, half made less in 2011. Only a handful of groups did better last year:
•Affluent. The income for the top 5% of households — those making $186,000 or more — rose 5.3% last year, reflecting the growing value of highly educated professionals. Income gains were greatest among the top 1%, said David Johnson, chief of social, economic and housing statistics for the Census Bureau. There is a "widening of the gap between the top and the bottom," he said.
•Seniors. Those 65 and older saw household income rise 2% above inflation last year and 12.8% over the last decade, helped by the steadiness of Social Security checks.

Indian designer's fashion tips for Britney Spears

Thursday, September 13th 2012
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New Delhi, Sep 13 — International singer Britney Spears, who was reportedly criticised for her dressing sense by "The X Factor" co-judge Simon Cowell, should wear clothes that accentuate her curves, suggests Indian celebrity designer Rocky S.
Spears, 30, is said to have mellowed her wardrobe for the show.
Rocky S, who has dressed celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra and more recently even Beyonce Knowles, says Spears should take advantage of her "amazing personality" and "strong attitude" to carry off "different kinds of outfits".

Apple's iPhone 5 bigger, faster but lacks "wow"

By Poornima Gupta and Noel Randewich
SAN FRANCISCO | Thu Sep 13, 2012

The iPhone 5 from the back after its introduction during Apple Inc.'s iPhone media event in San Francisco, California September 12, 2012. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach

(Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPhone goes on sale on Friday with a bigger screen and 4G wireless technology, as the company seeks to safeguard its edge over rivals like Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Google Inc.

The iPhone 5 fulfilled many of the expectations laid out by gadget geeks and technology analysts ahead of its Wednesday unveiling but offered few surprises to give Apple shares -- already near record highs -- another major kick.

Pitching Woes Catch Up to Yankees

By TYLER KEPNER
Published: September 12, 2012
BOSTON

Yes, Curtis Granderson acknowledged late Wednesday night, he does check the scoreboard. The only reason, though, is because he is playing center field at Fenway Park this week and can hear the out-of-town digits sliding into their squares in the Green Monster.

“I get a chance to look at all of them,” Granderson said. “If there’s nothing going on, I can hear when they put the different numbers in.”

Granderson hung a few numbers of his own on the Yankees-Red Sox linescore behind left field. He homered twice to help the Yankees to a 5-4 victory, preserving their first-place tie with the Baltimore Orioles, who beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards.

When his eyes were on the action, Granderson watched an impressive performance by Yankees starter David Phelps. After Jarrod Saltalamacchia tripled to Granderson’s center-field neighborhood, leading off the fifth, Phelps kept him stranded with a strikeout, a pop out and another strikeout.

ROMANCE AND HONEYMOONS

Destination Wedding Hot Spots
Take Your Wedding on the Road
by Jennifer Plum Auvil

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Filed Under: Bermuda, Jamaica, Las Vegas, Orlando
Destination weddings aren't just for those lovebirds looking for a quiet elopement and an escape from the wedding mania that comes with a crowded roster of guests and to-do lists. Bring the whole wedding party with you or just a few of your nearest and dearest for a festive and painless destination wedding where you simply need to show up.

Bermuda
Bermuda attracts blushing brides with its mild weather, great beaches and lovely resorts. It's also a great option for East Coasters as quick direct flights make for limited travel time. As for location, you may opt for a classic church wedding or an outside ceremony on the beach, cliffs or a vibrant stretch of lawn outside of one of the area's tony hotels. Popular wedding spots include the Gibb's Hill Lighthouse, the beachfront park

America's Best Colleges 2013

Top Schools Harvard, Princeton, Williams Continue Reign in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
By Katy Hopkins | U.S.News & World Report LP
2012/9/12

The 2013 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings is out, with stability at the very top of both the National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges lists.
Harvard University and Princeton University remained tied for the top spot in this year's list of Best National Universities, which are typically large institutions that focus on research and grant bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Williams College still reigns as the lone No. 1 among National Liberal Arts Colleges, schools that emphasize undergraduate education and grant at least half their degrees in liberal arts majors such as philosophy, English, and history.

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