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Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions
It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions.


NASCAR's Busch signs with Stewart-Haas Racing
(Reuters) - Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kurt Busch, who recently declined an offer to remain with Furniture Row Racing, was officially introduced as the fourth driver for Stewart-Haas Racing on Tuesday.


How to avoid a major choke
You are only a short putt away from a major championship and golfing immortality, but then dark visions appear and you start wondering, "What if I miss?" Even top golfers need help training their minds -- and they turn to Dr. Bob Rotella.


Messi, Balotelli meet the Pope
Pope Francis welcomed Lionel Messi and Mario Balotelli to the Vatican ahead of Wednesday's match between Argentina and Italy.


Kanye West doesn't sell baby photo, but takes it to grandma's show
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West showed the first picture of his and Kim Kardashian's baby on Friday during the season finale of the Fox talk show hosted by Kardashian's mother, Kris Jenner.


Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens
China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern.


UPDATE 1-Microsoft The insiders who could be CEO
SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far.


Arsenal Takes First Leg in Champions Playoffs
Arsenal answered its early-season critics with a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.


Second panda cub at U.S. National Zoo arrives stillborn
(Reuters) - A giant panda surprised its keepers by giving birth to a stillborn cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Saturday evening, a day after the animal delivered a live cub, an official said.


UPDATE 3-OGX shares slide as it drops license bids, Petronas holds up deal
RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shares of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA slid 14.8 percent on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned its plan to purchase several oil exploration licenses and its venture with the Malaysian state oil company appeared to be in serious trouble.


Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith
It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial.


TBR Inside the List
Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly.


'Enormous obstacles' for U.N.
Gwyn Winfield says it will be extremely hard to develop conclusive evidence about the source and nature of the apparent chemical attack near Damascus


Yahoo versus Google
Yahoo's websites had more U.S. web traffic than Google in July. That hasn't happened in over two years.


Wal-Mart offers health benefits to U.S. workers' domestic partners
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year, following the lead of other major companies.


Not the same final in New York
A repeat of last year's finale at the U.S. Open was ruled out after Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were placed in different halves of the draw.


You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Some People Are Meant to Be Employees
Capital goods orders are weak. Gas prices fall. And five billion additional mobile phone users are coming to Facebook.


Serial killer movie they tried to ban
Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil.


Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor
After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy.


Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with state politicians and environmentalists seeking to close the plant.


Wal-Mart to cover U.S. workers' domestic partners in 2014
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year.


Israel will respond with force to any attack from Syria
Aug. 27 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will respond forcefully to any attempts to attack it. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


American Eagle issues weak forecast on price pressure
(Reuters) - American Eagle Outfitters Inc , the teen apparel retailer, forecast weak sales and profits for the back-to-school quarter on Wednesday, and said the promotional environment that forced it...


Yosemite wildfire grows, fueling dangerous winds
(Reuters) - A colossal wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park has produced dangerous weather patterns by fueling thunderous pyrocumulus clouds that can alter the wind direction rapidly, potentially trapping firefighters, forest officials said on Sunday.


What happened to Malala's friend?
Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl.


Police investigate after queen's swan found barbecued
The remains of a swan have been found barbecued near Queen Elizabeth II's castle in Windsor, police said.


Roundup Orioles Overpower Athletics as Wild-Card Race Tightens
The Orioles took two of three from Oakland to move within two games of the As in the race for the second American League wild-card slot.


Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday
At just 22 and seeded No. 14 at the United States Open, Jerzy Janowicz may be the most exciting and excitable newcomer to mens tennis. Hell be in action on Tuesday.


Around the Nation Players, Teams and Story Lines to Watch
Examining some of the to players and intriguing story lines this season.


Children's Books Sidekicked, by John David Anderson
Six middle schoolers participate in a secret training program to fight evil.


Currents | Goods Play Misty for Me
Casamista, a portable humidifier, is made of molded satin-textured plastic, has a purifying filter and will fit on top of any water bottle or glass.


Peter Cooper, Pascal Maguin
Mr. Cooper is a lawyer; Mr. Maguin is a college student.


Outraged parents 'Miley set girls back'
Parents of young girls raised on "Hannah Montana" are unimpressed with the former Disney princess's new image.


Back to racing school for rally star Loeb
Sebastien Loeb was a late starter in motorsport, but the French driver is happy to start all over again in his latest challenge after a decade of dominating the rally world.


Recipes for Health In These Salads, Grains Sometimes Play a Supporting Role
Five vegetable and grain salads that make for perfect dishes on hot summer days.


N.F.L. Roundup Bills Sign Leinart To Address Urgent Need
Quarterback Matt Leinart, a free agent, signed with the Buffalo Bills to fill an immediate need at Buffalos injury-depleted quarterback position.


The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag
After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it.


Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed.


Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It
Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected.


New golf course at St. Andrews
Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf.


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