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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Mix Music Like a Master The EZ Pro DJ mixer from Jakks Pacific syncs to the music stored on an iOS or Android device, letting you become the DJ. Square Feet New York Hotels Decide Its Time for a Makeover After years of reduced spending, hotel owners in the city are making capital improvements, spurred in part by fears of bad reviews on online sites. ArtsBeat An Extra Day at Telluride, Making Time for Redford, the Coens and the Zapruder Film The lineup for the 40th-anniversary edition of the Telluride Film Festival is announced. Champion Blackhawks Sign Coach Quenneville to Extension The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have retained head coach Joel Quenneville on a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. N.F.L. Roundup Pierre-Paul and Rolle Join Practice Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was taken off the physically unable to perform list Monday, and safety Antrel Rolle joined him at practice. WRAPUP 2-Lira, rupee at forefront as Syria tension pounds emerging assets * Oil spikes on Syria tension, adds pressure on emerging markets Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. Off the Menu Slow-Smoked Texas Barbecue at Morgans, and More Restaurant Openings A pitmaster who worked at the Franklin Barbecue in Austin will serve up brisket, turkey, sausage and more in Prospect Heights. Series of attacks kill 71 across Baghdad Aug 28 - With sectarian violence in Iraq at its worst since 2008, a series of bomb attacks in Baghdad and its suburbs kills at least 71. Lily Grimes reports. Analysts Strikes may worsen war The United States and its allies face a variety of risks in taking direct military action against Syria over allegations that it used chemical weapons against civilians, including more poison gas attacks and retaliation against American interests. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review Hidden Gems Todays U.S. Open food review the vegetable quesadilla at the South Plaza Cafe, under the Court 7 stands. UPDATE 2-Kazakhstan pegs tenge to fx basket, dilutes dollar focus * Kazakhstan moves away from focus on dollar, to deter speculators Golf Asian rival to Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. 1st Saudi woman to conquer Everest Climbing the world's highest mountain is challenge enough, but for Raha Moharrak, it also meant breaking a taboo. T Magazine Feeling For | A Sake Thats Perfect for Summer Sipping Served cool, the traditional Japanese beverage can be the perfect rejoinder to hot, stifling nights. Gus the Central Park polar bear dead at 27 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gus, the Central Park Zoo's polar bear, has died after spending the last two years alone following the death of his mate, Ida, in 2011, zoo officials said on Wednesday. He was 27. Robert Boswells Tumbledown, and More Novels and stories by Robert Boswell, Peter Orner, Kelly Braffet, James McBride, Aimee Bender and Sad Sayrafiezadeh. On With the Show After an unpredictable Wimbledon, what kind of drama is in store for the United States Open, the final Grand Slam event of the year? Madonna top-earning celebrity, trumping Spielberg Aug 27 - Madonna tops Forbes' list of highest-earning celebrities. Bob Mezan reports. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. QA Can Immunity to the Common Cold Come With Age? As immunity to different viruses builds up over time, it decreases the number of viral types that can make one sick, an expert says. Ballooning costs threaten Merkel's bold energy overhaul BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Angela Merkel's "green revolution" risks becoming a victim of its own success. World Briefing | Middle East Iran Court Rejects U.S. Pastors Appeal A Tehran appeals court has upheld an eight-year prison sentence for an Iranian-American pastor jailed for his role in establishing underground churches in Iran. Bouygues tweaks 2013 sales goal as Q2 profit drops PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Bouygues said group sales this year could be down slightly or flat compared with 2012 as the conglomerate cut its revenue goal for its struggling telecom unit. Bring on euro debate, Merkel aide tells rivals before TV duel BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel is relishing the chance to debate the euro zone crisis with challenger Peer Steinbrueck in their only TV duel of the election campaign, despite a row over Greek aid that has put her government on the defensive, her campaign chief said. US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds as energy stocks rise over Syria * Chevron, Exxon boost Dow as oil prices rise on supply concerns UPDATE 3-Bank of England's Carney says rates pressure might trigger more stimulus * Wrong to focus on market expectations for rates - Carney Tiger chasing leading duo at Barclays Tiger Woods will go into the final round of The Barclays four shots off the lead after completing his second successive round of two-under-par 69. Theater Review | Long Island A Review of Nunsense at the Engeman Theater in Northport The John W. Engeman Theaters production of Nunsense introduces Northport audiences to a 1985 Off Broadway musical about a convent, a fund-raiser and very bad vichyssoise. BRIEF-G4S appoints Misys' Raja as new finance chief Aug 27 (Reuters) - G4S PLC * Himanshu Raja to join G4S as executive director in the role of chief Obama Weighs Limited Strikes Against Syrian Forces President Obama is exploring a range of military actions against Syria designed to deter and degrade the ability of President Bashar al-Assads regime to launch chemical weapons, officials said. Marketers Invade Montauk This Summer This summer is sponsored by ... 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. Rival ends Zimbabwe election challenge to Mugabe Zimbabwe's prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, said late Friday that "with deep regret and sadness" he has withdrawn a court case challenging President Robert Mugabe's re-election on July 31. Panama says Cuban weapons shipment 'without doubt' violated U.N. sanctions PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Cuban weapons seized aboard a North Korean ship in Panamanian waters last month are "without doubt" a violation of United Nations sanctions against arms transfers to Pyongyang, Panama said Wednesday, citing a U.N. report. Books of The Times A Biography From David Shields and Shane Salerno A new biography of J. D. Salinger explores his private obsessions, relationships with young women, wartime experiences and the possibility of posthumous publications. Hedge fund Karsch Capital to shut down after 13 years letter BOSTON (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Michael Karsch is shutting down his 13-year-old firm, Karsch Capital Management, in order to "think about the next chapter" of his career. Dietician Djokovic overwhelming in first-round win NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia lived up to his ranking by playing to near perfection in overwhelming Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis 6-1 6-2 6-2 in his opening match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman.

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