The Nation, Pakistan In Syria, attacks continue as 1982 massacre victims are honored Los Angeles Times Syrian opposition groups say the regime turned tanks and guns on residents of Homs, killing more than 200 people on the 30th anniversary of a massacre in Hama under then-President Hafez Assad. A young boy carries the flag of Syrian rebels during an ... Assad forces kill at least 217 Syrians in Homs Jerusalem Post Fury over Homs massacre as UN security council gathers for Syria vote The Guardian Witnesses: Kuwait protesters storm Syrian embassy Atlanta Journal Constitution BBC News  - Washington Post  - Haaretz all 1,073 news articles »

CBC.ca Can Susan G. Komen for the Cure erase blemish? San Francisco Chronicle Maria Sousa, director of the SF Komen affiliate, says no major contributors have withdrawn support. Even as Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed course Friday on its plans to deny funding to Planned Parenthood, questions remained about whether it was ... Web Fury Spurs Komen Reversal, $3 Million for Planned Parenthood BusinessWeek Komen does about-face on cuts to Planned Parenthood The Seattle Times Surprises in Komen-Planned Parenthood dustup: How cancer screening is done and ... Chicago Tribune STLtoday.com  - Kansas City Star  - Bloomberg all 6,014 news articles »

CTV.ca Hackers Intercept FBI Call With UK Wall Street Journal WASHINGTONâ The Federal Bureau of Investigation said cybercriminals hacked into a cybercrime conference call between its agents and law enforcement officials overseas. The 16-minute call was posted on the Internet on Friday. Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted US Call Over Investigation BusinessWeek Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call Boston.com Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted U.S. Call Over Investigation San Francisco Chronicle The Associated Press  - MyBroadband all 1,696 news articles »

BBC News UK Minister Resigns To Fight Criminal Charge Wall Street Journal LONDONâ UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne resigned Friday to fight a criminal charge that he misled authorities about an alleged driving offense, forcing Prime Minister David Cameron to replace a third minister in his coalition government. Chris Huhne quits cabinet over speeding claims charge BBC News Huhne 'must forfeit severance pay' The Press Association Resignation of Minister Shakes Cameron's Coalition in Britain New York Times Washington Post  - Reuters  - Telegraph.co.uk all 1,508 news articles »

CTV.ca Hackers Intercept FBI Call With UK Wall Street Journal WASHINGTONâ The Federal Bureau of Investigation said cybercriminals hacked into a cybercrime conference call between its agents and law enforcement officials overseas. The 16-minute call was posted on the Internet on Friday. Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted US Call Over Investigation BusinessWeek Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call Boston.com Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted U.S. Call Over Investigation San Francisco Chronicle The Associated Press  - MyBroadband all 1,696 news articles »

AFP Russians brave big freeze to challenge Putin AFP MOSCOW â Tens of thousands of Russians are set to march through Moscow Saturday, braving freezing temperatures to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power a month before the premier stands in presidential elections. Government supporters will stage a ... Peter Goodspeed: A Russian Awakening: Dissident aims to rally masses against ... National Post Russians in provinces support Vladimir Putin but not his party Los Angeles Times Vote rigging fears ahead of Russian poll BBC News Washington Post  - Reuters  - New York Times all 570 news articles »

Chicago Tribune 2nd Miramonte Teacher Identified in School Sex Scandal Chicago Tribune LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A second teacher at Miramonte Elementary School has been arrested for allegedly fondling two female students. The allegations involve two girls who were allegedly fondled in the classroom at Miramonte school by Martin Bernard ... School stunned at arrest of second teacher for alleged lewd acts Los Angeles Times 2nd L.A. teacher held, accused of fondling girls San Francisco Chronicle 2nd teacher from LA school arrested on sex claim Boston Herald all 1,207 news articles »

New York Daily News Ron Paul seeks to attract Mormon voters in Nevada GOP contest Salt Lake Tribune By Shira Schoenberg Raina Stump, a Mormon from Logandale, voted for Mitt Romney in the 2008 Nevada presidential caucuses, and she was not alone. According to exit polls conducted for the Associated Press, nine of 10 Mormon voters in Nevada supported ... Romney's tithing is common among Mormons, but giving is at a low for other ... NewsOK.com Paul seeks to attract Mormon voters in Nevada GOP contest Boston Globe Big Mormon turnout for Mitt Romney expected in Nevada caucus vote Deseret News Los Angeles Times  - Austin American-Statesman  - Reuters all 171 news articles »

Prosecutors won't seek death for microwave killing San Jose Mercury News AP SACRAMENTO, Calif.â Sacramento County prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty for a woman charged with killing her 6-week-old daughter in a microwave. The Sacramento Bee reports ( http://bit.ly/ygTUWi) that during a brief hearing Friday, ... and more »

Financial Times NY's Schneiderman sues banks in foreclosure effort Wall Street Journal AP ALBANY, NY â New York's attorney general on Friday accused some of the nation's largest banks of deceit and fraud in using an electronic mortgage registry that he said puts homeowners at a disadvantage in foreclosures while saving banks over $2 ... JPMorgan, BofA Sued by New York Over Use of Mortgage Database BusinessWeek AG sues large banks Albany Times Union New York sues 3 big banks over use of mortgage registry database Los Angeles Times Reuters  - Washington Post  - New York Times all 371 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk Stocks rocket as unemployment rate falls Albany Times Union AP Trader Warren Meyers, right, is illuminated by his handheld device as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. US stocks are opening sharply higher after the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in two years. Dow Logs Highest Close Since May 2008 CNBC.com Jobless report lifts Dow, Nasdaq NewsOK.com Dow finishes at highest since 2008, Nasdaq at highest since 2000 Los Angeles Times New York Times  - Washington Post all 1,106 news articles »

New York Times Jobs report gives heft to hope for more hiring STLtoday.com Trader Michael Iervoline works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. US stocks are opening sharply higher after the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest in two years. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) WASHINGTON ⢠Friday's ... Growth expected in health care jobs, decline in ag-related industries The Turlock Journal Getting It Wrong on the BLS Employment Report Economic Populist Controversial Jobs Report Stokes Bulls: Dave's Daily TheStreet.com Wall Street Journal  - Forbes  - BusinessWeek all 95 news articles »

New York Daily News Ron Paul seeks to attract Mormon voters in Nevada GOP contest Salt Lake Tribune By Shira Schoenberg Raina Stump, a Mormon from Logandale, voted for Mitt Romney in the 2008 Nevada presidential caucuses, and she was not alone. According to exit polls conducted for the Associated Press, nine of 10 Mormon voters in Nevada supported ... Romney's tithing is common among Mormons, but giving is at a low for other ... NewsOK.com Paul seeks to attract Mormon voters in Nevada GOP contest Boston Globe Big Mormon turnout for Mitt Romney expected in Nevada caucus vote Deseret News Austin American-Statesman  - Reuters  - USA TODAY all 171 news articles »

The Hindu Romney faces dilemma of improving economy San Francisco Chronicle Former Massachusetts Gov. and republican candidate for president Mitt Romney speaks to workers at Western Nevada Supply on February 3, 2012 in Sparks, Nevada. With one day to go before the Nevada Caucus, Mitt Romney is campaigning through the state. Will Nevada give Romney a second straight victory? CNN International Romney appears likely to win again, in Nevada STLtoday.com Gingrich blasts Romney ahead of caucuses today Boston Globe KVVU Las Vegas  - WXEL  - New York Times all 2,986 news articles »

ABC News The Gold Standard: Election 2012 The Choate News By Evan Goldstein '12, Opinions Columnist On paper, it looks like an easy win for the Republicans. An economy still recovering from the worst recession in generations. An America that finds itself increasingly marginalized in global politics. Who's more aloof -- Obama or Romney? CBS News As Republicans battle, Obama keeps eye on independents msnbc.com Democrats may get lengthy Republican primary race Chicago Tribune Albany Times Union  - Politico all 533 news articles »

CTV.ca Hackers Intercept FBI Call With UK Wall Street Journal WASHINGTONâ The Federal Bureau of Investigation said cybercriminals hacked into a cybercrime conference call between its agents and law enforcement officials overseas. The 16-minute call was posted on the Internet on Friday. Hackers take over Boston police website with 'OWS' message; Anonymous claims ... Washington Post Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted US Call Over Investigation BusinessWeek Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted U.S. Call Over Investigation San Francisco Chronicle Boston.com  - MyBroadband all 1,696 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald European business news brief NewsOK.com BRUSSELS â The European Union's data protection authorities have asked Google to delay the rollout of its new privacy policy until they have verified that it doesn't break the bloc's data protection laws. Google publicized its new privacy rules â which ... Lawmakers press Google on new privacy policy Fox News EU wants a pause on Google privacy policy Outcome Magazine EU regulators want Google to halt new privacy policy Reuters New York Times  - InformationWeek  - Washington Post all 602 news articles »

ABC News Micron Technology CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Crash San Francisco Chronicle Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Steve Appleton, who took charge of Micron Technology Inc. at 34 and went on to become the memory- chip industry's longest-serving chief executive officer, died after crashing an experimental plane in Boise, Idaho. He was 51. Remembering Steve Appleton's passion for education and technology KIVI-TV FAA issued safety warning on Appleton's plane Northwest Cable News Micron Chief Dies in Crash Wall Street Journal Reuters  - Times of India all 821 news articles »

New York Post Oak Room swan song New York Post By RITA DELFINER The Algonquin Hotel's famed Oak Room is closing its doors â and New York's biggest names in cabaret and jazz yesterday sang sad songs of farewell. âMy New York career started at the Oak Room, and I can't imagine the city without it,â� ... Oak Room at Algonquin Hotel Closes New York Times Algonquin Hotel Closes Oak Room Wall Street Journal NYC's Algonquin shutters legendary Oak Room; club launched careers of jazz ... Washington Post The Associated Press all 171 news articles »

Hollywood Reporter 'Girls Gone Wild' Creator Joe Francis Issues Cease and Desist Letter to ... Hollywood Reporter NBCUniversal and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell are also named in the document, which aims to prevent the singer from performing her song of the same name at the Super Bowl. Rather than reveling in what could have been free publicity on the world's ... Joe Francis Warns Madonna With Cease and Desist Letter Concerning "Girls Gone ... E! Online Madonna Threatened by 'Girls Gone Wild' Creator Joe Francis -- Don't You Dare ... TMZ.com Madonna to Joe Francis: Nyah, Nyah, I Wasn't Performing 'Girls Gone Wild' at ... Reuters New York Daily News  - Us Magazine  - Zee News all 37 news articles »

CTV.ca Big Day for 'Big Miracle' Film KTVA CBS 11 News Alaska By KTVA CBS 11 News Friday was the big day for Big Miracle â the film opened up across the country on February 3. Tons of people put in a lot of work to rescue the whales in the late '80s, and then again to bring the story to the big screen. Movie Review: Big Miracle a Whale Rescue Adventure That (Barely) Stays Afloat E! Online 'Big Miracle' Is Heartwarming Fun Despite Chilly Temps, Stars Say MTV.com Drew Barrymore has a four-karat ring â and an expanding career Chicago Sun-Times New York Times  - Los Angeles Times  - USA TODAY all 529 news articles »

USA TODAY Lakers open road trip with win over Nuggets USA TODAY DENVER (AP) â Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. By Doug Pensinger, Getty Images Andrew Bynum dunks home ... Lakers avoid stumble at start of trip Los Angeles Times Bynum, Bryant lead Lakers past Nuggets 93-89 Fox News all 118 news articles »

The Guardian Patriots, Giants kickers wandered onto their Super Bowl paths Washington Post INDIANAPOLIS â Call them accidental Superheroes in the making. Or, if they miss, Super-something-elses. Both Super Bowl kickers have taken uncommon paths to the title game, essentially stumbling into a job that often decides titles and legacies for ... Bill Belichick, team rested and ready Boston Herald Pats, Giants kickers wandered onto Super Bowl path San Francisco Chronicle all 16,118 news articles »

Kansas City Star Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse Kansas City Star By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton speaks during a baseball news conference at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. ARLINGTON, Texas. -- Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement ... Josh Hamilton apologizes for drinking in a 'weak moment' Los Angeles Times Rangers' Hamilton has relapse, drinks alcohol STLtoday.com Hamilton Faces His Critics After Relapse ESPN USA TODAY  - Fort Worth Star Telegram all 1,111 news articles »

The Seattle Times Going red for National Heart Month The Seattle Times Marking Heart Health Month, the arches at the Pacific Science Center at the Seattle Center are lit in red lights with the Space Needle seen beyond on Thursday night, February 3.. Puget Sound residents and landmarks are being encouraged to dress up in ... Duluth Challengers 'Go Red' Against Heart Disease WDIO-TV Game calls attention to top killer of Americans WZZM National Wear Red Day spotlights heart disease in women CBS News Fox News  - New York Daily News  - Baltimore Sun all 549 news articles »

CBC.ca Web Fury Spurs Komen Reversal, $3 Million for Planned Parenthood BusinessWeek By Elizabeth Lopatto and Drew Armstrong Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc., riding a powerful wave of Internet indignation, raised $3 million in reaction to Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision, reversed yesterday, ... Komen does about-face on cuts to Planned Parenthood The Seattle Times Surprises in Komen-Planned Parenthood dustup: How cancer screening is done and ... Chicago Tribune Komen restores funding for Planned Parenthood STLtoday.com Kansas City Star  - Bloomberg  - Boston Globe all 6,014 news articles »

Los Angeles Times Malaria kills more people worldwide than once thought, study says Los Angeles Times In an alarming statistical turn, the number of malaria deaths every year may be vastly underestimated, according to new research re-examining mortality rates from 1980 to 2010. According to a study published in the journal the Lancet, in 2010 there ... Malaria deaths hugely underestimated - Lancet study BBC News Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study Reuters New study doubles estimate of global malaria deaths Washington Post USA TODAY  - ABC News  - Fox News all 337 news articles »

There’s a Mozart opera this weekend – Saturday at 5 at the Presbyterian Church. Here’s more from Torrey: Puget Sound Concert Opera: Opera Up Close And Affordable! Puget Sound Concert Opera’s mission is to foster the appreciation of Opera and Classical Music through performance, education, and community outreach. Puget Sound Concert Opera dedicates itself to   Continue Reading

Driving back from Roche Harbor, stopped and tried to capture the sunset. The magic returned to the Islands the last few days.

Friday Harbor is such a great place to vacation! Can't wait to come back. Friendly people, good food, and fun times.

Where are the San Juan Islands You Need a Location map on the first page

I'm looking for a list of hotels on Orcas Island with WiFi so I can get some work done on my Orcas Island vacation.

People have different ways of remembering loved ones who have passed away. But in West Seattle, an anonymous woman is honoring her sister by giving a gift to a complete stranger.

New Holly residents are fed up with criminals ruling the streets. In solidarity they marched, saying enough is enough.

Following a KING 5 Investigation into truck safety at the port, 300-400 truck drivers walked off the job this week, complaining that conditions make their trucks unsafe.

__roo writes "The Wall Street Journal reports that an increasing number of companies are replacing traditional meetings with daily stand-ups. The article points out that stand-up meetings date back to at least World War I, and that in some place, late employees 'sometimes must sing a song like "I'm a Little Teapot," do a lap around the office building or pay a small fine.' Do Slashdot readers feel that stand-up meetings are useful? Do they make a difference? Are they a gimmick?" Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Maximum Prophet writes "After taking board exams, doctors have been routinely getting together to remember and reproduce as much of the exam as they can. These notes are then bound and reproduced. According to the American Board of Dermatology, the exams are protected by copyright laws, and any reproduction not approved by the board is illegal. While I have no doubt that the Board believes this, and pays lawyers to believe it as well, I don't think they understand copyright. Perhaps they should invest in better testing methods." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

An anonymous reader writes "In the Stanford Law Review Online, Professor Daniel Kreiss discusses 'the history of political data, focusing on the recent proliferation in voter data and development of new voter-modeling techniques,' and how 'these data practices undermine privacy and democratic practice, even as they increase participation and voter turnout.' He writes: 'Underlying all of this is a vast data infrastructure that has made targeted online advertising and marketing possible, and has contributed to a revival of field campaigning over the last decade. Online advertising and field campaigning rely on voter modeling based on hundreds of data points culled from surveys, public records, and commercial information sources such as credit histories. This data details the location, demographics, political affiliations, social networks, behavior, and interests of citizens.'" Read more of this story at Slashdot.

PBS 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST The hit British show has to do damage control after last week's episode, in which all the characters referred to the fighting in France as "World War I."

TAMPA, FL—New Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano explained to reporters Friday his decision to leave Rutgers, saying the mid-Florida football team offered his family the privacy and anonymity he missed during his years in the Rutgers spotlight.

The FDA urges Americans to check out a really weird-looking potato, a suitcase looks forward all year to the carousel ride, and Syria is running dangerously low on citizens to oppress.