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Greek public snatches free potatoes

cbsnews.com — (AP) THESSALONIKI, Greece - Farmers protesting the low prices they get for their potatoes handed over 12 tons to an eager public in this northern Greek town. Farmers from the province of Central Macedonia were doling out 6-kilogram (13-pound) potato bags to members of the public in the center of the town, outside a farming exhibition.
Michelle Johnson Farm Scene Editor, Associated Press @APmljohnson
Greek farmers protest low prices by handing out free potatoes to hungry crowd. AP report on CBS site: http://t.co/WdMcQBKl #ag

Jill on Money: Real estate, saving, annuities

cbsnews.com — Download the podcast on feedburner The Facebook IPO was all the rage, but not for "Jill on Money" listeners, who wanted to talk about real estate, savings and annuities. If you want a quick summary of the Facebook IPO, check out: "Facebook IPO: Should you buy the hype?"
Jill Schlesinger Editor-at-Large, CBS MoneyWatch @jillonmoney
Here's the @jillonmoney radio show. Topics: real estate, saving, annuities...and a little #facebookipo too! http://t.co/nSO3KcR6

Cops converge on Occupy D.C. site

cbsnews.com — WASHINGTON - Police on horseback dressed in riot gear are converging on one of the nation's remaining Occupy sites. Officers arrived at McPherson Square about 5:40 a.m. Saturday, five days after the National Park service, which maintains the property, began enforcing a ban on camping in the park.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
RT @CBSNews Police, including some on horseback in riot gear, surround #OccupyDC site in McPherson Square http://t.co/jrsrQtvJ h/t @Balihai2

Susan G. Komen reverses course, will keep funding Planned Parenthood

cbsnews.com — Three days after pulling its funding for cancer screenings from Planned Parenthood, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation on Friday apologized for the decision and announced it is reversing course. "Our only goal for our granting process is to support women and families in the fight against breast cancer," Nancy G.
Jack Otter Executive Editor, CBS MoneyWatch @JackOtter
Komen reverses course, will keep funding Planned Parenthood: http://t.co/baqv8ViX
Jeffrey Feldman Freelance Journalist and Blogger @JeffreyFeldman
Komen reverses course--will keep funding for PP http://t.co/YcwypVsV #speakup
Stephanie Condon Political Reporter, CBSNews.com, CBS News @stephcondoncbs
Susan G. Komen reverses course, will keep funding Planned Parenthood http://t.co/16FYEOcV

Report: More than 100 dead in Homs, Syria

cbsnews.com — More than 100 people have been killed in the restive Syrian city of Homs and hundreds more wounded, Reuters reported late Friday, citing the Syrian Observatory For Human Rights said on Friday and witnesses on the ground.
David Friend Editor of Creative Development, Vanity Fair @DavidMFriend1
RT @CBSNews: Report: More than 100 dead in Homs, Syria http://t.co/alknaUih

Daniel Radcliffe showed up drunk to "Harry Potter" set

cbsnews.com — (CBS) Daniel Radcliffe has already admitted to at one time being "reliant" on alcohol, but now the actor says he used to show up to the "Harry Potter" film set drunk. In a new interview with British celebrity magazine Heat, Radcliffe, 22, revealed, he would drink "nightly."
Zack Whittaker Editor, ZDNet @zackwhittaker
Daniel Radcliffe admits being drunk on "Potter" set http://t.co/yMs8XJ2v // No wonder his acting was so atrocious.

This Sunday: Gingrich, Giuliani, Kranish, O'Donnell, Dickerson

cbsnews.com — This Sunday's Guests are Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich, Former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani and a roundtable with Michael Kranish, the Boston Globe editor and co-author of The Real Romney, CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Norah O'Donnell and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson. Viva Las Vegas.
Bob Schieffer Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News @bobschieffer
Sunday on @FaceTheNation: Gingrich, Giuliani, The Real Romney author Kranish & CBS News' O'Donnell & Dickerson http://t.co/I12NXVsi

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Dan Raviv Correspondent, CBS News @DanRaviv
This works great, on my BlackBerry : http://t.co/q3EU5R0g then you can click whatever you want to hear from @CBSradioNews incl Wknd Roundup.

You can't judge DFA advisors off fund returns

cbsnews.com — Recently, my CBSNews colleague Allan Roth wrote a couple of articles on the fund offerings of Dimensional Fund Advisors. While I have tremendous respect for Allan, there are a few issues with one of his posts that need to be addressed. Allan's second article sought to investigate whether advisors approved to use DFA funds have helped clients avoid mistakes.
Larry Swedroe Blogger, CBS MoneyWatch @larryswedroe
Allan Roth's article on the performance of DFA advisors shouldn't be seen as conclusive evidence http://t.co/dhOqRIkC

Cut the Super Bowl XLVI cable cord

cbsnews.com — (Credit: morgueFile user solrac_gi_2nd) COMMENTARY One of the big levers that broadcast TV has had over cable and streaming has been televising major events ... like the 46th Super Bowl. The combination of scarcity (only one authorized outlet) and massive audience drives the multi-million dollar prices for ads.
Eric Kay Assistant Managing Editor, CBSSports.com @ekaycbs
Good story, with pics, about how to stream the @NBCSports web feed of the Super Bowl to your TV http://t.co/ijsHfPUW

Yikes! Refurbished Motorola Xoom tablets sold on Woot weren't wiped

cbsnews.com — (AP) - Motorola Mobility says about 100 Xoom tablet computers that it refurbished for sale on Woot.com may not have been properly wiped of the previous owners' data. Motorola is offering two years of free credit monitoring to anyone who bought a Xoom tablet from an outlet like Amazon.com Inc., Best Buy Co.
Chenda Ngak Technology and Lifestyle Blogger, CBSNews.com, CBS News @chendangak
Yikes! Refurbished Motorola Xoom tablets sold on Woot weren't wiped: http://t.co/4qx8Iyr7

Last minute Super Bowl trip? Here's what it costs

cbsnews.com — It's not too late to go to the Big Game. If your living room is just not big enough to contain your excitement over the Manning / Brady rematch, or you really have a thing for half-time performer Madonna, or light beer just doesn't taste the same without a genuine Super Bowl XLV1 commemorative cup, you can still get tickets.
Jack Otter Executive Editor, CBS MoneyWatch @JackOtter
It's not too late! Here's what it would cost you to buy Super Bowl tix and head to Indy. Tonight. http://t.co/tVIbxX58

Free tax help available for modest income earners

cbsnews.com — (AP) Tax laws are so complex many taxpayers don't feel comfortable filing out their own returns, but getting professional help can be expensive. Believe it or not, the Internal Revenue Service wants to help.
Eileen AJ Connelly Personal Finance Reporter, Associated Press @AJCONN
Free tax help available for modest income earners http://t.co/vysHBt9Q

One Helluva Week In Florida

cbsnews.com — (CBS) This article was written by Florida-based radio correspondent Peter King Now, I'm not comparing this past week to THAT. But if you were a reporter here in the Sunshine State, you might be thinking along similar lines, journalistically speaking. In the eight days that began February 1, 2007, we had four national lead stories unfold in Florida.
Peter King Correspondent, CBS News @PeterKingCBS
5 years ago was One Helluva Week In Florida! I wrote this for http://t.co/hIHEpmtE. What a ride!!!! : http://t.co/IAaAVkZY via @CBSNews

Post-crisis high for U.S. stocks

cbsnews.com — Investors donned their rally caps, propelling U.S. stocks to multi-year highs. The NASDAQ Composite closed up 46 points, or 1.6 percent, to 2906, its highest level since December 2000 (admittedly, a long way off from the NASDAQ's March, 2000 all-time high of 5,048). The tech-heavy index is up 12 percent this year, its best start since 1991.
Jill Schlesinger Editor-at-Large, CBS MoneyWatch @jillonmoney
Post-crisis high for U.S. #stocks http://t.co/s7agM3n1 #rallycaps vs #wontgetfooledagain

Planned Parenthood raises $3M for breast care services in wake of Susan G. Komen flap

cbsnews.com — Planned Parenthood has raised an eye-popping $3 million since Tuesday to support its breast cancer preventive services, the organization said Friday -- a silver lining for the organization after controversy erupted surrounding some its funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
Stephanie Condon Political Reporter, CBSNews.com, CBS News @stephcondoncbs
Planned Parenthood raises $3M for breast care services in wake of Susan G. Komen flap http://t.co/lRrGpIoj

Parents: Would you quit your job to save on childcare?

cbsnews.com — Quit your job...to save money? While this may sound counterintuitive, it's exactly the decision some parents make to deal with skyrocketing childcare costs. According to research from the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA), putting a 4-year-old in full-time daycare for a year in Mississippi costs $4,650.
Amy Levin-Epstein Blogger, CBS MoneyWatch @MWOnTheJob
Now reading : Parents: Would you quit your job to save on childcare? : http://t.co/HALys5Nw via @CBSNews

Facebook graffiti artist David Choe, from homeless to millions

cbsnews.com — (CBS) - Graffiti artist David Choe is hands-down one of the most surprising success stories to come out of the Facebook initial public offering Wednesday. Full coverage of Facebook at Tech Talk Choe was hired by then Facebook president Sean Parker to paint a mural at Facebook's first office in Palo Alto in 2005.
Chenda Ngak Technology and Lifestyle Blogger, CBSNews.com, CBS News @chendangak
Incredible story, @choedavid. Facebook graffiti artist David Choe, from homeless to millions: http://t.co/8xNUtmSC

Gardasil Researcher Speaks Out

cbsnews.com — (CBS) Amid questions about the safety of the HPV vaccine Gardasil one of the lead researchers for the Merck drug is speaking out about its risks, benefits and aggressive marketing. Dr. Diane Harper says young girls and their parents should receive more complete warnings before receiving the vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.
Charles Ornstein Senior Reporter, ProPublica @charlesornstein
A lead researchers for HPV vaccine Gardasil speaks about risks, benefits and aggressive marketing. http://t.co/tKcHofEO h/t @sharylattkisson

Iran goes nuclear over Israeli Samsung spoof

cbsnews.com — So much for having a sense of humor. An Iranian lawmaker is not happy over an Israeli commercial featuring a Samsung tablet and he says the government might sever trade ties with the company because of its displeasure. The commercial is a spoof featuring a rendezvous of Israeli Mossad agents at a cafe near what appears to be an Iranian nuclear facility.
Charles Cooper Executive Editor, CNET @coopeydoop
Now reading : Iran goes nuclear over Israeli Samsung spoof : http://t.co/BFn2fHMf via @CBSNews

Providence mayor warns of possible bankruptcy

cbsnews.com — (AP) PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Mayor Angel Taveras painted a bleak picture Thursday of the city's finances, saying Providence faces "devastation" and could go bankrupt if retiree benefits aren't cut and tax-exempt institutions like Brown University don't pay more in lieu of taxes.
Jennifer DePaul Reporter, The Bond Buyer @BondBuyerJen
#Providence RI on the brink of bankruptcy. http://t.co/dcjqq45u

Apple Marketing's Top 10 Dumb Mistakes

cbsnews.com — Conventional wisdom says that Apple's success is the result of superlative marketing. However, Apple's marketing has always been mediocre (at best), and at worst has been a complete disaster, dragging back products that otherwise might have been far more successful. Read more by Geoffrey James on CBS News' Sales Machine.
Leslie Suzukamo Tech, Telecom and Energy Reporter, Pioneer Press @Suzukamo
Smart or dumb? (1st item) http://t.co/InIgGmEn Apple feels no need to offer lower cost iPhone, says analyst http://t.co/iHMWYD13 via @CNET

The super homes of Super Bowl greats

cbsnews.com — (Credit: Ken Durden / Shutterstock.com) It's that time of year again: Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. Whether you're a Giants or Patriots fan, this rematch is bound to be a good one to watch. Football players make tons of money, even when they're not performing at the top of their game.
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Get ready for this weekend's #superbowl with The Super Homes of Super Bowl Greats http://t.co/CRNDcgHq (/@cbsmoneywatch)
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Pro football legend @michaelstrahan has more than a storied football career - he has a great house, too http://t.co/CRNDcgHq
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
I bet these football players' homes are perfect for a #superbowl party http://t.co/CRNDcgHq
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Pro football greats make millions, & all that cash can buy pretty nice homes. See them @cbsmoneywatch http://t.co/CRNDcgHq
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Are you ready for the #superbowl? Get in the mood with The Super Homes of Super Bowl Greats http://t.co/CRNDcgHq

Israel To U.S.: Don't Delay Iraq Attack

cbsnews.com — Latest CBS News Headlines Popular CBS News Stories on Facebook Most Discussed Stories on CBS News (CBS) Israel is urging U.S. officials not to delay a military strike against Iraq's Saddam Hussein, an aide to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Friday.
Glenn Greenwald Blogger, Salon @ggreenwald
RT @YousefMunayyer: #Israel in 2002: Hurry up America, attack #Iraq! http://t.co/7zdgwPBg #Israel in 2012: Hurry up America, attack #Ira ...

January jobs report: Finally a great report

cbsnews.com — After three years of jobs reports that have been a total bummer, I'll admit that I was audibly psyched when I reported on the January employment report this morning for CBS Radio. By all accounts, the results blew away expectations.
Jill Schlesinger Editor-at-Large, CBS MoneyWatch @jillonmoney
January #jobs report: Finally a great report! http://t.co/oZ5H9TZR #phew #unemployment

House bans welfare recipients' money from strip clubs, liquor stores

cbsnews.com — (Credit: AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images) The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that prohibits welfare recipients from using their government subsidy in strip clubs, liquor stores and casinos. The measure easily received the necessary support of two-thirds of House members, with 395 voting in favor and only 27 opposing.
Elisabeth Eaves Freelance Journalist @ElisabethEaves
GOP House bill bars welfare recipients from spending their benefit at liquor stores, casinos, and strip clubs. http://t.co/ECNhaYSu

Iran helping al Qaeda? War "hysteria" builds

Ethan Bilby Correspondent, Reuters @ReutersEthan
#Iran helping al Qaeda? #War "hysteria" builds http://t.co/SWPWDyuK

Muslim Brotherhood backs crackdown on U.S. NGOs

cbsnews.com — Latest CBS News Headlines Popular CBS News Stories on Facebook Most Discussed Stories on CBS News This post originally appeared on GlobalPost, and was written by Erin Cunningham CAIRO, Egypt -- Leading members of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, which recently secured a majority in parliament, say they support the military's high-profile investigation into two American nonprofit groups operating in Egypt, citing concerns that such groups could be bringing the country more harm than good.
Kristen Chick Egypt Correspondent, Christian Science Monitor @kristenchick
RT @cairowire: in other news, the muslim brotherhood backs crackdown on US NGOs — http://t.co/8wUGBJuQ #egyPA #MB #SCAF

Facebook IPO: Should you buy the hype?

cbsnews.com — I took the opportunity of a guest appearance on CNET's the 404 to discuss the Facebook IPO. Watch the first segment (although all three are GREAT), where I break down the steps that our fictitious company ("the 404") must take to go public.
Jill Schlesinger Editor-at-Large, CBS MoneyWatch @jillonmoney
#Facebook IPO: Should you buy the hype? Check out @the404 episode where I break it down! http://t.co/0rlBnzPF #facebookIPO

Spain tells banks to cover toxic assets or merge

cbsnews.com — (AP) MADRID - Spanish banks must raise an additional
Alan Clendenning Spain and Portugal Bureau Chief, Associated Press @alanclendenning
Spain to banks: Cover your toxic assets with 50B euros or merge, and sell your foreclosed property asap. AP: http://t.co/uWwHjlPU

Panetta: "Strong likelihood" Israel will attack Iran

cbsnews.com — According to columnist David Ignatius, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta "believes there is a strong likelihood that Israel will attack Iran" in the spring. David Martin reports on what an attack could mean for Israel, Iran and the U.S.
Matthew Polevoy Social Media Producer, CBS News @CBSMatt
RT @CBSNews: Sec. of Defense Panetta: "Strong likelihood" Israel will attack Iran http://t.co/5XMLpIam (via @CBSEveningNews)
Margaret Brennan Anchor, InBusiness, Bloomberg News @margbrennan
RT @CBSNews: Sec. of Defense Panetta: "Strong likelihood" Israel will attack Iran http://t.co/5XMLpIam (via @CBSEveningNews)

Trump: Here's why I'm endorsing Mitt Romney

cbsnews.com — (Credit: Robyn Beck/Getty Images,Matthew Lewis) LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Donald Trump said Thursday he's endorsing Mitt Romney because of his position on catching up to China's economic growth and because he believes Romney can out-debate President Obama.
Matt Steinglass Blogger, The Economist @mattsteinglass
CBS header "Trump: Here's why I'm endorsing Mitt Romney". -- Because you want him to lose? http://t.co/neCj4zlS
Dan Hirschhorn National Political Correspondent, The Daily @DanTheDaily
RT @SarahB_CBSNJ: Trump: Romney's "becoming very comfortable recently" embracing his wealth http://t.co/kzzx7ri5

Maine girl bounces back after 6-organ transplant

cbsnews.com — HOLLIS, Maine - A 9-year-old Maine girl is home from a Boston hospital healthy, active and with high hopes — and a new stomach, liver, spleen, small intestine, pancreas, and part of an esophagus to replace the ones that were being choked by a huge tumor.
Carla Baranauckas Assistant to the Editor/Continuous News, New York Times @cabara
RT @CBSNews: 9-year-old Maine girl is healthy after a six-organ transplant http://t.co/AQMNSyeE

Why Facebook's IPO shouldn't excite you

cbsnews.com — The investing world certainly seems to be working itself into a frenzy over the looming Facebook IPO. But before you jump in thinking you finally have a way to make real money from FarmVille and Words With Friends, you had better know your history.
Erin Moriarty Correspondent, 48 Hours Mystery, CBS News @EFMoriarty
RT @alexiscbsnews: what you should know about the facebook ipo http://t.co/qUqmyWBT
Alexis Christoforous Business and Economics Reporter, CBS News @alexiscbsnews
what you should know about the facebook ipo http://t.co/qUqmyWBT

Sprucing up Atlantic City goal of tourism plan

cbsnews.com — (AP) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Friends have taught Larry Sherlock two main things about Atlantic City: Bally's, the Taj Mahal and the Borgata give out nice comps. And, don't venture out onto Pacific or Atlantic avenues, especially at night. The retiree and his wife love Atlantic City enough to make the seven-hour drive from Hampton, Va., twice a month.
Sam Skolnik Deputy Editor, National Law Journal @samskolnik
New Jersey unveils plan to spruce up crime-ridden Atlantic City http://t.co/mr0GEtOZ First: get rid of pawn shops, strip clubs, cheap motels

Don Cornelius: "Soul Train" legend remembered

cbsnews.com — Don Cornelius, the legendary creator of "Soul Train," apparently took his own life at 75. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker takes a look back at his life.
Michael Days Managing Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer @mikedays
Don Cornelius: "Soul Train" legend remembered - CBS News Video http://t.co/g3dvj4dv

Russia revises Soyuz launch schedule after processng mishap

cbsnews.com — By WILLIAM HARWOODCBS NewsRussian space managers have ordered delays for upcoming manned Soyuz flights to the International Space Station in the wake of a test mishap that over pressurized and damaged the descent module of a Soyuz scheduled for launch March 30 to ferry three fresh crew members to the International Space Station, a senior NASA managers said Thursday.Mike Suffredini, manager of the space station program at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, said his Russian counterparts informed the station team they had decided to scrap the damaged descent module and to accelerate processing of the next downstream Soyuz to take its place.A Russian Soyuz spacecraft during pre-flight processing.
Jon Belmont Radio Newscaster, Associated Press @jbelmont
More Soyuz problems create ISS crew-rotation delay. From Bill Harwood at CBS News - Space. http://t.co/TMu62oAZ #spacetweeps @nasatweetup

Planned Parenthood fights give liberal groups a fundraising boost

cbsnews.com — Republican in the House this year have taken up legislation like the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" that's won them praise from the anti-abortion rights movement -- a powerful conservative constituency -- and that has emboldened anti-abortion rights activists across the country.
Stephanie Condon Political Reporter, CBSNews.com, CBS News @stephcondoncbs
Planned Parenthood fights give liberal groups a fundraising boost http://t.co/SrxdjRG3

Fla. man adopts his 42-year-old girlfriend

cbsnews.com — A West Palm Beach air conditioning fortune heir has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend, turning an on-going legal battle into a tricky law-bending situation. John Goodman, who also founded the Wellington polo club, is being charged for the death of Scott Wilson, and is also facing a lawsuit from the deceased's parents.
Michele Weldon Freelance Journalist @micheleweldon
Who's your daddy? Now reading : Fla. man adopts his 42-year-old girlfriend : http://t.co/262opbhS via @CBSNews

Facebook secrets revealed in $5 billion IPO filing

cbsnews.com — Facebook filed plans to sell stock to the public for the first time. Molly Wood, of CNET, shares some of the inside information revealed with Charlie Rose and Erica Hill
Jason Hiner Editor in Chief, TechRepublic @jasonhiner
Interesting stuff about Facebook learned from IPO filing: http://t.co/cqAhS02C (my @CNET buddy @mollywood on @CBSThisMorning)
Molly Wood Executive Editor, CNET @mollywood
Here's the video: on the set of @CBSThisMorning talking FB IPO http://t.co/qMEcgVeq

Play video games for a living? TwitchTV is making it happen

cbsnews.com — (CBS) - Mothers, go ahead and let your kids play video games. They just might be able to make a career out of it. The video game streaming website TwitchTV is the phenomenon you've probably never heard of.
Chenda Ngak Technology and Lifestyle Blogger, CBSNews.com, CBS News @chendangak
Love the site, guys! @TwitchTV @djWHEAT @justinkan -- Play video games for a living? TwitchTV is making it happen: http://t.co/Kx6qEkyf

Apple iPad 3 rumors resurface, sources say March release

cbsnews.com — (CBS) - Waiting anxiously for a February iPad 3 release date? Don't hold your breath. Sources say we won't see an Apple iPad 3 event until March. The Japanese blog Macotakara, which previously predicted that the iPad 3 would be announced in February, is backpedaling on its report.
Chenda Ngak Technology and Lifestyle Blogger, CBSNews.com, CBS News @chendangak
Apple iPad 3 rumors resurface, sources say March release: http://t.co/Rs02O1wV via @CBSNews

Sneak peek: The Dark Side of Paradise

cbsnews.com — When an American goes missing from his sailboat in a Caribbean paradise, his nephew follows the trail with the help of a journalist-turned-man hunter. Peter Van Sant takes you on their search Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Paul LaRosa Producer, CBS News @paullarosa
okay so i've been busy: another #48Hours mystery I helped to produce is on #CBS this Saturday at 10 p.m. http://t.co/Sbj77DvA

Regulate, tax sugar like alcohol, tobacco?

cbsnews.com — It's the sweet spot in our diet -- sugar. Some of us -- like Valerie Ramirez -- can't go a day without it. She says she's "definitely" addicted to it.
Betty Nguyen Anchor, CBS News @Betty_Nguyen
Should sugar really be regulated like alcohol & tobacco? http://t.co/o987AUxq

Fiat to debut larger 500 at Geneva Auto Show

cbsnews.com — (AP) MILAN - Fiat SpA has announced the name of the new vehicle in the 500 family that will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 500L is the new addition in the 500 range after the souped-up Abarth and convertible Cabrio versions, with L standing for large.
Frank Jordans Geneva Reporter, Associated Press @wirereporter
First big announcement for the Geneva Auto Show: Fiat to debut larger 500 - AP via CBS News http://t.co/8r7rW89A

Why Facebook's IPO shouldn't excite you

cbsnews.com — The investing world certainly seems to be working itself into a frenzy over the looming Facebook IPO. But before you jump in thinking you finally have a way to make real money from FarmVille and Words With Friends, you had better know your history.
Lora Kolodny Writer, Fast Company @lorakolodny
RT @Penenberg: "Why Facebook's IPO shouldn't excite you." A look at IPOs thru recent history, man: http://t.co/h2TXk8Hx
Brent Hunsberger Personal Finance Columnist, The Oregonian @onlymoney
Why Facebook's IPO shouldn't excite you : http://t.co/6yPNDTTS via @CBSNews
Nathaniel Popper New York Business Reporter, LA Times @nathanielpopper
Stats to scare you off FB stock: 46% of IPOs produced neg. returns... 'extra hot' IPOs were the worst going forward - http://t.co/2U7H6pU9
Dan Kadlec Blogger, CBS MoneyWatch @dankadlec
RT @JackOtter: Can't wait to buy shares of Facebook? 30 years of IPO performance suggests that's a really bad idea: http://t.co/S7EUvZtN
Jack Otter Executive Editor, CBS MoneyWatch @JackOtter
Can't wait to buy shares of Facebook? 30 years of IPO performance suggests that's a really bad idea: http://t.co/S7EUvZtN

Gisele seeks prayers for QB hubby in Super Bowl

cbsnews.com — Just because Tim Tebow isn't playing in the Super Bowl doesn't mean famous people won't be asking for divine intervention in Indianapolis Sunday. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, wife of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, asked family and friends in an email to pray for her husband as he prepares to face the New York Giants for a fourth championship, the New York Post reported Thursday.
Ben Greenman Editor, The New Yorker @bengreenman
Gisele asks for prayers for Brady http://t.co/IRBRb6ZW Is that because he's winless in Super Bowls since he started dating her?

Palestinians hurl shoes at visiting U.N. chief

cbsnews.com — BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip - Palestinians tried to block the U.N. chief from entering the Gaza Strip and flung shoes at his armored convoy on Thursday, the second day of Ban Ki-moon's mission to the region to keep informal peace talks alive.
Josef Federman News Editor, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, Associated Press @joseffederman
Tough welcome: #Palestinians hurl shoes at visiting UN chief : http://t.co/LG1vfF4u via @CBSNews

Mortgage rates fall to new lows (again)

cbsnews.com — It happened again: mortgage rates hit new lows this week, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) released Thursday. Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist at Freddie Mac, attributes the decline in mortgage rates to the economy: "Most mortgage rates eased to all-time record lows this week as fourth quarter growth in the economy fell short of market projections," Nothaft writes.
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Seems like it happens every week - mortgage rates fell to new lows again: http://t.co/5vOLUMZK (/@cbsmoneywatch)
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Low mortgage rates are great, but are they enough to stimulate the housing market? http://t.co/5vOLUMZK
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Mortgage rates hit new lows (again). What's behind the drop? Find out on my @cbsmoneywatch blog http://t.co/5vOLUMZK

Jonah Hill: I owe Charlie Rose for Oscar nod

cbsnews.com — Jonah Hill threw a curveball at his fans, taking the role as Brad Pitt's sidekick in "Moneyball." Fans knew him best for a series of blockbuster comedies, from "Knocked Up," to "Superbad" to "Get Him to the Greek." But "Moneyball" has been good for Jonah Hill.
Alex Sherman Cable Reporter, Bloomberg News @sherman4949
RT @Mosheh: . @jonahhill says he will thank @CharlieRose if he wins the Oscar http://t.co/x3lOjKd8 @CBSThisMorning

Donald Trump injects himself into Republican race

cbsnews.com — Donald Trump has planned a major announcement for Thursday in Las Vegas, his office announced Wednesday without providing details of what he would say. Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the reality television host plans to endorse former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Michael Calderone Senior Media Reporter, Huffington Post @mlcalderone
CBS returns to its "two sources close to Gingrich" post-Romney news, who now "conceded that Trump has his own agenda." http://t.co/C2xsCqUA

Mixed reviews for President Obama's housing plan

cbsnews.com — President Obama is calling for an end to the red tape that's plagued homeowners looking to refinance, and big banks may be forced to foot the bill. The new mortgage refinance plan the White House will send to Congress would cost the largest banks anywhere from $5 billion to $10 billion.
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Find out how industry experts feel re: President Obama's housing plan on my @cbsmoneywatch blog http://t.co/2Lr2GOJb
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
How do you feel about the President's housing plan? Do you think it will help underwater homeowners? http://t.co/2Lr2GOJb
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
Reactions f/ @Realtors ABA (@ABABankingNews) & National Housing Conference (@NHCandCenter) to President's housing plan http://t.co/2Lr2GOJb
Ilyce Glink Freelance Reporter and Columnist @Glink
There's mixed reviews for President @BarackObama's housing plan, according to statements released yesterday http://t.co/2Lr2GOJb

Colbert super PAC reports $1 million in donations

cbsnews.com — The super PAC run by comedian Stephen Colbert -- Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow -- reported to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) early Tuesday morning that as of Monday, it had collected $1,023,121.24 in donations.
Katty Kay Washington Correspondent and Anchor, BBC World News America, BBC @KattyKayBBC
How can you not love covering American politics? Colbert super PAC reports $1 million in donations : http://t.co/liJm0uJC via @CBSNews

Person to Person - CBS News

cbsnews.com — The best of 'Person to Person' From 1953 to 1958, legendary CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow interviewed celebrities and newsmakers in their homes from his easy chair in a New York studio for his weekly programWatch Video " Sen. John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, were interviewed by Edwards R.
Matthew Polevoy Social Media Producer, CBS News @CBSMatt
RT @CBSNews: Wed Feb 8 #PersonToPerson is back. @charlierose & Lara Logan w/ Clooney, Warren Buffett & Bon Jovi http://t.co/F5sxgrvE htt ...

Logan: Early Afghan drawdown what Taliban wants

cbsnews.com — The earlier drawdown of American troops in Afghanistan from a combat role to one of training and assisting the Afghan military gives the Taliban what it's sought for a long time, Lara Logan said on "CBS This Morning" Thursday. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday that U.S.
Norah O'Donnell Chief Washington Correspondent, NBC News @NorahODonnell
Afghanistan drawdown much earlier than expected, Romney calls the decision "misguided and naive" http://t.co/s351BakS

Groundhog Day: 6 more weeks of winter

cbsnews.com — PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter. But, at this rate, that might not be so bad. The groundhog made his "prediction" on Gobbler's Knob, a tiny hill in the town for which he's named about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Joe Giannone Correspondent, Reuters @ReutersJoe
Happy Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow: 6 more weeks of "winter": http://t.co/sNZ66D35

Park ranger tases man walking dogs off-leash

cbsnews.com — MONTARA, Calif. — A park ranger used a stun gun on a Northern California man who was stopped for walking his two small dogs without a leash. The San Francisco Chronicle reports Gary Hesterberg didn't have identification and gave a phony name when he was stopped Sunday afternoon.
Robert MacPherson Lifestyle Editor, AFP @romacpher
Park ranger zaps dogwalker with Taser. #occupydc #ows #lash http://t.co/69X6KKAx

Sugar should be regulated like alcohol, tobacco, commentary says

cbsnews.com — Better Information. Better Health. (CBS) Should the government regulate sugar, just like it regulates alcohol and tobacco? A new commentary published online in the Feb. 1 issue of Nature says sugar is just as "toxic" for people as the other two, so the government should step in to curb its consumption.
Shefali Kulkarni Digital Media Reporter, Kaiser Health News @shefalikulkarni
A new commentary from @NatureNews says we should regulated sugar like alcohol & tobacco: http://t.co/wYF9I8a8 (via @CBSNews)

Gen.: U.S. to remain in Afghanistan a "long time"

cbsnews.com — Ten years ago this week, U.S. forces went to war in Afghanistan to root out the terrorists who attacked America on 9/11, and to topple the Taliban government that gave them safe haven. That's been done, but Taliban insurgents - using Pakistan as a base - fight on, and the top U.S.
Doug Saunders European Bureau Chief, Globe and Mail @DougSaunders
Now the US AND Britain will pull out of Afghanistan next year: bbc.in/zW1n5B So that' what they meant by "long time" http://t.co/dJiLGiiv

U.S. missionary couple slain in Mexico

Greta Van Susteren Host, On the Record, Fox News @gretawire
RT @CBSNews: US missionary couple, John and Wanda #Casias, found murdered at their home in northern #Mexico: http://t.co/MRfYZykl

Facebook IPO, interesting facts inside the SEC filing

cbsnews.com — (CBS) - Facebook filed for its initial public offering today after markets closed. TechCrunch reported the Security and Exchange Commission's website crashed soon after. It seems to be up, for now. The social network plans to raise $5 billion. Here are some interesting details we found in Facebook's prospectus.
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
Facebook IPO, interesting facts inside the SEC filing > http://t.co/4z0cJLFN (Zuckerberg's controlling vote is considered a risk factor)
Chenda Ngak Technology and Lifestyle Blogger, CBSNews.com, CBS News @chendangak
Facebook IPO, interesting facts inside the SEC filing : http://t.co/WCVhn2FF via @CBSNews

Facebook on the stock ticker: LIKE? POKE? TMI?

cbsnews.com — (AP) NEW YORK - Facebook the website is all about grabbing someone's attention. So we hope that Facebook the company has taken great care in choosing a ticker symbol that will do the same.
Joseph Altman West Regional Desk Editor, Associated Press @APaltman
Looks like it'll be the unexciting "FB" @APaltman: What should Facebook stock symbol be? LIKE? POKE? AP's suggestions: http://t.co/d762byBd
Joseph Altman West Regional Desk Editor, Associated Press @APaltman
What should Facebook's stock symbol be? LIKE? POKE? Here are AP's suggestions: http://t.co/d762byBd
Anne D'Innocenzio National Retail Reporter, Associated Press @ADInnocenzio
Which stock ticker would you suggest for Facebook??see (AP)_ http://t.co/Iey8o8qZ

Angelo Dundee, Ali's cornerman, dead at 90

cbsnews.com — Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90.
Jim MacMillan Visual Journalist @JimMacMillan
RT @CBSNews: Angelo Dundee, legendary boxing trainer of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, dies at 90 - http://t.co/AAk5uwQP

CBS MoneyWatch: Ask The Experts

cbsnews.com — MoneyWatch editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter speak with Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigure Start, a career coaching firm. The team will talk about employment and hiring trends, and answer your questions about landing a job. E-mail your questions now to AskTheExperts@moneywatch.com.
Jill Schlesinger Editor-at-Large, CBS MoneyWatch @jillonmoney
RT @jackotter: Live on MoneyWatch at 4 pm talking w/ @sixfigurestart about how to get hired http://t.co/3Cm7kv9O
Jack Otter Executive Editor, CBS MoneyWatch @JackOtter
Live on MoneyWatch at 4 pm with @jillonmoney talking w/ @sixfigurestart about how to get hired http://t.co/2B8wKgbR

Ron Paul tells Hispanic crowd he opposes DREAM Act

cbsnews.com — EAST LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Displaying his willingness to say what audiences don't want to always hear, Rep. Ron Paul on Wednesday told a largely Hispanic crowd that he opposes the DREAM Act legislation aimed at helping children of illegal immigrants.
Suzanne Gamboa Race and Ethnicity Reporter, Associated Press @APsgamboa
RT @UnivisionNews: Ron Paul tells #Hispanic crowd he opposes #DREAMAct http://t.co/PbjkvKDi

Why Facebook's IPO shouldn't excite you

cbsnews.com — The investing world certainly seems to be working itself into a frenzy over the looming Facebook IPO. But before you jump in thinking you finally have a way to make real money from FarmVille and Words With Friends, you had better know your history.
Larry Swedroe Blogger, CBS MoneyWatch @larryswedroe
History shows that, as a whole, IPOs haven't been especially kind to investors http://t.co/UWvG8bEo

HUD: We can't let housing market "run its course"

cbsnews.com — CBS News chief White House Correspondent Norah O'Donnell on Wednesday asked HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan how President Obama's newly announced home refinance plan is different from other federal programs, and if Congress will pass it.
Norah O'Donnell Chief Washington Correspondent, NBC News @NorahODonnell
VIDEO via @CBSNewsHotsheet HUD: We can't let housing market "just run its course" http://t.co/v8kVBNZr

Filmmaker without credentials arrested at hearing

cbsnews.com — (AP) WASHINGTON - An Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker was arrested at a House hearing Wednesday after trying to film the proceedings without the required media credentials. Joshua Fox of, Milanville, Pa., was led out of the room in handcuffs and charged by Capitol Police with unlawful entry.
Kyle Stokes Education Reporter, NPR @kystokes
Doc-maker arrest: U.S. House Sci Committee rules state you need to be credentialed in the House to film. Fox wasn't. http://t.co/k4btm4ix

Mitt Romney glitter bombed, calls it confetti

cbsnews.com — EAGAN, Minn. -- For the first time, Mitt Romney found himself on Wednesday on the receiving end of a shimmery welcome that's plagued some of his competitors - a glitter bomb. Walking on stage for a rally in Eagan, a protester in the crowd tossed glitter on Romney, who was flanked by his wife Ann and son Josh.
Ryan Teague Beckwith Features Editor, Roll Call @ryanbeckwith
RT @journalistabex: i have to say i always find it odd that glitter and confetti are now used as a form of protest http://t.co/rc9p2hq3 ...

Super Bowl, NY Giants to "hangout" with fans on Google+

cbsnews.com — (CBS) - Are you ready for some football? How about some face time with the New York Giants? The football team is getting social with fans Thursday. The Giants announced today it will take part of a Google+ Hangout session, where 20 fans will be able to participate in a live video chat with Victor Cruz, Corey Webster, Mark Herzlich and Henry Hynoski.
Chenda Ngak Technology and Lifestyle Blogger, CBSNews.com, CBS News @chendangak
Super Bowl, NY Giants to "hangout" with fans on Google+ : http://t.co/aAelNDYW Go Blue! @Giants.

What will Facebook's IPO filing reveal?

cbsnews.com — (CBS News) This story originally appeared on CBSNews.com's sister site, CNET.com. Despite running a site that promotes sharing and, at times, oversharing, Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have traditionally erred on the private side. But that all ends once Facebook goes public. The social-networking titan is expected to file for its initial public offering as early as tomorrow.
Brian Anthony Hernandez Pop Culture Reporter, Mashable @BAHjournalist
The best #FacebookIPO story I've read: "What will Facebook's IPO filing reveal?" ► http://t.co/VhFDog3B HT @CBSMoneyWatch

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide

cbsnews.com — Latest CBS News Headlines Popular CBS News Stories on Facebook Most Discussed Stories on CBS News (AP) LOS ANGELES -- Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide.
Suzanne Gamboa Race and Ethnicity Reporter, Associated Press @APsgamboa
Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead of suicide : http://t.co/fZ3sVHbR via @CBSNews/AP #latism #black #music #soultrain

Toothless Pa. woman robbed bank to buy dentures

cbsnews.com — WAYNESBURG, Pa. - A woman who appeared to not have any teeth in surveillance photos from a western Pennsylvania bank robbery last month has confessed, apologized and told police she planned the heist because she needed the money for dentures.
Christopher Keating Capitol Bureau Chief, Hartford Courant @chrispkeating
RT @CBSNews: Toothless Pa. woman confesses to robbing bank because she needed the money for dentures. http://t.co/080A3w7a

China protest village readies for local elections

cbsnews.com — (AP) BEIJING - A village in southern China where mass protests over land disputes drove out local officials and police has begun preparing for elections to replace the ousted leaders. December's protests in Wukan village ended after provincial officials intervened and gave in to the protesters' key demands.
Jan Jekielek Chief Editor, TheEpochTimes.com, Epoch Times @JanJekielek
Now reading: http://t.co/2KMpMQIG China protest village readies for local elections - CBS News

40 killed in clashes after Egypt soccer match

cbsnews.com — CAIRO - At least 40 Egyptians were killed Wednesday in violence following a soccer match in Port Said, when fans flooded the field seconds after a match against a rival team was over, Egypt's Health ministry said. It was one of the worst incidents of sports violence in Egypt in decades.
Carl Lavin Journalist @FromCarl
RT @EstebanHRZ: Disaster at soccer match in Port Said, Egypt. Watch video http://t.co/T0OG55NS (Via @CBSNews)

Monsanto shareholders reject study on crop risks

cbsnews.com — (AP) ST. LOUIS - Shareholders of Monsanto Co. on Tuesday voted down a proposed study of how the company's genetically engineered crops, or GMOs, may pose financial and legal risks to the seed giant. They also reelected four of the company's directors and approved compensation packages during the annual meeting.
Jim Ewing Organic Farming, Gardening and Food Columnist @OrganicWriter
No surprise? RT @OrganicValley Monsanto shareholders vote against assessing risks of #GMO contamination: http://t.co/v1E45IV4 #food #organic

TripAdvisor can't claim UK reviews are reliable

cbsnews.com — (AP) LONDON - Travel planning website TripAdvisor must stop claiming that all the reviews on its British site were written by independent travelers - and therefore reliable - a U.K. regulator said Wednesday. The Advertising Standards Authority said the claims on TripAdvisor.co.uk, including "reviews you can trust" and "more than 50 million honest travel reviews and opinions from real travelers", were misleading.
Cecilia Kang Staff Writer, Washington Post @ceciliakang
Now reading : TripAdvisor can't claim UK reviews are reliable : http://t.co/X4ldDyK2 via @CBSNews

UK agency to TripAdvisor: drop trustworthy claim

cbsnews.com — (AP) LONDON - The U.K.'s advertising regulator has told the TripAdvisor website to stop claiming that all the reviews on its British site were written by independent travelers. The Advertising Standards Authority said in a ruling published Wednesday that the claims on TripAdvisor.co.uk, including "reviews you can trust" and "more than 50 million honest travel reviews and opinions from real travelers " were misleading.
Cassandra Vinograd Correspondent, Associated Press @CassVinograd
#AP: UK agency tells @TripAdvisor not to claim all reviews are by independent, reliable travelers http://t.co/k91PRuHJ

History says home real estate is a bad investment

cbsnews.com — While the housing bust showed many people the dangers of investing in residential real estate, investors could have realized this long before, simply by paying attention to history. Prior to the bust, recent history made many investors feel comfortable that buying up houses would prove profitable.
Larry Swedroe Blogger, CBS MoneyWatch @larryswedroe
While the housing bust crushed many investors, the pain could have been avoided if they knew the historical evidence http://t.co/J3SJFOHt

10 best cities to stay young

cbsnews.com — Visit Boston and one of the first things you're sure to hear is that, for a big city, the population is among the youngest in the country. Jam-packed with universities, such as Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern and Tufts, a whopping 72 percent of the population is under the age of 44.
Diana McCabe Business Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune @mcdiana
Guess which city is in Top 3!? RT @KathyKristof: Where to live if you want to be young for your age? http://t.co/JoBNhmUX
Kathy Kristof Investing and Personal Finance Blogger, CBS MoneyWatch @KathyKristof
Where should you live if you want to be young for your age? http://t.co/LI0581AA #aging #agegracefully #old