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UN votes to call for Syria's Assad to step down

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Meredith Shiner Congress Reporter, Roll Call @meredithshiner
RT @Reuters UN Security Council does not adopt draft resolution due to two negative votes by China, Russia. http://t.co/fJhyZluR
Sarah Jones Freelance Journalist @SarahJReports
RT @Reuters: #UN #Security #Council does not adopt draft resolution due to two negative votes by #China #Russia. http://t.co/sqZVvkvo
Cecily Hilleary Senior Reporter, Middle East Hub, Voice of America @VOAHilleary
RT @Reuters: UN Security Council does not adopt draft resolution due to two negative votes by China, Russia. http://t.co/2xZQYDiG
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: UN Security Council does not adopt draft resolution due to two negative votes by China, Russia. http://t.co/PfG2cG0r
Christopher Adams Markets Editor, Financial Times @ChrisAdamsMKTS
RT @Reuters UN Security Council does not adopt draft resolution due to two negative votes by China, Russia. http://t.co/uokWl9jd
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Syrian embassy in Tunisia lowers flag

reuters.com — TUNIS | Sat Feb 4, 2012 11:13am EST TUNIS (Reuters) - Staff at the Syrian embassy in Tunisia's capital lowered the national flag over the building on Saturday, hours after the Tunisian president said he was expelling the ambassador and preparing to sever relations with Damascus.
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: Syrian embassy in Tunisia lowers flag http://t.co/amuyRfXk
Kim Ghattas State Department Correspondent, BBC @BBCKimGhattas
RT @Reuters: Syrian embassy in Tunisia lowers flag http://t.co/jOtI9Kdf
Borzou Daragahi Middle East Correspondent, Financial Times @borzou
ArabSpring solidarity: #Syrian embassy in #Tunisia lowers flag as Tuns prepares to sever relations w/ Bashar @Reuters http://t.co/HYyfdfm2

Syria "massacre" puts pressure on Moscow to back U.N.

reuters.com — BEIRUT | Fri Feb 3, 2012 7:49pm EST BEIRUT (Reuters) - At least 217 people were killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human rights said on Saturday.
Jim Roberts Associate Managing Editor, New York Times @nytjim
“@Reuters: Russia, China veto U.N. council resolution on Syria http://t.co/sDfqlXYW via @reuters”
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: Russia, China veto U.N. council resolution on Syria http://t.co/Bz3RTg0k
Neal Mann Digital News Editor, Sky News @fieldproducer
UN Security Council vote in next few hours RT @Reuters Syria "massacre" puts pressure on Moscow to back U.N. http://t.co/nkTXfTys
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters Syria "massacre" puts pressure on Moscow to back U.N. http://t.co/Bz3RTg0k

President Barack Obama’s statement on Syria

blogs.reuters.com — THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2012 Statement by the President on Syria Thirty years after his father massacred tens of thousands of innocent Syrian men, women, and children in Hama, Bashar al-Assad has demonstrated a similar disdain for human life and dignity.
Tim Carmody Staff Writer, Wired @tcarmody
RT @Reuters: President Barack Obama's full statement on Syria http://t.co/Ez0srkIm
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
President Barack Obama's full statement on Syria http://t.co/oaLAUJxm

Denial no option in Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals: Vatican official

blogs.reuters.com — The Roman Catholic Church has sometimes been in denial over the sexual abuse of children by clergy but must now move forward to face up to the scandal, the Vatican's top official for the issue said on Friday.
Tom Heneghan Religion Editor, Reuters @RTRFaithWorld
Denial no option in #Catholic Church’s sexual #abuse scandals: #Vatican official http://t.co/dTkfuS2q #church #conference #sexual

Forget Romney or Obama, U.S. voters want Christian football star Tim Tebow: Reuters poll

blogs.reuters.com — He won't be in this Sunday's Super Bowl and his Denver Broncos are already 50-to-1 longshots for next year's National Football League title, but if Tim Tebow swapped the pigskin for politics, he just might be a shoo-in for the White House.
Tom Heneghan Religion Editor, Reuters @RTRFaithWorld
Forget #Romney or #Obama, U.S. voters want Christian football star Tim #Tebow: Reuters poll |http://t.co/hsU6tvk2 #evangelical #christian

Arizona candidate says English challenge an abuse of power

mobile.reuters.com — Arizona candidate says English challenge an abuse of power SAN LUIS, Arizona (Reuters) - An Arizona city council candidate struck from the ballot over her limited English skills concedes she isn't fluent in the language but called the legal challenge an abuse of power that could keep her from serving a poor border community where most residents speak only Spanish.
Mary Slosson Reporter, Reuters @maryslosson
RT @reuters: Arizona candidate says English challenge an abuse of power http://t.co/PDg0ProX

Fighter deals intensify global aerial arms race

in.reuters.com — By Rhys Jones and Tim Hepher Sat Feb 4, 2012 3:41am IST REUTERS - Big decisions on warplane purchases by Japan and India have intensified competition in the multi-billion-dollar global market, with Western defense firms scrambling for orders in Asia and the Middle East as their home-country budgets shrivel.
Peter Apps Journalist, Reuters @pete_apps
Recommend this from @Reutersaero Fighter deals intensify global aerial arms race http://t.co/Sm5CeGqO via @reuters

Veterans help manufacturers plug skills gap

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Thu Feb 2, 2012 4:41pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three years ago Gabe Collins was on the front line in Kandahar province, one of the most dangerous places in war-ravaged Afghanistan, conducting search and rescue missions with the U.S. Navy.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
Veterans help manufacturers plug skills gap, but not enough jobs to go around http://t.co/64U3h7IF

Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes

reuters.com — LOS ANGELES | Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:51pm EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in an interview. "I have a very addictive personality.
Lindsay Claiborn Television Producer, Reuters @LindsayClaiborn
Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes http://t.co/zbcqgP3F via @reuters
Josh Sternberg Freelance Journalist @joshsternberg
Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes http://t.co/TyXUmpKh via @reuters
Olivia Sterns Reporter, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg News @OliviaSterns
RT @Reuters: Daniel Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes http://t.co/nnI9F5l2
Stephen Busemeyer Breaking News Editor, Hartford Courant @StephenBus
Daniel Radcliffe filmed some Harry Potter scenes while drunk? http://t.co/aLAtLkOK
Ernest Scheyder Correspondent, Reuters @ErnestScheyder
Daniel Radcliffe admits being drunk during filming of parts of "Harry Potter." "I went into work still drunk," he said http://t.co/CcZVqzcC
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U.S. urges Syria vote as Russia warns U.N. taking sides

reuters.com — By Stephen Brown and Arshad Mohammed MUNICH | Sat Feb 4, 2012 10:02am EST MUNICH (Reuters) - Russia's foreign minister demanded on Saturday that a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria be amended to avoid giving the impression that the world body was taking sides in a civil war, but Washington still held out for 'yes' vote from Moscow.
Robert Mackey Blogger, The Lede, New York Times @RobertMackey
RT @Reuters: U.S. urges Syria vote as Russia warns U.N. taking sides http://t.co/WjsvdlgY

Healthy bets for 2012

reuters.com — Last week the W.E.F. convened in Davos, Switzerland. View our full coverage. FICO makes a big push for profits asking us to pay $150 to receive credit scores. Will new regulations protect or inhibit economic growth? Find out what experts think. Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich prepare for Tuesday's debate and contend for endorsements.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
RT @ReutersTV: What are the healthiest investment bets for 2012? @LaurenYoung has the answers: http://t.co/skaYg9nW #MoneyClip

Amid social media fury, Komen backs down, pledges to continue Planned Parenthood funding

blogs.reuters.com — Here's the press release that just dropped from the Komen Foundation We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives. The events of this week have been deeply unsettling for our supporters, partners and friends and all of us at Susan G.
Mathew Ingram Senior Writer, GigaOM @mathewi
RT @Reuters: Amid social media fury, Komen backs down, pledges to continue Planned Parenthood funding http://t.co/fHOKGcn8
Kunur Patel Reporter, Mobile and Digital Agencies, Advertising Age @kunur
internet wins again RT @jennydeluxe: wow. amid a mounting social media fury, komen backs down. @antderosa reports: http://t.co/EMFyLLhp
Jenna Wortham Technology Reporter, New York Times @jennydeluxe
wow. amid a mounting social media fury, komen backs down. @antderosa reports: http://t.co/j8CwP5sC
Ari Melber Correspondent and Blogger, The Nation @AriMelber
And @antderosa points to "social media fury" in Komen reversal: http://t.co/fSSGxDWh
Erica Berger Freelance Contributor, The Economist @GoodBerger
The power of the internet masses is again reinforced through Komen changing their mind re Planned Parenthood http://t.co/go2DckXT #sopa
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UPDATE 1-Washington Occupy protesters comply with no-camping rule

reuters.com — Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:42am EST WASHINGTON Feb 4 (Reuters) - Some 150 "Occupy" movement protesters who have been camped at a park near the White House since October peacefully removed gear on Saturday after police moved in at dawn to enforce a no-camping rule. The U.S.
Patricia Zengerle White House Correspondent, Reuters @ReutersZengerle
RT @ahmannt: Folding the tent of dreams. Police move to enforce no camping rule at Occupy DC http://t.co/YEsuQC5G #ODC #OWS

Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Sat Feb 4, 2012 7:40am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Among the slick, million-dollar ads for the likes of Pepsi and Honda during the Super Bowl this Sunday, viewers in New York and Boston will see a far more modest spot.
Murrey Jacobson NewsHour National Affairs Editor, PBS @MurreyJacobson
RT @Reuters: Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control http://t.co/7QWrNSpI

Amid peace bid, U.S. received purported letter from Taliban

reuters.com — By Missy Ryan and Warren Strobel WASHINGTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:27pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House received a letter last year purported to come directly from Mullah Omar, the reclusive leader of the Taliban, asking the United States to deliver militant prisoners whose transfer is now at the heart of the Obama administration's bid to broker peace in Afghanistan.
Andrew Quinn U.S. Foreign Policy Correspondent, Reuters @andrewquinn
RT @Reuters: Amid peace bid, U.S. got purported letter from Taliban http://t.co/a8AIolqy
Mujib Mashal Afghanistan and South Asia Reporter, Al Jazeera English @MujMash
Reuters piece on Mullah Omar's purported letter to WH cites 1 source that denies it.What is the affirmative source?um.. http://t.co/VnlZW2Hl
Dion Nissenbaum Kabul Correspondent, Wall Street Journal @DionNissenbaum
RT @missy_ryan: Our latest: Amid peace bid, U.S. received purported letter from Mullah Omar http://t.co/bErPxmE6 via @reuters #Afghanist ...
Blake Hounshell Managing Editor, Foreign Policy Magazine @blakehounshell
RT @jackshafer: MT @missy_ryan: Amid peace bid, U.S. received purported letter from Mullah Omar http://t.co/nelAssHo
Jack Shafer Columnist, Slate @jackshafer
MT @missy_ryan: Amid peace bid, U.S. received purported letter from Mullah Omar http://t.co/6hgOk5km via @reuters #Afghanistan #Taliban

Death toll hits 217 in shelling of Syria's Homs-group

reuters.com — BEIRUT | Fri Feb 3, 2012 9:29pm EST BEIRUT (Reuters) - At least 217 people were killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human rights said on Saturday.
Davin Hutchins Managing Editor, Middle East, Voice of America @VOAHutch
#syria Death toll hits 217 in shelling of Syria's Homs-group - Reuters http://t.co/PGEe7Szr
Ayat Basma Reuters TV Producer, Beirut, Reuters @AyatBasma
Death toll hits 217 in shelling of Syria's Homs-group http://t.co/WsJ04tEt via @Reuters

Sahara withdraws team India sponsorship, IPL team

in.reuters.com — NEW DELHI | Sat Feb 4, 2012 11:18am IST NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Sahara Group has pulled out of its sponsorship deal with the Indian cricket board and the Kochi franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the diversified business conglomerate said on Saturday.
Alan Baldwin Formula One Correspondent, Reuters @alanbaldwinf1
Force India co-owners Sahara withdraw from Indian cricket board sponsorship, IPL franchise http://t.co/apySDFEU

F1 title race could be an ugly battle

in.reuters.com — LONDON | Sat Feb 4, 2012 6:29pm IST LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One cars are not a sight for sore eyes this season but, on the basis of the first four launches, at least one ugly duckling looks likely to turn into a swan as the year progresses.
Alan Baldwin Formula One Correspondent, Reuters @alanbaldwinf1
Gary Anderson's view after the first four F1 launches http://t.co/GhsrgwM8

Analysis: Stock-picking makes a comeback as macro tides fade

reuters.com — By David K. Randall and Edward Krudy NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:45pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock-picking once again matters on Wall Street. After a year in which stocks moved in near-lockstep regardless of individual merit, the herd mentality is crumbling away.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Stock-picking makes a comeback as macro tides fade http://t.co/MA4Yy2Hk

Brazil's Petrobras finds light oil in Amazon

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:40pm EST SAO PAULO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras said on Friday it struck good quality light oil in the Solimoes Basin in the state of Amazonas.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
What's an oil giant doing in the Earth's lungs? Brazil's Petrobras finds light oil in Amazon http://t.co/uqU2mX9p

Wall Street analysts struggle to predict Apple

reuters.com — By Poornima Gupta and Noel Randewich SAN FRANCISCO | Fri Feb 3, 2012 5:51pm EST SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - By day, Robert Leitao manages a Catholic church in Southern California. By night, he indulges his other passion: predicting Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) results.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Wall Street analysts struggle to predict Apple http://t.co/Me4iWCsL $AAPL
Devidutta Tripathy Journalist in New Delhi, Reuters @dtripathy
Wall Street analysts struggle to predict Apple http://t.co/iak1wpPe via @reuters

Analysis - China gets restive taste of post-Dalai Lama era

reuters.com — By Michael Martina and Brian Rhoads BEIJING | Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:41am EST BEIJING (Reuters) - China over the years has derided the Dalai Lama as a jackal in Buddhist robes, choreographer of a separatist Peking opera and, lately, instigator of a plot that led some Tibetans to set themselves on fire and other forms of protest.
Peter Apps Journalist, Reuters @pete_apps
Analysis - China gets restive taste of post-Dalai Lama era http://t.co/tJHblCo5 via @reuters

Hungary's Orban seeks to wipe out communist past

reuters.com — BUDAPEST | Wed Feb 1, 2012 6:21am EST BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Steps away from Budapest's ornate Parliament building, hidden in a basement studio on a leafy street, art dealer Peter Pinter was holding the third of his hugely successful auctions, entitled 'Going once, going twice... gone for good.'
Peter Apps Journalist, Reuters @pete_apps
Hungary's Orban seeks to wipe out communist past http://t.co/pmqr0vQL via @reuters

Analysis: A sobering look at Facebook

reuters.com — By Sarah McBride and Poornima Gupta SAN FRANCISCO | Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:19am EST SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - It's the year's hottest initial public offering, but some wealth managers find themselves having a hard time recommending Facebook to their clients.
Ernest Scheyder Correspondent, Reuters @ErnestScheyder
Facebook may be the most-anticipated IPO of 2012, but some wealth managers are saying the stock could pose a risk http://t.co/uQ4rp2qp $FB
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
RT @karaswisher: well done: A sobering look at Facebook http://t.co/4z0fvPCo via @reuters
Brent Hunsberger Personal Finance Columnist, The Oregonian @onlymoney
Why some financial advisers have a hard time recommending Facebook to clients http://t.co/9DjGIB2y via @reuters
Kara Swisher Co-Executive Editor, All Things Digital, Wall Street Journal @karaswisher
well done: A sobering look at Facebook http://t.co/SIW3bw7f via @reuters
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
A rare Swisher nod!!! RT @karaswisher: well done: A sobering look at Facebook http://t.co/pZqd98qW via @reuters
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Job growth surges, jobless rate drops to 8.3 percent

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:17am EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment growth likely cooled in January, but the jobless rate is expected to hold at a near three-year low, consolidating a recent improvement in the labor market.
Ann Dwyer Assistant Managing Editor, Crain's Chicago Business @AnnDwyer_Crains
Job growth surges, jobless rate drops to 8.3 percent http://t.co/As5CPgAb via @reuters
Dan Patterson Broadcast Journalist @DanPatterson
Job growth surges, jobless rate drops to 8.3 percent http://t.co/rw0EFLIt via @reuters
Alexandra Levit Business Columnist @alevit
Job growth surges! http://t.co/S4tKJNIE
Heather Struck Web Editor, Reuters @hstruck
RT @ReutersMoney: Job growth surges, jobless rate drops to 8.3 percent http://t.co/W6HrmDYe via @reuters
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @ProducerMatthew: Jobs report out: Jobless rate drops to 8.3% - http://t.co/j5C7Zg3y
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UPDATE 4-Carlyle retreats on shareholder lawsuit ban

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:16pm EST * Drops requirement stockholders agree to arbitration * Carlyle decision followed talks with SEC, investors * Sen. Blumenthal, shareholder advocates welcome decision By Greg Roumeliotis and Jonathan Stempel Feb 3 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group LP, a giant private equity firm that has filed for an initial public offering, has dropped a controversial effort to require its future shareholders to resolve claims through arbitration rather than in court.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Following talks with SEC, investors, Carlyle retreats on shareholder lawsuit ban, Reuters http://t.co/MMdhXgMg #corpgov #ipo

Super Bowl rematch fuels rivalry of the NY-Boston money-set

reuters.com — Thu Feb 2, 2012 7:56pm EST (Reuters) - Wall Street traders and fund managers have opinions on almost everything - from politics to religion to the price of a spectacular bottle of wine. But ask about this Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and the Boston-backed New England Patriots, and they're suddenly far from loquacious.
Nichola Groom Alternative Energy Correspondent, Reuters @nicholagroom
Super Bowl rematch fuels rivalry of the NY-Boston money-set http://t.co/Fgk98ngo via @reuters
Daniel Bases New York Correspondent, Reuters @djbases
Super Bowl rematch fuels rivalry of the NY-Boston money-set http://t.co/E4FBDTom via @reuters
Ernest Scheyder Correspondent, Reuters @ErnestScheyder
Super Bowl rematch fuels rekindling of the BIG rivalry between traders & fund managers in NY and Boston http://t.co/Dpjjygv9 by @davidgaffen
David Gaffen Editor-in-Charge of Markets, Reuters @davidgaffen
With fab help from @jennablan and others Super Bowl rematch fuels rivalry of the NY-Boston money-set http://t.co/OjkPcp0b via @reuters
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Super Bowl rematch fuels rivalry of the NY-Boston money-set http://t.co/yCWpkGuK

Pakistan PM to discuss Afghanistan reconciliation in Qatar

reuters.com — Sat Feb 4, 2012 2:21am EST (Reuters) - Pakistan's prime minister will travel to Qatar next week to talk with officials from the Gulf Arab state on the Afghan reconciliation process, a senior government official said on Saturday.
Serena Chaudhry Correspondent, Reuters @serenac13
#Pakistan PM to discuss #Afghanistan reconciliation in #Qatar http://t.co/eSuEvL0J #Reuters

U.S. Army drops charges against last soldier in Afghan

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 10:40pm EST (Reuters) - The U.S. Army dismissed all charges against the last of five soldiers to face court-martial in the murder of unarmed Afghan civilians, according to a statement from the Army's Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Friday.
Mary Slosson Reporter, Reuters @maryslosson
U.S. Army drops charges against last soldier in Afghan murder case http://t.co/4P7YKFny via @reuters

Prosecutor links accused California killer to 2 more murders

reuters.com — SANTA ANA, California | Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:56pm EST SANTA ANA, California (Reuters) - An Iraq war veteran already charged in the "thrill" killings of four Orange County homeless men has been linked by DNA evidence to the murders of the mother and brother of a high school friend, prosecutors said on Friday.
Mary Slosson Reporter, Reuters @maryslosson
Prosecutor links accused California killer to 2 more murders http://t.co/FlGAIVVY via @reuters

We are already in new great depression: Paul Krugman

reuters.com — Feb. 3 - Europe is wrong on austerity that may sink the global economy deeper into the 1930s style depression which has already begun, Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman tells Reuters in an exclusive interview.
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
Paul Krugman: We are already in new great depression http://t.co/lOPBWCSx

Miami named most miserable U.S. city

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:22pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll.
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
Via @Forbes, Miami has been named the most miserable U.S. city: http://t.co/sVTMN7H0 (ht: @AntDeRosa).
Elias Makos Technology and Trends Columnist, CTV Montreal, CTV News @eliasmakos
This is what happens when you build Jeffrey Loria a stadium. RT @ReutersUS: Miami named most miserable U.S. city http://t.co/7PnTTzIl
Andrew Quinn U.S. Foreign Policy Correspondent, Reuters @andrewquinn
RT @ReutersUS: Miami named most miserable U.S. city http://t.co/l30fri4b

Tumblr’s first executive editor Jessica Bennett

blogs.reuters.com — Tumblr has hired Chris Mohney to become their editor-in-chief along with Jessica Bennett, as executive editor to do, well exactly what? I spoke to Jessica to find out what they're planning to do a the microblogging platform that has been experiencing explosive growth, which I detailed recently.
Peter Wade Writer, The Daily @BrooklynMutt
Tumblr’s first executive editor Jessica Bennett - Anthony De Rosa http://t.co/ksr4s6DR
Josh Sternberg Freelance Journalist @joshsternberg
Tumblr's first executive editor Jessica Bennett -http://reut.rs/vZKwba via @antderosa
Jessica Bennett Senior Writer, Newsweek @jess7bennett
In which I try to explain being a journalist on @tumblr. MT @AntDeRosa: My invu w Tumblr's 1st exec editor Jess Bennett http://t.co/Xh5SulQ1
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
My interview with @Tumblr's first executive editor, Jessica Bennett (@jess7bennett) http://t.co/d0tzByg5

Vermont inmates hide pig in official police car decal

reuters.com — Thu Feb 2, 2012 9:45pm EST (Reuters) - Inmates working at a Vermont correctional unit's print shop managed to sneak a prank image of a pig into a state police crest that is emblazoned on police cars, and 30 cruisers sported the design for the last year, officials said on Thursday.
Katie Zezima Freelance Journalist @katiezez
RT@Reuters: Vermont inmates hide pig in official police car decal http://t.co/hjpr7lX2
Nancy Miller West Coast Editorial Director, Fast Company @nmillions
"Spot" the pig. Innovation incarcerated. RT @Reuters: Vermont inmates hide pig in official police car decal http://t.co/BfYmUkHZ

Insight: Syria's Assad set for long conflict

reuters.com — DAMASCUS | Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:31am EST DAMASCUS (Reuters) - With the enemy at the gates, Bashar al-Assad was dining out. The sound of gunfire and explosions carried to central Damascus as his troops clashed in the suburbs last Saturday with rebels who had seized towns near the capital.
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
Insight: #Syria's #Assad set for long conflict http://t.co/UgvRt3SI via @reuters
Yeganeh Torbati Reporter, Reuters @jtorbati
Wonderful report from @Reuters' Mariam Karouny - #Assad dines out while the enemy is at the gates http://t.co/EJOHgUeW #Syria
Andrew Quinn U.S. Foreign Policy Correspondent, Reuters @andrewquinn
Nice story on Assad -- dining out while Syria burns -- RTRS - http://t.co/xGu4xWJX

Forget Romney or Obama, the voters want Tim Tebow: poll

reuters.com — BOSTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:21pm EST BOSTON (Reuters) - He won't be in this Sunday's Super Bowl and his Denver Broncos are already 50-to-1 longshots for next year's National Football League title, but if Tim Tebow swapped the pigskin for politics, he just might be a shoo-in for the White House.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Forget Romney or Obama, U.S. voters want Tim Tebow for president http://t.co/5pOrERBt
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Forget Romney or Obama, the voters want Tim Tebow for president http://t.co/5pOrERBt
Simon Evans Sports Correspondent, Reuters @sgevans
Also chatted to Republican strategist and Fox News' @FrankLuntz about Tebow's poltical support for Reuters story http://t.co/Bvsqgb82

Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargo

reuters.com — TEHRAN | Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:12am EST TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday Iran would retaliate over Western-backed oil sanctions and any threat of attack, after U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was cited as saying he feared a possible Israeli strike as early as April.
Craig Kanalley Social Media Editor, NBC News @ckanal
RT @AntDeRosa RT @Reuters: Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargo http://t.co/OWmHNLhp
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargo http://t.co/3mdYqdYc
Daniel Dicker Contributor and Columnist, The Street @Dan_Dicker
Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargo http://t.co/rHXxqTHR via @reuters

Details in leaked FBI call could prove uncomfortable for Anonymous

blogs.reuters.com — A conversation between FBI special agents and authorities at the UK's Scotland Yard was leaked online Friday morning, the latest in a series of data dumps conducted by Anonymous hackers to protest against law enforcement. But the conference calls may have inadvertently released more information than the hacking collective would be comfortable with.
Neal Mann Digital News Editor, Sky News @fieldproducer
If you've been following story of hackers gaining access to FBI call, this blog by @producermatthew is worth a read http://t.co/l3JFmwho
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
Details in leaked FBI call could prove uncomfortable for Anonymous, @matthewkeys in his debut @Reuters blog post http://t.co/zgxPXqTt
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Details in leaked FBI call could prove uncomfortable for Anonymous @ProducerMatthew @Reuters http://t.co/GQWZb2Ng

Nearly every Super Bowl commercial, in one post

blogs.reuters.com — We are compiling all the Super Bowl commercials here so you don't have to. Once we've got most of them, we'll ask you to vote which one you think was the best. In the meantime, post what you think about the ones we have here in the comments below.
Ashley Mayo Associate Editor, Golf Digest @AshleyKMayo
Brilliant! RT @AntDeRosa: To ready you for this weekend, bookmark this: Nearly every Super Bowl commercial, in one post http://t.co/ztaAPPBl
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
To ready you for this weekend, bookmark this: Nearly every Super Bowl commercial, in one post http://t.co/OPIowHIH

Harper wary of foreign bids for key firms

ca.reuters.com — OTTAWA (Reuters) - Hostile takeovers of key Canadian businesses and of critical technology companies that the government has invested in are not in the national interest, Prime Minister Stephen Harper told Reuters on Friday.
Louise Egan Senior Correspondent, Reuters @reutersegan
RT @reutersPalmerR: Reuters latest on #Canada PM's take on #RIM and hostile takeovers http://t.co/GNWLLCg9 #cdnpoli
Alastair Sharp Tech and Media Reporter, Reuters @5thEstate
Canadian PM Harper wary of foreign bids for key firms, those the government has invested in (Rtrs) -- http://t.co/Qgc7jAfP

Panasonic headed for record $10 billion annual loss

reuters.com — By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo TOKYO | Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:37am EST TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is likely to forecast a record net annual loss of more than $9.2 billion, local media reported on Friday, as it tallies the cost of trying to fix its broken TV unit and writes down its Sanyo Electric acquisition, forming a trinity of beleaguered Japanese consumer electronic giants.
Mathew Ingram Senior Writer, GigaOM @mathewi
Panasonic joins the kind of club you don't want to join -- the one for co's that have reported a $10-billion loss: http://t.co/S5kUFvyh
Taylor Buley Tech Reporter, Forbes @taylorbuley
Panasonic warns of looming $10B loss http://t.co/Q3yvHddp
Bernadette Baum Top News Editor, Investment and Advisory, Reuters @bernadettebaum
Panasonic headed for record $10 billion annual loss, savaged by competition, weak demand, robust yen http://t.co/IH0cdvZj
Bernadette Baum Top News Editor, Investment and Advisory, Reuters @bernadettebaum
Panasonic headed for record $10 billion annual loss; Panasonic, Sony, Sharp poised to lose $17b in total this year http://t.co/IH0cdvZj
Ingrid Lunden Contributing Writer, PaidContent @ingridlunden
Damn, a $10 billion loss for Panasonic? http://t.co/VT0gRP98 #bighole

Russia to propose changes to UN Syria draft-envoys

reuters.com — UNITED NATIONS | Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:54pm EST UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Security Council envoys awaited proposed amendments from Moscow on Friday to the latest version of a European-Arab draft resolution endorsing an Arab League plan for Syria, and envoys said the issue would be decided by Russia and the United States.
Rania Khalek Freelance Journalist @RaniaKhalek
U.N. Security Council to vote on #Syria resolution tom. Why no calls for regime change, to bomb Assad from power? http://t.co/N1X3th6E
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
#Russia to propose changes to UN Security Council draft resolution on #Syria, vote likely next week http://t.co/BIlstnwK via @reuters

Quick Iran curbs may obviate need for strike

reuters.com — MUNICH | Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:49pm EST MUNICH (Reuters) - Iran "will blink" if sanctions aimed at deterring it from building a nuclear bomb are imposed rapidly, meaning outside powers may never need to decide on possible armed action, an Israeli minister said on Friday.
Blake Hounshell Managing Editor, Foreign Policy Magazine @blakehounshell
... and Danny Ayalon gives away the game RT @lou_reuters: Quick #Iran curbs may obviate need for strike http://t.co/xRts0CP7
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
Quick #Iran curbs may obviate need for strike http://t.co/lC8tgm6Y via @reuters

Subsidizing people instead of corporations

blogs.reuters.com — Reaganomics is so well established that state officials, both Republican and Democratic, don't call it that anymore. They simply call it smart policy. Even so, the idea of boosting supply to raise demand, instead of the other way around, is hardly uncontroversial. States spend billions annually on economic development subsidies to try and create jobs.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
Subsidizing people instead of corporations http://t.co/YSXtoTlG
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: New @ReutersOpinion from John Stoehr: Subsidizing people instead of corporations http://t.co/xb1MK89J Weigh in and tag it # ...

Anonymous publishes FBI call on hacking

reuters.com — LONDON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:00am EST LONDON (Reuters) - British police said on Friday they were investigating reports that the activist hacker group Anonymous had hacked into a conference call between FBI agents and London detectives to discuss action they were taking against hacking.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
Outsurveilled: Anonymous publishes FBI call on hacking http://t.co/I4In99c3
Basil Katz Legal Correspondent, Reuters @bkatzoom
Anonymous publishes FBI call on hacking http://t.co/pCcP6n6s via @reuters @wdscribe

NY Times adds digital subscribers, but ad revenue shrinks

reuters.com — Thu Feb 2, 2012 1:20pm EST (Reuters) - The New York Times Co, which is grappling with sinking advertising revenue and a recent change in the top management, said it continued to add subscribers for its digital products in the fourth quarter.
Josh Barnett Sports Editor, Philadelphia Daily News @PhillyDNSptsEd
RT @shreeyasinha: New York Times Digital Subscription Numbers Grow 20%, But Ad Revenue Shrinks 5% http://t.co/8R8aINVK v @reuters #journ ...
Pete Thamel National College Sports Reporter, New York Times @PeteThamelNYT
RT @shreeyasinha: New York Times Digital Subscription Numbers Grow 20%, But Ad Revenue Shrinks 5% http://t.co/8R8aINVK v @reuters #journ ...

Uprising finally hits Syria's "Silk Road" city

reuters.com — AMMAN | Fri Feb 3, 2012 10:22am EST AMMAN (Reuters) - Since protests against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government erupted 11 months ago, the ancient Silk Road city of Aleppo, with its leafy streets and faded, old-world hotels, has been spared serious violence.
Mona Eltahawy Freelance Journalist @monaeltahawy
RT @Brian_Whit: Uprising finally hits Aleppo, Syria's "Silk Road" city http://t.co/sochzYrE via @reuters
Blake Hounshell Managing Editor, Foreign Policy Magazine @blakehounshell
RT @DavidKenner: Reuters says that protests have now reached Aleppo. http://t.co/y1TlUqrq

UPDATE 1-Stanford had secret fund for bribes, yacht - witness

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:33pm EST * Swiss account at Societe Generale * Stanford bank reported fake profits * Account used to bribe auditor - Davis By Anna Driver and Eileen O'Grady HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Texas financier Allen Stanford drew on a secret Swiss bank account for personal expenses such as yacht maintenance and to pay bribes, the government's top witness said at Stanford's fraud trial on Friday.
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
RT @annadriver: Stanford had secret fund for bribes, yacht - witness http://t.co/BW77Ghzv via @reuters @annadriver #stanfordtrial

TEXT-S&P raises 3 Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage 2002-TOP6 ratings

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:38pm EST OVERVIEW -- We raised our ratings on three classes from Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2002-TOP6, a U.S. CMBS transaction. -- In addition, we affirmed our ratings on seven other classes from the same transaction.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
Actual, but still comedic, headline from S&P: raises 3 Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage 2002-TOP6 ratings http://t.co/GKJdzWgr

UPDATE 1-At least 105 people killed in Syria's Homs-rights group

af.reuters.com — BEIRUT Feb 3 (Reuters) - More than 100 people have been killed in shelling by Syrian armed forces of the city of Homs, and hundreds more have been wounded, the Syrian Observatory For Human Rights said on Friday, citing witnesses.
Hala Gorani Anchor, CNN International Desk, CNN @HalaGorani
More than 100 killed in #Homs shelling today alone, rights group says. http://t.co/XJTv7B1V #Syria

RPT-US to require disclosure of fracking fluids on public land

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:53pm EST * Interior Dept requires companies to disclose chemicals * Timing uncertain on roll-out of rules * Industry says it already discloses voluntarily By Timothy Gardner and Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
U.S. to require disclosure of #fracking fluids on public land http://t.co/5Vqnx22F

Introducing Reuters Social Pulse

blogs.reuters.com — Today we launched Social Pulse, our new social media hub on Reuters.com designed to show you the most talked-about news, companies and influencers across the Web. The first thing you'll see on the page is the news most popular in Reuters social network.
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @TwitterForNews: Here's a cool new thing: @reuters has launched a social media hub called Social Pulse http://t.co/kqvowRu8
David Clinch Editorial Director, Storyful.com @DavidClinchNews
RT @TwitterForNews: Here's a cool new thing: @reuters has launched a social media hub called Social Pulse http://t.co/kqvowRu8
Todd Clausen Editor, Young Professionals, Democrat and Chronicle @ToddJClausen
RT @kmagnuson: This is cool. http://t.co/U2GxaKBB New #socialmedia hub on @Reuters.com w/ most talked-about news, companies and influencers.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Stunning @Reuters social media tool Social Pulse by @AlexMLeo @AntDeRosa @ProducerMatthew http://t.co/jXpttWYk #rockstars #gamechanger
Franz Strasser Reporter and Videojournalist, BBC @franzstrasser
Interesting: Introducing Reuters Social Pulse http://t.co/a1bXznow
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UPDATE 1-US prosecutors drop probe of Lance Armstrong team

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:55pm EST (Adds statement from Armstrong's attorney) Los Angeles Feb 3 (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Friday dropped an investigation centered on whether seven-time Tour De France champion Lance Armstrong and his teammates cheated the sponsor of their bike racing team with a secret doping program.
Paul Thomasch Deputy Editor of Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Reuters @PBThomasch
UPDATE 1-US prosecutors drop probe of Lance Armstrong team http://t.co/HKyYphew via @reuters

Giants win could mean big returns for the market: S&P

reuters.com — Feb. 3 - An analysis of the last 45 Super Bowls finds that total return on the S&P 500 for the year is usually positive when the NFC champion wins the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Giants win could mean big returns for the stock market http://t.co/ovGTvyTS
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Giants win could mean big returns for the market http://t.co/ovGTvyTS

Nasdaq vaults to 11-year high on surge in jobs

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 9:41am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks jumped at the open on Friday after the January employment report beat the highest expectations, boosting hopes the world's largest economy has turned a corner. The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI gained 93.51 points, or 0.74 percent, to 12,798.92.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Nasdaq hits 11-year high. Facebook files IPO. Madonna has new album. It's 1999 all over again! http://t.co/o1tAMPwP
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
Nasdaq hits 11-year high. Facebook files IPO. It's 1999 all over again! http://t.co/o1tAMPwP

What everyone missed in Facebook’s IPO filing

blogs.reuters.com — Buried on page 93 of Facebook's Securities and Exchange Commission registration for its $5 billion initial public offering is a very interesting disclosure. "The Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission has been conducting an inquiry into secondary transactions involving the sale of private company securities as well as the number of our stockholders of record," the disclosure said.
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Buried on page 93: What everyone missed in Facebook’s IPO filing by eagle eyed @AlisonFrankel @Reuters http://t.co/Hauopfqx
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: Buried on page 93 of Facebook’s SEC registration for its $5 billion IPO is a very interesting disclosure. http://t.co/h9tRx8F7

Investors worry where to put cash as banks wobble

uk.reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:27pm GMT * Investors less nervous on banks than in 2008-9 * But still focused on counterparty risk post-Lehmans * Short-dated debt, money mkt funds alternatives to deposits LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Investors are holding more cash than at any time since the Lehman Brothers collapse to protect themselves against volatile financial markets, presenting them with a dilemma - where to hold that money when banks are looking shaky.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
RT @reutersJoelD: Investors worry where to put cash as banks wobble http://t.co/mrsXSXdw Wealthy not burying gold... not yet

Komen struggles to defuse Planned Parenthood crisis

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Thu Feb 2, 2012 7:01pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's leading breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, struggled on Thursday to defuse a growing crisis over its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services.
Tara Murtha Staff Writer, Philadelphia Weekly @taramurtha
Just cause Komen hopped out of bed with political far right doesn't mean I'm going to hop in. http://t.co/aMPx4Mkz #Komen
Andrew Seaman Medical Journalist, Reuters Health, Reuters @andrewmseaman
RT @mygershberg: Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding http://t.co/DfWhLl53 via @reuters
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
RT @mygershberg: Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding http://t.co/ojWaxiWP via @reuters
Dan Raviv Correspondent, CBS News @DanRaviv
RT @Reuters: Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding http://t.co/PQKZ68BW
Sarah Jones Freelance Journalist @SarahJReports
#komen apologizes and reverses Move to cut #plannedparenthood funding http://t.co/6CvCMjrK and http://t.co/AIxkOAeF
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Law grads go to court for bankruptcy protection

reuters.com — By Leigh Jones and Moira Herbst Fri Feb 3, 2012 10:25am EST (Reuters) - When Diana Valle decided to intern at a bankruptcy firm during law school, she had no idea how useful the experience would prove - in her own case.
Paul Harris US Correspondent, The Observer, Guardian @paulxharris
Law grads go to court for bankruptcy protection http://t.co/b51cfBIZ via @reuters

Facebook's high tax rate likely to drop

mobile.reuters.com — Facebook's high tax rate likely to drop (Reuters) - Facebook, the social network giant on the verge of a huge initial public stock offering, pays an unusually high tax rate, but that is likely to change soon, analysts said.
Keith Epstein Editor, iWatch News, Center for Public Integrity @keithcepstein
$1B tax deduction for Facebook? @nanettebyrnes http://t.co/p0ZxrgvJ

Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz

reuters.com — LOS ANGELES | Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:30pm EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials score millions of hits online and rack up pre-game buzz. A teaser for Volkswagen's ad has drawn more than 11 million viewers on YouTube.
Nichola Groom Alternative Energy Correspondent, Reuters @nicholagroom
Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz http://t.co/7lfR633q #superbowl

Oil up sharply on U.S. jobs surge, Iran

reuters.com — SINGAPORE | Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:27am EST SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude held above $112 on Friday as reports that Israel could strike Iran in the spring heightened already simmering tensions in the region. The market was held back by caution ahead of key U.S.
Davin Hutchins Managing Editor, Middle East, Voice of America @VOAHutch
#iran Oil prices up on US jobs growth, Iran threat - Reuters http://t.co/OX7ntBHv

US prosecutors close probe of Lance Armstrong team

reuters.com — U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr said he was making a public announcement over the closing of the case because of numerous reports in the media about the investigation.
Lindsay Claiborn Television Producer, Reuters @LindsayClaiborn
US prosecutors close probe of Lance Armstrong team http://t.co/48ZkYk65 via @reuters

Russia may not veto UN council draft on Syria -envoys

af.reuters.com — West, Arabs seek to reassure Russia on Syria draft * Vote in UN council could come as soon as Friday * Most UN council members support new draft, envoys say UNITED NATIONS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Moscow may agree not to veto the latest version of a European-Arab draft resolution endorsing an Arab League plan for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power when the U.N.
Andrew Quinn U.S. Foreign Policy Correspondent, Reuters @andrewquinn
@lou_reuters reports: Russia may not veto UNSC Syria draft - http://t.co/uc9YwTcu
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
#Russia may not veto new UN Security Council draft resolution on #Syria - UN envoys http://t.co/azFsNwyW @reuters

Activist web group publishes FBI call on hacking

uk.reuters.com — LONDON/WASHINGTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 6:18pm GMT LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet activist group Anonymous published a recording on Friday of a confidential call between FBI agents and London detectives in which the law-enforcement agents discuss action they are taking against hacking.
Alastair Sharp Tech and Media Reporter, Reuters @5thEstate
Activist web group records, publishes FBI call on hacking (RTrs) -- http://t.co/HBal64fB

PM doesn't see much sign of recession in 2012

ca.reuters.com — OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's government does not see much sign of a recession or a crisis in the Canadian economy this year, and is expecting slow but steady growth, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Friday.
David Ljunggren National Political Correspondent, Reuters @reutersLjungg
RT @ReutersCanada: PM doesn't see much sign of recession in 2012 http://t.co/Jj53mYZP

Libyan diplomat dies after torture: rights group

reuters.com — TRIPOLI | Fri Feb 3, 2012 7:07am EST TRIPOLI (Reuters) - A Libyan diplomat who served as ambassador to France for Muammar Gaddafi died from torture within a day of being detained by a militia from Zintan, Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Friday.
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
#Libya diplomat dies after torture: rights group http://t.co/tRTiZWGM via @reuters
Andrew Quinn U.S. Foreign Policy Correspondent, Reuters @andrewquinn
Latest Libya torture allegation: Gaddafi's ex-ambassador to France died within day of being detained by militia - RTRS http://t.co/XU8a0CgB

Jobs numbers boost Obama, needs lasting trend

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:57pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An unexpectedly strong jobs report on Friday boosted President Barack Obama's re-election prospects, but the trend must last to deny his opponents the biggest cudgel they have to bash him before the November election. The U.S.
Richard Bowen Senior Producer, BBC @Casholini
RT @Reuters: Jobs numbers boost Obama, needs lasting trend http://t.co/zT9Csr9t

NFL commissioner says match-up for London game unclear

reuters.com — INDIANAPOLIS | Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:42pm EST INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The match-up for next season's National Football League (NFL) game in London was up in the air because of the St. Louis Rams' lease agreement with their home stadium, Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday in his State of the League news conference.
Simon Evans Sports Correspondent, Reuters @sgevans
RT @ReutersSports: NFL commissioner says match-up for London game unclear http://t.co/pcbMiqqF

Super Bowl winner Drew Brees would consider political career

reuters.com — DALLAS | Sat Feb 5, 2011 8:17pm EST DALLAS (Reuters) - Last year's Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints says he could pursue a career in politics once his playing career is over.
Simon Evans Sports Correspondent, Reuters @sgevans
Here is story from last year with Drew Brees talking about a potential move into politics http://t.co/KlHY5Dxk

Forget Romney or Obama, the voters want Tim Tebow: poll

reuters.com — BOSTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:21pm EST BOSTON (Reuters) - He won't be in this Sunday's Super Bowl and his Denver Broncos are already 50-to-1 longshots for next year's National Football League title, but if Tim Tebow swapped the pigskin for politics, he just might be a shoo-in for the White House.
Simon Evans Sports Correspondent, Reuters @sgevans
RT @ReutersSports: Forget Romney or Obama, the voters want Tim Tebow: poll http://t.co/cxIIg2Jn

No cause of death yet for L.A. artist Mike Kelley: coroner

reuters.com — LOS ANGELES | Fri Feb 3, 2012 3:58pm EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles County Coroner's examiners have completed an autopsy on the body of artist Mike Kelley but have not yet determined a cause of death pending further tests, a spokesman said on Friday.
Basil Katz Legal Correspondent, Reuters @bkatzoom
RT @reutersfeed: U.S. #news No cause of death yet for L.A. artist Mike Kelley: coroner http://t.co/yyjAAXF1 #reuters

How the West should treat ‘honor’ killings

blogs.reuters.com — It took the jury in Kingston, Ontario some 15 hours to return a guilty verdict against three members of the Afghan-Canadian Shafia family in a case that shocked Canada and North America. Mohammad Shafia, 58, his wife Tooba Yahya, 42, and their 21-year-old son, Hamed, were sentenced to life imprisonment on Jan.
Tom Heneghan Religion Editor, Reuters @RTRFaithWorld
How the West should treat ‘honor’ killings http://t.co/m5z05S97 #canada #afghan #murder #muslim #women #crime #tradition #multiculturalism

Stanford had secret fund for bribes, yacht: witness

reuters.com — By Anna Driver and Eileen O'Grady HOUSTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 3:55pm EST HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas financier Allen Stanford drew on a secret Swiss bank account for personal expenses like yacht maintenance and to pay bribes, the government's top witness said at Stanford's fraud trial on Friday.
Stephen Foley Associate Business Editor, Independent @stephenfoley
As his one-time friend testified for the prosecution, Allen Stanford sat, head down, taking notes. http://t.co/7Ay28uRW

Wisconsin woman accused of selling fake Facebook stock

reuters.com — MILWAUKEE | Thu Feb 2, 2012 6:27pm EST MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A Wisconsin woman has been charged with theft over accusations she tried to profit from Facebook's much-anticipated plans to go public by selling fake stock in the social media giant, a criminal complaint showed on Thursday.
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @lexnfx: i guess this shouldn't be that surprising: counterfeit facebook stock being sold http://t.co/XJYjVCdK

Royal party and read-a-thon mark big day for Dickens

reuters.com — By Mike Collett-White and Sarah Mills LONDON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 10:10am EST LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is throwing a star-studded party for him at Buckingham Palace and in Buenos Aires, leading cultural figures will gather in an old orphanage to read from his works.
Piya Sinha-Roy Entertainment Journalist, Reuters @PiyaSRoy
Charles Dickens will be getting a royal party for his 200th anniversary next Tuesday - Literature aficionados, unite! http://t.co/KUb3L2YY

Senate OKs insider trading curbs on lawmakers

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Thu Feb 2, 2012 7:19pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday approved new curbs aimed at preventing lawmakers from trading shares based on inside information, but also extended the bill's disclosure requirements to more than 300,000 other federal employees.
Bernadette Baum Top News Editor, Investment and Advisory, Reuters @bernadettebaum
Senate OKs #insidertrading curbs on lawmakers http://t.co/J1OJMwlp @reuters
Glenn Hall Editor in Chief, TheStreet.Com @GlennHall
It's almost criminal that this is just happening in 2012 - Senate OKs insider trading curbs on lawmakers http://t.co/nARjSmnS

Reuters Social

reuters.com — Anthony is the Reuters Social Media Editor, integrating the "ambient wire" into Reuters platforms. The New York Times declared him "The undisputed King of Tumblr" and NBC NY named him one of the top 20 people to follow on Twitter. More on Anthony here:
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
RT @thomsonreuters: In case you haven't seen it yet, check out the fantastic new @Reuters Social Pulse: http://t.co/8jslZiIV
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
The Conversation, right now on Reuters Social Pulse is today's positive jobs report: http://t.co/MvSfmGjd
Saqib Ahmed Bangalore, India Correspondent, Reuters @SaqibReports
#FF @AntDeRosa @ProducerMatthew @AlexMLeo For the @Reuters Social pulse http://t.co/PgBshC90
Henry Foy New Delhi Reporter, Reuters @HenryJFoy
Essential social media #ff @AntDeRosa @AlexMLeo @joshturk & @lieselK, the brains behind @Reuters new portal http://t.co/WkJuOFcQ
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
#ff @AlexMLeo @AntDeRosa @ProducerMatthew the Reuters Social Media team - doing such great work! http://t.co/XiUe6sc6
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Villagers scramble for fuel in Europe's big chill

reuters.com — FARKASLYUK, Hungary | Thu Feb 2, 2012 4:21pm EST FARKASLYUK, Hungary (Reuters) - Hungarian villagers were scavenging for coal with their bare hands on Thursday as a blast of Siberian air killed scores in Eastern Europe and looked set to keep its icy grip on the continent for another week.
Pedro Nicolaci da Costa Reporter, Reuters @pdacosta
Villagers scramble for fuel in Europe's big chill http://t.co/y8bmMAeQ

Against Syrian anger, Assad's sect feels fear

reuters.com — DAMASCUS | Wed Feb 1, 2012 11:45pm EST DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A year ago, Ali was enjoying university in Damascus, looking forward to a career in dentistry and paying little heed to politics in a country controlled by a single family for over 40 years.
Borzou Daragahi Middle East Correspondent, Financial Times @borzou
Must-read #Syria piece by @Reuters' Mariam Karouny about Bashar''s Alawite sect http://t.co/khOm7JL4

Dow Chemical considers locking in low gas prices

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:56pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N), one of the largest U.S. buyers of natural gas, is considering a hedging program for the first time in a decade to lock in rock-bottom prices for the fuel. The move by Dow, the largest U.S.
Ernest Scheyder Correspondent, Reuters @ErnestScheyder
Dow Chem CEO tells me he may lock in low natural gas prices with hedges, before any potential jump http://t.co/Igv6YxMQ #shale #hedge $DOW

U.S. accuses Khartoum of bombing civilians

af.reuters.com — WASHINGTON Feb 2 (Reuters) - The United States accused Sudan's government on Thursday of carrying out air strikes on civilians in the restive border states of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile and said the attacks were compounding a crisis in the two areas.
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
Dispatch from yesterday by colleague @carenbohan - U.S. accuses Khartoum of bombing civilians in #Sudan http://t.co/jrE0KpNi

New record set at Wing Bowl eating extravaganza

reuters.com — PHILADELPHIA | Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:34pm EST PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - More than 17,000 mostly beer-fueled spectators packed a Philadelphia indoor arena on Friday for the city's annual early morning eating extravaganza in which competitors vie to eat the most chicken wings.
Ossian Shine Sports Editor, Asia, Reuters @ossianshine
New record set at Wing Bowl eating extravaganza http://t.co/mQ93FX0s

Sudan's Bashir says tensions with South could lead to war

reuters.com — KHARTOUM | Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:24pm EST KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir said on Friday tensions with South Sudan over oil transit payments could lead to war. Asked in an interview with state television whether war could break out with Juba, Bashir said: "There is a possibility."
Louis Charbonneau United Nations Correspondent, Reuters @lou_reuters
Yikes! - #Sudan's Bashir says tensions with South could lead to war http://t.co/QqPI2r2J via @reuters #SSudan

Power play: How Zuckerberg wrested control of Facebook from his shareholders

reuters.com — Wed Feb 1, 2012 11:45pm EST Mark Zuckerberg controls a majority of Facebook's voting rights, and will continue to enjoy that control after it goes public, according to an unusual arrangement he struck with some key investors and colleagues among Facebook's shareholders.
Heidi N. Moore Freelance Journalist @moorehn
More like it. RT @lucymarcus: Power play: How Zuckerberg wrested control of Facebook from his shareholders @jolieodell http://t.co/RoiV6Sms
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Power play: How Zuckerberg wrested control of Facebook from his shareholders @jolieodell http://t.co/HL3xLgjN #corgov #ipo

DEA suspends Cardinal Health license in Florida

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:21pm EST (Reuters) - Cardinal Health Inc said on Friday that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has suspended its license to distribute potentially addictive medicines from a facility in Lakeland, Florida, citing concern over unusually high shipments to four pharmacies.
Debra Sherman Health Correspondent, Reuters @DLSherman
RT @LKrauskopf: In non-Komen news, Cardinal Health is squaring off with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency http://t.co/qY2nm3b1 $CAH

Another Bank of America executive joins JPMorgan

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:56pm EST (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp's (BAC.N) former general auditor has joined JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) as head of consumer compliance. Paul Morrison, who was Bank of America's auditor for nearly a decade, in 2010 became the risk executive for the bank's struggling home loans units.
Lauren Young Wealth Editor, Reuters @LaurenYoung
RT @rickrothacker: Another #BofA executive lands at JPMorgan Chase: http://t.co/kkcwRiQs

UPDATE 1-Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash

reuters.com — Fri Feb 3, 2012 2:10pm EST Feb 3 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Micron Technology said chief executive Steve Appleton died in a plane crash in Boise, Idaho. Fifty-one-year-old Appleton was Micron's CEO since September 1994. He was also Micron's chairman of the board.
Nicole Hernandez Multimedia Reporter, Florida Times-Union @NRHSJax
RT @CNETNews: #Micron Tech CEO Steve Appleton dies in Boise plane crash http://t.co/N2YD0VUM Story coming soon at http://t.co/1q2TkQ7W

New York sues banks over electronic mortgage system

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:29pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Friday sued three major U.S. banks, accusing them of fraud for using an electronic mortgage database that resulted in deceptive and illegal practices, including false documents in foreclosure proceedings.
Margaret Chadbourn Washington Correspondent, Reuters @MLChadbourn
New York sues banks over electronic mortgage system http://t.co/oyznJenQ via @reuters

Fantastic news on jobs

blogs.reuters.com — What mean reversion? This is two fantastic jobs reports back-to-back, with the second even better than the first. You thought the December jobs report was great? I certainly did - but it's been revised, now, and it's even better than was first reported. And the January report is positively glowing.
Peter Eavis Business Reporter, New York Times @petereavis
Whoa. The unemp rate for male veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has fallen from 15.5% to 7.7% in one year. http://t.co/ewsjTEPz

When models fall

reuters.com — A model falls as she presents a creation from designer Miguel Palacio's Fall/Winter 2012 collection during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, February 2, 2012. REUTERS/Juan Medina
Corrine Perkins Online Visual Editor, Reuters.com, Reuters @corinne_perkins
This slideshow never gets old @reuterslideshow Photos: When fashion models fall down http://t.co/3PZ26UXl

Miami named most miserable U.S. city

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:22pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll.
Chris Otto Sports Editor, York Daily Record @YDRChrisOtto
RT @TheNewsBlotter: Reuters-US: Miami named most miserable U.S. city http://t.co/e6GHgNTc #news

A Minute With: Katharine McPhee star of "Smash"

reuters.com — LOS ANGELES | Wed Feb 1, 2012 5:10am EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Life has been full of ups and downs for Katharine McPhee since she ended "American Idol" as runner-up in 2006.
Piya Sinha-Roy Entertainment Journalist, Reuters @PiyaSRoy
Will @NBCSmash be a splash or a crash for @NBC? http://t.co/tG7GtJGO Also, read @ReutersShowbiz invu @katherinemcphee http://t.co/MBt0OKm9

Will "Smash" splash or crash for NBC?

reuters.com — LOS ANGELES | Thu Feb 2, 2012 8:32am EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC's new musical drama "Smash" could hardly have a stronger pedigree: Idea by Steven Spielberg, songs by award-winning Broadway producers, stars including Anjelica Huston and Debra Messing, and screen icon Marilyn Monroe holding the whole show-within-a show together.
Piya Sinha-Roy Entertainment Journalist, Reuters @PiyaSRoy
Will @NBCSmash be a splash or a crash for @NBC? http://t.co/tG7GtJGO Also, read @ReutersShowbiz invu @katherinemcphee http://t.co/MBt0OKm9

Disagreements on cyber risk East-West "Cold War"

in.reuters.com — By Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:32pm IST LONDON - With worries growing over computer hacking, data theft and the risk of digital attacks destroying essential systems, western states and their allies are co-operating closer than ever on cyber security.
Peter Apps Journalist, Reuters @pete_apps
Disagreements on cyber risk East-West "Cold War" http://t.co/KNCWSzA3 via @reuters

Fury over soccer deaths

reuters.com — 1 of 20. Protesters chant anti-government slogans during a protest condemning the death of soccer fans at Port Said stadium, near the Interior Ministry in Cairo, February 2, 2012. Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:55pm EST Fallout from the soccer tragedy triggers clashes in Cairo.
Davin Hutchins Managing Editor, Middle East, Voice of America @VOAHutch
#egypt Clashes in Egypt - Reuters http://t.co/LQgQ5AZA

Corporate co-dependence: when good partnerships go bad

blogs.reuters.com — One of the biggest surprises in Facebook's IPO filing was that it depended on game-maker Zynga for 12 percent of its sales last year. In 2010, the online game company famous for "FarmVille" and "Words With Friends" nearly declared war with the social network over a change in Facebook's policy involving credits - the currency Zynga players use to buy virtual goods.
Liana Baker Reporter, Reuters @LianaBaker
Corporate co-dependence: when good partnerships go bad - MediaFile http://t.co/V8XL6SyO

January service sector growth highest in nearly a year: ISM

reuters.com — NEW YORK | Fri Feb 3, 2012 10:43am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the U.S. services sector accelerated in January to its highest level in nearly a year as new orders and employment jumped, an industry report showed on Friday.
Tom Petruno Freelance Journalist @tpetruno
Jobs data complemented by strong report on Jan. services sector. U.S. economy showing resilience despite Europe etc. http://t.co/1Na7sPki

Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reports

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Thu Feb 2, 2012 8:53pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta believes there is a growing possibility Israel will attack Iran as early as April to stop Tehran from building a nuclear bomb, U.S. media reported on Thursday.
Julien Ponthus Journalist, Reuters @ReutersParis
RT @crispiandjb: Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reports http://t.co/xZgAnJsX via @reuters
Carrie Mason-Draffen Columnist, Newsday @newsgirlie
RT @Reuters: Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reports http://t.co/lY0v0jOQ
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @Reuters: Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reports http://t.co/77c90uvD
Ethan Bilby Correspondent, Reuters @ReutersEthan
Panetta believes Israel may strike Iran this spring: reports http://t.co/CqN1PcCn

Planned Parenthood welcomes Komen funding change

reuters.com — WASHINGTON | Fri Feb 3, 2012 12:31pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Planned Parenthood Federation of America said on Friday it welcomed news that breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure had reversed its decision to cease funding the organization, saying it looked forward to resuming work with a "trusted partner."
Ernest Scheyder Correspondent, Reuters @ErnestScheyder
Planned Parenthood welcomes Komen funding change, says it wants to resume work with "trusted partner" http://t.co/K7WaehnJ