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Gold shines as many see a lackluster economy

By Tom Petruno

Bull markets are supposed to make investors feel good. But the hot market in gold this year has an aura of dread about it.

 

 

Boeing loses big order to Airbus at air show
Seattle Times 
By Dominic Gates Boeing lost to Airbus the largest remaining jet order of the year at the Dubai Aerospace Air Show on Sunday, when Emirates chose Airbus' A350 over Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.

 

 

Curves make women smart?
Claim: 'Shapely hips and thighs hold essential nutrients that nurse brains'
--London Telegraph

 

 

Polar experts sound alarm on climate change
'Very, very serious global warming is taking place'
--London Times

 

 

A Spy’s Path: Iowa to A-Bomb to Kremlin Honor

By WILLIAM J. BROAD

George Koval, who infiltrated the Manhattan Project, was one of the most important spies of the 20th century.

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What's smokin': water pipes

By Janet Cromley

Want to put away the cigarettes and talk with some interesting people? Go to a hookah bar, says Aaron Alu, as he takes a leisurely puff from a glass water pipe at the Mirage Coffeehouse and Hookah Lounge in Long Beach.

 

 

 * World stocks hit by credit fears
European stocks edge lower after Asian shares had slumped, as ongoing credit fears
hit exporters.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/business/7090123.stm

 

 

Sharp Sell-off Sweeps Asian Markets

By MARTIN FACKLER 

Rising fears of a slowdown in the American economy sparked a sharp sell-off in Asian stock markets today.

 

  Social networkers warned of risk *
The dangers of social networks and the use of wi-fi at home and in public are highlighted
by a campaign.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/technology/7090096.stm

 

Airbus Outpaces Boeing, Hails Record Year