Dayhoff Westminster Soundtrack: Washington Post Wednesday Morning Headlines Aug 22, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Washington Post Wednesday Morning Headlines Aug 22, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Rep. Akin’s defiance heightens tensions within GOP
Senate candidate refuses to quit his campaign after his controversial remarks about rape, setting up a possible clash within the Republican Party.
(By Paul Kane)

Facebook’s stock decline reflects doubts about give-it-away approach
Wall Street seems skeptical of a founding principle of Silicon Valley’s business culture — that the best way to build a company is to ignore profits in favor of growing a huge audience.
(By Craig Timberg)

A midnight stroll near the tracks leads to tragedy
The deaths of Elizabeth Nass and Rose Mayr, both 19, onTuesday a few minutes after midnight provided investigators with more questions than answers.
(By Ashley Halsey III)

Feds: Armed Wash. man arrested, apartment swept for bombs after emailed threats against Obama
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Authorities have arrested a Washington state man and are sweeping his apartment complex for explosives after emailed threats were made against President Barack Obama.
(By Associated Press)

Friends recall cheerful, rootless savant of Capitol Hill neighborhood
Capitol Hill residents grieve for homeless man who was a friendly neighborhood fixture.
(By Steve Hendrix and J. Freedom du Lac)

NATION
Obama’s warning to Syria on chemical arms draws criticism
Analysts say president’s remarks could give Syria cover to continue using heavy conventional weaponry in the conflict.
( by Anne Gearan and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

ATF official also drawing private pay, lawmakers say
The lawmakers said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives apparently approved allowing William McMahon to remain on paid leave while working for the J.P. Morgan investment bank in order to reach retirement eligibility.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

Is NASA’s InSight too little too late?
COLUMN | It is if NASA’s Curiosity mission is a replay of the 1970s. Back then, the Apollo missions to the Moon raised everyone’s hopes of far-reaching space travel.
( by Vivek Wadhwa , The Washington Post)

A company that quantifies you
The Massachusetts-based company quantifies a company’s greatest resource: it’s people.
( by Julia Plevin , VentureBeat.com)

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LOCAL
Teen charged in Md. pizza delivery robberies
A teenager is charged as an adult in a series of pizza delivery robberies in Montgomery County.
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

War photo known far and wide
After decades of wondering, a Civil War portrait donated to the Library of Congress has been identified.
( by Michael E. Ruane , The Washington Post)

D.C. Council agenda

(, The Washington Post)

Little Ethiopia reacts to Meles’s death
Ethiopian Americans in D.C. watched reports that ruler Prime Minister Meles Zenawai had died.
( by Emily Wax , The Washington Post)

D.C. home sales

(, The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Romney reveals a literary connection with a Koch brother
Republican candidate identifies the rich donor who shed new light on a book from his childhood.
( by Philip Rucker , The Washington Post)

Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate for vice president?

( by , The Washington Post)

Do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Paul Ryan, the Republican candidate for vice president?

( by , The Washington Post)

Poll: Voters lukewarm to Biden, Ryan
Both parties’ VP hopefuls receive lackluster support, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.
( by Scott Clement and Peyton M. Craighill , The Washington Post)

President extends federal pay freeze
President Obama told congressional leaders Tuesday that he is extending a two-year pay freeze for federal employees until at least next spring because Congress has not agreed on a budget for the next fiscal year.
( by Lisa Rein , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
Feeling (over)protective
Mom is worried and wants her daughter to take a break from a mean girl.
(, The Washington Post)

Defining ‘rape’ — and women
ESSAY | Todd Akin’s comments are just the latest in the long lexicon of sexual assault.
( by Ann Gerhart , The Washington Post)

Cedric Burnside Project mixes rock with the blues
At the Hamilton on Monday, the Cedric Burnside Project ripped out delirious, high-octane music that was more blues-rock than anything else.
( by Michael J. West , The Washington Post)

Books tell back-to-school stories
Like real kids, characters in books go through first-day-of-school jitters and middle-school nerves.
(, The Washington Post)

Kid’s Room Contest rules
Terms and conditions of The Washington Post Kid’s Room Contest.
( by Washington Post Staff , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
In U.S., food is wasted from farm to fork
Americans throw away up to 40 percent of their food every year, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
( by Dina ElBoghdady , The Washington Post)

Facebook’s stock decline reflects doubts about give-it-away approach
Wall Street seems skeptical of a founding principle of Silicon Valley’s business culture — that the best way to build a company is to ignore profits in favor of growing a huge audience.
( by Craig Timberg , The Washington Post)

More time for foreclosure reviews
Pushed out of your home because of a foreclosure? You’ve got an extended opportunity to have the process reviewed for any possible errors.
(, The Washington Post)

Apple-Samsung patent case goes to jury
The nine men and women face the formidable task of sifting through thousands of pages of complex technical arguments to make a decision that could shape the future of mobile devices.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

What the Apple-Samsung jury has to do
Judge Lucy Koh summarized the jury’s 84 instructions.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Tillman thrives again at Rangers Park
Right-hander tosses solid six-plus innings to help Orioles set up a rubber-match series finale against Rangers.
( by Dan Connolly, Baltimore Sun , The Washington Post)

Strasburg only worried about pitching
Nationals’ ace continues to keep his focus on shutting down opposing teams rather than stressing about being shut down for the season.
( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

Hoyas hire lacrosse assistants
Offensive coordinator Matt Rewkowski from Cornell and assistant Brian Phipps from Maryland are expected to fill out the men’s lacrosse coaching staff at Georgetown, sources said Tuesday.
( by Christian Swezey , The Washington Post)

Strasburg, Nationals shut down Braves
Stephen Strasburg delivers six sublime innings, striking out ten Braves with an assortment of dazzling pitches as Washington extends its lead over Atlanta in the NL East to seven games.
( by James Wagner , The Washington Post)

TV and radio listings: August 22

(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple-Samsung patent case goes to jury
The nine men and women face the formidable task of sifting through thousands of pages of complex technical arguments to make a decision that could shape the future of mobile devices.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

What the Apple-Samsung jury has to do
Judge Lucy Koh summarized the jury’s 84 instructions.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Facebook back under $20 per share, but recovers from new low
After hitting a new low of $18.75 Monday, Facebook is still trading below $20 per share.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Googlers are getting publicly fed up with software patents as a whole
While some might see this stance as a reaction to Google’s legal woes, the company has been adamantly anti-patents for a while.
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

On the even of patent trial, Apple and Samsung CEOs speak
Judge Koh: “It’s time for peace. If you could have your CEOs have one last conversation, I’d appreciate it.”
( by VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
Is Ethiopia’s new leader in place for long?

( by Kirubel Tadesse , The Washington Post)

Obama’s warning to Syria on chemical arms draws criticism
Analysts say president’s remarks could give Syria cover to continue using heavy conventional weaponry in the conflict.
( by Anne Gearan and Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

ATF official also drawing private pay, lawmakers say
The lawmakers said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives apparently approved allowing William McMahon to remain on paid leave while working for the J.P. Morgan investment bank in order to reach retirement eligibility.
( by Sari Horwitz , The Washington Post)

In Pakistan, missed days are a persistent problem
Pakistanis find themselves short of cash during Eid, a major holiday.
( by Michele Langevine Leiby , The Washington Post)

Top U.S. general’s plane damaged by shrapnel in Afghanistan attack
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dempsey was unharmed and departed on another plane.
( by Kevin Sieff , The Washington Post)

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EDITORIAL
Clear the hurdles in Syria
The U.S. must speed up aid to the opposition.
(, The Washington Post)

Leaving constituents in the lurch
Congress should rewrite “cooling-off” rules.
(, The Washington Post)

Romney’s tax tease
Just how would he close loopholes?
(, The Washington Post)

Lessons on the fairer sex
Dear GOP: The gender gap exists for a reason.
(, The Washington Post)

The God-forsaken GOP?
It’s difficult for mere mortals to explain what’s happening to the party now.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Should Todd Akin be forgiven?
Brad Hirschfield discusses whether or not Missouri Rep. Todd Akin should be forgiven for his comments about rape and abortion and whether he should remain in the Senate race.
(, vForum)

Got Plans: Advice from the Going Out Gurus
Got Plans? Discuss great ideas for local entertainment, dates and family fun.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live: The 'war on women' reemerges
Live chat with Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

Tuesdays with Moron: Chatological Humor Update
Gene Weingarten brings you an update to his monthly Chatological Humor live chat.
(, vForum)

Navigating short sales
Brian Gormley, founder of Cornerstone Properties, answers your questions about short sales in the Washington area.
(, vForum)

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