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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. NYT > Home Page Green Inc.: The Reinvention of Modular Housing February 11, 2009 at 8:48 am Amid the flagging housing market, manufacturers of factory-built homes have realized that concepts like efficiency and sustainability make for good business strategy. City Room: The Making of the Twin Tower Voids February 11, 2009 at 8:46 am Slide Show: At the 9/11 memorial, it has taken a lot of effort to produce -- nothing. Battle Is Close in Israeli Election February 11, 2009 at 8:37 am The close race all but guaranteed that political jockeying to assemble a governing coalition would be intense. 19 Killed in Suicide Attacks on Government Sites in Kabul February 11, 2009 at 8:31 am The attacks displayed the apparent ease with which Taliban insurgents can breach the defenses of the heavily-fortified capital. Washington Hopes 'Vulture' Investors Will Buy Bad Assets February 11, 2009 at 8:04 am The White House wants to entice financiers to take risks on troubled assets, but the investors are wary. Markets Slide in Asia; Europe Is Mixed February 11, 2009 at 8:01 am Asian stocks slid lower Wednesday amid concern about the U.S. bank bailout plan. Europe opened down after weak earnings from Credit Suisse and PSA Peugeot-Citroën. Mugabe Foe Sworn in as Zimbabwe Prime Minister February 11, 2009 at 7:58 am Morgan Tsvangirai joined the government, but President Robert G. Mugabe still dominates the security forces. DealBook: Girlfriend Admits Helping Fugitive February 11, 2009 at 7:48 am Debra Ryan, the girlfriend of Samuel Israel III, convicted in a $400 million fraud involving the collapse of the hedge fund firm Bayou Group, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to aiding his escape. Mr. Israel, 49, is accused of faking a suicide by abandoning his car on an upstate New York bridge with the words "suicide is [...]. 10-Year-Old Spaniel Completes Comeback February 11, 2009 at 7:27 am Stump, a Sussex spaniel, became the oldest dog to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club. For Geithner's Debut, a Lukewarm Reception February 11, 2009 at 7:24 am From his speech delivery style, to the markets' reception of his announcements, to pundit commentaries on television, Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner did not receive great reviews. New School Faculty and President Remain at Odds February 11, 2009 at 6:47 am In the past two months, efforts at reconciliation between Bob Kerrey, the president of the New School, and the faculty there have not gained much traction. Senate Begins Intense Negotiations February 11, 2009 at 5:48 am Congressional leaders said talks were on a fast track to reconcile the House and Senate bills, perhaps by the end of this week. On Trail of War Criminals, NBC News Is Criticized February 11, 2009 at 3:42 am Authorities are worried that a show probing human rights abuses might undercut official investigations. In New Procedure, Artificial Arm Listens to Brain February 11, 2009 at 2:31 am An advance in prosthetic arms allows people to move them more automatically than ever. Gates Orders Review of Policy on Soldiers' Coffins February 11, 2009 at 2:04 am Defense Secretary Robert Gates suggested that he was open to allowing the media to photograph the flag-draped coffins of fallen soldiers. Economic Scene: To Spend or to Save? Trick Question February 11, 2009 at 1:02 am There are a few ways that American consumers can spend to help both their own finances and the country's. ArtsBeat: Plan to Close Museum Upsets Graduates February 10, 2009 at 7:38 pm Three prominent museum-world figures who are Brandeis University graduates spoke out vigorously against the school's plans to close its Rose Art Museum and sell off artworks to raise money. Senate Approves Stimulus Plan February 10, 2009 at 7:06 pm After the 61-to-37 vote that was largely along party lines, negotiations with the House over the bill will begin. Bits: 'Smart' Streetlights Hit the Streets February 10, 2009 at 6:51 pm A demonstration of turning streetlights on and off with a cellphone shows how new LED lamps could save energy and create a "smart" lighting system. HarperCollins Lays Off 2 Executives February 10, 2009 at 6:33 pm The ax continued to fall in the New York publishing world on Tuesday, as HarperCollins Publishers announced a restructuring and layoffs that claimed the jobs of two of its top executives. Stocks Slide as New Bailout Disappoints February 10, 2009 at 6:27 pm Stock prices tumbled after Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner unveiled the new proposal. Sirius XM Prepares Bankruptcy Filing February 10, 2009 at 6:27 pm The filing could put pressure on satellite company EchoStar, which owns a substantial amount of the company's debt. The Caucus: Obama Stumps for Stimulus in Florida February 10, 2009 at 6:20 pm President Obama traveled to Florida in search of a Republican booster for his economic stimulus plan. Texas Peanut Plant Shuts After Tests February 10, 2009 at 3:40 pm The company at the center of a national salmonella outbreak says lab tests at its shuttered Texas plant indicate salmonella may have been found there. China TV Network Apologizes for Fire February 10, 2009 at 12:47 pm China Central Television's employees defied the police by staging illegal pyrotechnics near the building that caught fire on Monday, leaving a firefighter dead. Green Inc.: A Fuel Cell for Your Cellphone February 10, 2009 at 12:47 pm Medis Technologies is marketing what may be the first fuel cell for the consumer market. Geithner Details New Bank Rescue Plan February 10, 2009 at 12:44 pm Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner called for more direct capital injections, a new program to buy troubled assets and more focus on consumer credit. City Room: Green to Run for Public Advocate February 10, 2009 at 12:43 pm The public advocate from 1994 to 2001, Mark Green, the lawyer, liberal commentator and onetime mayoral candidate, wants his old job back. Well: Is a Mediterranean Diet Good for the Brain? February 10, 2009 at 12:43 pm A Mediterranean-style diet appears to be good for the brain as well as the heart. Israelis Vote in Volatile Contest for New Leader February 10, 2009 at 12:38 pm Recent opinion polls showed Benjamin Netanyahu's conservative Likud Party with a slight lead. Charges for Steroid Sales in Brooklyn February 10, 2009 at 12:17 pm A neighborhood pharmacy, a doctor and his health clinic have been indicted on charges related to the illegal sale steroids, the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office said. Motherlode: Unemployed Dads at Home February 10, 2009 at 12:08 pm A thought to file under "let's try to find a silver lining." As Rodriguez Apologizes, the Yanks Offer Support February 10, 2009 at 12:06 pm Unless the Yankees were willing to take a huge financial hit, their only option was to back Alex Rodriguez. Iran Offers 'Dialogue With Respect' With U.S. February 10, 2009 at 11:59 am President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran made a conditional offer of dialogue to the Obama administration. G.M. to Cut 10,000 Salaried Workers February 10, 2009 at 11:46 am The announcement comes a week before General Motors must submit a restructuring plan to the government. Room for Debate: Battle Plans for Newspapers February 10, 2009 at 8:38 am Most dailies in America are in dire straits. A group of contributors propose some survival strategies. Australia Fire Toll Could Exceed 200 February 10, 2009 at 4:22 am Investigators warned it will take months to identify the bodies and determine whether arsonists were responsible for the worst blaze which killed scores of people.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.