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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Politics
After Beating Allen West, House Freshman Faces New Fight
December 26, 2012 "Business Democrat" Patrick Murphy comes from a district that's home to more Republicans than Democrats. He managed to beat the outspoken Tea Party favorite, running on a pledge to try to end gridlock in Washington. But that will be a tall order.
Law
Wall Street Wiretaps: Investigators Use Insiders' Own Words To Convict Them
December 26, 2012 It was a busy year for federal authorities pursuing insider trading cases, such as the one against hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam. Investigators say that success comes largely from their decision to attack insider trading the way they take down the Mafia and drug cartels — with wiretaps, informants and cooperators.
All Tech Considered
Who Could Be Watching You Watching Your Figure? Your Boss
December 26, 2012 KQEDThose of us trying to get in shape after overindulging this holiday season can get help from a slew of new devices that monitor steps climbed, calories burned and heart rate. But companies and venture capitalists in new startups hope to make money in a new way: by selling the data right back to the people tracking their activity — and to their employers.
The Salt
Don't Fear That Expired Food
December 26, 2012 When food passes its sell-by date, it's swept from the supermarket shelf. But that doesn't mean it's not safe to eat. Taste and smell are usually better indicators of a food's safety. And some items, like canned foods, can even last years or decades after their expiration date.
All Tech Considered
Online Videos: Not Just Made By Amateurs Anymore
December 26, 2012 This year has seen an explosion of professional online videos, eclipsing home videos of cats and babies. In 2012, 8 of the top 10 YouTube videos were professional — and Hulu, Netflix and multichannel networks like MiTu all produced exclusive new programming.
The Salt
The Rebirth Of Rye Whiskey And Nostalgia For 'The Good Stuff'
December 26, 2012 Rye was all but pushed off the market by sweeter, corn-based bourbon after Prohibition, but it might be coming back, no illegal still required. Bartenders from coast to coast seem to prefer its intense flavor for their cocktail creations.
Best Music Of 2012
Top 10 Top 40 Of 2012
December 26, 2012 Ann Powers picks her favorite chart-topping, radio-dominating songs of 2012.
Music Interviews
Perfume Genius: A 'Creepy, Beautiful Mix'
December 26, 2012 The Seattle songwriter covers unsettling topics, including teen suicide and his own mother's experience with sexual abuse.
Sweetness And Light
Peace Tops Sporting Wish List For 2013
December 26, 2012 At Christmastime, it's long been the fashion for sports columnists to write an annual column about what various people in sports want to find under their tree. Let's celebrate some of the peace and goodwill we'd like to find in sport in the year ahead.
