THE WASHINGTON POST
Sunday, May 1, 2011
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TODAY'S HEADLINES & COLUMNISTS
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TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTShttp://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/LI37JS/XTODA0/BIFGWU/8PDUUP/A1RBU/ZH/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/gaddafi-calls-for-cease-fire-as-nato-strikes-tripoli/2011/04/30/AF1jZsNF_story.htmlThe youngest son of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi was killed in a NATO airstrike on his home Saturday. Gaddafi himself survived, a spokesman said.
(By Simon Denyer and Leila Fadel)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/LI37JS/XTODA0/BIFGWU/8PDUUP/ZEWJE/ZH/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/in-tornadoes-aftermath-a-devastated-alabama-town-isnt-focused-on-federal-aid/2011/04/30/AFqC29NF_story.htmlAlabama town thankful for federal support, but picking up the pieces itself in the meantime.
(By Stephanie McCrummen)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/LI37JS/XTODA0/BIFGWU/8PDUUP/QMCX5/ZH/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/running-in-the-red-how-the-us-on-the-road-to-surplus-detoured-to-massive-debt/2011/04/28/AFFU7rNF_story.htmlThe nation's unnerving descent into debt began a decade ago with a choice, not a crisis.
(By Lori Montgomery)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/LI37JS/XTODA0/BIFGWU/8PDUUP/A1RBT/ZH/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-moves-from-serious-to-silly-at-correspondents-dinner/2011/04/30/AF1GYlOF_story.htmlHe self-deprecated, referencing his flagging poll numbers and running a medley clip of his own speech flubs, and dinged a host of GOP stalwarts.
(By Dan Zak)
http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/LI37JS/XTODA0/BIFGWU/8PDUUP/XY59Q/ZH/t
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-iowas-largely-empty-gop-field-pawlenty-is-first-to-make-inroads/2011/04/27/AF4o3GOF_story.htmlIn a largely empty 2012 presidential field in Iowa, Republican Tim Pawlenty has made an impression, but that's all for now.
(By Michael Leahy)
NATION
METRO
POLITICS
Obama mocks Trump's presidential ambitions at White House correspondents' dinner -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-to-shift-from-consoler-to-comic-at-glitzy-white-house-correspondents-dinner/2011/04/30/AFVXpqLF_story.html
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama exacted his revenge Saturday after weeks of attacks from his would-be Republican challenger Donald Trump, joking that the billionaire businessman could bring change to the White House, transforming it from a stately mansion into a tacky casino with a whirlpool in the garden.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Obama, from serious to silly -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-moves-from-serious-to-silly-at-correspondents-dinner/2011/04/30/AF1GYlOF_story.html
He self-deprecated, referencing his flagging poll numbers and running a medley clip of his own speech flubs, and dinged a host of GOP stalwarts.
(By Dan Zak, The Washington Post)
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee criticizes Obama ay NRA's keynote address -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/former-arkansas-gov-mike-huckabee-criticizes-obama-ay-nras-keynote-address/2011/04/30/AFmPmROF_story.html
PITTSBURGH — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee called himself a "gun-clinger and a God-clinger" but didn't come close to saying whether he'll be a Republican presidential candidate next year when he delivered the keynote address Saturday at the annual National Rifle Association convention.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Picking a president -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-iowas-largely-empty-gop-field-pawlenty-is-first-to-make-inroads/2011/04/27/AF4o3GOF_story.html
In a largely empty 2012 presidential field in Iowa, Republican Tim Pawlenty has made an impression, but that's all for now.
(By Michael Leahy, The Washington Post)
Warner back at budget table -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/virginia-sen-mark-warner-brings-lessons-from-richmond-to-gang-of-six-deficit-talks/2011/04/28/AFr2y1NF_story.html
In "vintage Warner"style, the former governor is drawing on his experience cutting a state budget deal in 2004.
(By Ben Pershing , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Date Lab -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/date-lab-can-we-get-a-volunteer-to-supply-some-spark/2011/04/05/AFKfaFEF_story.html
He's a Big Brother, she's a Big Sister. But will shared interests be enough for a second date?
(By , The Washington Post)
Whatever Happened To ... the struggle to graduate? -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/whatever-happened-to--the-dc-high-school-senior-who-struggled-to-graduate/2011/04/12/AFEsQGFF_story.html
Jonathan Lewis struggled to graduate from Calvin Coolodge High School, and his struggles have continued since then.
(By , The Washington Post)
First Person Singular: Richard Lee -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/first-person-singular-liquor-store-manager-richard-lee/2011/04/05/AFyOSKFF_story.html
A liquor store manager talks about various ways customers behave in his store and his desire to make the store everyone can feel good about having in the neighborhood.
(By , The Washington Post)
Editor's Query -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/editors-query-tell-us-about-a-time-when-you-were-able-to-pay-it-forward/2011/03/23/AFzAtLEF_story.html
Tell us about a time when you were able to "pay it forward."
(By , The Washington Post)
Scattered: Women and ADHD -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/more-women-have-adhd--or-is-it-the-stress-of-modern-life/2011/04/08/AFx1Vo8E_story.html
ADHD is commonly linked to young boys, but increasingly, women are receiving diagnoses of the disorder in significant numbers. But are they simply experiencing the stress of modern life?
(By , The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Top-ranked Lee Westwood rallies to win Ballentine's for second straight victory -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/top-ranked-lee-westwood-rallies-to-win-ballentines-for-second-straight-victory/2011/05/01/AFmkS8PF_story.html
SEOUL, South Korea — Top-ranked Lee Westwood rallied to win the Ballantine's Championship for his second straight victory, shooting a 5-under 67 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Miguel Angel Jimenez.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Ethier extends hit streak to 26 games, but Dodgers fumble away 5-2 loss to Padres -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/ethier-extends-hit-streak-to-26-games-but-dodgers-fumble-away-5-2-loss-to-padres/2011/05/01/AFYWioPF_story.html
LOS ANGELES — Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 26 games, and that was about the only thing that went right for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Australian V8 Supercar driver Karl Reindler escapes car after fiery crash -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/australian-v8-supercar-driver-karl-reindler-escapes-car-after-fiery-crash/2011/05/01/AFyP2hPF_story.html
PERTH, Australia — Australian driver Karl Reindler scrambled out of his burning car after it exploded in flames in a wreck in a V8 Supercar race.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Predators top Canucks in 2 OTs -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals/halischuks-goal-in-2nd-ot-rinnes-acrobatics-get-predators-even-with-canucks-in-west-semis/2011/05/01/AFNJ6OPF_story.html
Ryan Suter ties Game 2 with 67 seconds left and Matt Halischuk wins it 14:51 into double overtime.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Padres win 5-2 on Dodgers miscues, Ethier extends hitting streak to 26 games -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/padres-win-5-2-on-dodgers-miscues-ethier-extends-hitting-streak-to-26-games/2011/05/01/AFiM6OPF_story.html
LOS ANGELES — The way the San Diego Padres have been scoring runs lately — few and far between — they aren't going to be too picky about how they get them.
(By Associated Press, AP)
WORLD
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Sports talk with Tracee Hamilton -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/sports-talk-with-tracee-hamilton/2011/04/30/AF800AMF_page.html
Tracee Hamilton goes weekly with her chat about sports, life and everything else.
(By , vForum)
Eric Schlosser: Why being a foodie isn't 'elitist' -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/eric-schlosser-why-being-a-foodie-isnt-elitist/2011/04/29/AFGM67FF_page.html
Join Eric Schlosser for a discussion with Washington Post readers about his Outlook piece on "Why being a foodie isn't 'elitist'".
(By , vForum)
Carolyn Hax Live: Godless addiction help, courtesy flush, bored at work, MomZilla, too much of a good nanny and more -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/carolyn-hax-live-godless-addiction-help-courtesy-flush-bored-at-work-momzilla-too-much-of-a-good-nanny-and-more/2011/04/22/AFb6shQE_page.html
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about the strange train we call life.
(By , vForum)
Royal wedding after-party -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/royal-wedding-after-party/2011/04/28/AFx3DA7E_page.html
Post photographer Linda Davidson will chat about the royal wedding through the eyes of a photographer.
(By , vForum)
Lisa de Moraes on the Royal Wedding, The Voice debut, and all things TV -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/lisa-de-moraes-on-the-royal-wedding-the-voice-debut-and-all-things-tv/2011/04/28/AFglP37E_page.html
Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes will talk about the Royal Wedding, The Voice, Couric leaving 'CBS Evening News,' Jericho out on 'Dancing,' and who got the Idol boot this week. Plus: other drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes!
(By , vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
EDITORIAL
BUSINESS
Sony executives bow in apology for security breach in PlayStation Network online service -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/sony-executives-bow-in-apology-for-security-breach-in-playstation-network-online-service/2011/05/01/AFctyRPF_story.html
TOKYO — Sony executives bowed in apology Sunday for a security breach in the company's PlayStation Network that caused the loss of personal data of some 77 million accounts on the online service.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Survey shows China's manufacturing growth slows in April amid efforts to cool economy -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/survey-shows-chinas-manufacturing-growth-slows-in-april-amid-efforts-to-cool-economy/2011/05/01/AF7MY6OF_story.html
BEIJING — China's manufacturing sector eased in April, a survey showed Sunday, suggesting that the government's efforts to cool the economy may be having some effect.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Warren Buffett says ex Berkshire exec clearly violated ethics standards with Lubrizol trades -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/warren-buffett-will-face-hard-questions-at-berkshire-hathaway-shareholders-meeting-saturday/2011/04/30/AFY8jpKF_story.html
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett believes David Sokol clearly violated Berkshire Hathaway's ethical standards when he bought stock in Lubrizol before recommending that Berkshire buy the chemical company.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Former Berkshire Hathaway executive complains about comments Buffett made at annual meeting -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/former-berkshire-hathaway-executive-complains-about-comments-buffett-made-at-annual-meeting/2011/05/01/AFfcV8OF_story.html
OMAHA, Neb. — The former Berkshire Hathaway executive who made a questionable investment in a chemical company Berkshire is acquiring is upset about comments Warren Buffett made at Berkshire's annual meeting.
(By Associated Press, AP)
Dollar drops in biggest loss since Sept. -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/dollar-drops-in-biggest-loss-since-september-franc-aussie-gain/2011/04/30/AF2fqiOF_story.html
(By Allison Bennett, Bloomberg)
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