Generator seizure forces 'Occupy' creativity

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With Generators Gone, Wall Street Protesters Try Bicycle Power
Then, on Friday, the Fire Department confiscated several gasoline-powered generators that protesters had been using in the park and Mr. Stephan's plan suddenly went from aspirational to operational. “When they took the gas-powered generators, ... read more

Generator seizure forces 'Occupy' creativity
After firefighters seized power generators and gas cans from Occupy Wall Street protesters, the demonstrators were forced to come up with a creative solution to power their laptop computers and mobile phones. (Oct. 31) (/The Associated Press) ... read more

Bike-Powered Generators: A New Source of Electricity for Occupy Wall Street
New York: In the wake of the confiscation of gasoline generators by the NYPD, the people of Occupy Wall Street have turned to a new source of power. Within 48 hours of losing their electricity, members of the Sustainability Working Group drove to ... read more

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Crime, punishment, and the shame of being a Madoff

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Crime, punishment, and the shame of being a Madoff
For the first time since Bernie Madoff's arrest, his son Andrew and wife Ruth speak out about crime, punishment and the shame of being a Madoff. Morley Safer: It's a tough name to live with. Ruth: Of course I feel the shame. I can barely walk down the ... read more

Palm Beach County residents speak out on new Madoff book
While Bernie Madoff sits behind bars for the rest of his life, his son, Andrew, and wife, Ruth, are telling their side of the story. Their book, “Truth and Consequences,” hits store shelves today and no matter what your opinion, it's selling fast. ... read more

Rob Delaney to Sue Kim Kardashian, Ryan Seacrest, E!, and Comcast
Or Bernie Madoff. Or my uncle Mitchell, who is a convicted sex offender making a living selling Percocet to the elderly in Rhode Island. Also, quitting your marriage now is a rather public admission that you are very, very bad at the job you were hired ... read more

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Latvian beautician Anna Fermanova compared to Anna Chapman jailed for 4 months

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Anna Chapman, Russian spy
Russian spy Anna Chapman has given her first TV interview but has remained coy about the espionage case that made her famous. This undated image taken from the Russian social networking Web site Odnoklassniki, or Classmates, shows a woman journalists ... read more

Anna Chapman 'Contacts' Arrested
... 1970s-style encrypted radio messages from Moscow — appear to have much in common with the 10 sleeper agents uncovered in the United States last year — and reportedly maintained close contacts with one of them, the red-haired sensation Anna ... read more

Latvian beautician Anna Fermanova compared to Anna Chapman jailed for 4 months
It came just weeks after glamorous spy Anna Chapman was deported to Russia. Like Chapman, Fermanova had a Facebook page that included provocative photos of herself. Chapman lived in New York; there is no evidence to suggest the two knew each other. ... read more

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COLUMN: Halloween comes to a close with carving, candy for the young at heart

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Halloween Google 'Doodle' Features Time-Lapse Pumpkin Carving
As demonstrated in the 40-second video (below), employees spent eight hours carving the pumpkins at Google's Mountain View headquarters, cheered on by co-workers dressed in various costumes. Even Google's Street View mascot, Pegman, makes an appearance ... read more

COLUMN: Halloween comes to a close with carving, candy for the young at heart
Aside from the delicious pumpkin spice lattes, this time of year brings the traditional pumpkin carving, the crazy Halloween costumes, parties and of course, a great deal of candy. If you believe there's no age limit to go trick-or-treating, ... read more

Patch's Pumpkin Carving Secrets
We at Patch have decided to share our five, top-secret pumpkin-carving tips. Implement each of the following steps, which will prolong your jack-o-lantern's lifespan and make carving a simpler and more creative process. See for yourself why these tips ... read more

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Michigan Postcards: Happy Halloween from Wyandotte Patch!

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Michigan Postcards: Happy Halloween from Wyandotte Patch!
We asked for your cute kid Halloween costumes and you responded. Here are just some of the photos you sent in. There's still time to send more! A collage of some of the photos you sent in for the Heidi Klum costume contest. Which kid in America has the ... read more

Happy Halloween! Here are some costume ideas from the sports world
We love Halloween here at The Heat Index, and not just because there always seem to be little candy bars within reach. No, what makes it really fun are the costumes. Of course, if you haven't figured out ... read more

11 challenges facing 7 billion super-consumers
Perhaps the most disconcerting thing about Halloween this year is not the ghouls and goblins taking to the streets, but a baby born somewhere in the world. It's not the baby's or the parent's fault, of course, but this child will become a part of an ... read more

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