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Daily Newsletter       12 August 2012 Thank you to all those of you who've joined our new membership scheme. For those who haven't, please consider supporting us by becoming a member. Click here to find out about the extra benefits available to members.  Best of the Moment Romney Shakes The Race With Pick Of Ryan Dan Balz | Washington Post | 11 August 2012 Cautious Mitt Romney has rolled the dice in choosing Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate. "Ryan will energize a conservative base that has been slow to warm to Romney, but Democrats were elated by the choice as well" Comments Alan Greenspan On His Fed Legacy Devin Leonard & Peter Coy | Businessweek | 9 August 2012 Interview. Banking, jazz, Ayn Rand. Crash of 2007-08 was unforeseen, humbling. "The number of mistakes I have made are just awesome. There is no number large enough to account for that. But I’m right more than half the time" Comments Are You Worth More Dead Than Alive? James Vlahos | NYT | 10 August 2012 "Selling your life and selling a house have more in common than you’d think." Not selling your life literally, of course. But selling your life-insurance policy. You get cash now, and the buyer takes a punt on how long you will live Comments Lessons From Sweden In Assembling A Recovery David Smith | EconomicsUK | 6 August 2012 Comparing and contrasting the economic fortunes of two European nations, neither of which use the euro: Britain and Sweden. Britain experienced anaemic growth over past two years and is now mired in recession again. Not so Sweden Comments Iran And The Petrodollar Threat To US Empire Christopher Doran | New Left Project | 8 August 2012 "The petrodollar system, and US ability to manipulate the dollar as the global reserve currency and hence global debt, has been the bedrock of American economic power." Here's how it works, and how Iran is subverting US hegemony Comments Eraserhead Mary Norris | New Yorker | 8 August 2012 On erasers, and, in particular, eraser-tipped pencils. "A snob might say that the eraser-tipped pencil is like a sofa bed: it sounds like a good idea, but it often features neither the best possible sofa nor the best possible bed" Comments  FiveBooks Interview Victoria Coren on Poker The 2006 European Poker Champion talks us through her library of the most important books on poker. Suitable for experts and beginners alike  Featured Special Report America On Drugs Ritalin, Adderall, LSD, cocaine. Even bath salts. What is drug use doing to Americans?  Reader Recommendations @nuzav The Nun Who Broke Into the Nuclear Sanctum t.co/CgtOmENB  #browsings    Book of the Day The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights by Richard Burton (translator) Andrei Codrescu says: “Burton's extraordinary footnotes are a book on their own, and his translation, hard-going at first, takes English to amazing heights”  Video of the Day People of the Lake Al Jazeera documentary about the Aral Sea  Quote of the Day David Lewis, on philosophers "It is the profession of philosophers to question platitudes that others accept without thinking twice. A dangerous profession, since philosophers are more easily discredited than platitudes" | Homepage | Mobile Apps | RSS Feeds | Twitter | Facebook | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the Best of the Moment newsletter on thebrowser.com. Click here to unsubscribe The Browser Ltd, 106 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6PF

'60 Minutes' Scores First Joint Interview with Romney and Ryan

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August 12, 2012   '60 Minutes' Scores First Joint Interview with Romney and Ryan   More news: Top Stories | Movies | TV | Music | Tech | Style | The Business | Awards

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Box Office Report: 'Bourne Legacy' No. 1 With $40.3 Mil, 'Campaign' Nabs $27.4 Mil

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August 12, 2012 Box Office Report: 'Bourne Legacy' No. 1 With $40.3 Mil, 'Campaign' Nabs $27.4 Mil Universal says it has successfully relaunched its marquee spy franchise with Jeremy Renner in the lead role, but "The Bourne Legacy" opens well behind the last two pics. More news: Top Stories | Movies | TV | Music | Tech | Style | The Business | Awards

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Cheat Sheet - What Mitt Just Bought

Today: Iran Quake’s Toll Passes 250 , In Syria, Signs of an Iranian Hand , London Preps for End of Games August 12, 2012 PAUL RYAN 1. What Mitt Just Bought Tapping Paul Ryan gives Romney a ticket mate who believes the problems facing the country are too serious to demagogue. Good luck with that, writes Peter J. Boyer. Plus, Eleanor Clift on how seniors will be a new target for Dems, Howard Kurtz on why Murdoch will be delighted, and more Daily Beast contributors. Read it at The Daily Beast DISASTER 2. Iran Quake’s Toll Passes 250 In another grim revision, Iranian state television again raised the death toll on Sunday from two earthquakes, saying that 250 people had died and thousands more were injured. Iranians who lost or were evacuated from their homes in the afflicted northwestern region of the country where the earthquakes struck were shown shivering and crying while they slept outdoors in the aftermath of the tremors. The disasters came on Saturday near the city of Tabriz, and are reported to have flattened villages and caused serious damage to other structures in the area. Read it at The Associated Press BEDFELLOWS 3. The Axis of Resistance Iran pledged its support of the Syrian government on state television. As rebel fighting continues, there are signs that the war may become a regional struggle. Mike Giglio reports. Read it at The Daily Beast OLYMPICS 4. London Preps for End of Games London’s almost reached the finish line. As the city prepares to close the 2012 Olympic Games, many details for the closing ceremony remain secret—despite British journalists’ best efforts. Director Kim Gavin has said that the three-hour spectacular, titled “A Symphony of British Music,” will be “an elegant mashup of British music, a rich tapestry of British culture and life ... something people remember for years.” The ceremony will pay homage to the United Kingdom’s rich literary traditions and musical culture—and will reportedly include a performance by the reunited Spice Girls. Read it at The Telegraph SECURITY 5. Egypt Kills 7 Militants After demands that the country beef up its security in Sinai, Egypt says it has killed seven militants in the region Sunday. They are the first killings to result from a crackdown in the Sinai Peninsula that began a week ago. The country has been under pressure from Egyptians as well as from politicians in Israel after 16 members of the Egyptian armed forces were killed by militant gunmen a week ago near the border with Israel. Troops from the Israeli armed forces killed those gunmen. Egyptian sources said that the militants on Sunday fought back against government troops with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Read it at The Associated Press NO PROBLEM Voter Impersonation Almost Non-Existent New analysis shows. AIPORT SECURITY Alleged Racial Profiling at Logan Minorities targeted, TSA officers report. NYPD Police Shoot Man in Times Square After he threatened them with knife. TALKS Afghan Leaders Meet Taliban Chief In Pakistani prison. WILD Vegas Chimp Escapes Again Police say. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. 'This Is a Risky Pick' Mitt Romney deserves plaudits for picking Paul Ryan as his running mate, but he may come to regret his decision, argues John Avlon. More Videos 30 Amazing Olympics Photos by The Daily Beast How Murdoch Got His Man by Howard Kurtz Sleep Your Way to the Top by David K. Randall

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