http://www.newsvine.comNewsvine - Get Smarter Hereen-usCopyright 2012Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:58:54 +0000Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:00:18 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332703-prices-rise-patience-thins-in-sanctions-hit-iranhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332703-prices-rise-patience-thins-in-sanctions-hit-iraniranlifeworld-newssanctionsmlwith-sanctionsMon, 6 Feb 2012 19:15:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, an Iranian vendor sells pistachio in Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p><p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, an Iranian merchant talks on a mobile phone at his shop in the carpet market of Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p><p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, Iranians walk at the gold market of Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p><p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, Iranians walk at Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p><p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, an Iranian goldsmith adjusts a gold necklace at the gold market of Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p><p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, an Iranian wig seller stands at his shop in Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p><p>In this Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 photo, an Iranian woman walks past a shop decorated with veiled mannequins displaying headscarves in Tehran's old main bazaar, Iran. A simple trip the store these days offers a crash course in life under sanctions. The price tags on many imported goods from South Korean refrigerators to Turkish crackers are sometimes double from last year. The money to buy them, meanwhile, has plunged in value against the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332017-norway-mass-killer-demands-medal-at-court-hearinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332017-norway-mass-killer-demands-medal-at-court-hearingeunorwaymassacreworld-newsMon, 6 Feb 2012 17:19:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Anders Behring Breivik, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, arrives for a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Lise Aserud, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p><p>Anders Behring Breivik, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, arrives for a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Heiko Junge, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p><p>Anders Behring Breivik, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, looks on before a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Heiko Junge, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p><p>Anders Behring Breivik, right, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, arrives for a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Heiko Junge, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p><p>Anders Behring Breivik, right, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, gestures as he arrives for a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Heiko Junge, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p><p>Anders Behring Breivik, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, arrives for a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Lise Aserud, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p><p>Anders Behring Breivik, fourth from right, a right-wing extremist who confessed to a bombing and mass shooting that killed 77 people on July 22, 2011, arrives for a detention hearing at a court in Oslo, Norway, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. About 100 survivors and relatives of the victims of the July 22 massacre attended the hearing in Oslo's district court - expected to decide to keep Breivik in jail until his trial begins in April. (AP Photo/Heiko Junge, Scanpix Norway) NORWAY OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332504-palestinians-take-step-toward-unityhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332504-palestinians-take-step-toward-unityworld-newsmlpalestiniansmahmoud-abbasreconciliationMon, 6 Feb 2012 18:40:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo provided by by the Palestinian President's office, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Khaled Mashal, chief of the Islamic militant group Hamas, right, confer with Qatar's crown prince Sheik Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, center, during a reconciliation meeting in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. The main Palestinian political rivals took a major step Monday toward healing their bitter rift, agreeing that Abbas would head an interim unity government to prepare for general elections in the West Bank and Gaza. (AP Photo/Thaer Ghanaim, Palestinian President's Office)</p><p>Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani , Center, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, right, arrive to sign an agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Monday Feb. 6, 2012. The main Palestinian political rivals of Kaled Mashall Chief of the Islamic militant Hamas and Palestinian President Abbas, took a major step Monday toward healing their bitter rift, agreeing that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would head an interim unity government to prepare for general elections in the West Bank and Gaza. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)</p><p>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas before the signing of the agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Monday Feb. 6, 2012. The main Palestinian political rivals of Kaled Mashall Chief of the Islamic militant Hamas and Palestinian President Abbas, took a major step Monday toward healing their bitter rift, agreeing that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would head an interim unity government to prepare for general elections in the West Bank and Gaza. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)</p><p>Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani , center, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, right, arrive to sign an agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Monday Feb. 6, 2012. The main Palestinian political rivals of Kaled Mashall Chief of the Islamic militant Hamas and Palestinian President Abbas, took a major step Monday toward healing their bitter rift, agreeing that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would head an interim unity government to prepare for general elections in the West Bank and Gaza. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)</p><p>Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani , center, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, right, during the signing of the agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Monday Feb. 6, 2012. The main Palestinian political rivals of Kaled Mashall Chief of the Islamic militant Hamas and Palestinian President Abbas, took a major step Monday toward healing their bitter rift, agreeing that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would head an interim unity government to prepare for general elections in the West Bank and Gaza. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10331957-tax-reform-in-this-election-year-its-not-likelyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10331957-tax-reform-in-this-election-year-its-not-likelybusinesspoliticsussocial-securitywoestax-reformMon, 6 Feb 2012 17:09:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney waves to supporters in Tampa, Fla. Politicians of all stripes in this election year are clamoring for simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes. But that would mean Americans could lose some of their prized deductions. Tax reform does sound like a good idea to lots of people, but where to start? Eliminate the deduction for home mortgages? End the write-off for charitable contributions? How about expanding the Social Security payroll tax? Not likely. In fact, none of the major tax overhaul proposals now on the table seems likely to be enacted given the current political situation in Washington and the country. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2012 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in Washington. Politicians of all stripes in this election year are clamoring for simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes. But that would mean Americans could lose some of their prized deductions. Tax reform does sound like a good idea to lots of people, but where to start? Eliminate the deduction for home mortgages? End the write-off for charitable contributions? How about expanding the Social Security payroll tax? Not likely. In fact, none of the major tax overhaul proposals now on the table seems likely to be enacted given the current political situation in Washington and the country. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2012, file photo Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich campaigns in Las Vegas. Politicians of all stripes in this election year are clamoring for simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes. But that would mean Americans could lose some of their prized deductions. Tax reform does sound like a good idea to lots of people, but where to start? Eliminate the deduction for home mortgages? End the write-off for charitable contributions? How about expanding the Social Security payroll tax? Not likely. In fact, none of the major tax overhaul proposals now on the table seems likely to be enacted given the current political situation in Washington and the country. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2008 file photo, President George W. Bush speaks at the White House in Washington. Politicians of all stripes in this election year are clamoring for simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes. But that would mean Americans could lose some of their prized deductions. Tax reform does sound like a good idea to lots of people, but where to start? Eliminate the deduction for home mortgages? End the write-off for charitable contributions? How about expanding the Social Security payroll tax? Not likely. In fact, none of the major tax overhaul proposals now on the table seems likely to be enacted given the current political situation in Washington and the country. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas speaks in Elko, Nev.Politicians of all stripes in this election year are clamoring for simplifying the tax code and closing loopholes. But that would mean Americans could lose some of their prized deductions. Tax reform does sound like a good idea to lots of people, but where to start? Eliminate the deduction for home mortgages? End the write-off for charitable contributions? How about expanding the Social Security payroll tax? Not likely. In fact, none of the major tax overhaul proposals now on the table seems likely to be enacted given the current political situation in Washington and the country. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10331862-sdakota-inmate-sentenced-to-death-in-guard-killinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10331862-sdakota-inmate-sentenced-to-death-in-guard-killingus-newsuskillingsouth-dakotaguardprison-guardMon, 6 Feb 2012 16:52:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332854-music-review-van-halen-ageless-on-new-albumhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332854-music-review-van-halen-ageless-on-new-albumentertainmentusmusicreviewvan-halendifferent-kind-of-truth"Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:38:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this CD cover image released by Interscope records, the latest release by Van Halen, "A Different Kind of Truth," is shown. (AP Photo/Interscope)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332888-puerto-rico-fisherman-survives-20-days-adrifthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332888-puerto-rico-fisherman-survives-20-days-adriftworld-newsltcolombiapuerto-ricanfishermanadriftsan-andresMon, 6 Feb 2012 19:44:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332886-official-bankruptcy-possible-for-pa-capitalhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332886-official-bankruptcy-possible-for-pa-capitalbusinessusfinancialwoesharrisburgMon, 6 Feb 2012 19:44:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332795-calif-and-ny-considering-foreclosure-abuse-dealhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332795-calif-and-ny-considering-foreclosure-abuse-dealpoliticsusnew-yorkforeclosuresettlementMon, 6 Feb 2012 19:31:02 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http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332616-2-accused-in-contract-killings-on-trial-in-memphishttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332616-2-accused-in-contract-killings-on-trial-in-memphisus-newsusdrugmemphistraffickingMon, 6 Feb 2012 18:58:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332777-eastwoods-halftime-is-top-with-msnbccom-usershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332777-eastwoods-halftime-is-top-with-msnbccom-usersforonly-on-msnbc-comsuper-bowlborderclearallimgstylemarginalignleftunwrittenMon, 6 Feb 2012 19:00:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chrysler ignored some of the unwritten rules of Super Bowl advertising — be brief, be funny — for the second year in a row, but it didn’t matter to msnbc.com readers.</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332609-us-to-issue-sanctions-waiver-for-myanmarhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332609-us-to-issue-sanctions-waiver-for-myanmarpoliticsusmyanmarsanctionsMon, 6 Feb 2012 18:57:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332778-parents-protest-at-school-where-2-teachers-arrestedhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/06/10332778-parents-protest-at-school-where-2-teachers-arrestedonly-on-msnbc-comschoolelementarymolestingfrustratedmiramonte-elementary-schoolmiramontesouth-laMon, 6 Feb 2012 18:58:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post 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