Thursday Morning Headlines [Feb 14, 2013]

Thursday, February 14, 2013

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NATION
This is how we save the planet
GUEST VOICE | Turning linear production processes into circular ones is the lock, and the emerging tech of 2013 may be the key.
( by Javier Garcia Martinez , The Washington Post)

Postmaster takes case for five-day mail delivery to skeptical senators
Postmaster general asks a Senate hearing not to block plan for five-day mail delivery.
(, The Washington Post)

Senators delay a vote on Brennan
CIA nomination stalls as Intelligence Committee seeks more information on Obama's drone campaign.
( by Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Officials: Iranian purchase attempt points to major nuclear expansion
Iranian attempt to buy huge quantities of industrial magnets linked to bid to ramp up uranium production.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Medal to honor drone pilots
Leon E. Panetta announces creation of a medal for troops engaged in cyber operations and drone strikes.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
At hearing on nation's crumbling infrastructure, money is the theme
Witnesses, House lawmakers agree that more resources are needed.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

Va. House, Senate stake out different transportation plans
Committee will attempt to bridge gap between competing proposals.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Urban vision for Silver Spring complex
Developer plans to transform Blairs into urban neighborhood with 1,400 more apartments, walking paths.
( by Jonathan O'Connell , The Washington Post)

Weddings jump 61 percent at Annapolis courthouse
At the Anne Arundel County Courthouse, couples of all backgrounds start their lives together.
(, The Washington Post)

Prospects: State of the Union
Sometimes a president's speech can offer clues about job opportunities in the federal government.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Obama to unveil proposal to expand early childhood education
President will unveil proposal for sweeping expansion of early education and child care programs.
( by Michael Alison Chandler , The Washington Post)

Va. House, Senate stake out different transportation plans
Committee will attempt to bridge gap between competing proposals.
( by Laura Vozzella and Fredrick Kunkle , The Washington Post)

Prospects: State of the Union
Sometimes a president's speech can offer clues about job opportunities in the federal government.
( by Derrick T. Dortch , The Washington Post)

Gun control advances in Md. House — behind closed doors
House Speaker contends lengthy closed-door meetings on governor's gun-control bill do not violate law.
( by Aaron C. Davis and Kate Havard , The Washington Post)

Bill Bolling backs gas tax hike
Exploring independent bid for governor, Lt. governor stakes out another middle-of-the-road stance.
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
'Beautiful Creatures' movie review
Richard LaGravanese's adaptation of supernatural teen romance is a mixed bag of tricks.
( by Michael O'Sullivan , The Washington Post)

'Safe Haven' a Valentine's Day confection best left in the box.
'Safe Haven' starts out as a bland, if inoffensive, romantic melodrama but veers into sheer preposterousness.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

'A Good Day to Die Hard' is not a great day at the movies
"A Good Day to Die Hard" is a jittery, frenetic attempt to keep the Bruce Willis franchise alive, if not fresh.
( by Ann Hornaday , The Washington Post)

Angry at an ex's happiness
A reader who was left devastated by a boyfriend's callous departure wonders how to move on.
(, The Washington Post)

You don't have to wear your heartbreak on your sleeve
In the age of social networks, many people are limiting the potential for their breakups to go viral.
( by Laura Sessions Stepp , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
Twitter: A live megaphone for lobbying groups, companies
The shift in advertising to Twitter illustrates the company's evolution.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Troubling economic twist: Growth isn't helping the middle class
Why the State of the Union, GOP response offers little to Americans suffering the most in the economy.
( by Jim Tankersley , The Washington Post)

With trade flowing, U.S. and E.U. aim broader
Upcoming talks seek to resolve some long-standing fights and boost investment and trade.
( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Senate panel grills Treasury secretary nominee
Jack Lew defends his time at Citigroup and explains how he would overhaul the country's tax system.
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post)

Apple updates, drops price of MacBook Pro models
The update comes after Apple CEO Tim Cook said he's not worried iPad sales eat into computer sales.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Wizards' win streak snapped
Detroit pulls away with a dominant fourth quarter as Washington heads into the all-star break on a losing note.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

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(, The Washington Post)

Mr. Great Expectations
Manager Davey Johnson believes the Nats have what's needed to send him out with a World Series ring.
( by Adam Kilgore in viera, fla. , The Washington Post)

O's Valencia denies taking PEDs
Newly acquired Baltimore infielder Danny Valencia denies taking PEDs or any ties to the Biogenesis clinic.
( by Eduardo A. Encina , The Washington Post)

On 'Redskins,' time for grown-ups to speak up
If Washington's football team is taking its cues on offensive team names from high school, perhaps the adults need to step in.
(, The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Twitter: A live megaphone for lobbying groups, companies
The shift in advertising to Twitter illustrates the company's evolution.
( by Cecilia Kang , The Washington Post)

Apple updates, drops price of MacBook Pro models
The update comes after Apple CEO Tim Cook said he's not worried iPad sales eat into computer sales.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Social media picks SOTU winners, losers
Rubio's awkward water moment earned him ridicule, but his response got high marks, too.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Columbia students share solar panels with NY church
Two Columbia students offer their solar panels to a church hit hard by superstorm Sandy.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Apple, Intel get nods in State of the Union
Apart from good press, tech companies also had a few things to celebrate out of Tuesday's speech.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

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WORLD
Senators delay a vote on Brennan
CIA nomination stalls as Intelligence Committee seeks more information on Obama's drone campaign.
( by Karen DeYoung and Greg Miller , The Washington Post)

Officials: Iranian purchase attempt points to major nuclear expansion
Iranian attempt to buy huge quantities of industrial magnets linked to bid to ramp up uranium production.
( by Joby Warrick , The Washington Post)

Medal to honor drone pilots
Leon E. Panetta announces creation of a medal for troops engaged in cyber operations and drone strikes.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Kerry drafting new proposals to persuade Syria's Assad to step down
He warns that the task won't be easy and doesn't provide details, but hints at a possible trip to the Mideast soon.
( by Anne Gearan , The Washington Post)

Obama's goal on nuclear weapons is a hard one
Republicans don't seem too open to making a compromise.
(, The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
The crisis of compounding pharmacies
The system needs a fix before more people die.
(, The Washington Post)

Keep the District's independent CFO
Natwar Gandhi's resignation is no reason to tweak a working system.
(, The Washington Post)

The sins of Cardinal Mahony
The disgraced church leader shielded pedophile priests, yet still can vote in the next papal election.
(, The Washington Post)

Commander in brief
Obama could learn from Calvin Coolidge.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama plays small ball
The president lowers his sights on infrastructure.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Heart of the Matter with Todd Bell and Justine Love
Justine Love and Todd Bell give advice to readers about relationships and Valentine's Day dilemmas.
(, vForum)

Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Thursday, February 14)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Eugene Robinson Live
Eugene Robinson discussed his latest columns and political news.
(, vForum)

State of the Union 2013: What did you think?
Bob Kaiser discusses the 2013 State of the Union with readers.
(, vForum)

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