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![BlackBerry Maker Research in Motion Stock Falls After Massive Outage](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/blackberry.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BlackBerry Maker Research in Motion Stock Falls After Massive Outage
Last week, millions of BlackBerry smartphone owners weren’t able to access email or other messaging when a data center failure triggered outages across five continents.
In response, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion offered free apps and tech support — only to see its stock take a five percent dive on Monday.
![British Prime Minister David Cameron Considers Implementing ‘Fat Tax’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/obesewoman.jpg?w=980&q=75)
British Prime Minister David Cameron Considers Implementing ‘Fat Tax’
Citing a desire to avoid soaring health costs and shortened life expectancies, British Prime Minister David Cameron will consider introducing a “fat tax” similar to one recently introduced in Denmark.
![William Daley Will Step Down as President Obama’s Chief of Staff in 2013](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/WilliamDaley.jpg?w=980&q=75)
William Daley Will Step Down as President Obama’s Chief of Staff in 2013
William M. Daley, President Obama’s chief of staff since early this year, has announced plans to step down in January of 2013.
“I made a commitment to the president through his re-election, which I’m confident he will do, and then my wife and I will return to Chicago,” he told Chicago’s NBC affiliate.
![Gay Rights Trailblazer Frank Kemeny Dies on National Coming Out Day](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/FrankKemeny.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gay Rights Trailblazer Frank Kemeny Dies on National Coming Out Day
Frank Kameny, one of the United States’ earliest gay rights activists, died Tuesday — National Coming Out Day — of natural causes at the age of 86.
“Frank Kameny led an extraordinary life marked by heroic activism that set a path for the modern LGBT civil rights movement,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese in a statement. “As we say goodbye to this trailblazer on National Coming O
![Gourds Gone Wild! 10 Awesomely Artistic Jack O’ Lantern Carvings [PICTURES]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/jackolantern2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gourds Gone Wild! 10 Awesomely Artistic Jack O’ Lantern Carvings [PICTURES]
Hurricane Irene flooded dozens of pumpkin patches this year, leading to what many say will be an unprecedented shortage — and price increase — for those wanting to carve traditional Halloween Jack O' Lanterns.
That said, even a hurricane won't stop the super-creative types who work their magic to create stylish artwork on pumpkins every year.
![What Are America’s Most Expensive Colleges?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/Sarah_Lawrence.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Are America’s Most Expensive Colleges?
Forbes, along with the Center for College Affordability & Productivity, tallied up the cost of tuition, books, transportation, computers, and room and board to determine the new list of America’s most expensive colleges. And some of them may surprise you.
![Seattle ‘Superhero’ Phoenix Jones Arrested](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/phoenixjones.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Seattle ‘Superhero’ Phoenix Jones Arrested
For about a year, a man using the pseudonym Phoenix Jones has donned a costume and mask and prowled the streets of Seattle in an effort to thwart crime. But early Monday morning, it was the self-styled superhero who found himself behind bars.
Seattle police say Jones approached a group of people at about 2:30 a.m. and assaulted them with pepper spray. The individuals involved say they were “dancin
![Kids Are More Likely to Get Hit by Cars on Halloween, Says Study](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/halloweenkids.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kids Are More Likely to Get Hit by Cars on Halloween, Says Study
Kids always look forward to trick-or-treating on Halloween, but a new study from the Centers for Disease and Prevention may give some parents pause.
The CDC reports children are four times more likely to be hit by cars on October 31 than on any other day of the year — probably not terribly surprising, given the increase in the number of kids who are out and about on Halloween.
![Upcoming Steve Jobs’ Biography May Become a Movie](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/stevejobs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Upcoming Steve Jobs’ Biography May Become a Movie
Sony Pictures is reportedly in talks to acquire the movie rights to Walter Isaacson’s soon-to-be-published biography of Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, who died last week after a long battle with cancer.
The book, titled simply ‘Steve Jobs,’ is slated for release on October 24. It’s the only biography authorized by the late visionary and features interviews with his friends and family, as well as wi
![Netflix Scraps Idea for Qwikster DVD-by-Mail Service](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/netflix-reedhastings.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Netflix Scraps Idea for Qwikster DVD-by-Mail Service
Netflix has been doing so much backpedaling lately, it’s surprising the company hasn’t adopted a bicycle for its logo.
In the most recent reversal, Netflix announced Monday that it’s scrapping a plan to split its streaming and DVD-by-mail services into two different companies and would instead keep both under the Netflix name. The abandoned idea would’ve seen the mailed DVD service take on the nam
![Weekend Box Office: ‘Real Steel’ Knocks Out the Competition](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/realsteel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekend Box Office: ‘Real Steel’ Knocks Out the Competition
A new release, the futuristic Hugh Jackman boxing tale ‘Real Steel,’ took in $27.3 million to become the top earner at the box office this weekend.
![This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/che-swanksalot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info)
1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)