Yet Berkeley Earth's results, as described in four papers currently undergoing peer review, but which were nonetheless released on October 20th, offer strong support to the existing temperature compilations.

ECONOMIST: Climate change

School voucher programs have strong support from conservative Republicans, who say they offer families more choices and will boost education by giving public schools greater incentive to improve.

NPR: Ind. Court Upholds Broadest School Voucher Program

We were warmly received by our hosts, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. (TSE) Hondurans were happy to see international observers, almost 400 strong from various nations, which came to their country to offer support for the electoral process.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Humbled by the Honduran people

Other strong performers included Amazon, RueLaLa.com and Gilt Groupe, all of which offer a support tab.

FORBES: When Mobile Shoppers Get Mad, Don't Just Leave Them Your Number

Their anger about this, as strong in the Gulf as elsewhere, makes it hard for America's regional allies to offer it their public support.

ECONOMIST: Let��s be diplomatic, say the neighbours