While the news comes as cold comfort for the 9.6% of Americans that are unemployed, it helped U.S. stocks extend their gains Monday as the major indexes push toward a fourth-straight positive week.
From Cortona and from the Tuscans who make it so warm (despite thecold weather) comes a message for Asia: each with our traditions, we're in it together.
For those of us who love to get out into the outdoors for some camping, hunting or fishing before winter comes and makes it too cold, the Missouri Department of Conservation has some handy hints for identifying zombies and ensuring your own safety.
As well as the bitter cold, they will have to cope with life on the Antarctic Plateau, with the reduced levels of oxygen that comes from being located at 3, 800 meters (12, 470 feet) equivalent altitude.