To Gain the Upper Hand, Amazon Disrupts Itself DAVID STREITFELD Though the company’s third-quarter revenue fell short of forecasts, it is making moves to become a retail and entertainment one-stop shop. December 2, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1tEpcax http://nyti.ms/1wdjeoc The New York Times Technology Shopping and Retail

By DAVID STREITFELD via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Technology http://nyti.ms/1tEpcax To Gain the Upper Hand, Amazon Disrupts Itself December 2, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1wdjeoc The New York Times

Today in Small Business: 'Mean People Fail' GENE MARKS There are pluses and minuses to collapsing oil prices. A California bill would require retailers and restaurants to pay double on holidays. A salad chain manages to attract tech investors. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1wdjenX The New York Times Business Day Entrepreneurship, Shopping and Retail, Small Business, United States Economy

By GENE MARKS via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Business Day http://nyti.ms/1wdjenX Today in Small Business: 'Mean People Fail' December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM The New York Times

Sierra Leone Prognosis Is ‘Very Good’ Reuters A World Health Organization assistant director general, Dr. Bruce Aylward, said the prognosis for Ebola in Sierra Leone is “very good” because of plans for building more treatment centers there. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1rOqyA2 http://nyti.ms/1v5f1fy The New York Times World Ebola

By Reuters via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1rOqyA2 Sierra Leone Prognosis Is ‘Very Good’ December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v5f1fy The New York Times

1964: Russians Launch Mars Probe INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE Highlights from the International Herald Tribune archives: The Soviet Union continues the race to Mars in 1964. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1wdcsii http://nyti.ms/1yCoQYr The New York Times Mars (Planet), Space and Astronomy

By INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. http://nyti.ms/1wdcsii 1964: Russians Launch Mars Probe December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1yCoQYr The New York Times

Uber Plays Defense Against Privacy Invasion Claims MIKE ISAAC The ride-hailing start-up responds to accusations that it does not take user privacy seriously. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1wdcpTC http://nyti.ms/1yCoTn5 The New York Times Technology Start-ups

By MIKE ISAAC via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Technology http://nyti.ms/1wdcpTC Uber Plays Defense Against Privacy Invasion Claims December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1yCoTn5 The New York Times

Why the Pope Called Europe a ‘Grandmother’ JOHN GUIDA At the European Parliament, Pope Francis offered tough love for the Continent. Will his blunt talk be inspiration or mere irritation? December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1wdcp66 http://nyti.ms/1yCoQaU The New York Times Elderly, Grandparents, Immigration and Emigration, Legislatures and Parliaments, Speeches and Statements

By JOHN GUIDA via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. http://nyti.ms/1wdcp66 Why the Pope Called Europe a ‘Grandmother’ December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1yCoQaU The New York Times

In Leafy Blitz, Trees Spring Up in a Changing New York ANDY NEWMAN Over the last 50 or 75 or 100 years, sometimes without residents consciously noticing, the more developed parts of the city have grown greener. December 2, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v56Qjo http://nyti.ms/1y9CjqP The New York Times N.Y. / Region Trees and Shrubs

By ANDY NEWMAN via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1v56Qjo In Leafy Blitz, Trees Spring Up in a Changing New York December 2, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1y9CjqP The New York Times

Video Feature: Targeting ISIS’ Black-Market Oil Trade EMILY B. HAGER Control of black-market oil is said to be the backbone of the Islamic State’s financing and logistical support. December 2, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v56Q2W The New York Times World Smuggling, Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Black Markets

By EMILY B. HAGER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. World http://nyti.ms/1v56Q2W Video Feature: Targeting ISIS’ Black-Market Oil Trade December 2, 2014 at 12:00AM The New York Times

Making Way GARY ANTONICK Two puzzles and a curious tidbit from Futility Closet curator Greg Ross. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1z95etj The New York Times Crosswords/Games Mathematics, Modern Pentathlon, Puzzles

By GARY ANTONICK via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Crosswords/Games http://nyti.ms/1z95etj Making Way December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM The New York Times

What to Watch for in the Foreign-Language Race LARRY ROHTER Russia and Sweden have the buzziest entries — “Leviathan” and “Force Majeure” — but don’t count out France, Germany, Turkey, Argentina and, in a first, Mauritania. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1y9CguW http://nyti.ms/1y9CimH The New York Times Academy Awards (Oscars), Movies

By LARRY ROHTER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. http://nyti.ms/1y9CguW What to Watch for in the Foreign-Language Race December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1y9CimH The New York Times

CBS Hopes This Holiday Promotion ‘Glows’ STUART ELLIOTT A campaign featuring a mashup of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and real network stars calls attention to the 50th anniversary of a beloved Christmas show. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1v56NEp http://nyti.ms/1y9CgeB The New York Times Business Day Television, Christmas, Advertising and Marketing

By STUART ELLIOTT via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Business Day http://nyti.ms/1v56NEp CBS Hopes This Holiday Promotion ‘Glows’ December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1y9CgeB The New York Times

Arbitrator Says Roger Goodell Didn’t Lie About Ray Rice Case, N.F.L. Counsel Asserts KEN BELSON The arbitrator, Barbara S. Jones, disagreed with Goodell’s version of discussions with Rice over his suspension. But she also did not question his honesty or integrity, the league’s general counsel said. December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1y5Q3mc http://nyti.ms/1y5Q3md The New York Times Sports Football

By KEN BELSON via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Sports http://nyti.ms/1y5Q3mc Arbitrator Says Roger Goodell Didn’t Lie About Ray Rice Case, N.F.L. Counsel Asserts December 1, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/1y5Q3md The New York Times

A Neighbor and His Window Box DORI FRIEDBERG Metropolitan Diary: A woman followed the seasons, and the progress of an acquaintance, through the ups and downs of his flower display. November 30, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/12aQHTC http://nyti.ms/11GfWMI The New York Times N.Y. / Region Flowers and Plants, Seasons and Months, Windows

By DORI FRIEDBERG via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/12aQHTC A Neighbor and His Window Box November 30, 2014 at 12:00AM http://nyti.ms/11GfWMI The New York Times