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Home of the Free Stuff
Travel – Most visitors to Washington, D.C. know there's a bevy of free cultural and historical attractions, from the Smithsonian museums to the Lincoln Memorial or Washington monuments. There are so many free things to explore…
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Who would wait a week in line for an iPhone 3G?
Gadgets & Tech – Who's crazy enough to camp out for a week on the streets of New York City for a chance to be first to buy an iPhone 3G?TheWhoFarm, that's who, a newly minted publicity-seeking environmental collective with an agrico-political…
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NBC Universal to buy The Weather Channel for $3.5B
Gadgets & Tech – NEW YORK - NBC Universal and two partners said Sunday they have reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc., ending a drawn-out process that had attracted interest from several major…
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Obama's (Almost) Round the Clock Coverage
Politics – It's been one week since the Obama campaign agreed to a "protective pool" or "bodywatch" allowing reporters to follow the Illinois Democrat, not only in his public moments, but his private moments of down time off…
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Nadal Shocks Federer For Wimbledon Title
Sports – Rafael Nadal won his fifth Grand Slam title -- and first outside of France -- by knocking off five-time defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in five thrilling sets.
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Gasoline and Diesel Demand Drops, Survey Shows
Money – Unregulated Market Speculation is Driving Prices, Says Trade Group
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John Hancock Completes Distribution of $1.8 Billion to Shareholders…
Money – John Hancock Completes Distribution of $1.8 Billion to Shareholders of All Outstanding Preferred Shares of Closed-End Funds
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NBC Universal Is Buying The Weather Channel
Television – The Weather Channel may soon have peacock feathers. NBC Universal said Sunday it has agreed to buy the Atlanta-based cable network for an undisclosed amount. The weather network will continue to operate in Atlanta.
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Must Read: 10 Batman Books You Must Read
Books – With The Dark Knight less than two weeks away from opening, now is the time to start pretending that you know all there is to know about Batman in order to impress family and friends alike. To help you do that,…
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Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise Release Date and New Details…
Video Games – Green thumbs and animal-loving gamers rejoice with the return of their favourite candy-filled creatures, hits shelves on 5th September
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Nine Inch Nails - The Big Come Down (lyrics)
Music – Nine Inch Nails - The Big Come Down (lyrics)
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Bush turns 62 on the fly
Politics – Wedged between America's Independence Day and a summit of world leaders, President Bush's 62nd birthday got shortchanged this year.
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'Public' online spaces don't carry speech, rights
Gadgets & Tech – NEW YORK - Rant all you want in a public park. A police officer generally won't eject you for your remarks alone, however unpopular or provocative.Say it on the Internet, and you'll find that free speech and other…
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Are We Living in a Perfect Storm for Print Media?
Do No Evil – For starters, as gas prices go up, so will the distribution costs. This could have a significant impact on margins. However, there are larger societal factors at bay here too.
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Your personal/professional identity in a small town
Do No Evil – I can't remember the last time I went out shopping or to eat or to the park without recognizing someone from my beat or having someone recognize me. When you get large crowds together, it's even more likely to occur.
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An American in China
Art & Design – This summer, widespread Beijing fatigue is an inevitability. But it's high-flying Olympic Beijing that may become overfamiliar, a city that's appeared before our very eyes as in a scene from "The Matrix." This is…
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Gallup Daily: Obama Leads, 48% to 42%
Politics – Democratic candidate Barack Obama continues to maintain a slim margin over Republican John McCain, 48% to 42%, according to Gallup Poll Daily tracking conducted July 2-3 and July 5.
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Sky Larks in Architecture
Art & Design – There comes a time in family life when the kids need their own rooms. One solution is to add on. Rarely, though, does your average middle-income household hire one of the world's leading architects to do the job.…
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Bertha could become Atlantic season's first hurricane
News – Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching warmer waters and is likely to strengthen during the coming days.
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Kerry: McCain's Judgment Is Dangerous
Politics – Says Republican Candidate Is A "Changed Man" For Siding With Bush On War, Economy, Energy
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Is capitulation on the cards?
Money – Profit warnings, breaches of key index levels, record oil prices, stressed consumers and investors seeking safety provide the background for markets this week, and many people are wondering how long this will all…
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Blast in Pakistan capital kills more than 10
News – A suicide attacker detonated explosives near a police station in Pakistan's capital on Sunday, killing more than 10 police officers, officials said.
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Climate Change and Genocide
Do No Evil – The world will experience a growing risk of conflicts over food, energy and water in coming years. The population rises each year by about 80 million people, with most of the increase in impoverished regions already…
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Experts Say China's Wind Energy Could Grow 1667% by 2020
Science – At present, China produces just over 6 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy, making it 5th in the world for total wind energy. (Germany leads with 22.2 GW.) However, with China's massive push for 21st Century renewable…
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Jaeger says she threw '83 Wimbledon final
Sports – "During the match I missed balls on purpose. I hit right to Martina and when I was getting whipped in the first set 6-0, I tried to look upset about it," said Jaeger, who lost 6-0, 6-3.
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