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Trying to Help Neighbor, Queens Man Meets His Death

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:51
A Long Island City man died Wednesday night after he got into a fight with a man who was apparently peering into car windows, the police said.

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McCain vows to fight to change US

BBC World News - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:43
John McCain promises "change is coming" as he accepts the Republican party's candidacy for the White House.
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Lottery Numbers

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:40
Sept. 4, 2008.

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Video Game Review: Playing God, the Home Game

NYT - Technology - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:38
As an intelligent romp through the realms of science, mythology, religion and hope about the universe around us, Spore both provokes and amuses.

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Microsoft's Seinfeld Spot Debuts - Adweek

Google Sci/Tech - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:19

Adweek

Microsoft's Seinfeld Spot Debuts
Adweek - 40 minutes ago
The spot employs quick-cut editing and the kind of "humor from nothing" approach that defined Seinfeld's TV series. It tells the story of the odd couple's day at Shoe Circus in the mall, where Gates buys a leather shoe called "The Conquistador.
Seinfeld & Gates: Was this ad supposed to be funny? ZDNet
Microsoft begins big ad push CNET News
ReadWriteWeb - Mac Rumors - Bloomberg - Electronista
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Councilman to Introduce Bill to Soften Term Limits

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:18
City Councilman G. Oliver Koppell said that he would introduce legislation that would allow the city’s elected officials to serve three full terms instead of the current two.

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Worker Is Killed in City’s Latest Crane Accident

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:16
A construction worker fell about 400 feet to his death as he and others worked to lower a tower crane at a building site on the West Side of Manhattan.

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In Newark, Federal Judge Grants Residency to Imam Facing Deportation

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:08
A federal judge ruled that a popular imam accused of terrorist connections could stay in the United States indefinitely.

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Racketeering Convictions Rejected for 3 in Mob Case

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:07
A federal appeals court has tossed out the racketeering convictions of three men accused of having ties to organized crime and has ordered that they be given new trials.

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NYC: Wasilla: A Lot Like New York, Only Smaller

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:07
Throughout this long national campaign, people who focus on the future of American cities have been dying to hear their issues discussed. Could Sarah Palin be their last great hope?

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Congressman Seeks to Replace Wife on Ballot

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:07
A New Jersey congressman who gave up his seat to run and lose against Senator Frank R. Lautenberg has announced that he will try to hold onto his House seat after all.

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Primary for State Senate Seat Pits 30-Year Veteran Against Newcomer, 28

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:06
Not so many years ago, Martin Connor was the most powerful Democrat in the State Senate. Now he faces a particularly forceful critic who is backed by powerful elected officials.

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Public Lives: Aspiring to Tennis’s Play-by-Play Seat

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 21:02
When she is on television, Mary Carillo prefers to provide play-by-play sports analysis, not color commentary and folksy features.

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Haiti facing storm 'catastrophe'

BBC World News - Thu, 2008-09-04 20:57
Haiti faces a "catastrophe" after being hit by three deadly storms in recent weeks, its president says.
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Charges Said to Be Voided for Bicyclist

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 20:55
Prosecutors are expected to drop criminal charges on Friday against a bicyclist who was pushed off his bike in July by a police officer in Times Square.

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An Experimental Bus Route Gets Passengers’ Praise

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 20:55
Buses on an experimental route in the Bronx are moving significantly faster thanks to a series of innovations, transit officials said.

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Many Principals Remain at Schools Graded ‘F’

NYT - New York/Region - Thu, 2008-09-04 20:54
Nearly a year after New York City’s first report cards for public schools were issued, the majority of the principals who ran the 52 schools labeled as failing remain in place.

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Dell launches low-cost ‘netbook’ laptop - Financial Times

Google Sci/Tech - Thu, 2008-09-04 20:52

New York Times

Dell launches low-cost ‘netbook’ laptop
Financial Times - 1 hour ago
By Kevin Allison in San Francisco Dell on Thursday became the latest company to enter the “netbook” market with the launch of a small, stripped-down laptop designed to appeal to customers looking for a low-cost, Internet-ready computer.
Dell, a Bit Late, Gets Small New York Times
Sylvania G: Not every netbook can be a winner Ars Technica
CNET News - The Age - San Jose Mercury News - Washington Post
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Redesigned, Bulkier Honda Insight to Challenge Prius - Slashdot

Google Sci/Tech - Thu, 2008-09-04 20:40

Redesigned, Bulkier Honda Insight to Challenge Prius
Slashdot - 1 hour ago
In what probably ammounts to good news for consumers eying a hybrid for their next vehicle purchase, Honda is resurrecting the "Insight" name, this time in the form of a five-seat, Prius-like hatchback.
Honda has a new budget-priced hybrid USA Today
Honda revives Insight in challenge to Prius Financial Times
PC Magazine - Reuters - DailyTech - CNET News
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