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Virtual World Gets Another Life - Wall Street Journal


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Virtual World Gets Another Life
Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By DON CLARK Not long ago, companies were racing to set up storefronts and showrooms in computer-generated environments such as Second Life.
Virtual Worlds Getting Friendlier For Businesses InformationWeek
Second Life: Tamed for Corporate Consumption New York Times
eFluxMedia - Inquirer - ZDNet - CIO Today
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FHA Loans Grow Costly as Banks Add Fees - Wall Street Journal


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FHA Loans Grow Costly as Banks Add Fees
Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago
By JAMES R. HAGERTY Politicians are prodding the Federal Housing Administration to help revive the nation's housing market by enabling more Americans to obtain or refinance home mortgages.
Senate takes up $15 billion housing fix CNNMoney.com
Proposed tax break for home builders sparks controversy Los Angeles Times
Reuters - DetNews.com - New York Times - MortgageNewsDaily.com
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At 19, Young Love Blossoms at UCLA - Washington Post


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At 19, Young Love Blossoms at UCLA
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
By Eric Prisbell PHOENIX — In the moments following UCLA's round-of-16 victory over Western Kentucky, Kevin Love delivered a stern message to teammate Darren Collison, who had fouled out during a second half that included more suspense than expected.
UCLA, Kansas two tough Boston Herald
Column: UCLA and Love will take home the crown Virginia Tech Collegiate Times Online Edition
Detroit Free Press - FOXSports.com - Los Angeles Times - ESPN
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Abreu and Yanks Rally and Win Opening Series - New York Times


National Post
Abreu and Yanks Rally and Win Opening Series
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By TYLER KEPNER It was not a giveaway night at Yankee Stadium, except in the home clubhouse. After batting practice Thursday, every Yankees player found a navy blue T-shirt on the chair by his locker, in honor of Bobby Abreu.
Abreu's tiebreaking single in 8th inning sends Yankees past Blue The Canadian Press
Yanks edge Blue Jays behind Abreu's RBI single in 8th Sports Network
Newsday - MLB.com - United Press International - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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UK Kids Like Social Networks - eMarketer


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UK Kids Like Social Networks
eMarketer, NY - Apr 3, 2008
More than one-fifth of UK Internet users ages 16 and older surveyed have a profile on a social networking site, according to a 2007 Ofcom survey.
Increase In Younger Kids In Online Social Networking Sites Red Herring
Virtual nightmares about social networking Spiked
More than a quarter of underage Brit kids flock to MySpace, Facebook Thaindian.com
PR Web (press release) - Media Life Magazine
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UK Kids Like Social Networks - eMarketer


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UK Kids Like Social Networks
eMarketer, NY - Apr 3, 2008
More than one-fifth of UK Internet users ages 16 and older surveyed have a profile on a social networking site, according to a 2007 Ofcom survey.
Increase In Younger Kids In Online Social Networking Sites Red Herring
Virtual nightmares about social networking Spiked
More than a quarter of underage Brit kids flock to MySpace, Facebook Thaindian.com
PR Web (press release) - Media Life Magazine
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UK Kids Like Social Networks - eMarketer

UK Kids Like Social Networks
eMarketer, NY - 46 minutes ago
More than one-fifth of UK Internet users ages 16 and older surveyed have a profile on a social networking site, according to a 2007 Ofcom survey.

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CBS sharing Final Four online - Los Angeles Times


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CBS sharing Final Four online
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
The network is making the NCAA tournament available on its website as well as others, such as Facebook and ESPN. By Greg Johnson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer When Final Four action begins Saturday, fans who want to watch the games live online will
Nantz reveals mirth behind the mechanics in new memoir USA Today
CBSSports.com to Broadcast Final Four(R) Live Online for First Time FOXBusiness
Computerworld - MSNBC - Reuters - United Press International
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Trinity leaders call for 'sacred' discourse on race - Chicago Tribune


Boston Globe
Trinity leaders call for 'sacred' discourse on race
Chicago Tribune - 1 hour ago
By Manya A. Brachear | Tribune reporter April 4, 2008 Leaders of the United Church of Christ and the National Council of Churches called on pastors Thursday to initiate a nationwide sacred conversation about race on May 18, also known as Trinity Sunday
Harassment at Obama’s Church is Detailed New York Times
UCC Calls for Nationwide Race Discussion The Associated Press
USA Today - San Francisco Chronicle - NBC5.com - Rockford Register Star
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In Plainfield, NJ, 27 Are Arrested in Raid Aimed at Gangs - New York Times


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In Plainfield, NJ, 27 Are Arrested in Raid Aimed at Gangs
New York Times - 4 hours ago
By TINA KELLEY and NATE SCHWEBER PLAINFIELD, NJ - It is not uncommon for shots to ring out at night in the West End housing projects, where public surveillance cameras rise over parking lots.
10 weeks of raids round up 91 in sweep of gangs in Plainfield The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
70 suspected gang members arrested in Plainfield raids Newsday
WNBC - phillyBurbs.com
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