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Yang victory redefines `global golf' – SI.com
Aug 17th
Telegraph.co.uk Yang victory redefines `global golf' SI.com CHASKA, Minn. (AP) -For years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men's golf. Success was measured by a half-dozen players who had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings over the last decade. … Woods will emerge from PGA stronger, better FOXSports.com PGA Championship enjoys highest-rated final round since 2002 CBSSports.com YE Yang stuns Tiger Woods at PGA Championship Los Angeles Times Christian Science Monitor
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TomTom launches $100 GPS app for iPhone – Computerworld
Aug 17th
TrustedReviews TomTom launches $100 GPS app for iPhone Computerworld Computerworld – GPS navigation device maker TomTom International released its first iPhone application today, making good on a June promise when an executive touted the software at Apple's annual developers conference. … Apple's Phil Schiller Responds to iphone App Store Rejections DailyTech TomTom For iPhone Spells An End To Standalone GPS PC World TomTom GPS iPhone app finally arrives Christian Science Monitor Reuters
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Hurricane Bill gets stronger; ragged Ana aims toward South Florida – MiamiHerald.com
Aug 17th
Los Angeles Times Hurricane Bill gets stronger; ragged Ana aims toward South Florida MiamiHerald.com A tropical system barreled toward South Florida Monday. Fortunately, it was the ragged remains of Tropical Storm Ana, a weakening depression that could dissipate altogether. The far more potent threat, Hurricane Bill, remained nearly … Tropics: Ana faces difficult future NBC2 News Storm Season Unleashed: Claudette Hits, But Bill Could Pack a … ABC News Hurricane Bill Strengthens in Atlantic as Ana Weakens Bloomberg LiveScience.com
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Dry conditions, winds leave California open to big fires – CNN
Aug 16th
New Zealand Herald Dry conditions, winds leave California open to big fires CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Dry conditions and strong winds in California left much of the state vulnerable to massive fires, with blaze-starters ranging from a cooking fire at a drug trafficking operation to a bird flying into a power line. … California Firefighters' Mission Is Far From Local Wall Street Journal Firefighters gain on Lockheed fire in Santa Cruz Mountains San Jose Mercury News Evacuation lifted from town threatened by fire The Associated Press San Francisco Chronicle
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Tough Slog on Health Care Plan Gets a Little Easier – New York Times
Aug 16th
BBC News Tough Slog on Health Care Plan Gets a Little Easier New York Times WASHINGTON — A columnist for the online news magazine Slate once proposed that the month of August be banned, as “it has a dismal history” and “nothing good ever happens.” A week ago, President Barack Obama might have cosponsored the … Obama Uses Op-Ed to Criticize Health Insurance Industry FOXNews Obama's health ideas elicit support, skepticism in Colorado Christian Science Monitor Why Democrats will pass health care (finance) reform Kansas City Star CBS News
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Beach poison will kill you in an hour – New Zealand Herald
Aug 16th
New Zealand Herald Beach poison will kill you in an hour New Zealand Herald By Vaimoana Tapaleao The warning signs will not be removed until investigating agencies believe Auckland's beaches are safe. Photo / Greg Bowker Experts have added a grim warning to the poison beach scare in Auckland, saying the toxin that killed dogs … Auckland beach warning after deadly toxin identified Radio New Zealand Hospitals briefed on deadly toxin Newstalk ZB Puffer fish poison connected to dog beach deaths 3 News NZ Auckland stuff.co.nz
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Lockheed Fire: Sunday update – Firefighters reach 50 percent … – San Jose Mercury News
Aug 16th
CTV.ca Lockheed Fire: Sunday update – Firefighters reach 50 percent … San Jose Mercury News This story will be updated throughout the day with the Sentinel's latest information Cal Fire is reporting Sunday morning that the Lockheed Fire is 50 percent contained. The fire, which is bigger than any of the 2008 Santa Cruz County fire is estimated … Difficult terrain works against Calif. fire crews The Associated Press Lockheed Fire 50-percent Contained NBC Bay Area Expected winds, drop in humidity may hamper wildfire effort CNN Fort Worth Star Telegram
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Firefighters pick small battles, win small containment of Lockheed … – San Jose Mercury News
Aug 14th
Straits Times Firefighters pick small battles, win small containment of Lockheed … San Jose Mercury News DAVENPORT – Holding a heavy-duty rake in one hand, Cal Fire engineer Anthony Anderson watched the Lockheed Fire creep through thick underbrush toward Warnella Road on Friday afternoon. Anderson and three other firefighters from the … California coastal fires still threaten hundreds of homes Los Angeles Times Smokes clears to reveal 4100 acres burning in California CNN Fire prompts Calif. state of emergency United Press International The Associated Press
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New Zune Undercuts Apple's iPod – Wall Street Journal
Aug 14th
Siliconrepublic.com New Zune Undercuts Apple's iPod Wall Street Journal Microsoft Corp. made available a new version of its Zune digital-music player, the company's latest attempt to claw market share away from Apple Inc.'s iPod devices. Zune HD, which customers can preorder Thursday, goes on sale at … Microsoft Seeking Apps for Zune HD? PC Magazine Zune HD gets the grand tour on video CNET News Microsoft gives pricing for new Zune players Los Angeles Times CNNMoney.com
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Getting by on six hours of sleep? It's genetic – msnbc.com
Aug 13th
Times Online Getting by on six hours of sleep? It's genetic msnbc.com Most of us need about eight or so hours of sleep a night to perform optimally during the day. But scientists have found a mother and daughter who naturally snooze just six nightly hours, waking up bright-eyed and bushy tailed. … Scientists find rare gene behind short sleepers The Associated Press Researchers Discover Gene that Affects Sleep Voice of America Gene found that lets people get by on 6 hours of sleep USA Today TurnTo23.com
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