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Hustler can't have pics of hiker's body Gruesome photos of a murdered hiker sought by Hustler magazine will not be released, a Georgia judge ruled. Lawmakers now want a permanent fix.
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Pinera sworn in as new quake hits Sebastian Pinera is sworn in as president of quake-hit Chile, as a 6.9-magnitude aftershock strikes the centre of the country. BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition |
Sasol's hard wax expansion to keep market share South African petrochemicals group Sasol started building a project to double its production of hard wax to maintain its market share of 40 percent of global consumption. Business Report |
Obama urges China action on yuan US President Barack Obama has urged China to change its currency strategy to help re-balance the global economy. BBC News | Business | World Edition |
Your Chilean Sea Bass Dinner Deprives Killer Whales A unique Antarctic killer whale population is declining, and scientists think it is related to demand for Antarctic tooothfish, known on menus as Chilean Sea Bass. This could be the first sign of the ecological downfall of what some consider Earth's last pristine ecosystem.
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Live - Europa League Fulham play Juventus in the last 16 of the Europa League after Liverpool are beaten in Lille. BBC Sport | Football | World Edition |
PCB chief defends punishment of top players Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt defended the punishments imposed on seven top players, saying strong action was needed to stamp out indiscipline in the national side. IOL: Cricket |
Stick blow for Springbok Sevens The Springbok Sevens have suffered a major blow just ahead of their departure for Australia, with captain Mzwandile Stick pulling out of the side with an injury. IOL: Rugby |
Winning start is vital - Button World champion Jenson Button admits he must hit the ground running in Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport | Motorsport | Formula 1 | UK Edition |
Barbie goes mad for Mad Men Look out Ken, there's a new man in Barbie's life. In fact, there are two of them, and they are Mad Men. Tonight |
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..11 Mar 2010..
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Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation."
Kin Hubbard
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..Word of the Day..
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stifle
DEFINITION: (verb) To keep in or hold back.
SYNONYMS: muffle, repress, strangle, smother.
USAGE: And then the cry which he had tried so hard to stifle broke from his lips.
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..Today's Birthdays..
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Frederick IX (1899-1972) Frederick IX (1899-1972): Danish king; another world leader born on this date was Harold Wilson (1916-1995)
Sam Donaldson (76) Sam Donaldson (76): broadcast journalist and news anchor; media mogul Rupert Murdoch (79) shares this birth date
Bobby McFerrin (60) Bobby McFerrin (60): a cappella singer of " Don't Worry, Be Happy "; also, musicians Nina Hagen (55), Benji and Joel Madden (both 31) and Le Toya (29)
Douglas Adams (1952-2001) Douglas Adams (1952-2001): sci-fi author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Terrence Howard (41) Terrence Howard (41): Oscar nominee for Hustle & Flow ; other actors born on this date include Mark Metcalf (64), Alex Kingston (47), Peter Berg (46), Wallace Langham (45), David Anders (29) and Thora Birch (28)
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