As is the case with everything from seat post to spokes, a helmet is never just a helmet in cycling. While football, baseball and hockey focus on comfort and protection, aerodynamic performance is paramount on the bike. High tech helmets promising to …
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Michael Jackson memorial draws 31.1 million US TV viewers
Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than 31 million Americans watched the public memorial for Michael Jackson live on television — well below the TV audience for former US President Ronald Reagan's burial and the funeral of Britain's Princess Diana. … Michael Jackson helped develop merchandise for London eventLos Angeles Times Michael Jackson memorial cost LA $1.4 millionThe Associated Press Michael Jackson doctor: 'I didn't father his kids' - Daily GossipNME.com New York Times -FOXNews -The New Mexico Independent all 21,130 news articles » |
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Afghan truck explosion kills at least 25, many children
Los Angeles Times The incident in Lowgar province followed a pattern in recent days of escalating violence in widely scattered areas of Afghanistan. By Laura King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer KABUL, Afghanistan — A powerful truck bomb killed at least 25 people today … Massive Bomb Blast Kills 25 in Central AfghanistanWashington Post Afghan Truck Blast Kills 16 ChildrenNew York Times Massive bomb blast in central Afghanistan kills 25The Associated Press Reuters -Times Online -PRESS TV all 461 news articles » |
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Indonesia Stocks, Rupiah Rise as Yudhoyono's Win Bolsters Rally
Bloomberg July 9 (Bloomberg) — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's election victory helped Asia's best-performing bond, currency and stock markets extend this year's rally on expectations it will pave the way for … Indonesia Mkts Up Only Mildly Despite Yudhoyono HopesWall Street Journal Incumbent on course to win Indonesian presidential voteCNN International ASIA LOCAL BONDS-Indonesian bonds rally on Yudhoyono winReuters The Associated Press -AFP -TIME all 1,674 news articles » |
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ARM chip camp sees Google Chrome as opportunity
CNET News Texas Instruments and Qualcomm executives talked Wednesday about the opportunities they see for the just-announced Google Chrome operating system. The Chrome operating system is "lightweight," a term that Google uses, meaning the OS … Google OS does not threaten Microsoft - yetV3.co.uk Google's PC gamble will take years to play outReuters In Chrome, Hints of a Real Rival to WindowsNew York Times BusinessWeek -USA Today -PC World all 2,279 news articles » |
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More web attacks hit, North Korea suspected
Washington Post SEOUL (Reuters) - A fresh wave of cyber attacks that slowed US and South Korean websites this week hit more targets on Thursday, a Web security firm said, while the South's spy agency has said the hacking may be linked to North Korea. … Internet Attacks on US, South Korea May ContinueBloomberg South Korea on high alert for more cyber attacksThe Associated Press S. Korea Firm Warns of Second Web AttackWall Street Journal Xinhua -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 3,372 news articles » |
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Iran Warns Foes of 'Crushing Response' to Protests
New York Times CAIRO — Seeking to pre-empt a revival of street protests in Tehran after days of quiescence, Iranian authorities told opponents that a planned demonstration Thursday would be met with a “crushing response” and was … Iranian authorities vow to quell protests on key anniversaryCNN International Tehran governor: New protests will be smashedThe Associated Press Iran vows tough answer to marchesBBC News AFP -Aljazeera.net -Los Angeles Times all 522 news articles » |
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Police examine News of the World phone tap claims
Telegraph.co.uk The Metropolitan Police are looking into claims that the News of the World newspaper tapped into "thousands" of mobile phones belonging to high profile figures. By Caroline Gammell Journalists at the Sunday newspaper are alleged to have used private … Police to probe phone hack claimsBBC News David Cameron defends Andy Coulson over News of the World phone …guardian.co.uk Cameron Defends Press Chief Over News Corp. Phone Hacking ClaimBloomberg AFP -The Associated Press -ABC Online all 724 news articles » |
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Bomb blasts kill 43 as violence surges in Iraq
CNN BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — A spate of bomb blasts killed 43 people in Iraq on Thursday, days after US troops handed security control to local forces. Iraqis survey the damage after car bombs were detonated within minutes of each other in Mosul, July 9. … Bombings Kill Dozens in IraqWashington Post Bombings in Mosul, Baghdad kill at least 41The Associated Press Double suicide bomb attack in northern Iraq kills at least 34 …Los Angeles Times New York Times -BBC News -AFP all 730 news articles » |
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China's ethnic tinderbox
BBC News The recent Urumqi and Lhasa riots have shattered the myth of a monolithic China, writes, China and Uighur expert Professor Dru Gladney. The Urumqi and Lhasa riots have shattered the myth of a monolithic China. Foreigners and the Chinese themselves … Strife shows ethnic tension China hopes to ignoreThe Associated Press Chinese Americans condemn violence by Xinjiang separatistsXinhua Beijing professor held for Urumqi blog: watchdogAFP Forbes -ABC Online -BBC News all 7,770 news articles » |