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The 73-year-old Chinese immigrant behind $80 million in art forgeries Pei-Shen Qian was a quiet, unassuming neighbor -- but according to a recent New York Times article, he was responsible for dozens of modernist forgeries that, together, netted more than $80 million. In his youth, Qian ha...
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Baidu Deal May Reduce App Piracy in China

The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:17
The move should also help Baidu regain ground against two other Chinese Internet giants, Alibaba and Tencent, which were quicker to add mobile capabilities.
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The Death of the American Drive-in

Slashdot - 18 Aug 2013 14:28
Hugh Pickens DOT Com writes "Claire Suddath writes in Businessweek that the number of drive-ins in America has dwindled from over 4,000 in the 1960s to about 360 today. Since Hollywood distributors are expected to stop p...
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- U.N. inspectors have arrived in the Syrian capital on a mission to probe for the alleged use of chemical weapons.
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BEIJING (AP) -- A trading frenzy that caused Chinese stock prices to swing wildly last week was caused by a design flaw in a brokerage's computer, the market regulator said Sunday.
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Why are you so afraid of MSG?

The Verge - 18 Aug 2013 03:41
Why are you so afraid of MSG? How did monosodium glutamate get such a bad rap? After a consumer crusade in the 60s, the compound has become synonymous with bad Chinese food, Doritos and processed cheese powder -- but a new longform piece from Buzzfee...
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On Baseball: A Slugger Fights for the Yankees, but Mostly Against Them On Saturday at Fenway Park, Alex Rodriguez played for the Yankees while simultaneously trying to shred their integrity.
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Bears rolling dice with rookie linemen

Chicago Tribune - 18 Aug 2013 23:47
Bears rolling dice with rookie linemen Mistakes will be made, but Kromer, Trestman say best men will playRookie mistakes will happen and the Bears seem more secure knowing those lie ahead than the alternative, which was bouts of inconsistency from J'Marcus We...
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Petersen Automotive Museum offers details of renovation plan The Petersen Automotive Museum provided more details Sunday of its planned renovation, saying it will spend as much as $20 million to remodel its Wilshire Boulevard facility and add about 15,000 feet of display space.
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Poll: Are restaurants and bars too loud?

CNET - 18 Aug 2013 17:36
Loud conversation and music are good for business because tables turn over faster and people drink more, but does the noise turn you off?
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Chinese Politician to Stand Trial for Corruption

The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 13:59
Bo Xilai, an ambitious Chinese politician whose downfall shook the Communist Party elite, will face charges of bribery, corruption and abusing power.
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CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt has increased security at a key courthouse ahead of planned mass rallies by supporters of the country's ousted president.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea on Sunday accepted a South Korean offer for talks on reuniting families separated by war, but proposed separate talks on resuming lucrative tours to a scenic North Korean mountain i...
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Lawyer Says First Penn State Abuse Claim Settled Lawyer: First settlement of Sandusky-related sex abuse claim reached with Penn State
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Isner and Williams Advance to Finals

The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 04:54
Isner and Williams Advance to Finals John Isner, ranked 22nd and unseeded, continued his roll of upsets at the Western & Southern Open by defeating No. 7 Juan Martín del Potro. He will face No. 4 seed Rafael Nadal in the final.
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DETROIT (AP) -- Conservation officers shot a shot and killed a black bear Sunday and plan tests to see if it's the animal that chased and mauled a 12-year-old girl as she jogged on her grandfather's wooded land in northe...
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Cairo economy struggles with military curfew

Al Jazeera English - 18 Aug 2013 23:57
Egypt's month-long state of emergency is meant to address security concerns, but it hurts people in other ways.
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Girl, 2, pays with her life for DCF's inaction

Miami Herald - 18 Aug 2013 23:48
Girl, 2, pays with her life for DCF's inaction Doctors said Aliyah Branum had been abused. DCF decided she was safe. The child welfare agency was wrong.
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Does Skip Bayless Need An NFL Lesson?

The Huffington Post - 18 Aug 2013 23:47
Does Skip Bayless Need An NFL Lesson? Skip Bayless either thinks that the Denver Broncos have absolutely zero chance to compete for the AFC crown or he is quite confused about the...
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Skip Bayless either thinks that the Denver Broncos have absolutely zero chance to compete for the AFC crown or he is quite confused about the conference affiliation of the Seattle Seahawks. Must admit, Seahawks looking l...
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Naming Names

OpEdNews - 18 Aug 2013 23:44
A Tennessee Magistrate says a woman can't name her kid "Messiah." What about Jesus Alou?
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Reed Beats Spieth in Playoff at Wyndham

ABC News - 18 Aug 2013 23:44
Reed Beats Spieth in Playoff at Wyndham Patrick Reed wins 1st PGA Tour title, beating Jordan Spieth in playoff at Wyndham Championship
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