| NEW PRODUCTS |
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 Device
Operates TV With Hand Signals
This gizmo comes in handy when the
remote breaks, or you run out of
batteries, but be warned: one friendly game of
thumb wrestling and the whole
system needs to be recalibrated. Developed
by signing gorillas. $79, at all Sit 'n' Stare
stores. |
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| TECHNOLOGY |
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Humans Defeat Computer at
Poker
Computer breaks their knuckles. |
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| SPORTS |
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NBA Ref Accused of Betting on
Games in Which He Officiated
League relieved bad calls weren't
due to racism. |
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Madden '08 Will Feature
Advertising
Players compete for best endorsement
deals. |
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| FEATURE |
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| In 1842, 16,500
British troops and
civilians left Kabul
after a disastrous
occupation. How many of
them arrived safely in
Jalalabad two weeks
later? |
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A ) | 16,500 |
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B ) | 1,650 |
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C ) | 1 |
| Hint: his name was
William Bryden. |
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| CONSUMER NEWS |
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Sara Lee Recalls EarthGrains
Bread With Metal Pieces
May cause sparking, fires in microwaves. |
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| ALSO IN THE NEWS . . . |
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Radioactive Cobalt-60 Released
When Quake Damages Largest
Japanese Nuclear Plant
Public advised to get personal affairs in order. |
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