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Synthetic Marijuana Spurs Bans in Many States

By MALCOLM GAY — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:08:08 PDT

Eight states have banned K2, a blend of herbs treated with synthetic marijuana that is sending users to emergency rooms across the country.

World Cup Final Transcends South Africa’s Colonial Past

By JERÉ LONGMAN — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:57:13 PDT

South Africa’s colonial link to the Netherlands and the racist policy of apartheid will not preclude some people from rooting for the Dutch team in Sunday’s final.

Artists From Around the World Add Own Touch to the World Cup

By JEFFREY MARCUS — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:01:52 PDT

Organizers of the exhibit 2010 Fine Art are using the World Cup as a chance to try to raise the profile of South African artists and generate interest from abroad in contemporary African art.

BBC News – Pakistan suicide blasts ‘kill more than 100′

alwyn100 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:39:13 PDT

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BBC News - Gen Petraeus tells senators Afghan fighting may worsen

noreply@blogger.com (Alwyn) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:38:21 PDT

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The man chosen to take charge of the US military in Afghanistan, Gen David Petraeus, has warned of an escalation of violence in the coming months.

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BBC News - Gen Petraeus tells senators Afghan fighting may worsen

noreply@blogger.com (Alwyn) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:38:21 PDT

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The man chosen to take charge of the US military in Afghanistan, Gen David Petraeus, has warned of an escalation of violence in the coming months.

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BBC News – Gen Petraeus tells senators Afghan fighting may worsen

alwyn100 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:38:23 PDT

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The man chosen to take charge of the US military in Afghanistan, Gen David Petraeus, has warned of an escalation of violence in the coming months.

BBC News - Pakistan suicide blasts 'kill more than 100'

noreply@blogger.com (Alwyn) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:37:37 PDT

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The death toll in a double suicide bombing in a Pakistani tribal village on the border with Afghanistan has risen to more than 100, officials say.

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BBC News - Pakistan suicide blasts 'kill more than 100'

noreply@blogger.com (Alwyn) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:37:37 PDT

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The death toll in a double suicide bombing in a Pakistani tribal village on the border with Afghanistan has risen to more than 100, officials say.

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BBC News – Pakistan suicide blasts ‘kill more than 100′

alwyn100 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:37:38 PDT

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The death toll in a double suicide bombing in a Pakistani tribal village on the border with Afghanistan has risen to more than 100, officials say.

Snowe: no decision on U.S. financial reg reform vote

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:17:23 PDT

LISBON FALLS, Maine (Reuters) - Maine Senator Olympia Snowe said on Saturday she has not decided which way to vote on crucial financial reform legislation, with the most important thing being "to get it right."

PTSD: New regs will make it easier for war vets to get help

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:02:01 PDT

As many as 300,000 war vets from Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, the process for getting treatment and compensation for PTSD is being streamlined.

Alwyn: Alwyns Sport feed Molinari dazzles at Scottish Open: Italian Edoardo Molinari makes four birdies ... http://bit.ly/ctVtVS Alwyns Sport feed

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:17:10 PDT

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Alwyn: Palestinian village to be encircled by barrier (AP): AP - Israel has started construction on a new section of... http://bit.ly/dpjUvt

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:43:43 PDT

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Alwyn: 5 Americans Killed in Afghan Attacks http://nblo.gs/5FECr

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:43:16 PDT

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Alwyn: China likely to report large trade surplus in June http://nblo.gs/5FECq

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:43:14 PDT

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Alwyn: Davis Cup: France upsets Spain in quarterfinal http://nblo.gs/5FECp

(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:43:13 PDT

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(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:22:07 PDT

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(author unknown) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:22:05 PDT

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