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The New York Times — The 12-foot-tall bronze statue of the civil rights leader was commissioned after Mr. Lewis died in 2020. It stands where a Confederate memorial was erected in 1908. A statue of John Lewis, the civil rights leader, outside the DeKalb County Courthouse. It will officially be unveiled on Aug. 24. (Ron Harris/Associated Press)
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(2014) Ebola-ailing doctor quarantined in Atlanta

(2014) Ebola-ailing doctor quarantined in Atlanta

Arkansas Democrat Gazette — ATLANTA -- The first person infected with Ebola to be brought to the United States from Africa was safely escorted into a specialized isolation unit Saturday, where doctors said they are confident that the deadly virus won't escape.
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(2014) Gift Guide: Wood-themed tech gifts for Dad

(2014) Gift Guide: Wood-themed tech gifts for Dad

Seattle Post-Intelligencer — Dads try to stay handsome, and their technology should, too. Items that have a blend of technology and wood can look more exquisite than plastic or metal when included in the construction correctly. I found three noteworthy products sure to complete dad's stylish ensemble of personal technology:
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(2014) Lykke Li hauntingly lovelorn on 'I Never Learn'

(2014) Lykke Li hauntingly lovelorn on 'I Never Learn'

Yahoo — "I Never Learn," Lykke Li (Atlantic) Sweden's Lykke Li delivers a full fusion of deep, soul-searching lyrics on "I Never Learn," her third studio album and an artistic zenith for this talented singer. "Love Me Like I'm Not Made of Stone" is a minimalist guitar-and-vocals-only track. Li's voice strains in all the right places and pleads for love in others, meshing nicely into a raw display of emotion. The title track carries more production sheen, but retains an authentic feel as Li sings about falling too deeply in love. There are no weak songs here, and the best comes on "No Rest for the Wicked."
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(2014) Gregg Allman feted by fellow musicians at concert

(2014) Gregg Allman feted by fellow musicians at concert

Salon — ATLANTA (AP) - Southern rock luminary Gregg Allman has been honored by an all-star lineup of musicians at a tribute concert in Atlanta. Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal and Vince Gill were among those on hand Friday night to perform Allman's blues rock music that influenced many artists that followed his band's early 1970s success.
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(2013) Tinker, tailor, builder, maker

(2013) Tinker, tailor, builder, maker

www.vcstar.com — ATLANTA - It's fairly easy to pick a holiday present, stick a bow on it and say "enjoy" when you give it to someone. It's tougher to give a gift that challenges the mind. Luckily, there are plenty of gift projects for "makers" - from robot kits to programmable microcontrollers to musical instruments. The time is right to give the gift of making. LittleBits ($99 basic kit, $149 premium kit): LittleBits electronics kits are an attempt to engage young minds, without stickers of flowers or cartoon-themed flourish. The kits help kids get started on building powered things and customizing their creations.
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(2013) Filmmaking gift guide: Better gear can improve what you create

(2013) Filmmaking gift guide: Better gear can improve what you create

Asbury Park Press — Error on line 91 position 6: 'undefined' is null or not an object Full-bodied cameras known as SLRs have long been able to shoot high-definition video besides still images. But when budding filmmakers use them, production results vary. It's not just the level of talent, but the additional gear available for the job. Fortunately, accessories designed specifically for shooting video with SLRs have become much more affordable. I've had a lot of experience with accessories over the years in my work as a multimedia journalist for The Associated Press. My job entails shooting a blend of video and photos on assignment.
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(2013) A holiday `maker' gift guide for tinkerers, builders

(2013) A holiday `maker' gift guide for tinkerers, builders

NBC News — It's fairly easy to pick a holiday present, stick a bow on it and say "enjoy" when you give it to someone. It's tougher to give a gift that keeps on giving and challenges the mind. Luckily, there are plenty of gift projects for "makers" - from robot kits to programmable microcontrollers to musical instruments. The time is right to give the gift of making.
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(2013) AP PHOTOS: Annual Dragon Con sci-fi and fantasy convention draws thousands to Atlanta

(2013) AP PHOTOS: Annual Dragon Con sci-fi and fantasy convention draws thousands to Atlanta

Yahoo — ATLANTA - Wookies, Daleks and scantily-clad comic book characters called Atlanta home this weekend while attending the annual Dragon Con science fiction and fantasy convention. It's the rough equivalent of three consecutive days of Halloween held in high-rise Atlanta hotels. The annual event features panel discussions on time-travel, round-table talks about the philosophical aspects of Star Trek and seminars on gory make-up techniques for horror film fans. Here is a look at some of the people who spent the weekend with like-minded fans of fantasy. Here's a quick way to catch up on the week's news, through some of our favorite photos.
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(2013) Review: Chromecast Streams Media at a Nice Price

(2013) Review: Chromecast Streams Media at a Nice Price

ABC News — A new device from Google makes it easy to stream video from several popular services to a high-definition TV. Chromecast is tiny enough to dangle from a keychain when not in use, but it packs a big punch for a low price. At merely $35, Chromecast is irresistible. Using your home Wi-Fi network, it streams some of your favorite shows from some of your favorite services, including Netflix and Google's YouTube. It takes only a few minutes to set up, and the device worked flawlessly. Chromecast joins Roku, Apple TV and several other devices meant to project Internet content onto TVs.
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(2013) Music review: Selena Gomez mundane on 'Stars Dance'

(2013) Music review: Selena Gomez mundane on 'Stars Dance'

Phliadelphia Inquirer — Latest Entertainment Stories: Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 1:13 PM Selena Gomez, "Stars Dance" (Hollywood Records) Selena Gomez has gone into a studio and recorded her new album "Stars Dance," which consists of 11 pop songs she didn't pen herself backed by instruments she isn't playing. It might be fun for the causal young summertime listener. But it begs the important question: Why bother? Artistically, there's very little Selena Gomez here. This is merely the veneer of Selena Gomez, the look and feel of the pop starlet set atop a middling musical effort.
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(2013) Review: High-tech gifts to update the low-tech dad

(2013) Review: High-tech gifts to update the low-tech dad

KOMO News Seattle — ATLANTA (AP) - Father's Day gifts have morphed over the years. It used to be a tie, a golf hat or a jazz CD. But dads are more tech-savvy these days. There are plenty of new gadgets on the market to keep them busy, regardless of their interest or hobbies. The cool new products we've selected range in price from $10 to $1,600.
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(2013) Music Review: Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton's "New Orleans" offers soulful reminiscing

(2013) Music Review: Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton's "New Orleans" offers soulful reminiscing

Washington Examiner — This CD cover image released by Republic shows New Orleans, by PJ Morton. (Republic/Associated Press ) "New Orleans," PJ Morton (Young Money Entertainment) PJ Morton's major label debut, "New Orleans," offers an introspective take on his life and internal desire to return to the roots of the music that made him happy years ago. To that end Morton has made the album he set out to make. Still, it falls short in terms of songwriting and depth. Tracks featuring Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and the legendary Stevie Wonder offer a little bit of zest to an otherwise middling R&B album.
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(2013) AP PHOTOS: Inaugural Shaky Knees music festival

(2013) AP PHOTOS: Inaugural Shaky Knees music festival

Yahoo! — ATLANTA (AP) More than 14,000 rock and folk music fans braved steady rains over the weekend at the inaugural Shaky Knees Music Festival near downtown Atlanta. The festival featured indie folk music heavyweights such as Band of Horses and The Lumineers, as well as soul-rock standouts Vintage Trouble. Here is a look at the performers who entertained thousands of music fans who donned plastic ponchos and galoshes to deal with the muddy field and torrential downpours.
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(2012) Review: High-res music player ups the audio ante

(2012) Review: High-res music player ups the audio ante

USA Today — At $699, the AK100 promises highly portable, high-end listening. The Astell & Kern AK100 is a portable music player retailing for $699 and is capable of playing 24-bit, audiophile-quality digital music files. (Photo: John Bazemore AP) ATLANTA (AP) - It's hard to make headlines with a portable music player these days. It's old hat by now to carry around thousands of songs in your hip pocket, whether on an iPod or a smartphone. But there's been a price for portability. You are listening to your favorite music delivered only after a host of technology has diminished the resolution of the audio, by necessity, so that it can exist in a small digital file and make its way to your ears.
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(2012) Review: Carly Rae Jepsen's album 'Kiss' is sweet | The Jakarta Post

(2012) Review: Carly Rae Jepsen's album 'Kiss' is sweet | The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post — Carly Rae Jepsen, "Kiss" (604/Schoolboy/Interscope Records) The challenge for Carly Rae Jepsen following the monster success of "Call Me Maybe" — arguably 2012's biggest pop culture moment — was to steer clear of one-hit wonder status. She did that with another pop smash, the anthem "Good Time," and Jepsen shows she has even more hits on her second album, "Kiss." The Canadian singer, brought to our attention by country-mate Justin Bieber, delivers what fans are probably looking for with the help of Max Martin, Toby Gad and others: More effervescent pop, unencumbered by a plot too thick or societal issues too weighty. Bass lines and hand claps, please and thank you. ...
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(2012) AP PHOTOS: Sci-fi fanatics invade downtown Atlanta

(2012) AP PHOTOS: Sci-fi fanatics invade downtown Atlanta

The Associated Press — ATLANTA (AP) - Tens of thousands of science fiction and fantasy fans descended on downtown Atlanta over the weekend for the 26th annual Dragon Con, a surreal southeast gathering for all things futuristic, fantastical and just plain odd.The 26th annual event hosts a range of comic-themed costume contests, paranormal training seminars and hands-on sessions for the manufacture of bygone-era armor. Late-night hotel lobby parties spilled into the wee hours Friday, when collections of anime-themed characters caroused with zombies and herculean robots.This year's convention had a record 30,000 pre-registered attendees, according to Dan Carroll, a spokesman for the event.__________Here's a gallery of photos from Dragon Con.
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(2011) Review: Kinect's kid stuff reigns supreme

(2011) Review: Kinect's kid stuff reigns supreme

Boston Globe — Microsoft and some third-party companies rolled out some nifty titles in 2011, with a few new ones for the holidays that will test your wits and stamina as you lunge around the living room, angling for high scores. Here's a look at some featured Kinect-friendly titles as the year wraps up.
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(2010) Review: Kinect motion-sensing system for Xbox impresses

(2010) Review: Kinect motion-sensing system for Xbox impresses

www.thehour.com — Associated Press There are a lot of futuristic things we're still waiting on: jet packs for the entire family, self-driving cars and time-travel, to name a few. But one new, pretty darn amazing bit of technology has finally come to fruition, thanks to the folks at Microsoft. The Kinect system, on sale beginning Thursday for the Xbox 360 game console, of-fers controller-free control of living room entertainment and aptly delivers a groundbreaking piece of technology. It's part game controller, part fitness guru and part "Minority Report," the movie where Tom Cruise famously interacts with a multi-touch interface by making rapid motions with his hands.
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(2007) Globe from Hitler's home set for sale - The Boston Globe

(2007) Globe from Hitler's home set for sale - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe — SAN FRANCISCO - Days after the end of World War II, an American soldier entering the wreckage of Adolf Hitler's mountain stronghold found that fierce Allied bombing had left the "Eagle's Nest" in ruins. Hitler was dead, and other soldiers had already looted the inside of his private residence, even stripping the leather from furniture. Nearly everything of value was gone - except for the Führer's globe. "Literally, the place is all bombed out and here this globe is sitting there on the desk," said John Barsamian, now 91.
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(2007) Memories endure as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk turns 100 - USATODAY.com

(2007) Memories endure as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk turns 100 - USATODAY.com

USA Today — By Ron Harris, Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - This year marks the final season for a couple of well-known seaside attractions on the East Coast, Coney Island's Astroland and Atlantic City's Steel Pier. But on the West Coast, the summer of 2007 is merely another birthday for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The enduring salty dog of amusement parks turns 100 this year. Exhilarating rides, foods on a stick and pocket change entertainment are still the main attractions along a strip of shoreline that first hosted a string of bathhouses in the late 1800s.
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(2006) 'Grand Theft Auto' publishers settle with FTC

(2006) 'Grand Theft Auto' publishers settle with FTC

MSNBC — Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., publishers of the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for failing to disclose that animated sex scenes were hidden on the discs. The deal requires Take-Two and Rockstar Games Inc., the developer of the game, to properly notify consumers of racy content on future games and not to misrepresent rating or content descriptions. The companies face fines of up to $11,000 per violation if they violate the order, once it becomes final. When the lurid content was first discovered, the two companies initially said it was the work of third-party video game modifiers.
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(2002) Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary Of the Verse

(2002) Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary Of the Verse

Washington Post — SAN FRANCISCO -- After hearing Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld dress down the media at Pentagon press briefings, two San Francisco musicians came to an inevitable conclusion: His words simply had to be set to chamber music. So they've taken Rumsfeld's explanations of world affairs and set them to airy classical compositions. "The Poetry of Donald Rumsfeld and Other Fresh American Songs" includes "The Unknown" from Rumsfeld's Feb. 12, 2002, briefing on the situation in Iraq: "As we know, "There are known knowns. "There are things we know we know. "We also know there are known unknowns."
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(2000) Nation & World | Napster must halt swapping of songs | Seattle Times Newspaper

(2000) Nation & World | Napster must halt swapping of songs | Seattle Times Newspaper

Seattle Times — SAN FRANCISCO - Napster's free Internet music-swapping experiment was imperiled yesterday by a federal court's decision that it must halt what millions have come to enjoy: the sharing of copyrighted recordings. Although Napster vowed to fight the ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - and its backer Bertelsmann vowed continued support - the music-sharing free-for-all via Napster may last only a few more weeks. Ruling in favor of the music industry, the three-judge panel found that "Napster has knowledge, both actual and constructive, of direct infringement" of copyrights. The industry says nearly 90 percent of the music traded via Napster's servers is pirated.
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