Monthly Archives: August 2012

No. 13 Michigan St. beats No. 24 Boise St. 17-13

August 31, 2012
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No. 13 Michigan St. beats No. 24 Boise St. 17-13

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YouTube matches videos to feelings

August 31, 2012
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YouTube matches videos to feelings

YouTube's new Moodwall tool sorts videos by emotion.STORY HIGHLIGHTSNew YouTube browsing tool sorts videos into the emotions they invoke The Moodwall has 20 emotion categories, including sad, brilliant, funny and epic Project is latest attempt by YouTube engineers to solve common discovery problems (CNN) -- YouTube is getting in touch with its emotions. The video…

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Fan dies after fall from upper level of Ga. Dome

August 31, 2012
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Insight into Syria’s daily horror

August 31, 2012
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Insight into Syria’s daily horror

STORY HIGHLIGHTSIn Damascus, people watch as tracer fire lit up the sky Locals were annoyed we were not seeing the best of their city We tried to avoid contact with security officers but needed their help with road directions Young fighters laughed with me; now after sustained attacks I don't know how many are still…

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Mexican politician refuses to give up

August 31, 2012
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Mexican politician refuses to give up

1001 Tribunal rules, but Mexican presidential candidate refuses to concedeBy the CNN Wire StaffAugust 31, 2012 -- Updated 1807 GMT (0207 HKT)Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the presidential candidate for the leftist coalition Progressive Movement of Mexico, pictured in Mexico City on July 9, 2012.STORY HIGHLIGHTSMexico's electoral tribunal ruled that the election was free and fair…

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Violent clashes in Aleppo, Homs

August 31, 2012
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Violent clashes in Aleppo, Homs

STORY HIGHLIGHTSU.N. refugee agency reports a rise in Syrians entering eastern Lebanon Clashes between regime forces and rebels are reported in Aleppo, Homs, Daraa Shells fired from across the border land in Lebanon, security forces say 30 regime soldiers killed in fighting with rebel forces, opposition group says (CNN) -- Clashes were reported Friday in…

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Syrian forces targeting civilians?

August 31, 2012
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F1: Button ready for Spa after triathlon

August 31, 2012
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F1: Button ready for Spa after triathlon

STORY HIGHLIGHTSF1 car is able to create around 3.5g of cornering force Drivers could l 1000 ose up to 3 kg of their body weight during a race Cycling, tennis and swimming all help to deal with strain of racing Triathlon just as difficult as racing in Grand Prix (CNN) -- As glamorous as it…

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Why Monaco is playground of rich

August 31, 2012
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Why Monaco is playground of rich

Around 100 superyachts -- ranging from 25 to 90 meters -- will go on display along Port Hercules harbor during the Monaco Yacht Show in September. The show considers itself to be the definitive representative of the luxury yachting sector, featuring shipyards, brokers, designers, equipment manufacturers and luxury goods firmsMore than 500 luxury yachting companies…

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Madagascar’s bid to save majestic trees

August 31, 2012
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Madagascar’s bid to save majestic trees

The spectacular baobab trees are a landmark of Madagascar, a large island located off the southeastern African coast.The baobab is often described as "the upside down tree" due to its unusual shape -- its branches look like roots sticking up in the air. Six out of the eight species of the baobab tree are endemic…

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