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29 Aug 2010 11:14

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World: Chile mine rescuers have two plans to get trapped miners

  • four months the amount of time drilling a new hole to reach the miners will take
  • two months the amount of time expanding an existing hole will take source

29 Aug 2010 11:08

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World: Sumatra volcano erupts in Indonesia, affecting thousands

  • 400number of years since the Mount Sinabung last erupted
  • 1,500number of meters ash flew into the air during the eruption
  • 12knumber of residents who were forced from their homes source

29 Aug 2010 10:59

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Culture: Normal day: Drunk Russell Brand prowling NYC in cane, top hat

And he’s getting paid for it, too. See, Brand is the star of “Arthur,” the upcoming remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore flick. source

29 Aug 2010 10:49

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Politics: Glenn Beck’s rally drew lots of people; here’s an estimate

  • 87,000 showed up, give or take a few source