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Ambitions, Tragedy Collide In 'America America'After a seven-year absence, author Ethan Canin returns with <em>America America</em>, a novel that explores power and influence in politics past. (07/05/2008)
Vermont's Leahy Cameos In 'Dark Knight'Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), is making a cameo appearance in the latest Batman movie, <em>The Dark Knight</em>. The lifelong Batman fan will also host a $50-a-ticket screening on July 12. The proceeds will go to Montpelier's Kellogg-Hubbard Library. (07/05/2008)
Fresh, Local Produce Attracts Seasonal ShoppersLinda Wertheimer muses on eating fresh and local produce. The salmonella scare may be leading consumers to start home gardens or eat seasonal vegetables from local farmers. (07/05/2008)
China, India Internet Rules Bow To CultureLaura Sydell just returned from a reporting trip to China where she was working on stories about how the Internet is opening up arts and culture — and last fall she went to India on a similar trip. Sydell compares India and China — the two growing economic and technical giants — and how different they felt in terms of Internet openness. (07/05/2008)
'Great Match Ups' Wimbeldon's DrawWimbledon final between the Williams sisters and the upcoming men's finals is what the sport needs, ESPN's Howard Bryant tells Linda Wertheimer. (07/05/2008)
Technology Used To Boost Olympic PerformanceComputer analysis may help improve the performance of U.S. athletes competing in the Olympics. Peter Vint, sport technologist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, says his research shows that weight vests can have a spectacular change in a runner's performance. (07/05/2008)
Tour De France Rides Out Doping ScandalThe Tour de France got underway Saturday in Brest, France. The sport, haunted by a doping scandal, hopes that new faces and new regulations this time around will go a long way toward healing its image. (07/05/2008)
Bit O' Lit Founder Provides Quick ReadsMetro riders in Washington, D.C., have a new distraction for their morning commute — Bit 'o Lit, a free commuter 'zine filled with short excerpts from fiction and non-fiction books. Bit o' Lit founder Shannon Macdonald says her mission is to spread her love for books. (07/05/2008)
Retail Changes Key To Starbucks ClosingsStarbucks announced this week that it's closing about 600 stores, but it's not the only chain slimming down to meet hard economic times. Retail consultant Howard Davidowitz says consumers are going to get so scared they will start saving and spend less. (07/05/2008)
Businesses Use Economy As Sales GimmickMany businesses are using the economic crunch as a marketing tool. But will people spend money if you keep reminding them how tight things are? Seth Stevenson, ad critic for the online magazine <em>Slate</em>, talks about what ads we're watching and what it means. (07/05/2008)
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