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Wex @ Gateway
Beginning in early January, the Wexner Center Film/Video program will begin continuous programming of two screens within the newly christened Gateway Film Center's seven screens, essentially tripling the number of film screens at the Wexner Center's disposal. This means having access to an even fuller spectrum of film repertoire and allowing us to premiere more films at the Wex, which can then be immediately followed by their run at the Gateway. In addition, it allows Campus Partners to re-conceive the entire Gateway theater venue to better accommodate the OSU community as well as local and regional audiences. Read more here.
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Nintendo's Virtual Boy Gets Torn Apart [Teardowns]
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Nintendo's Virtual Boy was among the first game consoles to display "true 3D graphics" and a cherished part of many childhoods. It's also the "coolest device" the iFixIt crew has ever taken apart and it's easy to see why. More »


Nintendo's Virtual Boy was among the first game consoles to display "true 3D graphics" and a cherished part of many childhoods. It's also the "coolest device" the iFixIt crew has ever taken apart and it's easy to see why. More »
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Tropical Storm Earl whirls toward Nova Scotia
Eastern Canada is waiting for the worst of Tropical Storm Earl as New Englanders say goodbye to a heavy dose of wind and rain.

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New Zealand city rocked by quake
Officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a powerful predawn earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, sending people into the streets as windows exploded, water mains broke and buildings crumbled.

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Google Wave Lives On (in a Box) [Google Wave]
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Google has announced that despite Wave's demise as a Google App, its open source code will continue to be developed into a fully-functional application available to anyone with the desire to host it. More »


Google has announced that despite Wave's demise as a Google App, its open source code will continue to be developed into a fully-functional application available to anyone with the desire to host it. More »
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Arrests made at Tony Blair booksigning
Police made a "small number" of arrests in Dublin where former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to sign copies of his autobiography Saturday, a spokesman for Ireland's national police service said.

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Cops investigate 'mummified' babies
Detectives are investigating the discovery of two "mummified" babies found wrapped in 1930s newspaper in the basement of a Los Angeles apartment building.

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Adult services censored on Craigslist
Embattled online classified service Craigslist apparently made a change to its website early Saturday, censoring its adult services section.

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U.N. envoy in Pakistan flood aid plea
A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.

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iOS 4.1 Released On September 8th [Apple]
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If you go over to Apple's UK site, you're sure of a big surprise: they're listing the iOS 4.1 software update as being released September 8th. The US site still says "coming soon." [Apple UK] More »


If you go over to Apple's UK site, you're sure of a big surprise: they're listing the iOS 4.1 software update as being released September 8th. The US site still says "coming soon." [Apple UK] More »
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Nadal Falters but Advances
Rafael Nadal, the United States Open’s No. 1 seed, beat Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-5, in a tough second-round match.
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Where Dams Once Stood, Prospectors Spur Anger
While environmentalists wanted four dams in Oregon removed, they are not happy with the influx of people dredging the newly opened riverbed for gold.
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U.N. Raises Concerns as Global Food Prices Jump
Recent food riots in poor countries prompted United Nations officials to call for a careful watch on prices.
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U.S. Military Bands: Lighter and Faster
The Army bands’ new musical mission matches current military doctrine: the creation of smaller, self-contained forces.
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Accepted Notion of Mars as Lifeless Is Challenged
Some scientists suggest carbon-based molecules may have been destroyed before the Viking landers could find them.
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F.D.A. Backtracks and Returns Drug to Market
After being flooded with complaints, the agency said it would continue to allow the sale of the drug midodrine.
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Landis Said to File Suit Against Cycling Team
Floyd Landis, who was stripped of the 2006 Tour de France title for doping, is claiming that Lance Armstrong’s former team defrauded the government.
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7.1 Earthquake Hits New Zealand
A major earthquake hit west of Christchurch early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.
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Caught on Video: Fans Supplement Action on Court
The rapid spread of the U.S. Open brawl video is another example of the power of citizen-shot footage, regardless of its quality.
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