New York aims to boost cycling with protected lanes
Photographer Mark Weiss captures the Manhattan bike commuter world from a bar mounted camera on a single gear bike as New York plans more protected lanes on Eighth Avenue. City officials say bike use rose 75 percent since 2000 to 130000 daily and aim to double by 2015 and triple by 2020, with 400 miles of lanes planned and bike racks, helmets, and outreach expanding citywide.
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Bush breaks custom, sends envoy to Sudan
A U S special envoy will meet Sudanese President Omar al Bashir in coming weeks. Bush aides say engagement aims to gain leverage with Sudan to stop violence in Darfur and to support a peace with southern rebels, amid mixed views on effectiveness.
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Japan warns parents of cell phone dangers
Japan issues a government program urging parents and schools to limit cell phone use by children amid concerns over cyberspace crime, long hours online, and negative effects among elementary and junior high students. The panel proposes phones with limited functions and GPS plus better filtering to protect youths.
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American claims he gave Olmert thousands in cash
Morris Talansky a 75 year old fundraiser from Long Island testified in Jerusalem that he handed Olmert cash stuffed envelopes and loans totaling about 150000 dollars over 15 years. He said most payments funded campaigns but some covered personal expenses including travel and hotel bills. Olmert said the cash was not bribes and denied any wrongdoing.
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