Thunder echoes at No 1 as Gustav delays Labor Day box office
The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy topped the weekend with an estimated 12 million over four days as Hurricane Gustav slowed theater attendance. Canadian theaters reported 14.3 million, while other figures referenced 45 million and个人 notes mention Jude Law and a Peace Day message amid wartime Afghanistan.
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Obama picks Delaware Democrat as running mate
The speaker identifies as a Democratic U.S. senator from Delaware who has chaired the Foreign Relations Committee since 1973 and notes his Catholic, working class credentials. He reveals he abandoned his own bid in January and is chosen by Barack Obama as running mate.
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Entertainers and Athletes Dominate Weekend News
Musicians Dave Matthews and another performer kicked off the Democratic National Convention in song. An action comedy held onto its box office lead for a second straight weekend. Olympic beach volleyball star appears set for Dancing with the Stars.
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Tropical Storm Fay Kills 11 Statewide in Record Floods
Tropical Storm Fay caused 11 deaths in a state with four landfalls and over 20 inches of rainfall. The storm did not reach hurricane strength but contributed to severe flooding across the region.
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Unrest in Province Kills 23 as Muslims Rally
A new surge of unrest in the province known as .?. has killed 23 people during Muslim demonstrations for freedom from Indian rule.
GameStop promotes Girls Night In for Madden 09
GameStop targets female gamers with a Wii oriented Girls Night In for Madden NFL 09. The promotion links a dedicated site, basic football lingo dictionary, and light food ideas, led by regional VP Betty Shock. No concrete performance data yet. stores may host events if it expands.
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3-D TV and projection aging into immersive films
Marshall Brain explains a polarization system for digital projectors that delivers strong 3-D effects with no scratches. DLP TVs flicker left and right eye images at 120 times per second and use liquid crystal shutter glasses. The brain compiles the images into vivid depth as 3-D cinema evolves.
Post-twister check-up call fuels sisterly tensions
Amy Dickinson advises on a tornadic wake-up call and a couple's stance on emergency communications. The letter discusses blame, boundaries, and fairness in calls after extreme events. It suggests a compromise to treat acts of God as emergencies warranting joint concern.
Nobody's Grandma echoes in Dear Abby column
Letters discuss adoption of grandparents as surrogate mentors. Readers share experiences of neighbors or relatives acting as grandparents, offering love, cakes, crafts, and guidance. The debate weighs fulfillment versus family planning amid broader social issues.
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