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As Facebook millionaires party, what future for new shareholders? – Christian Science Monitor

As Facebook millionaires party, what future for new shareholders?
Christian Science Monitor
An expected 'pop' in share prices never came as Facebook went public this week. But Facebook's IPO was a measured affair, lacking in irrational exuberance, and laying the groundwork for the network's main challenge: Turning 'friends' into consumers.
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Sydney goes dark as annual Earth Hour kicks in

Australia’s Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House were plunged into darkness on Saturday for the annual Earth Hour campaign, leading a global effort to raise awareness about climate change.

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Lakers dig deeper, finally beat Thunder

Kobe Bryant didn’t miss on 18 free throws and scored 36 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Friday night.

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NJ flood victims: Where did federal aid millions go?

Giselle and Zenayda Sedano never had a chance of keeping water out their home when Hurricane Irene hit. Now they wonder if they had any chance of getting some of the $21 million in federal aid.

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Obama pledges tough enforcement of Wall Street reforms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday called on the U.S. Congress to back his efforts for tough new financial industry oversight, saying a $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan underscored the need for such regulation. “We’ve got to finish the job of implementing this reform and putting these rules in place,” Obama said in a weekly radio address that accused some on Wall Street of causing the 2007-2009 economic crisis because they “treated our financial system like a casino. …

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UK man buys earliest Warhol Pop Art work for $5?

A British man has found what could be the earliest piece of Andy Warhol “Pop Art” ever found. An art expert said the $5 bargain could be worth millions, if authenticated.

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Obama holds 2-to-1 cash advantage over Romney

President Barack Obama holds a cash advantage of more than 2-to-1 over Republican challenger Mitt Romney but the president’s money advantage is beginning to dwindle.

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UNLV honing in on Que Johnson; Richard Peters visits WSU

Demarquise ‘Que’ Johnson, who visited Washington last weekend but left town without committing to the Huskies, reportedly received an in-home visit Tuesday from UNLV coach Dave Rice.

According to the Las Vegas Sun, Johnson is expected to visit the Rebels on Oct. 7.

He’s also considering Washington State and Gonnzaga.

In other recruiting news, Richard Peters is reportedly visiting Washington State this weekend.

The 6-10 Canadian forward has had an on-again, off-again recruiting relationship with Washington since decommitting from Oklahoma. He told NBE Basketball that he’s keeping his options open. Clemson and Seton Hall are also among his top suitors.