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9:00 am
Tue November 22, 2011

Occupy America: The Commemorative Game

What began in the fall of 2011 as the amorphous Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City morphed into Occupy America, a nationwide diorama drama containing many elements of a board game — positive steps, punishing losses of turn and, in some cities such as Hartford, Conn., occasional free parking.

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Monkey See
8:57 am
Tue November 22, 2011

How Hugh Grant Wants To Make You Rethink Tabloid Culture

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British actor Hugh Grant attends a fringe meeting during the Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central on October 4, 2011.

From a pop culture perspective, Hugh Grant's testimony yesterday about ethics in journalism is a fascinating step for a guy who's already had a pretty interesting trajectory.

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The Two-Way
8:40 am
Tue November 22, 2011

'4.74 Degrees Of Kevin Bacon' Just Doesn't Sound As Good As 6

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Kevin Bacon: Six degrees has been the standard when it comes to him.

Who would want to play "4.74 Degrees of Kevin Bacon?"

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Shots - Health Blog
8:17 am
Tue November 22, 2011

Here Comes The Judge: A New Prescription For Medical Malpractice

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Early intervention can lead to quicker resolution of malpractice claims.

The medical malpractice system is considered broken by many providers and politicians, a cause of runaway healthcare spending and an open door for plaintiffs to pursue frivolous lawsuits in the hope of a hefty payday.

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