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Pippa Middleton is a 'Foxy Filly,' says Prince Harry

Since Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding this past Spring, Pippa has been a focus of tabloids all around the globe. Her Facebook fan page has over 185,000 "likes" and it is rumored that she was offered $5 to star in an adult flick by Vivid Entertainment. Just like Kate, Pippa's style has been scrutinized and praised internationally. Designed by Sarah Burton, Pippa's maid of honor gown for the royal wedding received great reviews. She has garnered great interest and fame i...

Depression Rates Highest in Wealthy Countries

Focus of Discussion: Mental Health
A new study incorporating interviews with more than 89,000 people in 18 nations revealed that 15 percent of people in high-income countries reported having been depressed, compared with 11 percent of those in low- or middle-income countries.

Fund managers line up defensive options

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Fund managers are weighing up their defensive investment options as a litany of poor economic indicators from the UK, Europe and the United States hammers home fears another global recession is on its way.
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Traumatized Norway tries to return to normality

Traumatized Norway tries to return to normality

A Norwegian cabinet minister will make a symbolic return on Wednesday to her bomb-damaged office as the nation tries to restore some normality after the massacre by a right-winger whose lawyer believes is insane.
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Amy Winehouse sales spike after her death

Thousands of Amy Winehouse fans went to "Rehab" in the United States for a fresh listen to the British songstress who died late last week, according to figures released on Tuesday.
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Walmart Express hits Chicago

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is opening its first small store in Chicago this week in the first true test of a store format the world's largest retailer hopes will let it penetrate urban markets that it so far has had trouble cracking.
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Netflix, you?ve got some ?splainin? to do!

When Netflix reports second-quarter earnings late on Monday, financial analysts will look to the company to give not only an update on its financials but also some clarity into its future. With an ambitious plan to expand into 43 Latin American countries and a dramatic change to its pricing plans, Netflix has a lot of big changes expected in the second half of the year.
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Amy Winehouse Dead: Her Final Hours

"Goodnight my angel," said Mitchell Winehouse, Amy's father, in his eulogy to his beloved daughter. "Sleep tight. Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much." With an emotional funeral, Amy Winehouse's family and friends laid her to rest today. Winehouse will be cremated following the service.
Focus of Discussion: Mental Health

Richest Nations are Also Most Depressed: Study

A new study incorporating interviews with more than 89,000 people in 18 nations revealed that 15 percent of people in high-income countries reported having been depressed, compared with 11 percent of those in low- or middle-income countries.
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Earnings Numbers Show Need for BP to Split

BP announced second quarter earnings of 5.3 billion on Tuesday, a stark contrast from last year's second quarter loss of $17.15 billion, behind profits from skyrocketing oil prices.
Focus of Discussion: Mental Health

Wealthiest Nations Are Unhappiest: Study

Depression rates are consistently higher in more affluent countries than in low income countries, according to researchers who correlated socioeconomic data with depression levels.
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U.N. envoy heads to Tripoli as Western line softens

Efforts to find a deal to end the civil war in Libya intensified on Tuesday, with a U.N. special envoy heading for Tripoli and Western powers signalling that Muammar Gaddafi could stay in the country if he gives up power.
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UN envoy heads to Tripoli as Western line softens

Efforts to find a deal to end the civil war in Libya intensified on Tuesday, with a U.N. special envoy heading for Tripoli and Western powers signalling that Muammar Gaddafi could stay in the country if he gives up power.
Family say farewell to "angel" Winehouse

Family say farewell to "angel" Winehouse

The family of Amy Winehouse gathered at a north London cemetery on Tuesday to bid farewell to their "angel," three days after the troubled singer was found dead at her home.
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Google, Facebook Are Addictive to Users, Study Says

If the thought of no Internet, no Google, no Facebook, no Twitter left you feeling despondent, upset or lonely, turns out, you are not alone. A new study from the United Kingdom found that about half of the people queried said they'd feel "upset" if deprived of the Internet for a short amount of time.

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