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Law Prohibiting Sale of Violent Video Games to Kids Struck Down

Violent Video Game Ban Author Rebukes Court Decision

California State Senator Leland Yee says the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the law he authored calling for a ban of sales of violent video games to minors “put the interests of Corporate America” first.
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Scientists discover 'inflatable shark', 300 new species in the Philippines

The last time ‘inflatable shark’ was in news was when someone tried to present one to former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Manhattan mansion where he is under house arrest. The security guards turned away the man who brought a toothy blue fish inflated to the size of a small person and attached with helium balloons.
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Nate Dogg, Clarence Clemons paid homage at BET awards 2011

Clarence Clemons, Nate Dogg, M-Bone, Gil-Scott Heron and Teena Marie were paid homage at the BET awards show on June 26. Celebrities reflected and honored the lives of late legendary musicians and remembered their contribution to the music as well as black entertainment.
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Philippines discovers 300 new species

Philippines have discovered more than 300 new species in the island of Luzon after scientists from the country together with the California Academy of Science ran a 42-day expedition.
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Nevada OK's Google self-driving robotic cars: More gambling, faster rides

The future may be approaching sooner than expected with Nevada passing a bill that would allow the state's DOP, Department of Transportation, to setup rules and safety standards for automated self-driving cars. The government decision could be a proactive step towards increasing state income, reducing traffic, and trailblazing the introduction of self-driving vehicles in the U.S.
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Sony alleged to have neglected security; Will face lawsuit

As the PlayStation Network recovers from back-to-back hacker attacks, Sony will face a lawsuit filed by three men alleging Sony was well aware of the inadequacy of its security system. According to a Reuters report, the litigation was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The trio, Felix Cortorreal, Jacques Daoud Jr., and Jimmy Cortorreal, all of New York, said in court documents, Sony knew that its inadequate security systems placed it a...

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