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Japan shows signs of rising from recession

Japan's economy grew 3.7 percent at an annual pace in the second quarter, signaling exports were gradually picking up after the nation's worst recession since the end of World War II, the government said. The rebound in April-June came after the world's second-largest economy contracted for four consecutive quarters, as consumer spending inched up and exports surged in cars, video recorders and other electronics goods, Kingo Toyoda of the Cabinet Office said

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Aussie wins right to die

An Australian quadriplegic has won the right to die. An Austrailian high court has ruled that 49-year-old Christian Rossiter has won the right to refuse food and water and can be allowed to die.

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Woman Lives With Deer

A woman in Canada has been living with a doe for five years — eating with it, sleeping next to it — and now the government is getting involved because: Weird. Contribute: Add an image, link, video or comment

China scales back plans for anti-pornography software filter

BEIJING — Chinese officials retreated on Thursday from a plan to install so-called anti-pornography software on every computer sold here, saying instead that Internet cafes, schools and other public places must use the program, but that individual consumers will be spared. The industry and information technology minister, Li Yizhong, said the notion that the program, called Green Dam/Youth Escort, would be required on every new computer was “a misunderstanding” spawned by poorly written regulations

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EPA changes fuel economy numbers ahead ‘Cash for Clunkers’ (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Some car shoppers are finding that their trade-in vehicles, which qualified for a Cash for Clunkers rebate last week, don’t this week thanks to changes in the EPA’s fuel economy ratings.

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EPA changes fuel economy numbers ahead ‘Cash for Clunkers’ (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Auto recyclers ready for "cash for clunkers" (Greeley Tribune)

DENVER – Not everyone loves the government’s new cash for clunkers program, which requires car dealers to destroy gas-guzzlers they receive as trade-ins from new car buyers.

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Auto recyclers ready for "cash for clunkers" (Greeley Tribune)

‘Cash for clunkers’ program under way (CNN)

Federal authorities unveiled their $1 billion “cash for clunkers” plan Monday as a win for the environment, a win for automakers and a win for drivers who would like to trade up, but they acknowledged the program’s impact is uncertain.

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‘Cash for clunkers’ program under way (CNN)

Cash For Clunkers Ramps Up At Some Car Dealerships, Not Others (WUSA 9 Washington, D.C.)

The Cash For Clunkers limited-time car program begins its first full week Monday, but 9NEWS NOW found some car dealerships are still waiting for the government to give them the green light.

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‘Cash for Clunkers’ program starts with rebates of up to $4,500 for car buyers (San Jose Mercury News)

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood kicked off the government’s $1 billion “Cash for Clunkers” program Monday, amid heavy interest from dealers and consumers.

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‘Cash for Clunkers’ program starts with rebates of up to $4,500 for car buyers (San Jose Mercury News)

Resources for Covering Start of Cash for Clunkers Program (Poynter Institute)

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also commonly referred to as the “Cash for Clunkers” program, is scheduled to start today.

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Resources for Covering Start of Cash for Clunkers Program (Poynter Institute)