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Orthodox Jews Find Love On The Web

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Ayinde O. Chase - AHN Staff Writer Miami, FL (AHN) - Orthodox Jews are finding love on the web thanks to a dating site called Frumster.com. Frumster differs from other online dating sites because it focuses on Jewish singles looking for marriage with someone who shares their religious values....

Hutchison 3G to gain Microsoft MSN access

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Reuters - Port to telecom conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa said on Monday its third-generation telecoms service clients would be able to access Microsoft's instant messenger, MSN, and Hotmail through their handsets.

Final chapter looms in "Da Vinci" copying case

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Reuters - The copyright case against the publishers of "The Da Vinci Code" reached its final chapter on Monday, with lawyers for the claimants renewing accusations that millionaire author Dan Brown stole their ideas.

'Da Vinci' Trial: Lawyer Criticizes Brown

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AP - A lawyer who accuses best-selling author Dan Brown of stealing ideas for his mega-selling conspiracy thriller "The Da Vinci Code" said Monday that the writer's evidence should be treated with "deep suspicion."

Lawmakers get out of the House

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USATODAY.com - The House of Representatives is on track this year to be in session the fewest number of days since Harry Truman was re-elected in 1948, railing against a "do-nothing Congress." For the first time, members of Congress are taking an entire week off for St. Patrick's Day. It's the latest scheduling innovation to give members more time to meet with constituents.

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