Seems like these laptop batteries are the new summer shark story of 2006. I guess some people have had trouble, but is it widespread? I realize it's probably the threat of something happening as opposed to actual incidents, so that's a relief. But, why now and not earlier? Maybe Big Computer got a call from Big Tobacco.

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Fitness equipment or sex toy? I'm available for further test discussions.

How can Pluto be kicked to the curb like that? Demoted from planet status. Sheesh.

Nick Hornby tells us how to read. Pick something you'd like, for starters.

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Randy Lerner takes over Aston Villa.

But the big EPL story is Ben Thatcher's hit on Pedro Mendes. His elbow caused Mendes to have seizures, right there on the pitch. I saw a replay. Not good. Cops may get involved. Not good.

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47 Across: Ingrid's "Notorious" costar (4 letters) Answer: Cary (Turner with a bunch of Cary Grant movies on Saturday)