QUICK READS

1. NEED TO KNOW IF YOUR LOCAL STARBUCKS IS ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK? READ THIS ARTICLE: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2008-07-17-starbucks-closings_N.htm

2. WANNA SEE IF YOUR LOCAL MALL IS GIVING AWAY FREE GOODIES FOR SPENDING YOUR HARD EARNED CASH? READ THE ARTICLE: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2008-07-17-shopping-mall-incentives_N.htm

3. WHICH MUSEUM IS DISPLAYING DIRT? GET THE DISH BELOW:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-07-17-smithsonian-dirt-exhibition_N.htm

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