Ever since 2001, many of us have come to recognize New Zealand as “the place where Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, was filmed.” Now even more people know it as “the place where I took my vacation.”
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In the headquarters of virtually every Chinese company is the wall of fame, where photos of visiting Communist cadre stack up in ascending rank. An inspection tour from a national leader serves as a calling card for private firms and a seal of approval for state enterprises. A reshuffle at the top means that old leaders eventually get taken down a peg or two, creating space for new political bosses. They don't come any higher than Xi Jinping, the newly-promoted general secretary of the party, which[...]
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Believe it or not, the world has come to believe the United Nations should take a greater role in how the Internet is governed.
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Nearly everyone has at one point or another thought about a book they would love to write.
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This week, I watched in horror with most of America, as yet another person unleashed a furry of bullets in a busy Portland, Oregon, mall killing two and injuring others. But my horror was twofold. The first misery came as I heard the names and numbers of victims and thought about the pain they and their families will endure for the rest of their lives. The second dose came as I held my breath, hoping and praying the media wouldn’t amplify the violence.
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Zillow, Contributor
Dec 13, 2012
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Grab your eggnog and gather around the television! It's that time of year for caroling, cold weather and, of course, holiday movies. Whether you prefer slap-stick comedy or a heartfelt flick, we've rounded up some of the most-loved holiday films and their filming locations.
'A Christmas Story'
3159 W 11th St, Cleveland OH
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American delegation refuses to sign communications treaty that proposes Internet regulation, following a major split over how the net should be managed.
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