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Indian Economy to Grow at Slowest Pace in 10 Years: Poll

India's economy will grow at its slowest pace in a decade this fiscal year, with tight monetary policy, political gridlock and a weakening global economy prompting analysts to slash their forecasts, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.
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Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy Says He’s ‘Guilty As Charged’ On Anti-Gay Stance

Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy responded to accusations that he’s a homophobe by saying he’s “guilty as charged,” in an interview with the Baptist Press. The accusations arose after it was revealed the company has thrown its weight behind strong anti-gay organizations such as Focus On The Family and the Pennsylvania Family Institute.
 Google Inc vice president Marissa Mayer unveils Google Instant in San Francisco

Memo To Mayer: 3 Points For A Better Yahoo

Now that you are starting as the third CEO of Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) in a year, have a seat on the board of directors and are about to run your first company, here are a few things to keep in mind.
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Women Surpass Men's IQ Scores For First Time In History

For the first time since the intelligence of men and women were recorded, women have surpassed men in their scores on IQ tests, the Daily Telegraph reported. Women had been lagging behind men by five points for the past 100 years, the Telegraphed added.
Small-business owner Gorham grabs a lobster out of tote during delivery of live lobsters at his shop the "Redhook Lobster Pound" in New York

Lobster Prices In Maine Hit 30-Year Low, Crushing Lobstermen

If you're a big fan of boiling expensive crustaceans, you're in luck. Lobster prices have hit a 30-year low in some areas of Maine, as unusually warm temperatures have increased the number of the glorified crabs available. Retail prices may soon follow, but don't expect them to match the 70 percent drop at the docks.
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'Easy' Parking Spots For Women: Sexist or Helpful? [POLL]

Picture this: pulling into a parking spot in the Black Forest town of Triberg Germany that has a pink female symbol painted on the concrete. The Daily Telegraph reported that the Triberg Mayor has assigned easier parking spots for women, while men have been allotted to park in harder areas. Is this helpful or sexist?

Snooki Confirms Baby Name [PHOTOS]

Snooki has confirmed the name of her soon-to-be son, various media outlets reported: Nicole Snooki Polizzi and her fiance Jionni LaValle have decided to go with their Italian roots and name the baby Lorenzo.

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