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  1. Mumbai attacks via social media
    Citizen journalist captures devastation in photos
  2. Cyber-bullying case ends
    Mom found guilty of misdemeanors
  3. National Day of Listening
    Project encourages people to record oral histories
  4. MSN Unsigned
    Microsoft launches music-sharing site for unsigned bands
  5. Newsom on YouTube
    SF mayor delivers 'State of City' in 7 hours of video

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