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  • May 2008
    • Everglades Wildfire Claims 33,000 Acres

      Everglades Wildfire Claims 33,000 Acres

      (Newser) - Nearly 33,000 acres of Florida's Everglades National Park were burning yesterday with only 20% of the blaze contained, CNN reports. A dense smoke warning was in effect in parts of southern Florida as flames threatened an endangered sparrow species and private property. The fire is the latest in a series of wildfires sweeping Florida, including one near Daytona Beach that has spread over 12,000 acres. More »

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      Florida   endangered species   wildfires   firefighters   Everglades   smoke

  • March 2008
    • Smoking May Be Harmful to Your Wii

      Smoking May Be Harmful to Your Wii

      (Newser) - Here's another reason to stop smoking: It damages your Wii. Some cigarette-wielding users in Japan last month noticed that the much anticipated "Super Smash Brothers Brawl" wasn't working properly, prompting Nintendo to provide free shipping and cleanup of tar-covered disc readers, the Boston Herald reports. Nintendo says the issue affects a "very small percentage" of more than 20 million consoles worldwide. More »

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      video game   smoking   Nintendo Wii   cigarettes   video game console   Nintendo   smoke

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