Along with the Kitty images, the app describes local highlights such as cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo or udon noodles on the island of Shikoku.

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Peruse the rare cheeses and charcuteries of the historic Essex Street Market, select a smoothie at its Tra-La-La Juice Bar, and rediscover your inner child at Economy Candy on Rivington Street, where retro delights such as Cherry Lips and Pixie Sticks abound.

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Microsoft watchers such as Michael Cherry at Directions on Microsoft, or competitors such as Red Hat Chief Executive JamesWhitehurstJames Whitehurst, blame the folks who sell the PCs built around Microsoft's new operating system.

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The explosive power of consumer fireworks is governed by federal law, which since the 1960s has banned powerful firecrackers with names such as M-80s and cherry bombs.

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Despite repeated government assurances, she fears companies will be able to cherry-pick activities where they can make money, such as elective surgery.

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