Levine said the Smithsonian just adds a new voice to the already burgeoning discussion about games taking place over the Internet in recent years.

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Responding quickly to the Gottfried crisis by conducting a talent search to find a new voice for the duck was vital for the insurer, Zuna said.

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"Let's take the proposal one step further with a long-term solution that will give Long Islanders a stronger voice in the utility regulatory process, " said Beth Finkel of AARP in New York.

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EBay has said it hopes to explore new areas of Internet commerce, and voice has become a natural add-on service.

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