Check in with your host about what he or she might be ordering.

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Two Malaysian companies have been licensed to develop the "e-government, " which aims to enable citizens to pay their taxes, check their traffic summonses and a host of other things on-line.

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Film-goers can sometimes bring their own picnic, but should check each event page first as it depends on the rules of the host venue.

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Check out pillowfightday.com to find your city, or sign up to host your own.

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Every first Thursday of the month, artists host an Artwalk and Open Studios evening on 6th and 7th Streets, during which visitors can pop in to check out their work.

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He's the host of "African American Lives - 2, " which debuts tonight on PBS. You'll want to check your local listings for times.

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